Consultation on Changes to the Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions Practice Direction and the Manitoba Prescribing Practices Program (M3P)
Background
Since the summer of 2021, the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) has been working closely with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba (CPSM) and other regulatory Colleges to review many aspects of prescribing-related legislation and Standards of Practice.
This review has been brought to the forefront by the COVID-19 pandemic, the advent of virtual medicine, and the increasing number of new modalities and technologies available for prescribing. Through this collaborative work, changes to joint Practice Directions and the Manitoba Prescribing Practices Program (M3P) have been proposed.
This consultation provides an opportunity for all registrants and other interested parties to provide feedback, which will inform the Council’s final decision-making process.
Key Amendments
CPhM invites your feedback on the following proposed changes:
- Allowing transfers of CDSA prescriptions
- Updated Joint Practice Direction for Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions
- Elimination of the Joint Statement on Prescribing Practices: Doctor/Pharmacist Relationships
- Replacement of the personalized M3P paper pads with standardized templates
- Addition of Codeine Products to the list of drugs covered under the M3P
Documents for Review
To better understand the proposed changes to the Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions Practice Direction and the M3P, please review the following documents:
- Consultation Overview: This document outlines the areas where CPhM seeks feedback and includes links to additional documents for further information.
- Revised Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions Practice Direction: The revised Practice Direction reflects the proposed changes.
Join the Consultation
The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba values your feedback and is committed to an open and transparent consultation process. Council has approved a 30-day consultation period on the draft Practice Direction and proposed changes to the M3P. All comments received will be reviewed and considered by Council.
Please provide your comments by 4:30 p.m. on April 23, 2024 via email to feedback@cphm.ca.
Closed Consultations
Information about past consultations can be found here:
Consultation on Proposed Bylaw Draft
Background
In 2020, Council of the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) initiated a comprehensive review of its current governance framework. This process aimed to modernize the framework and enhance its alignment with the principles of transparency, accountability, and a commitment to the public interest. Upon completing this initial review, the Governance Committee, in close collaboration with CPhM Council, proceeded to refine the bylaws, incorporating the recommended changes.
Town Hall Follow-Up: Q&A Insights
On January 29, 2024, a virtual town hall meeting was held as a supplement to the consultation process for proposed amendments to the CPhM Bylaws. All registrants were informed of the town hall and had the opportunity to attend the virtual event. During the meeting, attendees were presented with the highlights of the draft bylaws based on feedback received and engaged in a live Q&A session. Many questions had overlapping themes and subjects.
The following document summarizes the questions asked during the event, grouped by common themes: CPhM Townhall Q&A
If you have any comments or questions, please send to info@cphm.ca