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I 💯% humble said sentiments by the Ontario Pharmacists Association. The team (Thanks Justin J. Bates, ICD.D and Jen Belcher and others) has done a fantastic job advocating for patients’ access to safe and efficacious care while maintaining a comprehensive and collaborative approach. It’s collaboration, NOT competition. Pharmacists being the drug experts have maintained safety for patients since time immemorial and we continue to exercise due care. We are strategically positioned within communities oftentimes being the first and last point of contact between patients who need referral and those prescribed medications for ingestion. Those claims by some members of the Ontario Medical Association are unfounded, erroneous and baseless. The data is there to substantiate what’s been proposed by OPA and we need not look further than to our neighbours in Alberta, a province I have had the privilege of practising in since the pandemic in 2020. Pharmacists are experts at prescribing, with extensive knowledge and the skills to assess and treat patients. We will not be performing mini invasive procedures, heart surgeries nor reading patients MRIs. We’ll simply be adding extra value to the healthcare team with best practices. We will be doing a job that we are already equipped to do and have the requisite skills and expertise to do. The focus of the OMA is misdirected. The focus should be on solving patients problems many of whom are on a 6 years waitlist to be assigned a physician in Ontario. Immigration Canada has admitted approximately 4 million newcomers/permanent residents since my arrival and many more are coming… Are you prepared? Where are the doctors to administer care for minor conditions that need not wait for 6 months or longer? We will happily provide the services required. This isn’t an arbitrary practice either because there are guidelines, tool, supporting literature and forward-thinking organization like MedEssist💊 | Transforming Pharmacy⚕️with Tech and AI 🏥 and Asepha to facilitate activities involved in this collaborative approach. Doctors can expect to receive faxes with proper documentation of what we have done in the best interest of the patients. Oh wait! Some probably won’t have a family physician… And that’s the bottom line!

While the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) is thrilled about Wednesday's government announcements about pharmacy professionals’ scope expansion, it’s unfortunate to see some misguided remarks suggesting that this compromises patient safety. These claims are not supported by evidence and Ontario patients deserve better. OPA supports all healthcare providers in practicing to their full scope, utilizing their expertise to enhance Ontario’s healthcare capacity and improve patient access. We advocate for government investment in primary care and across all sectors of the health system. The government of Ontario’s expansion of pharmacy professionals’ scope is a significant step towards improving the efficiency and safety of team-based healthcare. By empowering each member of a patient’s care team to work to the fullest extent of their training and knowledge, we are fostering a more collaborative and effective healthcare environment. As witnessed in Alberta, pharmacists have been successfully treating minor ailments and autonomously prescribing for several years. Ontario’s pharmacy professionals are trained, knowledgeable, and trusted by patients in their communities. Pharmacy teams are now better equipped than ever to support their interdisciplinary colleagues and, ultimately, the patients of Ontario.

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RCGP RPS Repeat Prescribing Toolkit, with specific details: Main Takeaways: 1. Structured Framework for Improvement: The toolkit provides a detailed framework to help GP practices, PCNs, and community pharmacies assess and enhance their repeat prescribing processes. This includes practical tools like flow charts, action plan templates, and case studies. 2. Collaboration and Communication: Emphasizes the need for better collaboration between healthcare providers and patients. This includes improving communication about repeat prescriptions to ensure patients are actively involved in managing their medications. 3. Addressing Medication Oversupply: Introduces an NHS dashboard to identify potential oversupply of medications. This helps practices pinpoint and correct inconsistencies, reducing waste and minimizing the risk of harm to patients. 4. Training and Resources: Offers training resources to help staff understand and implement the new guidelines. This includes a self-assessment exercise to identify areas for improvement and track progress. 5. Enhanced Patient Safety:Aims to enhance patient safety by ensuring regular reviews and appropriate monitoring of repeat prescriptions. This helps prevent medication-related harm. 6. Efficiency Gains: Streamlining repeat prescribing processes can save significant time for healthcare teams, allowing them to focus more on direct patient care. 7. Cost Savings: By reducing medication waste through better prescribing practices, the toolkit can lead to substantial cost savings for the NHS. These takeaways highlight the toolkit’s comprehensive approach to improving repeat prescribing, benefiting both patients and healthcare providers. Are you looking to implement the above email us at: [email protected] to see how we can help. #PCN #PCNs #Clinicaldirector #ClinicalPharmacist #Pharmacist #PCNManager #GP #Practicemanager #ICB #integratedcareboard

What is clinical homecare and what is the value, we have some insights. In our latest blog, we explain this and more… • How homecare enhances patient care • Ways in which homecare supports the NHS efficiency • How homecare offers a convenient solution for healthcare management Read our full blog on what is pharmacy homecare: https://lnkd.in/e4SmNYkh A new independent report commissioned by the NCHA was released last month, shining new light on the value of Clinical Homecare. ‘Best Kept Secret: the value of Clinical Homecare to patients, the NHS and society’ has been steered by an independent panel of experts and shines new light on the benefits of homecare to patients, NHS and society. Follow this link to read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eGMyVSED

This recent publication in the NEJM Catalyst highlights the positive impact of an integrated Pharmacy Care Management (PCM) program for a Medicare Advantage population taking multiple chronic medications, putting them at risk for costly healthcare interventions. For those enrolled in the PCM, there was an increase in pharmacy spending compared to the control group, but this was offset by a reduction in medical care spending. This led to an overall reduction of $108 per enrollee per month (PEPM) in total cost of care compared to the control group after 12 months. Patients at high risk had an even greater reduction in total cost of care. The Arine team has seen similar results in its work across many Medicare Advantage plans - that taking a comprehensive view to medication management improves clinical outcomes while reducing total cost of care. Read a summary of the study here: https://hubs.li/Q02n6smG0