- Accessing the CPSM Methadone and Suboxone Prescriber List
- New Preceptor Training Option Approved by CPhM Council
- Announcing New CPhM Council Members and Executive Committee
- A New Canadian Approach to High-Alert Medications
- Protecting Patients, Preventing Fraud: A Guide to Detecting Prescription Forgeries
- Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events
Accessing the CPSM Methadone and Suboxone Prescriber List
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) has observed an increase in inquiries regarding access to the CPSM Methadone and Suboxone Prescriber list.
To access the prescriber list, please follow these simple steps:
- Log in to your registrant portal.
- Navigate to “My Groups” and select “Practicing Pharmacists.”
- Click on the “CPSM Methadone and Suboxone Prescriber List Access” file for detailed instructions on logging into the CPSM Portal.
Please take note of the following:
- This portal is exclusively designated for pharmacist use only.
- For optimal performance of the CPSM Portal, ensure you are using a modern browser. Older versions and Internet Explorer may cause website loading issues.
- As a security measure, the CPSM Portal will automatically log you out after a period of inactivity. If this happens, simply log back in to continue your work.
If you have any questions or require assistance accessing the list, please contact info@cphm.ca.
New Preceptor Training Option Approved by CPhM Council
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) Council has approved the addition of a new preceptor training option to support pharmacy professionals. This new option is the training undertaken by those who also serve as preceptors or supervisors of pharmacy technician students from the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology (MITT):
- Practice Educator Development Training offered by the Office of Experiential Education (OEE) from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Available through the OEE Partner Resource Centre (ubc.ca)
- Completion of all modules required by MITT at the time of training. This training program has been incorporated into the preceptor application and Structured Practical Training (SPT) notification forms, as well as the Internship Manual and SPT Manual. Pharmacy professionals can now select this option when applying as a preceptor of an intern or supervisor of a pharmacy technician-in-training.
Updated Documents:
- Pharmacist Preceptor Application
- Pharmacy Technician Structured Training Notification Form
- Pharmacy Technician SPT Program Logbook
- Pharmacy Technician SPT Manual
For more information on preceptor training requirements, please visit the Preceptorship page on the CPhM website.
Announcing New CPhM Council Members and Executive Committee
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is pleased to announce the new slate of Council members for 2024-2025, introduced at the CPhM Annual General Meeting on May 14, 2024.
Executive Committee:
- Ryan Buffie, Pharmacist, Chair
- Kathy Hunter, Pharmacist, Vice Chair
- Donna Forbes, Public Representative, Executive Committee Member
- Pawandeep Sidhu, Pharmacist, Executive Committee Member
Council Members:
- Alanna Doell, Pharmacist
- Brendon Mitchell, Pharmacist
- Teryl Moore, Pharmacist
- Chantal MacDonald, Pharmacy Technician
- Lalitha Raman-Wilms, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Ex Officio Member
- Amanda Andreas, Public Representative
- Don Himbeault, Public Representative
- Elizabeth Reimer, Public Representative
These Council members, composed of pharmacy professionals and public representatives appointed by the Minister of Health, Seniors, and Long-Term Care, make up the 12-member Council. During the transition to staggered terms of service, the length of terms for pharmacy-professional Council members vary, with all terms to be three years by 2027.
- The Executive Committee will start their duties immediately, with their first meeting in early June 2024. Both the Executive Committee and the full Council will participate in an orientation before the first Council meeting on June 24, 2024.
We look forward to the contributions and leadership of the new Council in advancing the mandate of CPhM. For more detailed information, visit the CPhM website.
A New Canadian Approach to High-Alert Medications
High-alert medications are medications that have an increased risk of causing significant patient harm when they are used in error. Should a medication incident occur involving a high alert medication, the consequences for the patient can often be more severe. Harm from these medications can be related to the effects of the medication (i.e. Insulin) or to adverse effects (i.e. opioids and respiratory depression). A list of high alert medications enables health care professionals to implement safeguards and processes to reduce the risk of errors.
ISMP Canada along with a multi sector and multi-disciplinary advisory panel from across Canada has developed a Canadian High-Alert Medication List. The list is applicable to all health care settings however, it is recommended that individual organizations adapt the list to reflect their local context depending on the healthcare services provided and patient population they serve.
In addition to the list, ISMP Canada has also developed a user guide to assist organizations in establishing and implementing their high-alert medication lists and associated safety processes.
Please click here for the full ISMP article.
Protecting Patients, Preventing Fraud: A Guide to Detecting Prescription Forgeries
Prescription forgeries are on the rise, and it is important for all pharmacy staff to be alert. CPhM is receiving increasing reports of forgeries being faxed or called in over the phone.
Identifying Forged Prescriptions:
- Faxed Prescriptions: Check for missing clinic information, discrepancies in fax numbers, and inconsistencies in prescriber details.
- Verbal Prescriptions: Be cautious if the caller cannot provide identifying details about the clinic or prescriber.
- In-Person Prescriptions: Watch for signs of tampering, unusual quantities, and discrepancies in signatures.
- All Prescriptions: Pay attention to spelling errors, abnormal quantities, and signs of multiple presentations at different pharmacies.
Responding to Suspected Forgeries:
- Retain the prescription or take a photocopy if requested back.
- Contact the prescriber for verification.
- If forgery is confirmed, inform the police and document the refusal to fill on DPIN, including non-M3P drugs.
For the full guide and detailed information on identifying forgeries and documenting refusals, visit the following webpage.
Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events
College of Pharmacy’s Essentials in Advanced Patient Care for Pharmacists Micro-Certificate Program
Interested pharmacists can visit the program website for detailed information and to begin the application process. For further inquiries, please email PharmacyPD@umanitoba.ca.
Targeting Social Isolation Together E-Modules
To register for the self-paced e-modules and for further information, click here.
This learning activity provides information on the health impacts of social isolation and loneliness.
The e-module and Quiz take about 45-60 minutes to complete, and participants obtain a statement of completion.
- 2.0 accredited CEU
Medical Examiner PD Webinar – Engaging Patients with Care: Tapering, Brief Interventions, and Substance Use Insights
- Click here to view the live event recording
- 1.5 accredited CEU
- Click here to complete the Learning Activity Evaluation Form
Lessons from Complaints: A Series on Injection-Related Best Practices Part 1: Best Practices Review for Pharmacists & Part 2: Trends in Injection-Related Complaints
- Click here to view the recordings.
- Each is 0.75 accredited CEU
- Click here to complete the Learning Activity Evaluation Form