ISMP Canada

ISMP Canada ISMP Canada is a national non-profit, dedicated to the prevention of harm from medications.

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada is an independent national not-for-profit organization committed to the advancement of medication safety in all healthcare settings. We work collaboratively with the healthcare community, regulatory agencies and policy makers, provincial, national and international patient safety organizations, the pharmaceutical industry and the public to promote

safe medication practices. ISMP Canada's mandate includes analyzing medication incidents, making recommendations for the prevention of harmful medication incidents, and facilitating quality improvement initiatives. Information about ISMP Canada's work with Canadians to prevent medication incidents is available at: www.ismp-canada.org; and also at www.SafeMedicationUse.ca, a website designed for consumers.

09/12/2026

⚠️ Teva Canada Limited is recalling one lot of the non-prescription drug Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg (acetaminophen) due to the potential presence of phenolic resin or epoxy which, if ingested, may cause injury to the digestive system. The affected product was supplied to pharmacies in 1,000-count bottles and was dispensed to patients in smaller quantities.

✍ Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

Read more about what you should do if you have these pills: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/generic-acetaminophen-teva-recalled-because-it-may-contain-foreign-material

L’ISMP Canada mène présentement une évaluation indépendante afin d’examiner dans quelle mesure le travail de l’ISMP Cana...
09/10/2026

L’ISMP Canada mène présentement une évaluation indépendante afin d’examiner dans quelle mesure le travail de l’ISMP Canada a contribué à améliorer la sécurité des médicaments à travers le Canada. Les conclusions de cette évaluation serviront à favoriser l’apprentissage organisationnel, la responsabilisation, l’amélioration continue et la planification future.

Ce questionnaire porte sur votre connaissance et votre utilisation des ressources et des activités de l’ISMP Canada en matière de sécurité des médicaments, sur la manière dont elles vous ont servi dans votre travail, ainsi que sur leur influence sur les pratiques et les améliorations en la matière. Ces résultats permettront d’évaluer la portée, l’utilité et la contribution du travail de l’ISMP Canada, ainsi que de cerner les possibilités d’amélioration futures.

Ce questionnaire devrait vous prendre environ 10 à 15 minutes, selon vos réponses.

Afin de passer au sondage, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant.

📲 https://surveys.ggi.ca/S2/362/ISMP/?mod=0&lang=fr

We are undertaking an independent evaluation to examine how ISMP Canada’s work has contributed to improving medication s...
09/10/2026

We are undertaking an independent evaluation to examine how ISMP Canada’s work has contributed to improving medication safety across Canada. The findings will support organizational learning, accountability, continuous improvement, and future planning.

This survey asks about your awareness and use of ISMP Canada's medication-safety products and activities, how they have informed your work, and their influence on medication safety practices and improvements. The results will help assess the reach, usefulness and contribution of ISMP Canada's work and identify opportunities for future improvement.

The survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your responses. You may skip any question that you do not wish to answer.

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Thank you for helping us advance across Canada.

09/10/2026

🚨 Attention , & !

How can better label and package design help prevent and improve ?

Join us on October 2, 2026 for our virtual Safe Label & Package Design Workshop and learn how to assess health product labels and packaging to identify potential risks and support safer medication use.

🎥 Watch the video to explore the workshop’s learning objectives and see what you’ll take away from this practical session.

🎉 Group discount: Send 5+ people and receive 10% off!

🔔 Register today: http://bit.ly/4wK2ZPZ

🚨 Attention Community Pharmacists!❓Did you know methadone was among the top 10 medications involved in harm-related inci...
09/10/2026

🚨 Attention Community Pharmacists!

❓Did you know methadone was among the top 10 medications involved in harm-related incidents reported to the NIDR in 2025?
The NIDR has received reports describing 10-fold methadone dosing errors involving prescriptions for small volumes/doses of methadone (e.g., doses where a total volume of less than 1 ml of stock solution is required).

This highlights the importance of adopting the following strategies to mitigate the risk of this type of error:
✅ Conduct independent double checks during the preparation step to ensure correct dose calculations and measurements
✅ Confirm with each patient the medication and dose they are expecting

For more information on incidents related to providing Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT), check out ISMP Canada’s Safety Bulletin on a multi-incident analysis of Oral Opioid Agonist Therapy:
👉https://ismpcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/ISMPCSB2023-i11-Opioid-Agonist-Therapy.pdf

Click here to view the 2026 National Incident Data Repository for Community Pharmacies National Snapshot:
👉 https://ismpcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/NIDR-National-Snapshot-2026-EN.pdf

09/09/2026

UPCOMING: Med Safety Exchange Webinar

Please join us on Wednesday, September 16th at 12:05 pm for the next Med Safety Exchange webinar.

This will be in recognition of World Patient Safety Day 2026: “Safe care for noncommunicable diseases”

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XoEXd_xJRCaWz1OMNrBXKA #/registration

09/09/2026

📣 Please join us in welcoming three new Directors to the ISMP Canada Board of Directors! 🎉

We are delighted to announce the appointment of:

Bupe Katebe PMP. MCPM. PROSCI®. PCP-CPA., who brings extensive expertise in healthcare, financial governance, strategic leadership, and system transformation.

Rowan Sarty, BSc(Pharm), a pharmacist and digital health leader whose experience spans community pharmacy, health data governance, and digital health solutions in Nova Scotia.

Catherine Wood, MBA, MISt., ICD.D, an experienced board and governance leader with a strong background in healthcare sector volunteerism, organizational growth, technology, and governance.

Their diverse expertise and shared commitment to improving healthcare systems will strengthen ISMP Canada as we continue advancing medication safety and supporting safer care for Canadians. We look forward to the leadership, insight, and innovation they will bring to our Board.

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🚨 FREE Webinar for All Health Care Professionals! 🚨Driving Medication Safety in Health Care Through Continuous Quality I...
09/07/2026

🚨 FREE Webinar for All Health Care Professionals! 🚨

Driving Medication Safety in Health Care Through Continuous Quality Improvement

🤝 In partnership with The Value Collaborative

How can Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) help strengthen medication safety and drive meaningful change in health care?

Join us on September 17, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET for a practical webinar featuring tools, real-world examples, and strategies you can apply in your practice.

What you’ll gain:
✅ Practical CQI tools and strategies
✅ Real-world examples from pharmacy practice
✅ Actionable takeaways to strengthen medication safety

Whether you’re new to CQI or looking to enhance your current approach, this webinar will provide practical ideas to help turn quality improvement efforts into meaningful, sustainable change.

👉 Register for FREE: ismpcanada.ca/education

📅 September 17, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

09/03/2026

Medication incidents such as omissions, duplications, and dosing errors can often be prevented with the right knowledge and practical tools. 💊

Looking to strengthen your skills in Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) and Medication Reconciliation (MedRec)?

🎥 Watch the video to discover three good reasons to attend and learn how this workshop can make a difference in your daily practice.

📅 Upcoming dates:
• September 19, 2026
• November 20, 2026
• March 6, 2027

🔔 Register today: ismpcanada.ca/education

👩‍⚕️ Who should attend?
Nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, EMS professionals, care coordinators, managers, and other healthcare professionals involved in medication management.

🎉 Group discount: Send 5+ people and receive 10% off
🎓 Student discount: 50% off

🚨 Attention: hospital care providers and community pharmaciesA recent report to the NIDR described an incident where a h...
09/03/2026

🚨 Attention: hospital care providers and community pharmacies

A recent report to the NIDR described an incident where a hospital discharge prescription was sent to a community pharmacy; the anticoagulant dose was changed, and the discharge prescription was then re-sent. However, without the change noted, it was assumed to be a duplicate, and discarded. The previous, incorrect dose of the anticoagulant was dispensed, which led to the patient experiencing harm and being readmitted to hospital.

Recommendations to prevent these types of errors:
Hospital care teams:
• Incorporate start, stop, and change sections/designations on discharge prescriptions and/or discharge summaries to assist with medication reconciliation in the next care setting.

Community pharmacy teams:
• Implement an independent double check of dispensed medications against discharge prescriptions.

👉 For more information, check out ISMP Canada’s latest bulletin: https://ismpcanada.ca/bulletin/hospital-readmissions-transitions-of-care/ -discharge

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