Be Vigilant With Rxs Written by a Prescriber for Themselves or Family
May 2019
Can prescribers write Rxs for themselves, family, friends, etc?
It depends on the situation, med, and your provincial standards.
Medical associations and most provincial medical boards frown on this "casual prescribing"...mainly because personal feelings may affect professional judgment and it can be tricky to discuss sensitive info.
Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
Pharmacist's Letter Canada includes:
- 12 issues every year, with brief articles about new meds and hot topics
- 300+ CE courses, including the popular CE-in-the-Letter
- Quick reference drug comparison charts
- Access to the entire archive