Scope of activities, regulations, training requirements and/or limitations differ between jurisdictions. Please refer to the pharmacy regulatory authorities for details. © Canadian Pharmacists Association December 2016 (https://www.pharmacists.ca/pharmacy-in-canada/) Last updated: April 17, 2017
Initiating Prescriptions of Schedule 1 Drugs1,2:
Independently
In a collaborative practice setting/agreement
For minor ailments
For smoking cessation
In an emergency
Adapting/Managing Prescription of Schedule 1 Drugs1,3:
Independently4
Independently, in a collaborative practice4
Make therapeutic substitution
Change drug dosage/formulation/regimen/etc.
Renew/extend Rx for continuity of care
Injecting Authority (SC or IM) 1,5:
Any drug/vaccine
Vaccines6
Travel vaccines6
Influenza vaccine
Labs:
Order/interpret lab tests
Techs:
Regulated pharmacy technicians
ALBERTA
Initiating Prescriptions of Schedule 1 Drugs1,2:
Independently5
In a collaborative practice setting/agreement5
For minor ailments
For smoking cessation
In an emergency
Adapting/Managing Prescription of Schedule 1 Drugs1,3:
Independently4,5
Independently, in a collaborative practice4,5
Make therapeutic substitution
Change drug dosage/formulation/regimen/etc.
Renew/extend Rx for continuity of care
Injecting Authority (SC or IM) 1,5:
Any drug/vaccine
Vaccines6
Travel vaccines6
Influenza vaccine
Labs:
Order/interpret lab tests
Techs:
Regulated pharmacy technicians
SASKATCHEWAN
Initiating Prescriptions of Schedule 1 Drugs1,2:
Independently
In a collaborative practice setting/agreement4,5
For minor ailments
[Pending] For smoking cessation
In an emergency
Adapting/Managing Prescription of Schedule 1 Drugs1,3:
Independently4
Independently, in a collaborative practice4,5
Make therapeutic substitution
Change drug dosage/formulation/regimen/etc.
Renew/extend Rx for continuity of care
Injecting Authority (SC or IM) 1,5:
Any drug/vaccine
Vaccines6
Travel vaccines6
Influenza vaccine
Labs:
[Pending] Order/interpret lab tests8
Techs:
Regulated pharmacy technicians
MANITOBA
Initiating Prescriptions of Schedule 1 Drugs1,2:
Independently
In a collaborative practice setting/agreement4,5
For minor ailments4,5
For smoking cessation4,5
In an emergency
Adapting/Managing Prescription of Schedule 1 Drugs1,3:
Independently4
Independently, in a collaborative practice4,5
Make therapeutic substitution
Change drug dosage/formulation/regimen/etc.
Renew/extend Rx for continuity of care
Injecting Authority (SC or IM) 1,5:
Any drug/vaccine
Vaccines6
Travel vaccines6
Influenza vaccine
Labs:
Order/interpret lab tests9
Techs:
Regulated pharmacy technicians10
BRITISH COLUMBIA