The CBC posted an article today asking the question: Should smoking cessation drugs be offered by all provincial governements? of it’s readers. Sparking the debate on this question was the announcement today that the B.C. government has reached 100,000 orders for smoking cessation products in the first 6 months since starting the Smoking Cessation Program. [...]
On 09.18.11, In Implementing Services in Your Practice, by jshaske
Starting September 1, 2011 Ontario Pharmacists can get reimbursed for their consultations with their patients regarding smoking cessation. Please up load the following inserts for the required documentation form and frequently asked questions. I will be doing a one day train session in Markham on Oct 29. For further information go to the CPhA website. [...]
On 09.12.11, In Continuing Education, by CPhAQuitAdmin
“The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has announced that, effective September 1, 2011, community pharmacists will be funded by the Ontario Government for their expertise in providing a smoking cessation program to Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) recipients. Pharmacists must complete a Ministry approved smoking cessation training program to be eligible for this funding. [...]
On 08.31.11, In News and Initiatives, by pemberley
As part of the Smoke Free Ontario Strategy, the Ontario Government recognizes pharmacists as valued healthcare professionals to support Ontarians who want to quit smoking. Effective September 1, 2011, community pharmacists will be funded by the Ontario Government to provide a smoking cessation program to Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) recipients. To be eligible for this [...]
On 08.24.11, In News and Initiatives, by jshaske
Pharmacists who are part of BC’s Medication Management Program (MMP) will soon be able to continue building their MMP practice with provision of smoking cessation services to their patients. On May 9th, 2011, BC Premiere Christy Clark announced that starting September 30, 2011 the province is planning to: 1) Make nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) available to [...]
On 08.24.11, In News and Initiatives, by CPhAQuitAdmin
The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) announced in an email blast to its members earlier this week that beginning September 1, community pharmacists who provide smoking cessation services to Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) patients will be eligible to receive funding for their expertise and professional services in this area from Ontario Ministry of Health and Long [...]
