Week 2 - Prescription Writing, Drug Forms & Routes of Administration

Question 1

In Ontario:

- September 29, 2017 - DH scope was:

Answer 1

• Expanded to include prescribing, dispensing and selling of Chlorhexidine and fluoride to their clients.
• This allows full use of the therapeutic benefits of these drugs following an in-office intervention.
• The condition that must be met are found in the CDHO Designated Drugs Regulation of the Dental Hygiene Act 1991.

Question 2

Ontario adopted the National Drug Scheduling System model of the NAPRA (National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities). These are the categories used in the province:

Answer 2

• Schedule 1 Drug:
  For DH:
• Only chlorhexidine can be prescribed, dispensed or sold
  -Arestin and Atridox can be bought and used by DH BUT NOT PRESCRIBED by DH
• Schedule 2 Drugs
  E.g. nitroglycerin for medical emergency kit
• Schedule 3 Drugs
  E.g. Fluorides used in the prevention, with 1MG OR LESS of Fl - per dosage unit.
• Schedule U
  E.g. acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin