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1. In this Regulation, “direct supervision” means supervision that is provided by a person who is physically present on the premises where the practice that is being supervised is being carried out; “non-restricted registration” means the holding of a licence, permit, certificate or registration as a pharmacist from an authority responsible for the regulation of pharmacists in one of the states of the United States of America, or in another non-Canadian jurisdiction that has been approved by the Council, where that licence, permit, certificate or registration is not subject to any restrictions, terms, conditions or limitations, including terms, conditions or limitations that, (a)  relate to the holder’s ability to practise independently, (b)  require the holder to practise under supervision or direction, (c)  require the holder to maintain a position or appointment as a condition of continued registration, (d)  require the holder to practise only in a part of the geographical area over which the authority has jurisdiction, (e)  restrict the holder to temporary or time-limited registration or practice, (f)  were imposed by that authority or any committee or panel of that authority as a result of a disciplinary, registration, fitness to practise or similar proceeding, or (g)  were placed on the holder’s registration by agreement between the holder and that authority; “pharmacy” has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act; “remote dispensing location” has the same meaning as in subsection 1 (1) of the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act.  O. Reg. 451/10, ss. 1, 6 (1). Part II   general provisions re certificates of registration Classes of Certificates of Registration
2. (1) The following are prescribed as classes of certificates of registration: 1.  Pharmacist. 2.  Registered pharmacy student. 3.  Intern. 4.  Pharmacy technician. 5.  Pharmacist (emergency assignment). 6.  Pharmacy technician (emergency assignment). O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1; O. Reg. 187/21, s. 1. (2) Every certificate of registration that was in existence immediately before December 3, 2010 is continued as the equivalent certificate of registration with the same status under this Regulation until such time as it otherwise ceases to be effective. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. (3) Where an application for a certificate of registration had been made but not finally dealt with before December 3, 2010, the application shall be dealt with in accordance with this Regulation as amended by Ontario Regulation 451/10. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. Application for Certificate of Registration
3. A person may apply for a certificate of registration by submitting a completed application in the form provided by the Registrar together with any supporting documentation requested by the Registrar and the applicable fees.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. Requirements for Issuance of Certificate of Registration, any Class
7. An applicant is deemed to have met the requirements in paragraph 1 of subsection 6 (1) if the applicant meets all the following non-exemptible requirements: 1.  The applicant must, i.  hold a non-restricted registration in at least one jurisdiction at the time of application and have held that registration continuously for at least two years, and ii.  satisfy the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant engaged in the full scope of practice as a pharmacist in that jurisdiction for at least 600 hours. 2.  The applicant must, i.  satisfy the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee that the applicant has practised pharmacy within the scope of practice of the profession as set out in section 3 of the Act for at least 600 hours during the  three years before the date on which the applicant met all of the other requirements for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist in the course of providing patient care while practising as a pharmacist in one or more of the jurisdictions where he or she held the non-restricted registration, ii.  undergo a review of his or her practice conducted in a manner approved by the Registration Committee, meet any requirements regarding continuing education or remediation set by a panel of the Registration Committee within the time set by the panel, and pay the required fees, or iii.  successfully complete the examination referred to in paragraph 4 of subsection 6 (1) within three years of the date on which he or she meets all of the other requirements for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. Mobility within Canada
8. (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant the requirements of paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of subsection 6 (1) are deemed to have been met by the applicant if he or she provides, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a pharmacist in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. (2) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (1), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant has complied with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant that out-of-province certificate as a pharmacist.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. (3) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection 4 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. (4) Despite subsection (1), an applicant is not deemed to have met a requirement if that requirement is described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. Terms, Conditions and Limitations, Part B Pharmacist
9. (1) Every certificate of registration of a pharmacist listed in Part B of the register is subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations: 1.  The member shall not provide any care to a patient, whether direct or indirect. 2.  The member shall not dispense, sell or compound drugs. 3.  The member shall not supervise that part of the pharmacy where drugs are kept. 4.  The member shall not be the designated manager of a pharmacy within the meaning of the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act. 5.  The member shall not supervise the practice of pharmacy of an intern, registered pharmacy student or pharmacy technician. 6.  The member shall, when working in a pharmacy or any other environment where patient care is being provided, clearly identify him or herself as a non-practising pharmacist. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. (2) With the prior written approval of the Registrar, and despite paragraphs 1 and 2 of subsection (1), a pharmacist listed in Part B of the register may dispense, sell or compound a drug and provide care to a patient under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who is registered in Part A of the register, or of a pharmacist (emergency assignment), where the sole purpose is to assist the member in preparing to meet the requirements specified in subsection 46 (3) to transfer a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist who is registered in Part B of the register to Part A of the register. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 3. (3) Where a member wishes to seek the approval of the Registrar under subsection (2), the member shall provide to the Registrar, in writing, the name of the pharmacist or pharmacists who will be providing the required supervision, the name and address of the pharmacy or pharmacies at which the member proposes to practise under that supervision and the proposed date upon which the member wishes to commence practice. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. (4) Any approval provided by the Registrar under subsection (2) must specify, (a)  the name of the pharmacist or pharmacists who will be required to supervise the member; (b)  the name and address of the pharmacy or pharmacies where the member will be practising; and (c)  the term of the approval, which must not exceed six months. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. (5) Where the Registrar is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so the Registrar may extend the term of the approval provided under subsection (2) but in no case may the combined term exceed one year unless a panel of the Quality Assurance Committee approves of a further extension. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 1. Part iv   REGISTRATION — registered Pharmacy Students Additional Requirement
10. (1) It is an additional requirement for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a registered pharmacy student that the applicant must, (a)  have been accepted as a student in a university program referred to in subparagraph 1 i of subsection 6 (1) or in an approved program referred to in sub-subparagraph 1 ii A of that subsection; (b)  be engaged in attaining any education or training referred to in sub-subparagraph 1 ii B of subsection 6 (1); or (c)  be engaged in attaining any education or training specified by a panel of the Registration Committee as a condition for the issuance of another certificate of registration, other than a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 2. (2) Subject to section 11, the requirement in subsection (1) is non-exemptible.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 2. Mobility within Canada
11. (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant the requirements of subsection 10 (1) are deemed to have been met by the applicant if he or she provides, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a pharmacy student in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 2. (2) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (1), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant has complied with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant that out-of-province certificate as a registered pharmacy student.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 2. (3) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to have met the requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection 4 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 2. (4) Despite subsection (1), an applicant is not deemed to have met a requirement if that requirement is described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 2. Terms, Conditions and Limitations
14. (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant the requirements of subsection 13 (1) are deemed to have been met by the applicant if he or she provides, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as an intern in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 3. (2) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (1), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant has complied with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant that out-of-province certificate as an intern.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 3. (3) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to meet the requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection 4 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 3. (4) Despite subsection (1), an applicant is not deemed to have met a requirement if that requirement is described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 3. Terms, Conditions and Limitations
15. (1) Every certificate of registration as an intern is subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations: 1.  The member shall only engage in the practice of pharmacy, i.  when practising in a pharmacy to which the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act
applies, while under the direct supervision of a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist or as a pharmacist (emergency assignment), or ii.  in all other cases, while under the supervision of a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist or as a pharmacist (emergency assignment). 2.  The member shall not supervise that part of the pharmacy where drugs are kept. 3.  The member shall not delegate a controlled act. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 3; O. Reg. 187/21, s. 5. (2) A certificate of registration as an intern automatically expires, (a)  when the member is issued a certificate of registration as a pharmacist; or (b)  one year from the date on which it was issued unless a panel of the Registration Committee specifies otherwise. O. Reg. 451/10, s. 3. PART V.1   REGISTRATION — PHARMACISTS (EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT)
15.1 (1) The following are additional requirements for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment): 1.  The Minister must have requested that the College initiate registrations under this class based on the Minister’s opinion that emergency circumstances call for it or the Council must have determined, after taking into account all of the relevant circumstances that impact the ability of applicants to meet the ordinary registration requirements, that there are emergency circumstances, and that it is in the public interest that the College issue emergency certificates of registration. 2.  The applicant must, i.  have satisfied the educational requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection 6 (1) no more than two years prior to submitting an application for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment), ii.  currently be practising as a pharmacist in a jurisdiction approved by the Council, and provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds a certificate, a letter, certificate or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a pharmacist in that jurisdiction, or iii.  have practised as a pharmacist in a jurisdiction approved by the Council within three years prior to the day on which the applicant met all other requirements for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment), and provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant held a certificate, a letter, certificate or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant was in good standing as a pharmacist in that jurisdiction. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 6; O. Reg. 295/23, s. 2. (2) Without in any way limiting the generality of subparagraphs 2 ii and 2 iii of subsection (1), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant has complied with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant’s certificate as a pharmacist. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 6. Terms, Conditions and Limitations
15.2 (1) Every certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment) is subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations: 1.  The member shall, while working in a pharmacy or any other environment where patient care is being provided, clearly identify himself or herself as a pharmacist (emergency assignment). 2.  The member shall only engage in the practice of the profession while under the supervision of a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist listed in Part A. 3.  The member shall not be the designated manager of a pharmacy. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 6. (2) A certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment) expires on the later of, (a)  60 days from the date on which the certificate was issued, or extended under subsection (3); and (b)  three months after either the Minister or the Council declares that the emergency circumstances that gave rise to the issuance of certificates of registration in the pharmacist (emergency assignment) class have ended. O. Reg. 295/23, s. 3. (3) The Registrar may extend a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment) for one or more periods of 60 days as long as emergency circumstances persist. O. Reg. 295/23, s. 3. (4) The Registrar may revoke a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment) prior to the expiry of the certificate if, in the opinion of the Registrar, it is advisable to do so. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 6. (5) Where a member listed in Part B of the register also holds a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment), the terms, conditions and limitations listed in section 9 shall not apply to the member during the time that the member holds the emergency assignment certificate. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 6. (6) Where a member who holds a certificate of registration as an intern also holds a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment), the terms, conditions and limitations listed in subsection 15 (1) shall not apply to the member during the time that the member holds the emergency assignment certificate. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 6. Transfer to Other Class of Registration
15.3 A member who holds a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment) may apply for a certificate of registration in another class, and a member who does so is exempt from the requirement to pay the fee set out in paragraph 8 of subsection 4 (1). O. Reg. 295/23, s. 4. Part vi   rEGISTRATION — PHARMACY Technicians Additional Requirements
17. (1) Where section 22.18 of the Health Professions Procedural Code applies to an applicant the requirements of paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of subsection 16 (1) are deemed to have been met by the applicant if he or she provides, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds an out-of-province certificate, a certificate, letter or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a pharmacy technician in that jurisdiction.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 4. (2) Without in any way limiting the generality of subsection (1), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant has complied with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority in that issued the applicant that out-of-province certificate as a pharmacy technician.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 4. (3) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) is deemed to meet the requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection 4 (1) where the requirements for the issuance of the applicant’s out-of-province certificate included language proficiency requirements equivalent to those required by that paragraph.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 4. (4) Despite subsection (1), an applicant is not deemed to have met a requirement if that requirement is described in subsection 22.18 (3) of the Health Professions Procedural Code.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 4. Terms, Conditions and Limitations
18. Every certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician is subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations: 1.  The member shall only engage in the practice of pharmacy, i.  when practising in a pharmacy to which the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act
applies, other than a remote dispensing location, while under the direct supervision of a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist or as a pharmacist (emergency assignment), or ii.  in all other cases, while under the supervision or direction of a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist or as a pharmacist (emergency assignment). 2.  When practising in a pharmacy to which the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act applies the member shall not supervise that part of a pharmacy where drugs are kept. 3.  The member shall not delegate a controlled act. 4.  The member shall not provide information or education relating to drug use, either to or for a patient, where the provision of the information requires therapeutic knowledge, clinical analysis or clinical assessment. O. Reg. 451/10, ss. 4, 6 (2); O. Reg. 187/21, s. 7. PART VI.1   REGISTRATION — PHARMACY TECHNICIANS (EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT)
18.1 (1) The following are additional requirements for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment): 1.  The Minister must have requested that the College initiate registrations under this class based on the Minister’s opinion that emergency circumstances call for it or the Council must have determined, after taking into account all of the relevant circumstances that impact the ability of applicants to meet the ordinary registration requirements, that there are emergency circumstances, and that it is in the public interest that the College issue emergency certificates of registration. 2.  The applicant must, i.  have satisfied the educational requirements of paragraph 1 of subsection 16 (1) no more than two years prior to submitting an application for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment), ii.  currently be practising as a pharmacy technician in a jurisdiction approved by the Council, and provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant holds a certificate, a letter, certificate or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant is in good standing as a pharmacy technician in that jurisdiction, or iii.  have practised as a pharmacy technician in a jurisdiction approved by the Council within three years prior to the day on which the applicant met all other requirements for the issuance of a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment), and provide, for each jurisdiction where the applicant held a certificate, a letter, certificate or other evidence satisfactory to the Registrar or a panel of the Registration Committee confirming that the applicant was in good standing as a pharmacy technician in that jurisdiction. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 8; O. Reg. 295/23, s. 5. (2) Without in any way limiting the generality of subparagraphs 2 ii or 2 iii of subsection (1), “good standing” shall include the fact that, (a)  the applicant is not the subject of any discipline or fitness to practise order or of any proceeding or ongoing investigation or of any interim order or agreement as a result of a complaint, investigation or proceeding; and (b)  the applicant has complied with the continuing competency and quality assurance requirements of the regulatory authority that issued the applicant the certificate as a pharmacy technician. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 8. Terms, Conditions and Limitations
18.2 (1) Every certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment) is subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations: 1.  The member shall, while working in a pharmacy or any other environment where patient care is being provided, clearly identify himself or herself as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment). 2.  The member shall only engage in the practice of pharmacy, i.  when practising in a pharmacy to which the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act
applies, other than a remote dispensing location, while under the direct supervision of a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist or as a pharmacist (emergency assignment), or ii.  in all other cases, while under the supervision or direction of a member holding a certificate of registration as a pharmacist or as a pharmacist (emergency assignment). 3.  When practising in a pharmacy to which the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act applies, the member shall not supervise that part of a pharmacy where drugs are kept. 4.  The member shall not delegate a controlled act. 5.  The member shall not provide information or education relating to drug use, either to or for a patient, where the provision of the information requires therapeutic knowledge, clinical analysis or clinical assessment. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 8. (2) A certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment) expires on the later of, (a)  60 days from the date on which the certificate was issued or extended under subsection (3); and (b)  12 months after either the Minister or the Council declares that the emergency circumstances that gave rise to the issuance of certificates of registration in the pharmacy technician (emergency assignment) class have ended. O. Reg. 295/23, s. 6. (3) The Registrar may extend a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment) for one or more periods of 60 days as long as emergency circumstances persist. O. Reg. 295/23, s. 6. (4) The Registrar may revoke a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment) prior to the expiry of the certificate if, in the opinion of the Registrar, it is advisable to do so. O. Reg. 187/21, s. 8. Transfer to Other Class of Registration
18.3 A member who holds a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment) may apply for a certificate of registration in the pharmacy technician class, and a member who does so is exempt from the requirement to pay the fee set out in paragraph 8 of subsection 4 (1). O. Reg. 295/23, s. 7. Part vii   Suspensions, resignations, reinstatements, etc. Administrative Suspensions
19. (1) If a member fails to provide information about the member in the manner and in the form as required under the by-laws, the Registrar may give the member notice of intention to suspend the member and may suspend the member’s certificate of registration for failure to provide the information 60 days after notice is given.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (2) Where the Registrar suspends a member’s certificate of registration under subsection (1), the Registrar shall lift the suspension upon being satisfied that the required information has been filed with the College and that any fees required for the lifting of that suspension has been paid.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5.
20. (1) If, pursuant to the by-laws, the College requests evidence that the member holds professional liability insurance in the amount and in the form as required by the by-laws and the member fails to provide that evidence within 14 days of having been requested to do so, the Registrar shall immediately give the member notice of intention to suspend the member and may suspend the member’s certificate of registration for failure to provide the evidence 30 days after notice is given.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (2) Where the Registrar suspends the member’s certificate of registration under subsection (1), the Registrar shall lift that suspension upon being satisfied that the member holds professional liability insurance in the amount and in the form required by the by-laws and that any fee required for the lifting of that suspension has been paid.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5.
21. Where the Registrar suspends a member’s certificate of registration under section 24 of the Health Professions Procedural Code for failure to pay a fee, the Registrar shall lift the suspension upon being satisfied that the member,   (a)  has paid all amounts owed to the College; (b)  holds professional liability insurance in the amount and in the form required by the by-laws; and (c)  pays any fees required for the lifting of that suspension.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. Deemed Resignations
22. (1) A member shall be deemed to have resigned where, (a)  the member’s certificate of registration was suspended for failure to pay a fee that the member was required to pay in accordance with the regulations or by-laws and that suspension continued for 120 days; or (b)  the member’s certificate of registration was suspended pursuant to subsection 19 (1) or subsection 20 (1) and the suspension continued for 60 days.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (2) The resignation is effective, (a)  in the case of a resignation under clause (1) (a), on the 121st day following the commencement of that suspension; (b)  in the case of a suspension under clause (1) (b), on the 61st day following the commencement of the suspension.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. Return of Certificate, etc.
23. A member who resigns, or whose certificate of registration is suspended or revoked shall, if so requested, immediately return to the College, (a)  his or her certificate of registration; and (b)  any card or other form of identification issued to him or her by the College for the purpose of identifying him or her as a member of the College.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. Reinstatement
25. If a former member’s certificate of registration is ordered to be reinstated by a panel of the Discipline Committee or of the Fitness to Practise Committee, the Registrar shall reinstate the certificate of registration upon payment of, (a)  the required reinstatement fee; and (b)  the annual fee for the year in which the certificate of registration is to be reinstated, if not previously paid.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. PART VIi.1   NOTICES OF MEETINGS AND HEARINGS Notice of Meetings
26. (1) The Registrar shall ensure that notice of every Council meeting that is required to be open to the public under the Act is given in accordance with this section.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (2) The notice must be published at least 14 days before the date of the meeting in a daily newspaper of general circulation throughout Ontario.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (3) The notice must be in English and French.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (4) The notice must contain the following information: 1.  The date, time and place of the meeting. 2.  A statement of the purpose of the meeting.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (5) The Registrar shall provide the information contained in the notice to every person who requests it by telephone.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. Notice of Hearings
27. (1) The Registrar shall ensure that the information concerning an impending hearing by a panel of the Discipline Committee to deal with allegations of professional misconduct or incompetence made against a member is given, in accordance with this section, to a person who requests the information.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (2) The information shall be given, (a)  at least 14 days before the date of the hearing, if the request is received 14 days before the date of the hearing; or (b)  as soon as possible after the request is made, if the request is received after that time but before the date of the hearing.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (3) The information given shall be as follows: 1.  The name of the member against whom the allegations have been made. 2.  The member’s principal place of practice. 3.  The date, time and place of the hearing. 4.  A statement of the purpose of the hearing.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. (4) The Registrar shall provide the information in French to a person who requests that the information be provided in French, wherever reasonably possible.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. PART VII.2   ADVERTISING Advertising
29. It is professional misconduct for the purposes of clause 51 (1) (c) of the Health Professions Procedural Code for a member who advertises price information with respect to a drug referred to in Schedule I established by the regulations under the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act
to charge any purchaser, including the executive officer under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act more for the drug than the member has advertised, pursuant to paragraph 2 of subsection 28 (4), as the total cost for the drug to the purchaser including any dispensing fee.  O. Reg. 59/11, s. 2. Clarification re Application of Part
30. Nothing in this Part prohibits a member from publishing, displaying, distributing or using, or permitting directly or indirectly the publication, display, distribution or use of, an advertisement that relates solely to the co-payment or dispensing fee charged by the member for supplying a drug that is a listed drug product under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act to an eligible person under that Act.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. part vii.3   controlled acts Interpretation
31. (1) In this Part, “adapt” means, subject to subsection (2), to change a patient’s prescription respecting, (a)  the dose of the prescribed drug, (b)  the dosage form of the prescribed drug, (c)  the directions for use of the prescribed drug, or (d)  the route of administration for taking the prescribed drug, but does not include therapeutic substitution; Note: On September 30, 2026, the definition of “adapt” in section 31 of the Regulation is amended by striking out “subject to subsection (2)” in the portion before clause (a). (See: O. Reg. 126/20, s. 1 (2) and O. Reg. 766/21, s. 2) “coronavirus exemption” means the exemption issued by the Minister of Health for Canada on March 19, 2020 under subsection 56 (1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) entitled “Subsection 56(1) Class Exemption for Patients, Practitioners and Pharmacists Prescribing and Providing Controlled Substances in Canada During the Coronavirus Pandemic”, available on a website of the Government of Ontario, including any renewal or replacement of the exemption; Note: On September 30, 2026, the definition of “coronavirus exemption” in section 31 of the Regulation is revoked. (See:
O. Reg. 126/20, s. 1 (4) and O. Reg. 766/21, s. 2) “Part A pharmacist” means a member who holds a certificate of registration as a pharmacist and who is listed in Part A of the register; “point-of-care test” means a test that employs a medical device authorized by the Minister of Health for Canada for point-of-care use; “prescriber” means a person who is authorized under the laws of a province or territory of Canada to give a prescription within the scope of his or her practice of a health profession; “prescription” means a direction from a prescriber directing the dispensing of a drug or mixture of drugs for a specific patient; “renew” means to provide a patient with a prescription that repeats a prescription previously provided to that patient; “therapeutic substitution” means the substitution of a drug that contains chemically different active ingredients that are considered to be therapeutically equivalent. O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 126/20, s. 1 (1, 3); O. Reg. 46/22, s. 1. (2) While the coronavirus exemption is in effect, in this Part, “adapt”, in relation to the adaptation of a prescription for a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada), means to change the prescription respecting, (a)  the dose and regime of the prescribed drug, (b)  the dosage form of the prescribed drug, (c)  the de-prescribing of the prescribed drug, or (d)  the part-filling of the prescription, but does not include therapeutic substitution. O. Reg. 126/20, s. 1 (5) Note: On September 30, 2026, subsection 31 (2) of the Regulation is revoked. (See: O. Reg. 126/20, s. 1 (6) and O. Reg. 766/21, s. 2)
32. (1) Where the provisions of this Part are inconsistent with a law of Canada respecting prescriptions, including those related to a targeted substance, the law of Canada shall prevail and the provisions of this Part to the extent they are inconsistent with that law shall not apply. O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1. (2) Where the provisions of this Part are inconsistent with the provisions of the Narcotics Safety and Awareness Act, 2010, the provisions of that Act shall prevail and the provisions of this Part, to the extent they are inconsistent with that Act, shall not apply. O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1. (3) In this Part, (a)  a reference to a part A pharmacist includes a member who holds a certificate of registration as a pharmacist (emergency assignment); and (b)  a reference to a pharmacy technician includes a member who holds a certificate of registration as a pharmacy technician (emergency assignment). O. Reg. 187/21, s. 9. Controlled Acts
33. A member shall not perform a controlled act under paragraph 2, 3, 4 or 5 of subsection 4 (1) of the Act except in accordance with this Part. O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1.
35. (1) For the purposes of paragraph 3 of subsection 4 (1) of the Act, a member referred to in subsection (3) who complies with the other requirements of this section is authorized to prescribe the following drugs: 1.  For the sole purpose of smoking cessation, the following specified drugs: i.  Varenicline Tartrate. ii.  Bupropion Hydrochloride. 2.  For the sole purpose of treating a minor ailment listed in Column 1 of the Table to Schedule 4, a drug opposite the minor ailment in Column 3 of that Table. O. Reg. 460/22, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 179/23, s. 1. (2) Revoked:  O. Reg. 460/22, s. 1 (2). (3) A Part A pharmacist, an intern or a registered pharmacy student is authorized to perform the act provided for in subsection (1), subject to the terms, conditions and limitations imposed on his or her certificate of registration. O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1. (4) A member may only prescribe a drug under this section if he or she, (a)  possesses sufficient knowledge, skill and judgment respecting the drug and the patient’s condition to prescribe the drug for the patient; (b)  has considered whether prescribing the drug for the patient is appropriate, given the known risks and benefits of prescribing the drug for the patient and other relevant factors respecting the patient; (c)  gives the prescription to the patient or his or her authorized agent; (d)  advises the patient or his or her authorized agent, at the time of giving the prescription, that he or she may elect to take it to a pharmacy of his or her choosing for dispensing; (e)  notifies the patient’s primary care provider (if any) within a reasonable time, that the member prescribed a drug for the patient and provides details respecting the prescription; (f)  complies with the additional requirements under sections 37 and 38; and (g)  in the case of a drug referred to in paragraph 2 of subsection (1), has determined, through a therapeutic assessment, that the drug is the most appropriate treatment for the patient’s minor ailment. O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 460/22, s. 1 (3).
37. A member who performs an act provided for in section 35 or 36 must ensure that the following information is recorded on the prescription: 1.  The name and address of the patient for whom the drug is prescribed. 2.  The name, strength (where applicable) and quantity of the prescribed drug. 3.  Directions for the use of the drug, including its dose, frequency, route of administration and any special instructions. 4.  The name, address, telephone number and College registration number of the member issuing the prescription. 5.  The date the prescription was issued by the member. 6.  If applicable, reference to the prescription that the member adapted or renewed, including the name and contact details of the original prescriber. 7.  The number of refills that the member authorized, if applicable. 8.  Any other information required by law. O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1.
38. A member who performs an act under section 35 or 36 must maintain a patient record that includes details of the member’s rationale for his or her decision to act under section 35 or 36 and the following information, if applicable: 1.  Reference to, or a copy of, the patient’s prescription that the member renewed or adapted, including the name and contact information of the prescriber. 2.  A copy of the prescription that the member gave to the patient or his or her authorized agent under clause 35 (4) (c) or that the member gave to the patient or his or her authorized agent to take to a pharmacy of their choosing under clause 35 (4) (d) or paragraph 4 of subsection 36 (4). 3.  A record of the results of laboratory or other tests that the member considered in making the decision to act under section 35 or 36. 4.  The date on which the member notified the following persons, as applicable, and the method by which the notification occurred: i.  The patient’s primary care provider notified under clause 35 (4) (e) or paragraph 3 of subsection 36 (4). ii.  The patient’s prescriber notified under paragraph 3 of subsection 36 (4). O. Reg. 302/12, s. 1; O. Reg. 460/22, s. 2.
40. Revoked:  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 5. PART VIII   QUALITY ASSURANCE General
41. In this Part, “assessor” means an assessor appointed under section 81 of the Health Professions Procedural Code; “Committee” means the Quality Assurance Committee.  O. Reg. 98/98, s. 2.
42. The Committee shall administer the quality assurance program, which shall include the following components: 1.  Maintenance of a portfolio of continuous learning. 2.  Maintenance of a two-part register for pharmacist members. 3.  Practice review and remediation. 4.  Remediation of behaviour and remarks of a sexual nature.  O. Reg. 98/98, s. 2. Continuous Learning Portfolio
43. (1) A pharmacist shall maintain a portfolio of continuous learning activities in accordance with guidelines on such activities published by the College and distributed to the members. (2) A pharmacist shall submit the portfolio to the College on request.  O. Reg. 98/98, s. 2. Two-Part Register for Pharmacists
44. (1) The part of the College’s register that lists pharmacists shall have a Part A (patient care) and a Part B (no patient care).  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (2) Every pharmacist shall be listed in either Part A or Part B.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7.
45. (1) Upon being issued a certificate of registration as a pharmacist for the first time, the member shall ask to be listed in Part A or Part B of the register by completing and submitting the form provided by the Registrar.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (2) Every year at the time of paying the annual membership fee, a pharmacist shall ask for a renewal of his or her listing in Part A or Part B or for a transfer to the other Part.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (3) A member who asks for a renewal of a listing in Part A after the third anniversary of being issued a certificate of registration as a pharmacist for the first time shall not be listed in that Part unless he or she has dispensed, sold or compounded drugs, provided non-prescription drugs, health care aids and devices or information related to drug use for at least 600 hours during the preceding three years in the course of providing patient care while practising the profession in Canada.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7.
46. (1) A pharmacist may ask for a transfer from Part A of the register to Part B or from Part B to Part A at any time.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (2) If a member listed in Part A asks for a transfer to Part B, the member shall be transferred to Part B.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (3) If a member listed in Part B asks for a transfer to Part A, the member shall be transferred to Part A if he or she, (a)  undergoes a practice review in accordance with section 47; and (b)  satisfies the educational and practice requirements that may be specified by the Quality Assurance Committee.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (4) If the Registrar proposes to reject a request for a transfer to Part A, the request shall be referred to a panel of the Quality Assurance Committee.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (5) The member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to make written submissions to the panel before it makes a decision.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (6) A member whose request to be listed in Part A is rejected by the panel may appeal to another panel of the Quality Assurance Committee.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (7) No member of a panel that rejects a request to be listed in Part A shall sit on a panel hearing an appeal of that decision.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. (8) On an appeal, the member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to make written submissions to the panel before it makes a decision.  O. Reg. 451/10, s. 7. Practice Review and Remediation
47. (1) Each year the College shall select at random the names of pharmacists required to undergo a practice review. (2) A pharmacist listed in Part A is required to undergo a practice review if his or her name is selected at random or the member is referred to the Committee by the Complaints Committee or Executive Committee. (3) If a pharmacist listed in Part A fails to undergo a required practice review, the Committee may transfer the pharmacist to Part B after giving him or her a reasonable opportunity to make written submissions. (4) A pharmacist listed in Part B is required to undergo a practice review if he or she is referred to the Committee by the Complaints Committee or Executive Committee or if the pharmacist has asked to be listed in Part A under subsection 46 (3). (5) The Committee shall appoint an assessor to conduct a practice review. (6) The assessor shall prepare a written report on the review and submit it to the Committee. (7) After considering the report, the Committee may decide, (a)  that no further action is required; (b)  that the pharmacist is required to undertake the remediation specified by the Committee to correct any deficiency in his or knowledge, skills or judgment identified by the review; or (c)  that the pharmacist is to be listed in Part A where the review took place pursuant to a request to be listed in Part A. (8) If the Committee proposes to require a pharmacist to undertake remediation under clause (7) (b), it shall not do so unless, (a)  the pharmacist has been given a report of the results of the review; (b)  the pharmacist has been given written notice of the Committee’s intention to require him or her to undertake remediation; (c)  the pharmacist has been given at least 14 days from receipt of the notice to make written submissions to the Committee; and (d)  the Committee has considered any such submissions. (9) After the pharmacist undertakes the specified remediation, the Committee may require him or her to undergo another practice review by an assessor, and subsections (6), (7) and (8) apply to that review.  O. Reg. 98/98, s. 2.