Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.
Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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Further information is available from the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.
The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding the ability of pharmacists to offer more care for patients. Upon completion of training, pharmacists will be able to test and treat for strep throat and ear infections.
Eleven pharmacies have been selected to take part in a pilot project to conduct sore throat assessments, rapid testing for strep throat and assessments for ear infections, while another 50 sites will be chosen to offer ear infection assessments only. A total of 50 pharmacies will be participating in the this pilot.
Once training has been completed, the selected pharmacies are expected to offer these expanded scope services starting in early 2025.
When will the pilot project begin?
Training is currently underway and will be completed in December 2024. The launch date is anticipated for early 2025.
Will pharmacists then be able to follow up with a prescription?
Yes, after a positive test result or assessment, the pharmacist will be able to prescribe a medication to treat the patient's strep throat or ear infection.
Will all pharmacists be required to take this advanced training?
Taking this advanced training is voluntary and will be offered to a small cohort of pharmacists selected to participate in the pilot project. Only those pharmacists with this advanced training will be able to perform these assessments, perform rapid testing for strep throat, and prescribe for strep throat and ear infection.
Participating pharmacies will be posted in early 2025.
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