Prescriptive Authority
Prescriptive Authority means the ability of a licensed pharmacist to prescribe drugs in the circumstance enumerated in sections 3 and 4 of Part K, and is derived from the existence of a Collaborative Practice Environment. The laws in Saskatchewan allow pharmacists to issue prescriptions under certain circumstances where they are trained to do so.
Legislation
See Part K - Prescribing of Drugs of the SCPP Regulatory Bylaws and The Drug Schedules Regulations, 1997 to view legislation related to prescriptive authority.
Training
It is mandatory for all Saskatchewan pharmacists to complete Level I Prescriptive Authority training (including Minor Ailment Part 1 training if practicing in a self-care environment) for membership. The training is offered through the Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacy Professionals (CPDPP).
Documents
- Prescriptive Authority Decision Making Framework
- Prescriptive Authority - Pharmacists
- Collaborative Practice (Prescribing) Agreement Template
- Framework for Developing a Safe and Functional Collaborative Practice Agreement
- Pharmacist Assessment Record Template (PAR)
- Quality Assurance Framework for Enhanced Authority for the Pharmacist to Prescribe Drugs in Collaborative Environments