Regulation - LGIC
Proposed Regulatory Amendments to O. Reg. 202/94 (General) made under the Pharmacy Act, 1991
Regulation Number(s):
O.Reg. 202/94 (General)
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Pharmacy Act, 1991
Summary of Proposal:
The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is proposing to make the following amendments to Ontario Regulation 202/94 (General) made under the Pharmacy Act, 1991, to optimize the current scope of practice and support patients through the 2023/2024 respiratory season and beyond:
• Permit pharmacists, registered pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technicians to administer the RSV vaccine;
• Permit pharmacists to prescribe Oseltamivir (Tamiflu);
• Transition the authority for pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid from a regulation made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to a regulation made under the Pharmacy Act, 1991;
• Transition the authority for pharmacy professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccines from a regulation made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to a regulation made under the Pharmacy Act, 1991;
• Permit pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines set out in Schedule 3 of the College's regulation; and,
• Remove the age restrictions for vaccine administration by pharmacists, registered pharmacy students and interns and pharmacy technicians.
Should you wish to provide feedback on this proposal, you may provide it by email to regulatoryprojects@ontario.ca.
This proposal is not final. The ministry may refine this proposal based on feedback received through this consultation, prior to bringing it forward to the Minister of Health for her review prior to seeking the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
• Permit pharmacists, registered pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technicians to administer the RSV vaccine;
• Permit pharmacists to prescribe Oseltamivir (Tamiflu);
• Transition the authority for pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid from a regulation made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to a regulation made under the Pharmacy Act, 1991;
• Transition the authority for pharmacy professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccines from a regulation made under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, to a regulation made under the Pharmacy Act, 1991;
• Permit pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines set out in Schedule 3 of the College's regulation; and,
• Remove the age restrictions for vaccine administration by pharmacists, registered pharmacy students and interns and pharmacy technicians.
Should you wish to provide feedback on this proposal, you may provide it by email to regulatoryprojects@ontario.ca.
This proposal is not final. The ministry may refine this proposal based on feedback received through this consultation, prior to bringing it forward to the Minister of Health for her review prior to seeking the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The proposed amendments will not result in compliance requirements and costs for pharmacists. The Ontario College of Pharmacists indicates that pharmacy professionals have the necessary competencies to safely perform these additional activities.
Further Information:
Draft Regulation
Proposal Number:
23-HLTC051
Posting Date:
September 11, 2023
Comments Due Date:
September 26, 2023
Contact Address:
Health Workforce Regulatory Oversight Branch
Strategic Policy, Planning and French Language Services Division
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Long-Term Care
438 University Avenue, 10th Floor
Toronto ON M5G 2K8
Strategic Policy, Planning and French Language Services Division
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Long-Term Care
438 University Avenue, 10th Floor
Toronto ON M5G 2K8