Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan

COVID-19 Resources

In response to the current public health crisis, COVID-19, PAS has created this website to collate resources and updates from PAS, the provincial, national and international levels.

Newest Updates - Aug 13

PAS Support Tool - Summary of Updates, Changes and Supports to Pharmacy Practice - July 10 (login to your PAS to access).

CPhA - Updated Information on Remdesivir - July 29

CPhA - COVID Conversations - Virtual Care - Will it Transform Pharmacy Practice - July 29

CPhA - Updated statement: COVID-19 in patients taking disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis - July 22

Government of Canada - Essential Services Contingency Reserve for PPE Launched - July 22

NIHB - Medical Supplies and Equipment Coverage - July 20 (login to your PAS to access).

CPhA - Drug Therapy Information on Remdesivir - July 15

FIP - Updated Global Guidance Support Document - July 15

PAS Updates

Message from the PAS CEO to all Members - Email - April 21

Message from the PAS CEO to all Members - Video - April 21

Joint Statement on Use of Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®) and Azithromycin for COVID-19 - March 25

March 23, 2020 Email

March 18, 2020 Email

March 13, 2020 Email

Provincial Resources

The provincial government has created guidance tools and a web page with provincial updates on the situation in Saskatchewan.

Pharmacy Policies and Legislation Updates

Saskatchewan Formulary Bulletins

#187 Saskatchewan Formulary Bulletin - Interim Measures Related to Exception Drug Status (EDS) Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic – Automatic Extension of EDS Coverage - April 9

#186 Saskatchewan Formulary Bulletin - Interim Measures Related to Exception Drug Status (EDS) During COVID-19 Pandemic – Updated Listing of DOACs - April 9

#185 Saskatchewan Formulary Bulletin - Exception Drug Status (EDS) During COVID-19 Pandemic - March 24

Pharmacy Information Bulletins

#736 Pharmacy Information Bulletin - Salbutamol Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) Shortage Update - June 8

#734 Pharmacy Information Bulletin - Province Lifts Restrictions on Prescription Filling - May 19

#730 Pharmacy Information Bulletin - Community Compliance Packaging Exception - April 21

#729 Pharmacy Information Bulletin - Virtual Visits Using Pexip - April 21

#728 Pharmacy Information Bulletin - Prescription Quantity Restrictions Updated list of exceptions - April 14

#726 Pharmacy Information Bulletin - Frequently Asked Questions Prescription Quantities - COVID-19 - April 2

#724 Pharmacy Information Bulletin- SMAPs During COVID-19 - March 20

#723 Pharmacy Information Bulletin - Reduced Telephone Coverage - March 20

Letter from the Deputy Minister of Health - Letter on the prescription quantities - March 18

Prescription Quantities Restrictions Effective Immediately - Prescription quantities from the DPEBB - March 18

Saskatchewan Government Resources

Re-Open Saskatchewan - June 8 Target Date for Phase 3 - May 21

Public Health Orders - May 20

Province Lifts Limits on Filling Prescriptions - May 19

Cases and Risk of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan - Provincial map showing cases in the province

Self-Assessment Tool - COVID-19 Online Assessment

Saskatchewan COVID-19 Preparedness Plan - Provincial Plan

Mass Gatherings, Risk for Elderly Population - Guidance Resource

Self-Monitoring Information Sheet - Guidance Resource

Self-Isolation Information Sheet - Guidance Resource

COVID-19 FAQ

Public Health Orders - March 26

Website - Saskatchewan Government COVID-19 site

Saskatchewan Health Authority

New Pandemic Modelling Shows Improved Outlook for Saskatchewan - April 28

Expanding Capacity for COVID-19- March 25

Saskatchewan Health Authority Resources Website

Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals

Emergency Licenses No Longer Required - June 29

Supporting Saskatchewan Regulated Health Care Professionals during the COVID-19 Response - May 12

Virtual Care - April 22

Emergency Licensure Provisions Bylaw Amendments including Amendments to Provide Interns with the Authority to Complete AMC in an Emergency - April 20

Prescriptions Direct from PIP - April 14

Prescribing, Dispensing, Continuation of Therapy During COVID-19 - April 1

Safety Measure and Changes to Chain of Signature - March 27

Exemption 56 Status Update - March 27

Exemptions to the Opioid Agonist Therapy “OAT’ Standards During the COVID-19 Pandemic - March 27

PAR and Notification to Patient’s Provider - March 27

Updated Modified Pharmacy Operations and Reducing Hours - March 27

Privacy Concerns – Reporting Patients Not Complying with the Legal Requirement to Quarantine - March 27

Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals - Web page of resources, tools and updates on COVID-19

SCPP website

RxFiles

RxFiles Website - Useful links and resources

medSask

H2- receptor antagonist shortage - May 25

Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19? - May 1

Is nicotine protective against COVID-19? - May 1

What are some resources to manage patients with asthma or COPD - April 23

Pharmacist-Administered Injections: Considerations during COVID-19 Pandemic - April 23

What precautions need to be taken when preparing compliance packaging - April 20

medSask - Fluticasone Shortage Document

medSask - Guidelines and Recommendations for appropriate cleaning and disinfection of Community Pharmacy surfaces during COVID-19

medSask - Important resources for managing drug shortages

medSask - web resource on drug shortages

medSask - resources on COVID-19

Posters, Graphics & Videos

Blue Version - PAS/SMA/SCPP/CPSS Prescription Poster

White Version - PAS/SMA/SCPP/CPSS Prescription Poster

Social Media Version - PAS/SMA/SCPP/CPSS Prescription Poster

Pharmacy Poster - Ministry of Health

Prevention Poster - Ministry of Health

Need to Visit a Pharmacy Poster - CPhA

Video on Maintain a Stable Drug Supply - CPhA

Facebook Graphic - CPhA

Twitter Graphic -CPhA

Social Media Post - CPhA

National Resources

Several national agencies and departments have created guidance tools and are providing updates on the situation in Canada.

Essential Services Contingency Reserve for PPE Launched - July 22

Health Canada recalls some hand sanitizers over industrial grade ethanol content - June 11

Be a Good Steward of Medication - June 1

Controlled Substances Bulletin – Update to Requirements for Post-Consumer Returns Containing Controlled Substances - April 16

Guidance on Essential Services and Functions in Canada During COVID-19 - Government of Canada website

Coronavirus Disease - Government of Canada website

Vulnerable Populations - Health Canada Guidance Document

Community-Based Measures to Mitigate - Government of Canada Guidance Document

How to Isolate at Home When You have COVID-19 - Public Health Agency of Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada - their website

Travel Advisories - Government of Canada

CPhA Statements

Pharmacists continue to have difficulty sourcing certain medications during COVID-19 pandemic - May 27

Dipryridamole/ASA Shortage - April 30

First Ministers Joint Letter - March 23, 2020 - Protecting and supporting Canada’s health-care providers during COVID-19

CPhA Statement - March 23, 2020 - Treatment of COVID-19 With Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine

CPhA Statement - March 23, 2020 - 30 Day Supply of Prescription Medications

Open Letter to the Government of Canada - March 18, 2020 Re: Access to Personal Protective Equipment for Pharmacy Professionals

Public Statement - March 4, 2020

Key Messages - For the Public