NEW ISSUE! Volume 2 Issue 1 -March 2023 
The news every prescribing physician and health care provider in Saskatchewan needs to know!

In this Issue:

• Let's Talk Pain - Free Education Opportunity
• "Tranq Dope": Are we prepared?
• Stay Smart With Sharps
• Potential Benefits of Specifying Indications on Prescriptions
• Amendments to OAT Standards & Guidelines
• Drug Spot: Oxybutynin
• Put into Practice: Case Discussion

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DRUG ALERT: Desalkylgidazepam (primary) and Fentanyl/Bromazolam/Caffeine (co-occurring) detected in a recent Estevan Police seizure                                                                   

This advisory is to alert to the presence of Desalkylgidazepam (primary) and Fentanyl/Bromazolam/Caffeine (co-occurring) found in a recent police seizure in the Estevan area and tested in laboratory by Health Canada.  This substances are likely new to this community and individuals may be unaware that they are consuming them.  The substance is associated with overdoses or deaths and may also represent a threat to anyone handling them without taking the appropriate health and safety precautions. READ MORE HERE

PIP Incident Notification - Drug & Pharmacy Services Impact
eHealth Saskatchewan is aware of a technical issue preventing HealthWATCH pharmacy systems from transmitting all messaging to the PIP. These pharmacies include all Shoppers Drug Mart and all Loblaw pharmacies in Saskatchewan. The vendor is investigating a solution.
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Dr. Grant Stoneham named CPSS Registrar
The Council of the CPSS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Grant Stoneham as the College’s new Registrar, effective July 1, 2023, upon the retirement of his predecessor, Dr. Karen Shaw.
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