How is the College ensuring that pharmacies have installed, and are using, a time-delayed safe?

The College takes compliance with mandatory requirements for the use of time-delayed safes for securing narcotics, and associated OCP-approved signage very seriously.

During operational assessments of community pharmacies, College staff will verify that the pharmacy has and is properly using a time-delayed safe. In addition, we are conducting unannounced onsite visits to confirm community pharmacies are following these requirements.

Designated Managers at pharmacies that are not in compliance with time-delayed safes and signage requirements and policies may be subject to investigation. In addition, any follow up audits at the pharmacy to confirm compliance will incur a Pharmacy Re-Inspection Fee (see the Schedule of Fees for the current fee amounts).