Why are pharmacies responsible for covering the cost of their chosen reporting platform for the AIMS Program?

In June, the Board made the decision to allow pharmacies autonomy to select their own medication incident reporting platform (provided it meets OCP’s criteria and contributes to NIDR). This decision was informed by the AIMS Program review which found low engagement with the program. Allowing pharmacies to choose a platform that best meets their unique workflows is intended to increase engagement with this important medication safety program. Ontario’s approach aligns with other provincial pharmacy regulators where pharmacies choose their own platform and pay the associated costs. Where it differs is that OCP will cover the cost of submitting the data to the NIDR to support a strong culture of medication and patient safety.