At its September, 2009 meeting College Council approved the adoption of the Model Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacists which have been developed by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). These Standards will replace the current OCP Standards of Practice and Standards of Practice for Managers, effective January 1, 2010. 

Although the format and wording of the Model Standards is different from that of the College’s current Standards, there is no reduction in the expectation of the College regarding the practice of its members. Although there are a number of professional roles fulfilled by pharmacists, not all pharmacists perform each of the roles as part of their daily work; when they do, they will be expected to do so to the level specified in the Standards.  In this way, regardless of setting, the expectation of care associated with a particular role will be consistent.
 
Policies and guidelines pertaining to the role of Designated Managers will be developed and communicated to members in the future.