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PRESIDENT’S INAUGURAL ADDRESSIt is indeed an honor to accept the

responsibility of President of SPhA. AsI look back at the list of presidents beforeme it is like the starting line up for anNHL All Star hockey game. Wow! Andof course Janet Bradshaw would be WayneGretzky.

I would especially like to thank Brendafor the leadership she has provided overthe past year. She has injected vastamounts of energy, enthusiasm and pro-fessionalism into her role. I would alsolike to thank the other council members,past and present, Ray and the SPhA staff,for their support and encouragementalong the way.

WHY DO WE EXIST? Our vision tellsus “Quality Pharmacy Care in Saskatch-ewan”. Our mission includes ends policiessuch as “public safety, standard pharmacyservices, a self-regulated profession, apositive professional image, optimum useof pharmacy services and public policysupporting health”. BUT WHAT DOESIT REALLY MEAN? I believe as a regu-latory body we are attempting to provideyou an environment so you are able todeliver your knowledge and services toyour patients while interacting in a mean-ingful way with your fellow health careprofessionals. At the end of the day, if weas pharmacists have had a positive impacton the health care system in our little partof the world, then we should feel verygood about the job we have done.

I look ahead to the opportunities beforeus with great excitement. We will bereceiving prescriptive authority throughthe consultation and dispensing of emer-gency contraception, a new role in theeyes of our patients. This could serve as aspringboard to further opportunities toplay an even greater role in primaryhealth services.

We anticipate the new energy andenthusiasm our name change to “TheSaskatchewan College of Pharmacists”will bring. This is an ideal time to renew

our focus and commitment to deliveringoptimum pharmaceutical care.

We, as a council, will challenge our-selves to find new and better ways to dealwith the fiscal challenges through theframework of policy governance.

This year will mark the first full yearof the learning portfolio. We will embarkon the early phases of the continuingcompetency program.

Through enhanced dialogue withRBSP, the SMA, the College of Physi-cians and Surgeons and other stake-holders, we will find opportunities tomove the profession forward.

Regulating a new and rapidly evolvingInternet Pharmacy area will be an on-going project.

One of the most exciting directionsCouncil has taken is its commitment todialogue with our end users. Talking withour seniors, our First Nations people andother public groups has given us a uniqueperspective on how we can continue toimprove our services.

I’d like to use the analogy of where weare and where we are going to that of a tripfrom Moose Jaw to Regina. We all havethis common passion to travel as a groupto a place we’ve never been. We’ve heardtestimonials of what a great place it is andthis causes much excitement and antici-pation. The vehicle we are using is quite

unique. It’s a car that holds over 1000 pas-sengers and each passenger has a steeringwheel. We are currently travelling in the2003/04 RBSP/SPhA model. Where arewe on the road? With all that has hap-pened recently, it feels like we are on theoutskirts of Moose Jaw, the 110 km/hr signis in front of us and we are acceleratingrapidly. The engine is performing well,the drivers are focused. However the tripdoes not come without risks. There aremany pot holes in the road (one calledNIHB consent) and it doesn’t appear thehighway department is prepared to fix it.Like any other trip there are many otherbarriers and roadblocks. With patience,desire, collaboration and innovation wewill overcome these. It is important tonote we can’t afford to stop and fill upwith gas six or seven times along the waythis year. Will we be in Regina by nextyear? Probably not – however we will bewell on the way and enjoying the ride. IsRegina the final destination? Definitelynot! Once we get to Regina it may benecessary to stop for lunch and tune upour vehicle, but our desire to explore willmotivate us to get back in our car, look atthe map and continue the journey.

Our profession is truly dynamic andtouches almost every person in Saskatch-ewan. It gives me great comfort when Isee and hear about the outstanding jobyou are doing in your community. I amespecially excited about the new gradu-ates entering our profession each year –their new ideas and enthusiasm is con-tagious. I am confident when I say, “ourprofession is in good hands”.

I am proud to serve the people andpharmacists of Saskatchewan in the capa-city of President of the SaskatchewanPharmaceutical Association (soon to bethe Saskatchewan College of Pharma-cists). Please feel free to contact me atany time. Your input and participation isvalued and appreciated.

Randy Wiser

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SPHA COUNCIL 2003-04

Division 1

Jeannette Sandiford, Weyburn

(term expires June 30, 2005)

Division 2

Vacant

(term expires June 30, 2004)

Division 3

Randy Wiser, Prince Albert

(term expires June 30, 2005)

President

Division 4

Doug Spitzig, Saskatoon

(term expires June 30, 2004)

Divison 5

Bill Paterson, Regina

(term expires June 30, 2005)

President-Elect

Division 6

Corry MacWilliam, Swift Current

(term expires June 30, 2004)

Division 7

Debbie McCulloch

(term expires June 30, 2005)

Vice-President

Division 8

Brenda Schuster, Regina

(term expires June 30, 2004)

Past President

Ex Officio

Dean Dennis Gorecki

Public

May Bridgewater

Lavonne Heck

Student Observer

Christine Woo

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS

Council met in Moose Jaw on Friday May 2, 2003, prior to the opening of the RBSP2nd Annual Conference.

As the mandate of the SPhA is protection of the public, it is imperative that wecommunicate with the public to determine what are their needs, and expectations of theprofession. Within the policy GP-11 Council Linkage with Ownership, one aspect is“Collection of input from the community may be accomplished through a variety ofmethods, including, but not limited to, public meetings, surveys and focus groups.”

In an attempt to reach members of the public, an advertisement was published in theMoose Jaw Times Herald inviting members of the public to attend a round table discussionwith Council on the question “How can your pharmacists help you manage your medica-tions better?” Unfortunately, we were unable to attract the public’s attention. This has notdeterred Council, who will look at other means of seeking information from the owner-ship.

Vice-Chief Lawrence Joseph of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations whoseportfolio is Health and Social Development met with Council to discuss mutual issues ofinterest regarding how can we work together to achieve healthy outcomes from drugtherapy for First Nations peoples. Naturally the NIHB Consent Initiative was discussed,and the implications of implementation.

When asked what the profession can do to meet the health needs of First Nationspeople Vice Chief Joseph suggested that we be accessible to the community, go on thereserves, get to know the people and let them know you. Offer advice or guidance whetherto the individual patient or speak to the health directors and health staff at the band level.They want to work with the profession to improve health outcomes for their residents.

During the last Council meeting, representatives from the Health Quality Councilpresented their vision of the future. At the end of the presentation they had invitedCouncil to submit ideas and priorities to assist in setting the Health Quality CouncilAgenda. Council responded by identifying the following topics that the Quality Councilbe asked to add to their agenda:1. Blame Free for Error Reporting

– a process to focus on causes and solutions to systems errors without assigning blameto an individual

2. Best Practices– promoting the most effective practises

3. Integrated Drug Use Management System– promoting strategies to coordinate drug use management initiatives to achieve

similar outcomes4. Seamless Care

– improving the quality of information shared within the system5. Primary Health Care

– examining professional scopes of practice and roles to optimize deliveryCouncil held their election of officers during the meeting. For the 2003-2004 licence

year the following is the SPhA Executive:President Randy Wiser Division 3Past President Brenda Schuster Division 8President-Elect Bill Paterson Division 5Vice-President Debbie McCulloch Division 7There remains one vacancy on Council, that for Division 2. As this seat has been

vacant for one year and the call for nominees was unsuccessful Council felt that othermeasures must be considered. Council approved an administrative bylaw which becameeffective on May 2, 2003 to address this issue. Please refer to page 3 in this publication.

Other appointments made during the meeting are: Janet Bradshaw was re-appointedto a one year term on the NAPRA Council. With Janet’s retirement from the SPhACouncil, in accordance with the Act, she could no longer sit as Chair of the ComplaintsCommittee. Council appointed Bill Paterson Chair of the Committee; his term beganJuly 1, 2003.

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CSHP Sask Branch representatives, Dr. Brenda Schuster and Melanie McLeodpresented the CSHP Position on Prescriptive Authority for Pharmacists to Council.The presentation was in respect to collaborative prescribing for patient care in hospitalsettings. Several examples of such practise exist throughout the province, supporting theneed to formalize collaborative practice agreements in place.

The proclamation of Bill 22, “An Act to Amend The Pharmacy Act, 1996”, isexpected to occur soon. The amendments achieve three goals:1. Change the name of SPhA to “The Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists”;2. Recognize our authority to disburse the “check-off” funds for alternative reimbursement

to the Representative Board of Saskatchewan Pharmacists; and,3. Grant Council the authority to make bylaws governing the prescribing of drugs by

pharmacists.At the same time that the Act amendments become law, we expect that amendments

to the Drug Schedules Regulations, 1997 will become effective, legally recognizing thepharmacist as a prescriber of emergency post-coital contraception.

In the meantime, Council has submitted bylaws for the Minister’s approval thatspecifically authorize the conditions under which pharmacists may prescribe and dispenseemergency contraception without a prescription from a physician. We expect theMinister’s approval to be simultaneous with proclamation of the Act amendments.

Upon approval and publication of the bylaws in the Saskatchewan Gazette,Saskatchewan pharmacists who have successfully completed approved training, will beauthorized to prescribe emergency contraception. Approved programs include thoseprovided by Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacists, College of Pharmacy& Nutrition, and the Canadian Pharmacists Association. If you have participated in oneof the CPDP training programs that have been offered in 2003, and have not receivednotification from the SPhA office, please contact Shelley Mayoh at the office. Furtherannouncements are forthcoming.

ADMINISTRATIVEBYLAW AMENDMENT

The Council of this Associationapproved these amendments at a dulyscheduled and convened meeting heldMay 2, 2003 to be effective on that date.

Bylaw 1.1.16Where, for any reason, a vacancy occurs

or a practising or non-practising member isnot elected to the Council for an electoraldivision, the remaining members of theCouncil may appoint as a member of theCouncil for the unexpired portion of theterm, a practising or non-practising memberwho meets the qualifications specified inBylaw 1.1.8.

Upon failure to appoint a memberwho meets the qualifications specified inBylaw 1.1.8, Council may then appoint asa member of the Council for the unexpiredportion of the term apractising or non-practisingmember fromthe member-ship at large.

DRUG SCHEDULE AMENDMENTSThe Council of the Association, at a meeting duly convened on May 2, 2003 approved the following administrative drug scheduleamendments recommended by the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee.

Schedule I Changes (prescription required)• Nicotine and its salts (except in natural substances, or when

sold as a chewing gum containing not more than the equivalentof 4 mg of nicotine per dosage unit, or when sold in transdermalpatches with delivery rates of 22 mg per day or less, or whensold in a form to be administered orally by means of an inhala-tion device delivering 4 mg or less of nicotine per dosage unit).This change allows new inhalation devices that meet this

exception to be sold without a prescription.The Council of the Association, at a meeting duly convened

on March 23, 2003 approved the following regulatory drugschedule amendments recommended by the National DrugScheduling Advisory Committee.

Upon Council’s approval the amendments were submittedto the Minister of Health for approval and became effectiveMay 16, 2003, upon publication in the Saskatchewan Gazette.

Schedule III changes (pharmacy only, public access)Addition to Schedule III• Nicotine in a form to be administered orally by means of an

inhalation device delivering 4 mg or less of nicotine per dosageunit.What this means is that Nicotine in a form to be administered

orally by means of an inhalation device delivering 4 mg or less ofnicotine per dosage unit is now schedule III and can be sold fromthe public access area of the pharmacy.

Amend Schedule III to read• Brompheniramine and its salts (as a single entity for the

treatment of allergies)What this means is that brompheniramine and its salts (in

combination products for the relief of cough and cold symptoms)is now unscheduled and can be sold from any retail outlet.• Acetaminophen in sustained release formulations (in strengths

of greater than 650mg per unit or in package sizes of more than50 units)What this means is that acetaminophen in sustained release

formulations (up to and including 650mg per unit, in packagesizes containing no more than 50 units) is now unscheduled andcan be sold from any retail outlet.

Delete from Schedule III• Loperamide and its salts (in oral solid dosage forms)

This means that loperamide and its salts (in oral solid dosageforms) is now unscheduled and can be sold from any retail outlet.

The current Schedule II listing remains unchanged: “Lopera-mide and its salts (in oral liquid dosage forms for children)”.

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LICENCE/PERMIT RENEWAL SUMMARY AS OF JULY 1MEMBERSHIPS 2001 2002 2003

Practising Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1083 1067 1116(32 Conditional Practising Memberships are included in the following)

Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 782 795 860Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 149 171Out of Province . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 32 33Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 91 52

Non-Practising Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 68 66Associate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 111 105Retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 82 80

TOTAL Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1380 1328 1367Membership Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 107 75

PHARMACIESCommunity

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 122 129Independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 209 202Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 16Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 1

Dispensing Physician (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 8Publicly Operated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 1

TOTAL Pharmacies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358 354 357

NOTES: (1) One Dispensing Physician operates two pharmacies/clinics

2002-2003 MEMBERSHIP YEAR (JULY 1 – JUNE 30)REGISTRATIONS/CHANGES/TERMINATIONS

REGISTRATION Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TotalNew SK Grads – Practising 22 2 4 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 35New SK Grads – NonPrac. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Conditional Practising 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 23 32Out of Prov – MRA-SK Grad 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 3 2 2 15Out of Prov – MRA 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 7Non MRA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2Reinstatement MRA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CHANGES Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TotalNonPractising to Practising 0 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 17

TERMINATIONS Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun TotalRemoved from Register forNon Payment Fees orBy Request 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 756 Month Membership 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2Deceased 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

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We now have a new membership subclass, the Conditional Practising membership.Council approved the Structured Practice Experiences Program (SPEP), which is now partof the curriculum at the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, as equivalent to the 1040 hourinternship registration requirement. Along with other conditions, the Conditional Practicingmembership allows the graduate to practice under the supervision of a pharmacist until suchtime as he/she provides proof of holding the Certification of Qualification from the PharmacyExamining Board of Canada. At that time the conditions are lifted and the member isgranted full licence status. For more information on the Conditional Practising membershipplease review the new Bylaws when they arrive in your pharmacy or they can be accessedon-line on the NAPRA website www.napra.ca under the Saskatchewan section.

REGULATORY BYLAWAMENDMENTS

1. The following Regulatory BylawAmendment became effectiveJuly 18, 2003 upon publicationin the Saskatchewan Gazette.12.1 At the discretion of the Regis-

trar, a licensed pharmacist may benamed as a pharmacy manager inmore than one pharmacy.

This is authorized in The PharmacyAct, 1996. This bylaw reflectscurrent practice which began underthe former Act.

2. The following Regulatory BylawAmendment became effectiveAugust 1, 2003 upon publicationin the Saskatchewan Gazette.4.6.1 (a) The Registrar-Treasurer

shall issue a permit to the proprietorfor each pharmacy that has met therequirements of the Act andbylaws. The seal of the Associationshall be placed upon each permit,and all the said permits shall expireon the 30th day of June in eachyear. No permit shall be issueduntil the prescribed applicationform(s), the annual or otherapplicable fee, together with anysurcharge applicable thereto, andall arrears of the applicant, shallhave been remitted to the office ofthe Registrar-Treasurer.

(b) The Proprietary Pharmacy Permitis granted subject to the Proprietorand the pharmacy manager at alltimes complying with ThePharmacy Act, 1996 and thebylaws, regulations, rules andstandards made there under, aswell as the following additionalrestrictions, term and conditions:1. The Proprietor shall not, with-out the further express approval ofthe Association, allow, or providefor, the shipment of drugs from thepharmacy to a location outside ofCanada by mail, courier, or other-wise, in circumstances where theInternet is used directly or in-directly as a means to promote thepharmacy’s services associated withsuch shipment or the sale of drugsassociated with such shipment.

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DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE FINDING AND ORDERS

On February 12, 2003 the DisciplineCommittee convened to consider chargesof professional and proprietary miscon-duct and professional incompetence onthe part of the respondents, UniversityPark Pharmacy Limited and Mr. S.D.Johnsrude.

The Discipline Committee acceptedMr. Johnsrude’s admission of professionalmisconduct and proprietary misconductand was provided with an Agreed State-ment of Facts, which formed the basis ofhis admission, summarized as follows:1. Contrary to section G.03.010 of Part

G, Division 1 of The Food and DrugRegulations they did fail to retain for aperiod of at least two years, copies ofcertain prescriptions for controlleddrugs.

2. On numerous and diverse occasions,Mr. Johnsrude dispensed controlleddrugs beyond three days of the date ofthe issuance of the relevant prescrip-tions contrary to the requirements ofthe Triplicate Prescription Program.

3. On numerous and diverse occasions,Mr. Johnsrude did dispense and refillprescriptions for controlled drugswithout the authorization of the pre-scriber contrary to section G.03.006of Part G, Division I of The Food andDrug Regulations by:

a) filling and refilling prescriptions forlonger than authorized by the pre-scriber

b) altering the strengths and combina-tions of prescriptions for controlleddrugs;

c) altering the quantities when dis-pensing refills for controlled drugs;

d) dispensing prescriptions for controlleddrugs prior to the date the prescriptionwas written.

4. On numerous and diverse occasionswhile dispensing controlled drugs,Mr. Johnsrude continued to fill anddispense existing repeats althoughpresented with a new prescription forthe controlled drugs.

5. Mr. Johnsrude dispensed a narcotic,without the authorization of theprescriber.

6. On numerous and diverse occasionsMr. Johnsrude did “log” or deferdispensing prescriptions for narcotics

and dispensed the narcotics beyondthree days of the date of issuance ofthe prescription contrary to the re-quirements of the Triplicate Prescrip-tion Program.Most matters before the Committee

proceeded by agreement between theComplaints Committee and the Respon-dents. All parties are to be commendedfor this. The Discipline Committeeconsiders the charges to be quite seriousand in the circumstances agreed with theposition taken by the Complaints Com-mittee. The Discipline Committee alsotook specific note of the fact that mattersgenerally proceeded before it by way ofagreement and consensus, and consideredthis to be a mitigating factor in favour ofthe Respondents, that justified thepenalty recommended by the ComplaintsCommittee.

The Discipline Committee made thefollowing orders pursuant to sections 34and 35 of the Act:1. Mr. Johnsrude is reprimanded;2. Mr. Johnsrude shall prepare a policy

and procedural manual regardingdispensing of Narcotic and ControlledDrugs and the record keeping require-ments established by legislation as tonarcotics and controlled drugs and theTriplicate Prescription Program estab-lished by the Saskatchewan Pharma-ceutical Association (the “Associa-tion”), the College of Physician andSurgeons and the College of DentalSurgeons. The manual will referencethe legislative requirements and theprocedures in place to meet thoserequirements within the pharmacy orany other pharmacy in which Mr.Johnsrude is the pharmacy manager.Further it is ordered that Mr. John-

srude shall produce and deliver thismanual to the Association field officerwithin 45 days of this Order, or suchfurther period of time as may be agreedto between Mr. Johnsrude and the FieldOfficer of the Association. Once themanual is reviewed by the Field Officerand any changes discussed with Mr.Johnsrude, the final approved versionof the manual must be available to allpharmacists who practice at the pharmacyor any other pharmacy in which Mr.

Johnsrude is or may become the pharmacymanager.3. Within 12 months of the date of the

Order, a Field Officer of the Associa-tion will conduct at least two inspec-tions of the pharmacy which may beeither prearranged or unannouncedand further:

a) the costs of these inspections will beborn by the pharmacy and the cost ofeach inspection shall be fixed in theamount of $300.00, payable to theAssociation within 30 days of the dateof each inspection.

b) Mr. Johnsrude shall follow all recom-mendations set out by the Field Officerarising out of the inspections. How-ever, and in the event of a disagree-ment between Mr. Johnsrude and theField Officer as to the reasonablenessof any recommendation, the Disci-pline Committee shall retain jurisdic-tion to assess the reasonableness of anyrecommendation.

c) Mr. Johnsrude shall ensure that allpharmacists practising in any pharm-acy in which he is the pharmacymanager shall adhere to and followthe Field Officer’s recommendations.

4. The pharmacy and Mr. Johnsrudejointly and severally shall pay a fineto the Association in the amount of$1,000.00 to be paid on or beforeAugust 1, 2003 and if such fine is notpaid, the licence of Mr. Johnsrude andthe proprietary pharmacy permit issuedto the pharmacy shall be suspendeduntil payment is made.

5. The pharmacy and Mr. Johnsrude,jointly and severally, shall pay aportion of the costs of the investiga-tion and hearing in the fixed amountof $7,000.00, with such amount to bepaid on or before August 1, 2003. Ifsuch costs are not paid, the licenceof D. Johnsrude and the proprietarypharmacy permits issued to thepharmacy shall be suspended untilpayment is made.

6. A summary of the Discipline Com-mittee decision, including the termsof this order and identification of therespondents, shall be printed by theAssociation in its newsletter.

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does not submit a written complaint theCommittee is not obligated to pursue aninvestigation and would only proceed ifthey felt that special circumstancesexisted to warrant such an investigation.

Any letter a member or proprietorreceived from the Committee will statean allegation of Professional Incompe-tence or Professional Misconduct or inthe case of a proprietor, ProprietaryMisconduct. These terms are defined inthe Act and provide the Committee withthe scope to conduct their investigation.While we understand that it is upsettingto receive a letter from the ComplaintsCommittee, the Committee will alwaysoffer the member the opportunity torespond to the allegation. This is animportant step in the peer review process.Upon conclusion of their investigation,the Committee has two choices, to findthere is no further action required, or thatthe matter be referred to the DisciplineCommittee to hear and determine theformal complaint. With the new bylawsthe Complaints Committee is able torefer the matter to any form of alternativedispute resolution. If upon conclusion ofsuch, the complaint has not been resolvedthe committee will continue the investi-

The new Disciplinary Process Bylawshave been approved and came into effectupon publication in the SaskatchewanGazette on May 9, 2003. Copies of thesebylaws will be included with the nextPharmacy Reference Manual updates thatwill be sent to each pharmacy in August –September.

Over the past couple of years there havebeen an increasing number of complaintswith some resulting in a disciplinary hear-ing. Members have been contacting theoffice with questions about the process andthe findings of the Discipline Committee.A brief explanation of the process wouldassist members should they receive a letterfrom the Complaints Committee.

Under the Act, the ComplaintsCommittee “is established consisting of atleast three persons appointed by Council,including an elected councillor to bechairperson and at least one licensedpharmacist who is not a councillor”.Currently the Committee is made up ofsix members (one of which is an electedcouncillor and is the Committee Chair)and one public member.

The Complaints Committee mustinvestigate every written complaintreceived. However, if the complainant

gation or if it is completed, write thereport to the Discipline Committeerecommending no further action, or thata hearing proceed. Where the ComplaintsCommittee concludes no further action isneeded, they must also report to thecomplainant, respondent and Council.

The Discipline Committee consists ofa minimum of four licensed pharmacists,at least two of whom shall be electedcouncillors and one appointed councillor(a public member). No member of theComplaints Committee may sit on theDiscipline Committee and no member ofthe Discipline Committee may sit on theComplaints Committee. Only informa-tion gathered during the investigation isprovided to the Discipline Committeeduring the course of the hearing. The roleof the Discipline Committee is to deter-mine guilt (i.e. are the allegations suffi-ciently proven), and, if so, determine thepenalty as authorized under the Act. TheDiscipline Committee must report theirfindings to the respondent, complainantand Council.

For detailed information regarding thedisciplinary process, please refer to Bylaw15.0 and 16.0 in the new bylaws to besent to each pharmacy shortly.

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND NUTRITION – CONVOCATION MAY 29, 2003On May 29, 2003 President Brenda

Schuster was Master of Ceremonies forthe SPhA annual Convocation Luncheonat the Saskatoon Centennial Auditoriumheld to recognize the 2003 graduandsfrom the College of Pharmacy and Nutri-tion at the University of Saskatchewan.

This year seventy-one studentsreceived the Bachelor of Science inPharmacy during the morning convo-cation ceremony. The luncheon programincluded greetings and congratulationsfrom the Association, the RepresentativeBoard of Saskatchewan Pharmacists, andDean Dennis Gorecki on behalf of theCollege of Pharmacy and Nutrition.

This year Mr. Bill Paterson, Councillorfor Division 5 and in-coming SPhAPresident-Elect presented the following:

The Saskatchewan PharmaceuticalAssociation Robert Martin Prize andGold Medal to the most distinguished

graduate of the Class of 2003 – JadeMorena Rosin, Langenburg. The awardis in honor of the late Robert Martin, thefirst Registrar of the North-West Terri-tories Pharmaceutical Association (priorto the formation of the SaskatchewanPharmaceutical Association). Jade hasreceived many awards and scholarshipsthroughout her college years while

achieving a four-year average of 91.9%.Congratulations Jade!

Jade will be practising at Townsend’sCentral Drugs in Wynyard.

The Saskatchewan PharmaceuticalAssociation Campbell Prize for thesecond most distinguished graduate of theClass of 2003 – Kimberly Ann Hogh,Lloydminster, Alberta. This award is inhonor of the late Alexander Campbell,the first Dean of Pharmacy. Kim alsoreceived numerous awards and scholar-ships while enrolled in the College andgraduates with a four-year average of89.87%. Well done Kim.

Kim will be practising at Lorne Drugsin Regina.

We wish to take this opportunity tocongratulate all of those who convocatedin the Class of 2003. Welcome to theprofession; we wish you all the best asyou pursue your individual career paths.

Jade Rosin and Bill Anderson

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25 Year Reunion – the Class of ‘78On Friday, May 2, 2003 the College of

Pharmacy and Nutrition graduating classof 1978 was presented with the SPhASilver Pin. While not large in numbersthose in attendance enjoyed an eveningof reminiscing and catching up.

From left to right: Kevin Ehman, AlAppenheimer, Debbie McCulloch (Blazek),Randy Wiser, Dawn Davis (Sundquist) andDarcy Stann.

SPHA 92ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND RBSP CONFERENCE – MOOSE JAW SASKATCHEWAN – MAY 2-4, 2003

Honorary Life MemberSPhA is pleased to grant an Honorary

Life Membership to Ross Pinder of Saska-toon. This award is presented in recogni-tion of his distinguished contribution tothe profession of pharmacy as a practi-tioner, leader and volunteer, and his long-standing commitment to his community.

Ross graduated from the U of S with aCertificate in Pharmacy in 1939, andworked a year in the family drug businessbefore joining the Royal Canadian ArmyMedical Corps in 1940. He went overseas toEngland in 1941 and at the end of the war,returned to Pinders Drugs in Saskatoon.

Pharmacy in Saskatchewan has felt thepositive impact of his contribution of manyyears to the profession. From 1946-1990, hewas President of Pinders Drugs, the largestretail pharmacy chain in Saskatchewan,with stores also in Alberta. Pinders wasproud of its record to employ more U of Sgraduates than any other Saskatchewan-based business.

In 1974, Ross received the Whitehall-Robins Bowl of Hygeia for his outstandingcontribution to as a community leader,serving as a Director of the SaskatchewanRoughrider Football Club, President of theRiverside Country Club, President of theKinsmen Club of Saskatoon, as well asChairman of the Saskatoon High SchoolBoard.

Ross served on the St. Paul’s HospitalBoard of Directors and during this time hewas most active in raising money to enable

the hospital to build a new wing. He hasalso been involved with the Building FundCommittee for Grosvenor Park UnitedChurch and the Committee of Stewards.Ross was a founding father for the Corpsof Commissionaires, and in 1997, receivedthe Saskatchewan Order of Merit.

Ross has always been a keen sportsmanincluding fishing and waterfowl huntingand, in his earlier days, played junior hockeyfor the Saskatoon Chiefs and Wesleys, andthe Senior Saskatoon Quakers in 1939-40.He played both football and hockey for theU of S Huskies and was considered for pro-fessional hockey; however plans changedwhen the war developed. He has main-tained an interest in sports and has helpedmany young athletes in their efforts toaccomplish their objectives.

Ross married Margaret Rathwell in1958 and they are the proud parents ofsix children and several grandchildren.

We are indeed privileged to add Rossto our Honorary Life Membership roll.

Class of 1953During the opening reception of the

2nd RBSP Conference SPhA had the honorof recognizing many distinguished mem-bers, and former classmates of the Collegeof Pharmacy & Nutrition (formerly theCollege of Pharmacy) at the U of S.

Registrar Ray Joubert introduced themembers from the Class of 1953 inattendance. President Brenda Schusterpresented each 50 year grad with a SPhAgold pin and a Golden Juiblee Certificate.

Front row from left to right: ForrestPederson, Peggy Willoughby, Gordon Duff,Dorothy Miller, Harold McClelland.Back row from left to right: Garnet (Berry)Leckie, Ed Ortynsky, Scott Henders,Ray McKinley, Ken Ready.

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NARCOTIC ORDERS VIA COMPUTER OR REMOTE INPUT DEVICE

PRECURSOR CONTROL REGULATIONS(Excerpts from CACDS ACTION ALERT – with permission)

Health Canada has implemented thePrecursor Control Regulations whoseintent is to control and monitor pre-cursors used in the manufacture of illicitsubstances, while at the same timeavoiding undue restrictions on theirlegitimate trade.

Phase 2 of the regulations, which wasimplemented on July 7, 2003, applies towholesalers and distributors who store orsell Class A precursors. Phase 2 exemptssale from retail pharmacies in quantitiesdefined in the regulations. The majorityof activity within a retail setting isexcluded from the implications of theregulations; however, there are two keyimplications for community pharmacy:1. Retail pharmacies do not require a

licence to sell products containingprecursors if they always sell under thethresholds stated in the Schedule tothe Regulations. The thresholds inplace exempt pharmacies from requir-ing a licence.Note: pharmacies would require alicence if they sell packages containingover 3g. pseudoephedrine or 400mg.ephedrine.

2. End-use declarations are required for

Reminder: The narcotic order numberis essential when ordering narcoticproducts as it is the wholesaler’s onlyway of ensuring the correct person (asauthorized by the wholesaler) is orderingnarcotics on behalf of the pharmacy.

Section 27 of the Narcotic ControlRegulations describes ordering and theuse of a remote input device:27 (1) Subject to this section, a licensed

dealer may, in accordance with theterms and conditions of his licence,supply a narcotic other than diacetyl-morphine (heroin) or methadone to aperson referred to in subsection 24(2)(pharmacist), supply methadone to aperson referred to in subsection 24(3)and supply diacetylmorphine (heroin)to a person referred to in subsection24(4) if the licensed dealer has, onthe premises described in the licence,received;

A) a written orderB) an order sent through a computer

from a remote input device, orC) a verbal order for a verbal prescription

narcotic;that specifies the name and quantity ofthe narcotic to be supplied.(6) For the purposes of this section, a

remote input device shall be a devicefor transmitting electronically ordersfor drugs, other than by voice commu-nication; and

A) contains a unique identifying codethat can be related to the device andthe pharmacist or

B) is in the possession and care of thatpharmacist or practitioner; and

C) is designed in such a way that theunique identifying code for theremote input device is an integral partof the circuitry and can only be modi-fied by the dismantling of the device.

sale to non-licensed dealers (pharm-acies) in quantities or package sizesabove the threshold stated in theSchedule to the Regulations. It hasbeen identified that the 2 litre size ofCo-Actifed is above the statedthreshold and is therefore captured bythe regulations. Without an end usedeclaration in place, 2 L Co-Actifedcannot be shipped to a pharmacy.

3. Store to store transfer or sale of pro-ducts containing listed precursors isnot allowed under the regulations.Product must therefore be returned tothe licensed dealer, and not transferredor sold between pharmacies.

4. There is no provision in the precursorControl Regulations for ephedrine andphenylpropanolamine for veterinaryuse. The Office of Controlled Sub-stances, Drug Strategy and ControlledSubstance Program of Health Canadais currently reviewing the issue of com-pounding and/or dispensing precursors(ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine) forveterinary use, pursuant to prescription.A copy of the regulations can be found

on the NAPRA website: www.napra.ca/pdfs/fedleg/cdsa_precursor1102.pdf

NOTES FROM THE FIELDTransmission of Prescriptions via Facsimile

Pharmacists need to be aware of therequirements of facsimile transmissionof prescriptions by physicians.

The onus is on the pharmacist toensure the prescription is authentic andhas come from a physician’s office orclinic (including long term care facili-ties). To ensure authenticity please retainthe physician and or clinic information,including the fax number which is trans-mitted at the top of the facsimile sheetand file this along with the prescriptionin the prescription file.

For more information regarding faxedprescriptions please review the guidelinesprovided in your reference manual,“Operational Guidelines FacsimileTransmission of Prescriptions”.

SPHA STAFFAndrea Brockmeyer,

Receptionist

Carla Cramer,Communications &Events Coordinator

(on leave)

Jeanne Eriksen,Assistant Registrar

Pat Guillemin,Administrative Assistant

Ray Joubert,Registrar

Cheryl Klein,Senior Administrative Assistant

Shelley Mayoh,Communications &Events Coordinator

Lori Postnikoff,Field Officer

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INFORMATION REQUIRED BY ASSOCIATION OFFICE

1. Emergency Contraceptive ServicesOn the 2003 – 2004 proprietary pharmacy permit renewal

application form, pharmacy managers were asked to indicatewhether or not the pharmacy would be offering pharmacistprescribed emergency contraception when the ability to doso is granted to pharmacists. It is imperative that pharmacymanagers inform this office should the information change(i.e. trained ECP pharmacist terminates employment, thepharmacy manager decides to withdraw this service, etc.).We will be initiating a system of informing the public as towhich pharmacies are participating, so it is essential that theinformation is accurate.

2. Pharmacy Services via the InternetPharmacy managers also had to indicate on the proprietary

pharmacy permit renewal application whether or not thepharmacy offers pharmacy services via the Internet. Newbylaws require approval of the Association to operate internetpharmacies. Please contact the office if you have questions orwish to change the declaration.

3. Hours of OperationWe require that this information be updated whenever the

hours of operation of the pharmacy or of the entire premiseschanges. This applies to for all permit holders, not just thosewith a valid Lock and Leave permit. Please notify the office inwriting should you wish to make such a change.

4. Proprietor (Corporate) Name vsPrimary Pharmacy Trade Name

Unfortunately there was some confusion when completingthe proprietary pharmacy permit renewal application forms.

The Proprietor Name is the name of the corporation /partnership or person in the case of a sole proprietorship, thatactually operates the pharmacy. The Trade Name is the namethat is commonly used to identify the particular pharmacy.

For example: ACB Pharmacy is operated by PharmaciesR Us Ltd. All advertising including signage on the pharmacy,labels, receipts etc., would use the trade name – ACB Pharm-acy while the proprietor who actually holds the permit wouldbe Pharmacies R Us Ltd. When we request the CorporateRegistry Profile Report, it is for the corporation/partnershipor sole proprietorship that is operating the pharmacy.

NEWS BRIEFS

Destruction of Narcotic/Controlled DrugsWe have been informed that due to

staff shortages at the Office of ControlledSubstances in Ottawa, you should expectsignificant delays in receiving approval todestroy narcotic/controlled drugs.

Advance Notification Required forRelocations and Renovations

If your pharmacy is relocating to adifferent site with a new physical address,please contact the office for applicationand inspection procedures. The pro-prietary pharmacy permit is issued for aspecific location and must be amended.We suggest 30 days notice so that every-thing is in order prior to the move.

If you are undergoing renovations tothe pharmacy in the current physicaladdress, please contact the office toensure that the renovations are in com-pliance with the requirements of theAssociation.

Prescription ValidityWe have received several inquiries

regarding physicians who are leaving theirpractice site issuing prescriptions withauthorization to refill for 1 year. Thequestion is can we continue to refill theseprescriptions?

From the document, Standards ofPractice for Saskatchewan Pharmacists:

A prescription is only valid for 12months from the date it was issued

provided that the prescribing physician isattending the patient. This means that aprescription becomes invalid when itexceeds 12 months of age or when thephysician ceases to attend the patient forreasons such as, but not limited to, death,retirement, leaving practice.

Refills for OTC products and HerbalsNo prescription shall be renewed

unless properly authorized by theprescriber and in conformity with theappropriate legislation. Where permittedunder the law, authorization for refillsmust be obtained from the prescriber,whether or not the law requires a pre-scription for a given medication. Thismeans in a situation where the patientmay request that you repeat such aprescription as it is a benefit under theirprivate 3rd party benefit plan for ScheduleII, III and unscheduled products, theycannot be refilled unless authorized bythe prescriber.

Costco Pharmacy has an opportunity available in Saskatoon, SKFor a Part Time/Casual Staff Pharmacist

Our company offers an excellent compensation and benefit package.Pharmacy Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 8:30 pm,Saturday 9:30am to 6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am to 5:00 pm

We are closed most Statutory Holidays.We have a great work environment and the opportunity for advancement and growth.

Please Call or Fax/E-mail your resumes to:Ed Toth, BSP • Costco Wholesale Burnaby, BC

Ph: (604) 444-9344 • Fax: (604) 420-7005 • E-mail: etoth@costco.com

PHARMACIST REQUIREDIN SASKATOON

• full time or permanent part-time

• beside Circle Centre Mediclinic on 8th Street

• flexible schedule with most weekends and statholidays off

• excellent rapport with physicians

• owner professionally and family minded,dedicated to optimal patient care

• competitive salary, benefits negotiable

Drop off resumes in-person or mail to:

Circle Centre Pharmacy102 – 3301 8th Street East

Saskatoon, SKPh: 306-955-0530 or 955-3209

PHARMACY OPPORTUNITYTired of working evenings and weekends? The Town of Craik is looking for a pharmacist. You can runyour own business or be an employee of the Town. Thriving business in rural setting, only an hourfrom Regina, Saskatoon or Moose Jaw. Well established physician, permanent Health Centre andLong Term Care Lodge. 1/2 hour from Last Mountain Lake, Lake Diefenbaker and 5 minutes fromthe Craik Reservoir/Regional Park with excellent pickerel fishing. Monday to Friday opening. Youcan be on the golf course by 5:15!

EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITYFor more information contact: Town of Craik

Box 60, Craik SK S0G 0V0Phone: 306-734-2250

Email: town.craik@sasktel.net

MEDICAL PHARMACY – FULL TIME OR PART TIME PHARMACIST POSITION

Medial Pharmacy is located in a professional setting with nine family physicians, two internalmedicine specialists, a surgeon and two dentists. The pharmacy staff includes five pharmacists andtwo pharmacy technicians. As well as a full service dispensary, we supply ostomy, incontinenceappliances and provide fitting services for braces and supports. This position will offer an excellentlearning opportunity for anyone beginning or interested in furthering their pharmacy career.

The pharmacy hours of operation are 9 am to 7 pm weekdays and 10 am to 6 pm Saturdays,closed Sundays and holidays. Please contact Al, Wilf, or Kevin if interested.

1335 Central AvenuePrince Albert SK S6V 4W1

Phone: 306-763-2637 • Fax: 306-763-5981

RELIEF OR FULL TIME PHARMACIST REQUIREDFOR A GUARDIAN DRUG STORE IN FORT SMITH, NWT

The population is 2,500 and is approximatelya 4 hour drive from the Alberta border.

Fort Smith features a number of outdoor activitesincuding hunting, kayaking, canoeing,

a 9 hole golf course, hiking and biking paths,and a multi-dimensional recreation centre.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTEDIN EITHER OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS …

PLEASE CONTACT MYSELF AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.I AM LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME PHARMACIST

BUT WILL TAKE RELIEF POSITIONSUNTIL A FULL TIME POSITION IS TAKEN

There are no exams requiredto practice pharmacy in the NWT.

What is needed is a license in good standingfrom any province in Canada.

Please call Larry Ring @ 1-867-874-6744Email: rings@ssimicro.com

PHARMACISTS WANTEDFor an INCREDIBILY SATISFYING CAREER call

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Where we believe inIMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES

And where we haveMany Opportunities throughout Alberta for the Right People

CALL GORD DONNELLY @ 888-554-8258FAX 780-454-7720

or www.valuedrugmart.com

RADVILLE FAMILY PHARMACY FOR SALE

Owner RetiringExcellent Regional Location

Sales in excess of $1,200,000 (no tobacco)Fully modern 3000 square ft pharmacy

RX volume in excess of 28,000 last year (increasing)Newly installed two workstation pharmacy computer system to permit tech work.

REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CENTRE, 2 doctors, 49 Bed Nursing Home,30 Unit Senior Apartments

Radville is a very stable South Central SK community located in a mixed farming,ranching and grain farming area. Regional (Office Centre) for services.

i.e: Health Nurse, School Unit, Lawyer, Chartered Accounting Firm, RegionalAmbulance EMT, Sask Power, TWC Financial Corporation (Large 85 Staff Employer)

Ron, Radville Pharmacy121 Main Street

Box 702Radville, SK S0C 2G0

Phone: (306) 869-3183 (Bus.) or (306) 869-2690 (Res)Fax: (306) 869-3258

Email: philronfarm@hotmail.com

P R O F E S S I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S

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PHARMACY FOR SALELOOKING FOR A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY?

The owner wishes to retire after 24 successful years and here is your chance tocapitalize on your entrepreneurial spirit and build the life you desire in a safeand happy community.

• Sales of $550,000 and good prescription volume with potential for growth• Established and loyal customer base• 30 bed level 4 nursing home and 2 senior complexes• Lock ‘n Leave operation on Saturday’s and closed on Sundays and holidays

Raymore is in a south central location 65 miles North of Regina. Thisprogressive community has a population of 650 with a large surroundingframing base. We have a K-12 school, library, swimming pool, arena, curlingrink and seasonal sporting activities. We have service clubs and communitygroups such as Elks and Royal Purple. Raymore is the largest town in a 35miles radius and is the business and farm service centre for the area.

If you would like to explore this opportunity, please telephone:Raymore Pharmacy

BUSINESS: (306) 746-2151HOME: (306) 746-2073

PHARMACIST WANTEDRocky Mountain House Co-op Pharmacy in beautiful Rocky Mountain House, Alberta islooking for a full and/or part time pharmacist to come and join their team. The pharmacyhas been open for 2 years. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:00 to 7:00 andSaturday 9:00 to 6:00. We are closed on Sundays and holidays. The Co-op offers andexcellent benefit plan and pension plan, as well as various other staff perks such as BBQ’s,staff discounts, and other staff functions. The community has a population of 6000 plus,and up to 14000 in the trading area. We are close to the mountains and there are a widevariety of activities offered in the community. Wages are negotiable. To inquire, pleasecall Leanna Overwater @ 403-845-7754 at work, or 403-845-2350 at home in theevenings.

WAINWRIGHT I.D.A. PHARMACY FULL-TIME PHARMACIST REQUIREDA full-time pharmacist is needed to join our team of pharmacists and technicians in apermanent position of mixed community/hospital (96 beds) practice. Candidate should beself-motivated, friendly, and organized with good communication skills. Our pharmacyfocuses on patient-oriented pharmaceutical care. The work environment is a very organ-ized, cooperative team in a busy pharmacy that uses TechRx software. Palm computers,high-speed Internet and computer texts are accessible for all pharmacists. We have anexcellent working relationship with our local physicians and other healthcare providers.

Store hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, also open Thursdaynights until 9:00 pm. Closed on Sundays and all holidays. Pharmacists enjoy a longweekend every third weekend and work Saturdays on a rotation basis. Daily breaksinclude a one-hour lunch and two 15-minute coffee breaks.

Offering a very generous wage with many bonuses, some including moving/signingallowances, RxA/ACP fees paid, benefits package, three weeks paid holidays and more.

Wainwright is a growing and attractive community with every amenity. It is locatedon Highway 14, 200 km southeast of Edmonton and one hour southwest of Lloydminster.

For further information, please contact Jim MuirWainwright I.D.A. Pharmacy

118 – 10 Street, Wainwright, AB T9W 1P8(780) 842-3414 (work)(780) 842-4826 (home)(780) 842-5326 (fax)

Email: wainida@telusplanet.net

SHOPPERS DRUG MART, with over 800 franchised businesses acrossCanada, is renowned for superior customer service and therecognition of employees who contribute to our success.

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PharmacistsBecoming a HEALTHWATCH Pharmacist means taking your career to the leading edge.Our passion for pharmacy and commitment to the community is unmatched in Canadaand our unique pharmacy ownership concept offers you the opportunity to own apharmacy without an initial financial investment. Both full and part-time opportunities areavailable in all provinces and incentives are offered for some locations.

We ve added a lot to our pharmacies to make them the best, now we re looking to add you.

Please apply in writing to: jewright@shoppersdrugmart.ca or Fax: (905) 279-7888We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants; however,

only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P R O F E S S I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S

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PHARMACISTS WANTEDVALUE DRUG MARTST. PAUL, ALBERTA

Join our team of 4 PharmacistsCompetitive Compensation Package

CALL BOB / COLIN@

Phone 780-645-3063 Fax 780-645-1818

www.stpvalue@telusplanet.net

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MEMBER RECOGNITION

Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal RecipientOn Thursday, May 1, 2003 Dave

Cameron of Lumsden was awardedthe Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal for2002, from the Honourable Dr. LyndaHaverstock, Lieutenant Governor ofSaskatchewan.

Criteria for the medal are that therecipient has “provided, without rewardor gain, outstanding volunteer service orexceptional community involvement inan area that is beyond the performanceof the individual’s normal duties or theexercise of the responsibilities of a pro-fession to which that individual belongs”.

Dave Cameron

Dave’s community achievementsinclude but are not limited to: an originalmember of the Lumsden Duck Derbyserving with this group for 12 years,30 years of involvement with the Lums-den rink/sports centre as rink president,ice scheduler, coach, supervisor of hockeyreferees, player, fundraiser, and he main-tained the ice plant for 15 years. He hasalso been active as president and coachof minor baseball; initiated the UmpireAssociation and was the co-organizer ofthe Last Mountain Slo-pitch League.

During his 30 years on the volunteerfire department, Dave has served as FireChief and Deputy Chief. Dave has beenactive in the Scout movement, fulfillingthe role of Executive with LumsdenScouts and Vice President of the DistrictCouncil of the Scouts, as well as ActingPresident of the Parents’ Committee.

Dave has previously been recognizedwith the Governor General’s Award in1999 and the Queen’s Golden Jubileemedal in 2002 for his commitment tocommunity service. Dave was presentedthe Whitehall-Robins Bowl of Hygeia in1999 for his outstanding service anddedication to his community.

Saskatchewan Pharmacists Honouredby National Association

The following two awards were pre-sented at a ceremony held in VancouverBC on June 1, 2003 during the 91st

annual Canadian Pharmacists Associa-tion conference.

Ray Bannister was presented with theCanadian Pharmacists Association’sPatient Care Achievement Award forSpecialty Practice sponsored by AstraZeneca Canada Inc. Ray was recognizedfor his work to improve patient care bydelivering an innovative, effective modelin the field of Bioidentical HormoneReplacement Therapy. Many in theprovince have had the opportunity toattend one of Ray’s many presentationson his erectile dysfunction practice andmore recently his expanded interest intothe field of natural hormone therapy formen and women. Through his commit-ment to continuous learning, Ray hasdeveloped and maintained a specialtyservice model worthy of this award.

Ray is the pharmacy manager/ownerof the Saskatoon Medical Arts Pharmacy.

Bev Allen received the CanadianPharmacists Association’s MeritoriousService Award. Bev was elected to theSPhA Council in 1984, serving as Presi-dent in 1996-97. He remains active in theAssociation, and currently sits as Chair ofthe Discipline Committee. Nationally,Bev is a Past-President of the CanadianPharmacists Association (CPhA) and wasthe Chair of the host committee for the2000 CPhA Conference held in Saska-toon. He is currently President of thePharmacy Examining Board of Canadaand is Secretary of the Canadian Founda-tion for Pharmacy. Bev is AssistantProfessor of Pharmacy with the Collegeof Pharmacy and Nutrition with majorresponsibility as Coordinator of theStructured Practice Experience Program.

SASKATCHEWAN BRANCH –CANADIAN SOCIETY OF

HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS

Presents the 50th

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

October 3-5, 2003Sheraton Cavalier

Saskatoon Saskatchewan

Program objectives:

• To provide registrants with educa-tional sessions to inform, educateand motivate clinical practitionersand managers.

• To provide leadership in pharmacypractice by presenting sessions oninnovative roles and pharmacyprograms.

Educations topics include:

• The waist is a terrible thing tomind: The metabolic syndrome andthe pharmacist – Dr. Maria Gutschi

• Atrial Fibrillation: Rate vs Rhythmcontrol – Dr. Patrick Robertson

• Preventing Diabetes with Drugs:Is it possible? – Dr. Maria Gutschi

• Update on Osteoporosis –Dr. Jane Richardson

• Introduction to Oncology Thera-peutics – Kathy Gesy

• An Update in COPD – Barb Evans

• Pharmacists in Primary Care: UsualCare vs Integrated Team Practice –Dr. Shannan Neubauer

• Update on Depression –Dr. Fred Remillard

For more informationplease contact Jane Cassidy at:

j.cassidy@usask.caTelephone: (306) 966-1875Facsimile: (306) 966-6377