Requirements
To prescribe a drug included in the category for self-limiting conditions listed in Schedule 3 to the Regulation (excluding smoking cessation), a pharmacist must
- be a licensed, practicing member with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba;
- complete the Self-Limiting Conditions Independent Study Program for Manitoba Pharmacists, including viewing the Fundamentals of Prescribing for Manitoba Pharmacists presentation; and
- apply to the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba to be authorized to prescribe drugs for self-limiting conditions (not including smoking cessation).
The Fundamentals of Prescribing for Manitoba Pharmacists presentation is available at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMSYNV0pEXs
The presentation slides are available here.
CPhM does not charge an administrative fee for the Self-Limiting Conditions Independent Study Program for Manitoba Pharmacists, but pharmacists may need to pay subscription fees to access some of the required or recommended resources.
To Apply:
Submit the following documents to registration@cphm.ca mailbox and use subject line: SLC Application – Your Name and Licence #
- Authorization to Prescribe a Drug Included in Schedule 3 to the Pharmaceutical Regulation for Self-Limiting Conditions (Excluding Smoking Cessation) Application Form.
- Self-Limiting Condition Statement of Participation which you can obtain by filling out the evaluation form after viewing the module.
DPIN Pharmacist Prescriber Number
All licensed pharmacists are entered into DPIN as prescribers. Pharmacist prescriber numbers consist of the prefix ‘X’ followed by the pharmacist’s licence number. For example, ‘X12345.’ Pharmacists use this prescriber number when entering a prescription into DPIN.
Resources
Administering Drugs and Vaccines by Injection
Pharmacists can complete requisite Council-approved education, training, and application process to administer drugs and vaccines by injection.
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