DOCUMENTING DIALOGUE ON NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Pharmacy’s role in the delivery of health care services has evolved greatly over the past decade, and so has the software that supports the pharmacist. As you know, the College implemented its new standards of practice for nonprescription drugs on January 1 of this year. They require you to be available to consult and interact with patients who are seeking information or require assistance when purchasing a nonprescription drug, and to document when you feel that the information pertaining to that sale may be necessary or useful for the continuity of care.