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Consultation on Proposed Changes to CPhM Practice Directions and Guidelines

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is seeking feedback from registrants on several proposed updates to new and existing Practice Directions and Guidelines. These updates aim to reflect emerging pharmacy practices, address regulatory changes, and enhance clarity and patient safety. Your input is essential to ensure these documents align with the standards of pharmacy practice while remaining practical and effective. 

Purpose of the Consultation

CPhM regularly reviews its regulatory documents to ensure they align with best practices, legislative requirements, and the evolving needs of pharmacy professionals and the public. The proposed updates in this consultation aim to: 

  • Provide clear guidance to pharmacy professionals 
  • Enhance patient safety and accessibility of pharmacy services 
  • Align with regulatory and legislative changes 

This consultation provides an opportunity for registrants and other interested parties to offer feedback, which will help inform the Council’s final decision-making process. 

Proposed Amendments

CPhM invites your feedback on the following documents, which have either been amended or newly created: 

  • Informed Consent Practice Direction and Informed Consent Guideline 
  • Drug Distribution and Storage Practice Direction 
  • Ensuring Patient Safety Practice Direction 
  • Controlled Substance Accountability Guideline 
  • Compliance Packaging Practice Direction and Compliance Packaging Guidance Document 
  • Administration of Drugs Including Vaccines Practice Direction 
  • Permanent and Temporary Pharmacy Closures Practice Direction 

Documents for Review

To better understand the amendments to the various CPhM Practice Directions and Guidelines, please review the following supporting documents: 

  1. Consultation Overview: This document outlines the areas where CPhM seeks feedback and provides links to additional resources for further details. 
  2. Change Rationale: This document summarizes the key changes made to the documents. 

How to Participate

CPhM values your feedback and is committed to maintaining an open and transparent consultation process. The consultation period will remain open for 30 days, and all comments will be reviewed by Council before final decisions are made. 

Please submit your feedback by 4:30 p.m. on April 27, 2025, via email to feedback@cphm.ca. 

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