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Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board

ANNUAL REPORT January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

ANNUAL REPORT 2012

CONTENTS

Message from the Registrar and Chair 4 About the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board 5 NLPB Board Members 2012-2013 6 Complaints and Discipline Statistics 8 Registration and Licensing Statistics 9 Minutes of 2012 Annual General Meeting 10 2012 Summarized Financial Statements 13 Committees of the Board 24 External Representatives 25

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We are pleased to present the Annual Report of the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board for the year ending 2012. This past year’s accomplishments were achieved under former Secretary-Registrar Donald Rowe. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Don for his 18 years of leadership and commitment to the Board. In the past the Annual Report contained operational information for July 1 to June 30. This Annual report and future reports will present information which will reflect the Board’s operational and fiscal year of January 1 to December 31. This shift in reporting will provide readers with a more timely representation of the Board’s progress and accomplishments. Through the dedication of the Board of Directors and talented staff, many initiatives were accomplished during 2012, including: Developing Board Position Papers on expanding the pharmacists Scope of Practice Developing Board Position Papers on Pharmacy Technician Regulation Establishing and Maintaining Stakeholder Partnerships Passing of the new Pharmacy Act (2012) Embracing technology and increasing efficiencies within the office which included implementing an on-line

registration system It has been a challenging year for the Board in terms of complaints and discipline hearings, but we have worked diligently to uphold the expectations the public has of the profession and ensure the safety of the public. The Board very much appreciates the support that the government provided in the development and approval of the new Pharmacy Act. With this new legislation there is great opportunity for the Board to move forward in advancing pharmacists’ scope of practice to enhance pharmacy care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

With new leadership in Registrar Margot Priddle, the Board looks forward to ongoing work with pharmacists and our many stakeholders to continue advancing pharmacy practice for the benefit of the public.

Ray Gulliver Chair

Donald Rowe Secretary-Registrar Retired

Margot Priddle Registrar

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND REGISTRAR

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MISSION STATEMENT

To protect the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador by setting, governing and advancing the standards and scope of pharmacy practice and service.

STRATEGIC GOALS 2012-2013

-1- Regulate and govern the profession so that the public receives quality pharmacy care and services. -2- Optimize the practice of pharmacy to enhance patient care. -3- Guide and direct continuous professional development of pharmacists and others involved in the practice of pharmacy. -4- Promote and advance the profession through collaborating and building partnerships with the public and other stakeholders. -5- Optimize resources and processes to improve efficiencies in both present and future board activities.

The Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board, established by legislation in 1910, is the regulatory body for the practice of pharmacy in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. To fulfill its obligation of public protection, the Board:

registers pharmacists, students and interns, and licenses pharmacies. develops standards, guidelines and policies for the practice of pharmacy. responds to and manages complaints and discipline relating to the practice of pharmacy.

ABOUT THE NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PHARMACY BOARD

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Elected Members

Zone 1 Debbie Kelly MUN School of Pharmacy-St. John’s

Zone 2 Ray Gulliver Baccalieu Trail Pharamcy-Clarke’s Beach

Zone 3 David Cramm Shoppers Drug Mart-Lewisporte

Zone 4 Christina Tulk Shoppers Drug Mart-Corner Brook

At Large Keith Bailey Sheldon Baines Shawn Vallis

Shoppers Drug Mart-Regional BioScript Pharmacy-St. John’s Sagona Drugs-Harbour Breton

Public Representatives (2) Don Mifflin Vacant

NLPB BOARD MEMBERS 2012

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COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINE STATISTICS

Allegations Pending since the last Annual Report: Since the 2011 Annual Report, the Board has continued to handle seven allegations against pharmacists or pharmacies. Of these allegations:

Two allegations (against the same pharmacy), related to issues identified by third party payer audits, were referred to hearings of the disciplinary panel. After extensive investigation and preparation of evidence a hearing had been scheduled but was delayed due to illness of one of the respondents. The hearing was rescheduled for February 2013.

Four allegations against a pharmacist - three from complainants related to practice issues while

dispensing methadone and one from a criminal conviction - have been put on hold pending the release of the pharmacist from a correctional facility.

One allegation against a pharmacy for not adhering to the Standard of Practice on Facsimile

Transmission of Prescriptions for Community Pharmacies. The hearing is scheduled for 2013. Allegations from June 1-December 31, 2012:

Allegations received 10 Resolved satisfactorily 6 Referred to Complaint Authorization Committee 3 Referred to Discipline 1

The NLPB website now includes a section on Complaints and Discipline detailing the complaints process, public notice of pending discipline hearings, and summaries of the decisions of completed discipline hearings.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STATISTICS

First Review (March 1-2, 2012) 169 reviewed

140 compliant 29 request additional

information 2 requested extension

Second Review (April 13, 2012) 29 reviewed

27 compliant 2 request extension

Third Review (May 13, 2012) 2 reviewed

2 compliant

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REGISTRATION & LICENSING STATISTICS

New Pharmacy Openings (2012)

Consumers Pharmachoice, Flower’s Cove Medicine Cabinet, Holyrood The Medicine Shoppe, Fogo

The Medicine Shoppe, Topsail Road, St. John’s Walmart, Topsail Road, St. John’s

Pharmacy Closures (2012)

Lawton’s, Church Street, Corner Brook Lawton’s, Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s

Zellers, Corner Brook Zellers, Stavanger Drive, St. John’s

Zellers Topsail Road, St. John’s

Members, or Former Members, Deceased (2012)

Cyril LeGrow, February 14, 2012 Bert Crummey, June 23, 2012

Rosalie Snow, December 22, 2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Community Pharmacists 379 383 452 484 514 Hospital Pharmacists 86 94 107 98 99 Part Time & Relief Pharmacists 52 49 * * * Administration Pharmacists 29 32 40 37 38 Out of Province Pharmacists 7 5 5 5 5

Total Practicing Pharmacists 562 570 604 630 656

Non Practicing Pharmacists 30 38 18 32 33 Total Membership 592 608 622 662 689

Total Number of Community Pharmacies: 187 190 195 194 190 Total Number of Hospital Pharmacies: 15 15 15 15 15 * Included with Regular Category (i.e. Community, Hospital, etc.)

+ Included with Administrative Pharmacists

All statistics are current as of December 31, 2012

Wholesale Pharmacists 2 2 + + + Honorary Pharmacists 7 5 * * *

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MINUTES OF 2012 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

The Secretary-Registrar presented the “O’Mara Mortar and Pestle” which was donated by Joan O’Mara on behalf of James J. O’Mara. The 102nd Annual General Meeting was called to order at 2:55 p.m. with the following in attendance:

Board Members Staff Debbie Kelly, Chair Donald Rowe Ray Gulliver, Vice-Chair Arlene Crane Sheldon Baines, Executive Melanie Healey Christina Tulk, Past Chair Meghan Handrigan Keith Bailey Shawn Vallis Regrets Donald Mifflin, Lay Member Dave Cramm D. Kelly, Chair of the Pharmacy Board, introduced the Board. She explained that she, Ray Gulliver,

Sheldon Baines and Christina Tulk comprised the Executive Committee of the Board. Pharmacists Registered with the NLPB: R. Boyd Barrett Ted Dawe Michael Hunter Elizabeth Reelis Bernd Staeben Greg Batt Fraser Day Jason Kielly Jeremy Reid Jennella Tucker Lisa Bishop Jason Druken John Lynch Joan Roach Heather Tulk Dean Brett Jeff Fost Douglas Manning Madonna Rose Trent White Brenda Bursey Stephen Green Louise Moores Patrick Ryan Ralph Windsor Sandra Carey Brian Healy Gabriel Okafor Barb Scaplen Jerry Young Brittany Churchill Tom Healy Pat O’Keefe Erin Schwenger Stephanie Young Marjorie Cooney Linda Hensman Philip O’Keefe Heather Seeley Scott Dawe Carol Hipditch Margot Priddle Bob Smallwood Observers Sandra Aylward Denis Langlois Kamran Nisar Jeff Poston Russ Carrigan Paula MacNeil Denise Pelrine Allan Snook David Chown John McCullin Karen Phips Lowell Johnson John McCavour Call to Order & Adoption of Agenda MOVED by D. Mifflin, seconded by C. Tulk to adopt the Agenda as presented. CARRIED Minute of Silence in Memoriam A minute of silence was held for the following pharmacists who had passed away since the last AGM: Cyril LeGrow Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Bertram (Bert) Crummey Saturday, June 23, 2012 Presentation of Annual Report Copies of the Annual Report were distributed. D. Kelly highlighted the key accomplishments of the Board

for 2012.

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Minutes of Annual General Meeting of NLPB 2011

It was noted that Brian Healy’s name was misspelled as “Brain” in the Minutes. MOVED by C. Tulk, seconded by D. Mifflin to approve the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of 2011 with changes. CARRIED

Business Arising from Minutes

There was no new business arising from the Minutes.

Financial Statements for 2011 The Financial Statements for 2011, which were also previously adopted on June 30, 2012, were presented and reviewed. The $80 000 deficit was due to increased Complaints and Discipline costs.

Appointment of Auditor

MOVED by K. Bailey, seconded by S. Baines that the firm Harris Ryan Accountants be appointed as auditors of the Board for 2012-2013. CARRIED

Questions on Annual Report as distributed

S. Carey voiced concern regarding the financial resources required for the ongoing complaints and discipline issues. In the past the Board has not budgeted for discipline as it is an unpredictable expense. Complaints and Discipline are funded from a contingency fund. There is approximately $100 000 in the contingency fund account and reserves in GIC accounts. D. Rowe noted that the Board has the financial resources to take care of the current discipline cases, but pharmacists should not be surprised of future fee increases attributable to increased discipline costs. Announcement of Results of Election of Board Members The results of the election of members of the Board to represent Zone 1 and Zone 4 were formally announced to the meeting. Those elected were:

Zone 1 – Debbie Kelly Zone 4 – Christina Tulk (who was elected by acclamation)

Introduction of New Secretary-Registrar D. Kelly, Chair paid tribute to Don Rowe, retiring Secretary-Registrar and thanked him for his time, hard work and dedication.

D. Kelly gave a brief overview of the Board’s hiring process for the new Registrar and introduced Margot Priddle, as the successful candidate. Installation of New Board Chair The outgoing Chair, Debbie Kelly, recited the duties of the Board Chair to Ray Gulliver, the Vice Chair, and after doing so passed him the Chair’s gavel, inaugurating him as Board Chair for 2012-2013. R. Gulliver then assumed the Chair of the meeting.


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Recognition and Thank You R. Gulliver thanked D. Kelly for serving as Board Chair during a very demanding year.

Lay Member Eugene Toope retired earlier this year. The Board will be presenting E. Toope with a plaque in recognition of his service to the Board since his appointment in 2005. Pharmacist Emeritus Designation The Secretary-Registrar explained that this was the first year that the Board has presented the Pharmacist Emeritus designation. Fraser Day, because of his dedication and commitment to the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board, is a very deserving candidate. The award will be presented at the President’s Luncheon on September 15, 2012. Question and Answer Session No questions were asked. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m. by a motion from K. Bailey.


AUDITOR’S REPORT

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS


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STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES


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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


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EXPENDITURES (SCHEDULE 1)


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BUILDING EXPENDITURES (SCHEDULE 2)



NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR PHARMACY BOARD

COMMITTEES

COMPLAINTS AUTHORIZATION COMMITTEE -responsible for considering allegations about the professional practice of pharmacists referred to it by the Secretary-Registrar.

Donald Mifflin, Chair Current Board Members

DISCIPLINARY PANEL -responsible for considering complaints referred to it by the Complaints Authorization Committee.

Colleen Abbott-Hibbs Jeremy Reid Mike Batt Heather Seeley Janice Chalker Bill Simmons (Alternate) Barry Downey Wanda Spurrell Stephen Gillingham Bernd Staeben (Chair) Walter Fleming Jerry Young Jeff Fost Ron Sheppard (Lay) Denise O’Brien Robert Williams (Lay) Ron Pomeroy Yvonne Young (Lay)

FINANCE COMMITTEE -responsible to advise the Board on all matters pertaining to finance, including budgets, investments, long-term financing and any other financial matters as designated by the Board.

Sandra Carey Linda Hensman (Chair) Christina Tulk

JOINT COMMITTEE ON STRUCTURED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE -makes recommendations to the Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board and the Council of the School of Pharmacy on all matters pertaining to the structured practice experience program including the placement of students, appointment and orientation of preceptors, educational materials and methods of evaluation to be used during the practice experience periods.

Pamela Carter Ray Gulliver Evelena Verge

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE -responsible for pharmacy legislation including reviewing existing legislation and for drafting any amendments to current legislation.

Carson Collins Linda Hensman Seumas Gibbons Derrick Hierlihy Susan Gillingham Keith Hogan Ray Gulliver Jeremy Reid (Chair) Brian Healy Trent White

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEES -responsible for professional practice issues and the advancement of the scope of practice of pharmacists. -may strike sub-committees or working groups on relevant professional practice areas with the approval of the Executive.

Committee on Advanced Practice Sheldon Baines Jason Druken Scott Edwards Jeremy Harnum Debbie Kelly Joanna MacIsaac Hilda Randell Heather Ryan Christina Tulk (Chair) Jerry Young

Committee on Long Term Care Ashley Buck Sara Downey Darlene Mansfield (Chair) Jason Ryan Christina Tulk Ken Walsh

Committee on Pharmacy Technician Regulation Keith Bailey (Chair)

Leslie Barrett Lois Battcock, Pharmacy Assistant Terri Genge April LeGrow, Pharmacy Assistant

Heather Seeley Patricia Spurrell

Ken Walsh Madonna Whelan, Pharmacy Assistant Trent White

Committee on Pharmacy Technology Standards Sheldon Baines Juan Edwards Margot Priddle Jeremy Reid Elizabeth Woodford

Committee on Safe Medication Practices

Amy Conway Susan Gladney-Martin

Jeremy Parsons Patrick Ryan

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REGISTRATION & LICENSING COMMITTEE -responsible for all matters relating to the requirements for initial registration and annual licensing of pharmacists, continuing pharmaceutical education and continuing professional development, and any other matters referred to it by the Board.

Patricia Clark Jeremy Parsons Scott Dawe Gerry Peckham Jason Druken Leslie Phillips Susan Gladney-Martin Jody Pomeroy Ray Gulliver Jeremy Reid Lynn Hartery Jason Ryan Debbie Kelly Barb Scaplen Jason Kielly Barb Thomas (Chair) Derek Long Christina Tulk

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Association of Registered Nurses of NL Nurse Practitioner Standards Committee Margot Priddle

Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy Board of Directors

Barbara Thomas MUN School of Pharmacy Academic Council

Don Rowe

National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities Board of Directors Linda Hensman

National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities National Advisory Comminttee on Pharmacy Practice

Arlene Crane National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities National Committee on Regulated Pharmacy Technicians

Melanie Healey Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information Pharmacy Network Governance Advisory Committee

Keith Bailey Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Board of Directors

Karen Mercer

Provincial Advisory Committee on Opioid Treatment Services Don Rowe

EXTERNAL REPRESENTATIVES

METHADONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE - responsible for advising the Board on all matters pertaining to the dispensing of methadone, including reviewing and making recommendations with regard to the Standards of Pharmacy Practice regarding the Newfoundland and Labrador Methadone Maintenance Program. Brenda Bursey David Hoyles Patricia Clark Karen Mercer Selena Corcoran Elizabeth Reelis Kelda Ghaney (Chair) Barbara Thomas Noelle Hookey Jerry Young

Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board Apothecary Hall

488 Water Street St. John's, NL A1E 1B3

Tel: 709-753-5877

Toll Free: 1-877-453-5877 Fax: 709-753-8615

E-mail: [email protected] www.nlpb.ca

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