Safety Regulation #38

March 19, 2019 | by Dr. Paul Zickler

At a minimum, the member must establish policies and procedures to ensure that at least one of the following forms of documentation is provided to the patient in English and that the patient is properly informed with respect to their medications:
o If available, a copy of drug monograph for the specific product dispensed. (i.e. brand for brand, generic for generic), or
o Patient drug information leaflet for manufacturer or reputable source like Lexicomp or other licensed software of a similar nature.

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Dr. Paul Zickler

Dr. Paul Zickler graduated from the faculty of medicine at the University of Western Ontario in 1972 and became an Emergency Physician. He practiced as an Emergency Physician for 18 years after which he co-owned and operated several ambulatory medical and travel clinics for 12 years and discovered his interest in prescription medicines. Dr. Zickler was a founding member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) and was CIPA’s Vice-president for Medical Affairs. He has also served as an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of British Columbia, the Director of Professional Programs for the Justice Institute of British Columbia (paramedic academy) and was the principal investigator for Phase 2 and 3 studies researching vaccines.

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