- Thank you to those who attended the Manitoba Pharmacy Conference! The 2013 Manitoba Pharmacy Conference will be held on April 5-7, 2013 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
- The MSP Board of Directors continues to work with MPhA, CSHP, MB Health and other stakeholders to complete the MPhA Legislative Proclamation Component Process. Members will be provided with updates as information becomes available.
- The 2012-2013 Manitoba Society of Pharmacists membership renewal process will begin in the coming weeks. Renewal materials will be mailed out and will be available online in mid-May.
- The next QUIT session will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Faculty of Pharmacy – Apotex Centre, 750 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB (download registration form).
The Manitoba Society of Pharmacists was established in 1972 and is a not-for-profit voluntary organization whose purpose is to promote and advocate the economic and professional interests of its members.
Bill 41 Regulations Development Process Update
Revised Code of Ethics – Removal of Statement XI - Advertising
As members are aware, the Code of Ethics is being revised as part of the Legislation Proclamation Component Development Project (LPCDP). MSP has been working collaboratively with MPhA and other stakeholders to develop a final document that is acceptable to our members prior to the vote that will take place at the MPhA AGM on April 21, 2012.
Recently, an agreement was reached to remove Statement XI from the Code of Ethics entirely.
The finalized Revised Code of Ethics and can be downloaded by clicking here.
Now that Statement XI has been removed from the Code of Ethics, it is necessary to develop a regulation and practice direction in regards to advertising. MSP has been asked to actively participate in the development of this regulation and corresponding practice direction.
This is a very positive development and something that MSP has been advocating for all along. The MSP Board of Directors continues to work on the outstanding issues in regards to the regulations in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. The Board would like to thank all members who provided feedback and comments throughout this process.
The Standards of Practice Committee continues work on the drafting of Practice Directions. The following documents have been circulated to date:
- Draft Standards of Practice
- Adaptation of a Prescription - MPhA Draft Practice Direction
- Administration of Drugs - MPhA Practice Direction
New NIHB Agreement – Memorandum of Understanding
The Manitoba Society of Pharmacists' Economics Committee has reached a one year Memorandum of Understanding with Health Canada on the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program.
The Agreement is effective February 6, 2012 and calls for an increase to the maximum professional fee from $10.05 to $10.55.
The wording of this agreement is substantially different from past agreements and members are encouraged to read the document carefully.
Pharmacist Awareness Week
"Talk to Your Pharmacist. A Healthy Choice"
The Pharmacy Awareness Committee, under the leadership of Amy Oliver (PAW committee chair) organized a series of PAW events in our communities. Members of the Manitoba Society of Pharmacists (MSP), the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP), and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy. Students and Interns (CAPSI) worked together to make this year’s activities a success!
We would love to hear your feedback on 2012’s Pharmacist Awareness Week!
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