Scope of Practice

Question 1

A pharmacist may initiate, adapt or renew a prescription only if:

Answer 1

• it’s in the best interest of the patient
• the pharmacist has sufficient knowledge and skills with respect to the relevant drug and condition
• the pharmacist must be in possession of the existing prescription or have access to the information contained in the original prescription

Question 2

A pharmacist may adapt a prescription based upon the individual circumstances of the patient by altering the

Answer 2

dose, dosage form, regimen or route of administration to address the patient’s unique needs and circumstances.

Question 3

A pharmacist may renew a prescription if

Answer 3

for the purpose of continuity of care.
quantity cannot exceed the lesser of: originally prescribed (including any refills) or a twelve month supply (As of December 11, 2020, previously 6 months)

Question 4

When initiating, adapting or renewing, the pharmacist must ensure the following information is recorded on the prescription:

Answer 4

Patient name, address
Drug name, strength, quantity, dose, directions for use, route, refills
Pharmacist name, address, phone, OCP#
Date
Reference to original rx (including prescriber name and contact)

Question 5

Pharmacy technicians are able to

Answer 5

provide technical drug info
perform technical checks
accept verbal rx and authorize transfers (excluding narcotics, controlled drugs, benzodiazepines and targeted substances)
accept delegated controlled tasks
perform a procedure on tissue below dermis (if RPh is physically present)