- Consultation on Changes to the Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions Practice Direction and the Manitoba Prescribing Practices Program (M3P)
- Pharmacy Technician – Protected Title
- Call for Applications for 2024 Council Appointments
- New Resource for Pharmacists Participating in Manitoba’s Immunization Program
- Register Today – CPhM 2024 Annual General Meeting
- General Call for Expressions of Interest for Committee Service
- Office Closure
- Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events
Consultation on Changes to the Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions Practice Direction and the Manitoba Prescribing Practices Program (M3P)
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) invites you to provide feedback on the proposed changes to the Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions Practice Direction and the Manitoba Prescribing Practices Program (M3P). As part of CPhM’s commitment to transparency and accountability, the CPhM Council is initiating a 30-day consultation period, which ends on 23 April 2024.
Learn More: Explore the comprehensive information on the consultation, including detailed documents and rationale for the proposed changes, on the dedicated Consultation webpage.
Provide Feedback: To participate in the consultation, please submit your feedback and comments via email to feedback@cphm.ca by April 23, 2024.
We appreciate your dedication to the pharmacy profession. We look forward to your contributions in this important consultation.
Pharmacy Technician – Protected Title
Under the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Act, along with its accompanying Pharmaceutical Regulation, “pharmacy technician” is a protected title and the use of this title is restricted only to those individuals who meet and maintain the listing requirements and have their name in CPhM’s Public directory (alinityapp.com).
As Pharmacy Technicians are not currently registered in Manitoba, they should not be referred to as “Registered Pharmacy Technicians”.
Pharmacy Managers and/or their delegates must ensure that their pharmacy job postings and positions use the appropriate language and reflect the correct title and corresponding qualifications and education for the position. Students of pharmacy assistant schools, pharmacy technician schools and other pharmacy staff must also ensure they are identifying themselves accurately and performing the tasks that are within their scope of practice, as outlined in the Pharmaceutical Regulation.
For more information on the scope of practice of technicians and other pharmacy staff, please visit the CPhM website. If you have questions, please contact the CPhM at info@cphm.ca.
Call for Applications for 2024 Council Appointments
The Council of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is the governing body responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization and ensuring that CPhM meets its mandate to uphold the public interest while regulating the practice of pharmacy professionals.
The Council consists of members of the public appointed by the Minister and registrants appointed by the CPhM Appointments Committee. The CPhM Council recently approved a revised bylaw package with corresponding supporting policies, that reform the framework by which CPhM governance is conducted. As part of this reform, CPhM has moved to appoint, rather than elect, pharmacy professionals to Council.
The CPhM Appointments Committee is seeking the following to serve on Council:
- six (6) pharmacists
- one (1) pharmacy technician
Between March 6 and April 10, 2024, registrants who wish to serve a term on Council are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please review the application information, complete the online application form, and submit your resume, by email, to info@cphm.ca by 1:00 p.m. on April 10, 2024.
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter. If you require clarification or assistance regarding an application to be considered for an appointment to Council, please contact info@cphm.ca
New Resource for Pharmacists Participating in Manitoba’s Immunization Program
On behalf of Manitoba Health, the online Immunization Program Manual has recently been updated with an information sheet tailored for pharmacists participating in Manitoba’s Immunization Program.
The information sheet is a comprehensive resource that covers essential details such as program eligibility criteria, registration procedures, vaccine ordering processes, various requirements, and billing information.
To access the information sheet, please visit the following link: Info Sheet for Pharmacists
Register Today – CPhM 2024 Annual General Meeting
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) will hold its 146th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
The AGM is a virtual event and will be held by webinar. You must register in advance to attend.
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8317116427054/WN_0pLZ0wVyQHCo3IRe-Qxe0w
For more information and full details, please visit the AGM events webpage.
General Call for Expressions of Interest for Committee Service
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) has both statutory and standing committees. The statutory committee’s role is to carry out legislated duties; the role of standing committees is to support the Council’s work. All committee work contributes to the CPhM mandate to regulate the practice of pharmacy in the public interest.
The composition of each committee varies and consists of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians registered/listed with CPhM, members of the public, and Council members.
Those interested in becoming a committee member with CPhM are encouraged to view the information on the website and submit a Committee Expression of Interest form.
CPhM considers a number of factors when reviewing expressions of interest for committee service, including expertise, experience, practice setting, demographic representation, and other unique skills or attributes. Appointments to committees are made in the best interest of the committee as a whole to ensure the committee is properly constituted and able to function effectively and achieve its duties and responsibilities.
Efforts are made to match volunteers with their expressed interests; appointments are contingent on the vacancies at any given time.
Office Closure
Please be advised that the CPhM office will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 and Monday April 1, 2024.
Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please call before visiting the CPhM office to ensure staff are available to help you. You can drop off documents such as applications at any time in the secure black deposit box to the left of the main entrance.
Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events
ACS Network Heart Attack Day 2024
- Apr 12, 2024
- 8:30 am – 4:45 pm
- For more information click here
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.
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.
Managing Drug Shortages in Pediatric Patients
- Click here to view the recording.
- 0.75 accredited CEU.