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Code of Ethics Displayed in Pharmacies – January 6

(Note: This was originally sent on December 16th in our regular NBCP update)

The involvement of pharmacy professionals in pandemic recovery efforts has reinforced their crucial role in the delivery of patient care. Decisions and actions are grounded in the Code of Ethics and we know that patients have a high level of trust and confidence in their pharmacy professionals.

The Code of Ethics is a foundation for practice that provides a framework for values-based decision making. Displaying the Code of Ethics in pharmacies, a requirement according to New Brunswick College of Pharmacists Regulation 14.11(f), will assist patients in their understanding of the professional role of their pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. A condensed version of the Code of Ethics for display in pharmacies has been mailed to pharmacy managers with the Certificates of Operation for 2022.

The Code of Ethics document and other resources for pharmacy professionals can be accessed on the College website nbpharmacists.ca/site/codeofethics. If any member of the public requests a copy you may direct them to the website or encourage them to contact the College directly (email: info@nbpharmacists.ca or telephone: 506-857-8957).

For complete College update from January 6, click here {LINK}

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Registration update – December 23

The College is preparing to mail the gold licence seals to registrants who have completed and paid for annual licence renewal.  If you do not receive your gold seal by January 10, 2022, please contact us at info@nbpharmacists.ca. A current listing of licenced pharmacy professionals is always accessible on the College website via the “Find a Member” link.

Reminder: Active registrants who do not complete an application for licence renewal before December 31, 2021 will be removed from the Register and will no longer be licensed to practice pharmacy in New Brunswick as of January 1, 2022. You may login to your online profile with the College to complete your renewal before December 31, 2021.

Pharmacy managers should ensure pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on their team have successfully renewed. .Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [LINK]

For complete College Update from December 23, click  here {LINK}

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Booster dose eligibility and intervals – December 23

Booster dose eligibility and intervals

With the emergence of the Omicron variant, efforts are moving rapidly to limit the impact and vaccination and booster doses are a line line of defense. Public Heath has informed the College that there will be a staggered roll-out for age groups. {LINK}

Additionally, the recommendation for booster dose interval in New Brunswick is that at least five months have passed since the second dose was administered.  This is based on epidemiological information and local context.

  • The following groups will become eligible to receive a booster dose if five months have passed since the second dose: This includes people who are immunocompromised if 5 months have passed since their third dose {LINK} 

For complete College update from December 23, 2021 {LINK}

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Canadian Pharmacists Association – Tips sheet for pediatric vaccinations in pharmacies – December 16

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is highlighting a resource for pharmacists looking to improve the vaccination experience in pharmacy for their teams and the kids and parents heading in.

The tips sheet {LINK} outlines actions pharmacy teams can take in advance, how to best arrange the space allocated for vaccination and ideal behaviours to exhibit during the vaccination process itself.

For complete College Update from December 16, click here {LINK}

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Prescribers no longer practising – December 16

Managing patient needs when their prescriber is no longer available (because of retirement, suspension or other factors that prevent them from fulfilling their duties) raises concerns regarding the validity of prescriptions. In particular, are prescriptions written for narcotic and controlled substances. 

  • If a patient is left without any refills, pharmacists may assess and prescribe when appropriate, or refer the patient to an appropriate health-care professional when needed.  
  • Part-fills or refills remaining on prescriptions are valid. 
  • Prescriptions for narcotic and controlled substances should be reviewed and decisions made on a case-by-case basis. 

Pharmacists are authorized, under the Section 56 exemption, to prescribe controlled medications in certain circumstances. This is a tool pharmacists have available to meet the short-term needs of these patients, who will be required to eventually find a longer-term solution. 

Pharmacists should look to the Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice and legislation, and use the tools at their disposal to best meet the needs of patients impacted by these situations.

For a complete College Update from December 16, click here {LINK} 

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2018 Annual Report

The New Brunswick College of
Pharmacists Annual Report 2018.

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