M-9, r. 12.2.1 - Regulation respecting certain professional activities that may be engaged in by a pharmacist

Section 4 Disposition versions

2021-01-25

4. Despite sections 2 and 3, a pharmacist may not prescribe medication where the health problem is accompanied by one of the following elements:

(1)  a recurrent or persistent sign or symptom after the first medication prescribed by the pharmacist is taken;

(2)  a sign or a symptom suggesting the presence of an undiagnosed chronic or systemic disease;

(3)  a sign or symptom suggesting a decline or alteration in the functioning of an organ or a system;

(4)  an unusual reaction to the medication.

The pharmacist must then refer the patient to a professional empowered to assess his or her state of health and enter the reasons justifying the decision on a form to be given to the patient.

O.C. 1400-2020, s. 4.

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In force: 2021-01-25

4. Despite sections 2 and 3, a pharmacist may not prescribe medication where the health problem is accompanied by one of the following elements:

(1)  a recurrent or persistent sign or symptom after the first medication prescribed by the pharmacist is taken;

(2)  a sign or a symptom suggesting the presence of an undiagnosed chronic or systemic disease;

(3)  a sign or symptom suggesting a decline or alteration in the functioning of an organ or a system;

(4)  an unusual reaction to the medication.

The pharmacist must then refer the patient to a professional empowered to assess his or her state of health and enter the reasons justifying the decision on a form to be given to the patient.

O.C. 1400-2020, s. 4.