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In Canadian practice, what is required for a pharmacist to adapt a prescription (e.g., change dose, form, or extend duration)?

Pharmacists must obtain patient consent and either notify the prescriber or have pre-existing authorization from the prescriber to adapt a prescription, dependi

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Question: In Canadian practice, what is required for a pharmacist to adapt a prescription (e.g., change dose, form, or extend duration)?

Answer options:

  • Only patient consent
  • Only prescriber notification ✅ Both patient consent and prescriber notification (or authorization)
  • Pharmacist's independent judgment only

Correct answer: Both patient consent and prescriber notification (or authorization)

Explanation: Pharmacists must obtain patient consent and either notify the prescriber or have pre-existing authorization from the prescriber to adapt a prescription, depending on provincial regulations.

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