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Successful completion of the Orientation to Prescribing by Pharmacists program is a requirement for all pharmacists who wish to apply for authorization to prescribe in Newfoundland and Labrador. Please note that this course was last updated in 2023 with the associated revisions to the regulations and standards of practice related to prescribing.

The program describes the minimum expectations for pharmacists involved in prescribing to patients as detailed in the NLPB Standards of Practice – Prescribing by Pharmacists.  The Standards are intended to promote consistency in the provision of this service to the people of this province.

Learning Objectives

After completing this program, the participant will be able to:

• Define the categories of prescribing by pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Explain the requirements for pharmacists to prescribe
• Describe the limitations and exclusions to prescribing
• Describe the general and specific practice standards that pharmacists must adhere to when prescribing

This program is not accredited, but may be submitted as a 1.5 CEU self-assigned learning activity.

Successful completion of the Service as a Pharmacist-in-Charge program is a requirement for all pharmacists who wish to apply for authorization to be designated as a pharmacist-in-charge.

Learning Objectives

After completing this program, the participant will be able to:

• Outline the regulatory context for the title “pharmacist-in-charge”.
• Discuss the qualifications for the pharmacist-in-charge designation.
• Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the pharmacist-in-charge.
• Outline the NLPB Quality Assurance Program as it applies to pharmacy practice sites.
• Describe the expectations and procedures when opening, buying/selling or closing a pharmacy.
• Describe the expectations and procedures when renovating or relocating a pharmacy.