The Pharmacy Act authorizes pharmacy professionals, in accordance with the terms, conditions and limitations set out in their certificate of registration, to administer substances specified in the regulations (O. Reg. 256/24) by injection. Before doing so, pharmacy professionals must have completed an OCP-approved injection training course and registered their training with the College.
To inject substances not listed in O. Reg. 256/24, pharmacy professionals may collaborate with other regulated health professionals to explore delegation of authority. For a brief overview of which substances pharmacy professionals can inject and examples of delegation, see the Administering Injections overview (below).
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Key Resources From the College
- Guideline – Administering a Substance by Injection
- Policy – Medical Directives and the Delegation of Controlled Acts
- First Aid Requirements for Pharmacy Professionals
- Register Your Injection Training with the College
- Frequently Asked Questions about Administering Injections
- Module – Understanding Drug Schedules and Injection Administration
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