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OPA Bulletin - February 12, 2019
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• Health Canada updates to opioid prescriptions
• Evaluation of the fentanyl patch-for-patch program in Ontario
• Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program Notice
• Notification from Pfizer: Supply Interruptions – ZINECARD, 250 mg
• CDE Exam Preparation Course March 2-3, 2019
• Identifying Drug Interactions
• Point of Care Screening Programs in Community Pharmacy
• New Horizons in Pharmacy - Webinars with OPA Leadership
• Ask the Customer Experience and Administration Team
• Insurance Highlight: Q&A on the OPA Secure Health Plan
• OPA Cup - Celebrate Pharmacist Awareness Month and support your team!
• ICYMI: Have you seen our insurance product videos?
• Health Canada updating safety review of breast implants
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OPA Bulletin - February 5, 2019
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• ICYMI: OPA recommendations to OHIP+ consultation
• ICYMI: OPA news release supporting "Devlin" report on Improving Health Care and Ending Hallway Medicine
• Have you got what it takes? OPA is hiring a new CEO!
• Research position with Ontario Pharmacy Evidence Network (OPEN)
• CDE Exam Preparation Course March 2-3, 2019
• Third Party Audits: An Introduction
• Selling What You Can Do For Your Clients
• What our members are saying
• Ask the Practice Support Network
• Insurance Highlight: Have you protected what pays for your car, home, and everything else? Watch our video.
• DDD Notice No. 19024 posted February 4, 2019 Notice from the Executive Officer
• DDD Notice No. 19023 posted February 1, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
• DDD Notice No. 19022 posted January 31, 2019 Notice from the Executive Officer
• DDD Notice No. 19021 posted January 30, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert -
OPA Bulletin - January 29, 2019
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• Important deadline approaching for PLI insurance
• Bell Let's Talk Day resources and information for pharmacy
• Health Canada resources for managing opioids
• Pain competence assessment tool (PCAT) survey from the Musculoskeletal Program at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI)
• New tool for veterinary antimicrobial sales reporting
• FREE! New live opioid webinars - four sessions to choose from
• 2019 Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Exam Prep Course - online
• CV Health Coaching for Pharmacists – Cardiovascular Training
• Who best to nominate you for the OPA Patient Impact Award than your patients?
• Ask the Customer Experience and Administration Team
• Insurance Highlight: Why do I need disability insurance?
• Winter promotion - OPA members receive 20% off admission to Museum of Illusions
• Last week for eBulletin and eDIRC for those who have not renewed their membership or subscription
• DDD Notice No. 19020 posted January 28, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
• DDD Notice No. 19019 posted January 23, 2019 ODB FORMULARY – EDITION NO. 43, Summary of Changes – January 2019
• DDD Notice No. 19018 posted January 23, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
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OPA Bulletin - January 22, 2019
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• Health Canada updates to opioid prescriptions
• Evaluation of the fentanyl patch-for-patch program in Ontario
• Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program Notice
• Notification from Pfizer: Supply Interruptions – ZINECARD, 250 mg
• CDE Exam Preparation Course March 2-3, 2019
• Identifying Drug Interactions
• Point of Care Screening Programs in Community Pharmacy
• New Horizons in Pharmacy - Webinars with OPA Leadership
• Ask the Customer Experience and Administration Team
• Insurance Highlight: Q&A on the OPA Secure Health Plan
• OPA Cup - Celebrate Pharmacist Awareness Month and support your team!
• ICYMI: Have you seen our insurance product videos?
• Health Canada updating safety review of breast implants
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OPA Bulletin - January 15, 2019
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• OPA message to members regarding recent media coverage
• Research into emergency department visits supports expansion of scope in pharmacy
• Nominate a colleague - 2019 OPA Awards submissions now being accepted
• Universities celebrate white coat ceremonies
• The Master Plan for Diabetes Continuing Education Program
• FREE Opioid Addictions and Substitution Therapy Webinars
• Managing Your Pharmacy: the Business Essentials
• Don't forget to update your RxFiles subscription
• New additions to member benefits
• Ask the Customer Experience and Administration Team
• Health insurance for your children
• DDD Notice No. 19010 posted January 11, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
• DDD Notice No. 19009 posted January 11, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
• DDD Notice No. 19008 posted January 10, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
• DDD Notice No. 19007 posted January 10, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
• MedEffect Notice - safety review of Fibristal (ulipristal acetate) -
OPA Bulletin - January 8, 2019
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• OHIP+ brings proposed new regulatory changes
• Pharmacy students encourage uptake of MedsChecks in new video
• Asthma Management: The Essentials
• Smoking cessation services program for your patients' new year's resolutions
• Certified Diabetes Educator Preparation
• Call for Research for Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP)
• OPA early bird winners!
• The importance of a DIRC subscription in today's pharmacy environment
• Ask the Practice Support Network
• Notice No. 19003 posted January 02, 2019 Prescription Forgery Alert
• Drug Shortage Health System Alert: Etoposide and Erwinia asparaginase
• DDD Notice No. 18161 posted December 21, 2018 Notice from the Executive Officer -
OPA Bulletin - December 11, 2018
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• Last week for OPA and DIRC early bird offers!
• Measuring patient outcomes effectively - Ontario Pharmacist Magazine message from OPA Chair
• December social marketing for members
• New! An Update on Direct Oral Anticoagulation
• New! Implementing Smoking Cessation Services in Pharmacy
• New! PD Bundles for 2019
• Do your homework on PLI insurance policies
• Shift Assist™ - your real-time staffing assistant
• Job postings for the pharmacy professional
• The must-attend pharmacy event of 2019 - Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP)
• Drug Shortage Health System Alert: Hydralazine Injection
• Prescription Forgery Alert -
OPA Bulletin - December 4, 2018
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Pharmacy News
• DDD Notice No. 18150 posted November 29, 2018 Notice from the Executive Officer
• DDD Notice No.18151 posted November 30, 2018 Prescription Forgery Alert
• DDD Notice No.18152 posted December 04, 2018 Notice from the Executive Officer: Completion of Strengthening Pharmacy Payment Management
• Important reminder from OPA for pharmacy professionals
News from OPA
• First winners of the OPA early bird membership draw!
• NEW! FREE! Assessment and Management of Patients with Migraine and PD Bundles
• Ask the Customer Experience and Administration Team
• Reminder on Professional Liability Insurance Claims Reporting
• University of Toronto professor provides drug interaction app for pharmacists treating patients with HIV -
OPA Bulletin - November 27, 2018
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Pharmacy News
• DDD Notice No. 18146 posted November 20, 2018 Prescription Forgery Alert
• DDD Notice No. 18148 posted November 22, 2018 ODB FORMULARY, EDITION NO. 43, Summary of Changes – November 2018
• DDD Notice No. 18149 posted November 23, 2018 Prescription Forgery Alert
• Drug Supply Health System Alert: Etoposide
News from OPA
• OPA Membership and DIRC Subscription Early Bird Ends December 14, 2018!
• Call for Speakers Reminder
• CPhA Drug Shortage Survey
• Ask the Practice Support Network
• Highlights in Professional Development
• Don't Forget about Extended Reporting Period on your Expired PLI policy
• OPA Supporting Pharmacy Students in their Careers at University of Toronto Career Fair
• Survey on Antimicrobial Stewardship from University of Waterloo -
OPA Bulletin - November 13, 2018
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Pharmacy News
• 2018 CFP Innovation Fund Winners
• Amendments to the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007
News from OPA
• Resources to Support Your Flu Campaign
• Research and Advocacy
• Ask the Professional Support Network
• Highlights in Professional Development
• Vicarious Liability Insurance