Author: Nancy Schlomer

The College has become aware of instances of pharmacies requesting prescriptions for over-the-counter children’s medication. Although some prescribers may choose to provide prescriptions for their patients due to supply chain disruptions of over-the-counter acetaminophen and ibuprofen, these drugs do not require a prescription.    It is the College’s expectation that pharmacists do not refer parents or caregivers to other healthcare professionals to receive a prescription for over-the-counter children’s medication. Registrants who are experiencing supply chain disruptions in their pharmacy are…

March marks Pharmacy Appreciation Month and the College would like to acknowledge the substantial contributions of Ontario’s more than 22,000 regulated pharmacy professionals to the health and well-being of patients in communities throughout the province. Ontario’s pharmacies have provided significant support to our province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years and demonstrated their value to an integrated healthcare system. Alongside maintaining the public’s access to vital pharmacy services, pharmacy professionals stepped…