A-29.01 - Act respecting prescription drug insurance

Section 72 Disposition versions

2003-02-26

72. (Repealed).

1996, c. 32, s. 72; 2002, c. 27, s. 27.

1996-08-01

72. The function of the review committee shall be to promote the appropriate use of medications. To that end, it shall

(1)  engage in procedures for the review of the use of medications;

(2)  propose training, information and awareness programs to improve drug prescribing and dispensing practices in cooperation and in conjunction with various intervenors, including the professional orders and the Conseil consultatif de pharmacologie;

(3)  make recommendations to the various intervenors in order to improve the use of medications, without encroaching upon their respective responsibilities.

The review committee must ensure that the use review procedures are assessed by an independent person or body having regard to the expected results, efficiency, efficacy and economic and health impacts.

1996, c. 32, s. 72.