July ⢠August 2005 - Ontario College of Pharmacists
July ⢠August 2005 - Ontario College of Pharmacists
July ⢠August 2005 - Ontario College of Pharmacists
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SUMMARY<br />
OF<br />
LAWS<br />
The Summary <strong>of</strong> Laws table, on pages 40 and 41, summarizes the<br />
Federal and Provincial Laws Governing Prescription Drug Ordering,<br />
Records, Prescription Requirements and Refills.<br />
(Revised May <strong>2005</strong>)<br />
Please copy and post this reference tool in your pharmacy.<br />
For your convenience, this document is downloadable<br />
from our website in PDF format.<br />
Notes:<br />
• This is a summary. For complete details refer to the <strong>of</strong>ficial legislation<br />
• Prescriptions must be filed in sequence as to date and number<br />
• Prescriptions must be retained for not less than two years<br />
• Narcotic and controlled drugs, and targeted substances may only be ordered by<br />
a pharmacist so designated by the designated manager or authorized person at<br />
a hospital<br />
• Drug names used are for illustrative purposes only. This is not a complete list<br />
• Legislation can change. Keep abreast <strong>of</strong> changes in prescription requirements<br />
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