M-9, r. 12.2 - Regulation respecting certain professional activities that may be engaged in by a pharmacist

Section 5 Disposition versions

2015-06-20

5. A pharmacist may not prescribe medication where

(1)  the patient is part of a population subgroup whose situation exceeds the pharmacist’s skills;

(2)  the minor condition is accompanied by one of the following warning signs:

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

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

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

(d)  an unusual reaction to the medication;

(3)  the signs and symptoms do not enable the pharmacist to clearly identify the minor condition;

(4)  more than 2 years have elapsed since the last treatment prescribed by the physician or specialized nurse practitioner for one of the minor conditions provided for in paragraph 10 or 11 of Schedule I;

(5)  more than 4 years have elapsed since the last treatment prescribed by the physician or specialized nurse practitioner for one of the minor conditions provided for in paragraphs 1 to 9 of Schedule I; and

(6)  more than 12 months have elapsed since the last treatment prescribed by the physician or specialized nurse practitioner for the minor condition provided for in paragraph 12 of Schedule I or the patient has received 3 treatments for the condition in the last 12 months.

The pharmacist must then refer the patient to a physician or specialized nurse practitioner and enter the reasons justifying the decision on a form to be given to the patient.

O.C. 606-2013, s. 5.