Standards of Operation
Standards of Operation describe the minimum acceptable standards for operating a licensed pharmacy in the province unless otherwise specifically exempted by the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador. These standards are intended to promote consistency in the provision of pharmacy services in the province.
The Standards of Operation for Community Pharmacy apply to all licensed community pharmacies as well as licensed hospital pharmacies when dispensing medications to out-patients. The Standards of Operation for Hospital Pharmacy apply to all licensed hospital pharmacies.
Standards of Practice
Standards of Practice are minimum standards that all registered pharmacy professionals are expected to meet. Regardless of position or practice environment, when a pharmacy professional performs a specific role, they must perform it to the level specified in the Standards of Practice and meet all of the standards associated with that role.