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Nese Yuksel¹, Greg Eberhart, Tammy J Bungard

¹Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

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Pharmacists in Alberta can now adapt prescriptions, prescribe in emergencies, and independently prescribe Schedule 1 drugs. This evolution expands pharmacist scope of practice, enhancing patient access to care through collaborative efforts.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacy Practice
Health Policy
Drug Regulation

Background:

Pharmacists' prescribing authority has evolved significantly.
Alberta's regulatory framework now encompasses expanded prescribing roles for pharmacists.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the evolution of pharmacist prescribing in Alberta.
To outline the current prescribing model for pharmacists in Alberta.

Main Methods:

Review of the prescribing model for pharmacists registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacists.
Analysis of three categories of prescribing: adapting prescriptions, emergency prescribing, and additional prescribing.

Main Results:

Pharmacists can adapt prescriptions and prescribe in emergencies, legitimizing existing practices.
Independent prescribing (additional prescribing) is authorized for pharmacists who complete an application process.
Federally regulated narcotics and controlled drugs remain outside the scope of pharmacist prescribing.

Conclusions:

The Alberta prescribing model for pharmacists was developed through collaboration among healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and patients.
The model includes provisions for adapting prescriptions, emergency prescribing, and authorized additional prescribing.
This framework enhances patient access to healthcare services by leveraging pharmacist expertise.