Biosimilars in Saskatchewan
You are invited to watch a recorded webinar session where presenters from medSask and the Saskatchewan Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch will review the use of Biosimilar drugs, and describe the Saskatchewan Biosimilars Initiative and the role of pharmacists and primary care providers in transitioning patients to biosimilar insulin.
Speakers:
- Janice Norfield, BSP, medSask
- Chantal Mougeot, BSP, Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch, Ministry of Health.
Target Audience: All Saskatchewan Health Care providers are invited to attend.
Date: Webinar recorded on February 16, 2023.
Accredited by USask CPE: for 1.5 CEUs
Cost: n/a
Register below to view the recording.
Presenters from medSask and the Saskatchewan Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch discuss and answer questions posed by pharmacy professionals and allied health care professionals about the Saskatchewan Biosimilars Initiative.
Speakers:
- Janice Norfield, BSP, medSask
- Chantal Mougeot, BSP, Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch, Ministry of Health.
Target Audience: All Saskatchewan Health Care providers are invited to attend.
Date: This session was recorded March 8, 2023.
Accredited by USask CPE: for 1.0 CEUs
Cost: n/a
At the end of the educational webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe and differentiate biologic drugs and biosimilars.
- Explain the Saskatchewan Biosimilars Initiative.
- Summarize the pharmacist’s role in facilitating a transition to biosimilar insulin and how services are remunerated.
- Describe the role of primary care providers in facilitating the transition to biosimilar insulin.
- Outline important patient education information.
- Identify the impact of the nocebo effect and describe strategies on how to minimize it.
Indigenous Trauma- and Equity-Informed Practice
On September 30th, 2022, National Day for Truth And Reconciliation, and to respond to Call to Action 24 in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action Report, USask Continuing Pharmacy Education (USask CPE) in collaboration with Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals, Alberta College of Pharmacy and College of Pharmacists of Manitoba presented an informative and meaningful learning experience with Len Pierre Consulting.
Len Pierre Consulting is a multidisciplinary team of consultants and facilitators who advise and train teams on Indigenous Cultural Safety, Reconciliation, Decolonization & Anti-Racism. The team’s philosophy is to provide education that inspires the heart, mind and spirit of professionals and supports professionals to lead towards systemic change, while embedding practical strategies for culturally safe and equitable professional practice. Please click here for full bio.
Recording: This event has already happened. To view the recording, click on the button below and register.
Date: Friday, September 30th, 2022 (1.5 hours)
Target Audience: All pharmacy professionals and staff who support the practice of pharmacy
USask CPE Accreditation: 1.5 CEUs
Registration Fee: $29.99 + GST
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Define concepts of cultural safety for health care professionals.
- Describe how to create culturally safe spaces in the workplace.
- Identify how to embed and reflect Indigenous resilience in policy and projects.
- Create equity-orientated strategies in professional practice.
- Facilitate and advocate for Indigenous trauma-informed practice.
NAPRA Model Standards for Sterile Compounding
Brittany Sharkey, Certified Compounding Inspector and Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP) Field Officer, will be reviewing the NAPRA Model Standards for Sterile Compounding.
This presentation is only available as a recording.
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Presenter: Brittany Sharkey
Accreditation: This event will be accredited for 1.5 CEUs
After this presentation participants will be able to:
- Describe the requirements of NAPRA’s Non-Hazardous Sterile Standards.
- Identify personnel expectations for sterile compounding, including staff training and assessment
- Understand anteroom and clean room requirements for sterile compounding.
- Outline the quality assurance program requirements for sterile compounding.
- Summarize specific requirements for hazardous sterile compounding.
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) Medications and the Pharmaceutical Information Program (PIP)
Medications dispensed by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) will now be captured in the PIP/eHealth Viewer and be on display by all who access PIP/ eHealth Viewer. This webinar covers details of what pharmacy staff can expect to see with this change and their professional responsibilities when viewing medications used to treat cancer. The webinar will be available live and registrants will be provided with a recording after the event.
Target Audience: All Saskatchewan pharmacy staff
Presenter: Alex Martinson, BSP, ACPR, Provincial Manager Oncology Drugs Programs, Access and Analytics, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
Please register to watch the this recording on demand. Register here.
USask CPE Accreditation: 1.5 CEUs
Registration Fee: Free
This presentation will allow participants to:
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Supporting People Taking Methadone
This session facilitated by medSask and USask CPE will provide information and resources for all health care providers about the upcoming changes from compounded methadone to commercially available products and how to support people taking methadone during the transition.
This recorded webinar includes a presentation followed by a question period.
Target Audience: Healthcare professionals in Saskatchewan who support people taking methadone
Presenters:
- Amy Wiebe (Continuing Professional Development for Pharmacy Professionals)
- Kris Berg (Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan)
- Janis Johnson (Saskatchewan Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch)
- Dr. Morris Markentin (OATP Medical Manager, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan)
Registration: To view the recording of the webinar and Q&A section, follow the registration link below.
- Summarize reasons for the change in available methadone products in Saskatchewan.
- Describe the different commercially available methadone products available in Saskatchewan and support product selection.
- Demonstrate strategies and workflow processes to enhance patient safety through the transition period.
- Explain updates to pharmacy billing for commercially available methadone products.