Transportation of medications to/from patient homes

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Fri, 07/07/2023 - 10:01

Rebecca Ellis

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Transportation of medications to/from patient homes

I'm wondering if anyone would like to share any policies they may have with respect to transportation of medications (controlled and/or non-controlled) to/from patients' homes. Examples might include OPAT programs or palliative care home care clients. Do you allow staff (pharmacists, nurses and/or unregulated healthcare professionals) to transport medications under any circumstances? Anything you could share would be very much appreciated.

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Rebecca Ellis
Home Care Pharmacist
Health PEI
Canada

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