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This website provides clinical and logistical information about dispensing antiviral medications, information about in-pharmacy infection control and information on antiviral treatment for patients.

The information will be revised or updated as needed throughout the influenza season.

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Antiviral Medications - Clinical Information for Pharmacists

• Clarification regarding letter to health care providers issued October 23, 2009 — Unfortunately, this letter stated that oseltamivir is available at no charge to any patient with a prescription who meets the criteria for treatment. Please note that the drug cost is fully covered along with $8.60 of the dispensing fee. Dispensing fees vary somewhat from pharmacy to pharmacy.
• Letters to pharmacists - From the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control and the Ministry of Health Services
  • October 23, 2009 - Appropriate Antiviral Use for Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza in B.C.
  • September 18, 2009
  • May 1, 2009
• Letter to physicians - From the Provincial Health Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control and the Ministry of Health Services
  • September 2, 2009
• Extemporaneous Recipe for Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) Suspension - Information from the BC Centre for Disease Control
• How to Administer Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) Capsules to Children - Information from the BC Centre for Disease Control
• *NEW* Ora-Sweet® Alternatives
• For Pharmacists - Frequently Asked Questions about Antiviral Medication - Information from the Ministry of Health Services
• Health Canada Advisory - Potential Medication Errors with Liquid Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®)

• Oseltamivir Phosphate (Tamiflu®) for the Treatment of Influenza - Information for patients from the BC Centre for Disease Control
• For Patients - Frequently Asked Questions about Antiviral Medication - Information from the Ministry of Health Services

Antibiotics for Secondary Pneumonia in Community and Acute Care Settings

• Recommendations Regarding Lack of Need to Stockpile Antibiotics
• Antibiotic Therapy Guidance

Vaccination Resources for Pharmacists

• NEW! Vaccination Resource Package for Pharmacists - This document brings together information from several sources to provide a quick reference for pharmacists providing vaccinations.

In-Pharmacy Infection Control

Guidelines for Pandemic Influenza-related Infection Control for Community Pharmacies *NEW*

Logistical Information - Antivirals and Vaccinations

• *NEW* PharmaCare Newsletter 09-015 – Antiviral Medications and Vaccinations by Pharmacists
• PharmaCare Newsletter 09-012 - Antiviral Treatment & Distribution Plans

Other H1N1 Information

• H1N1 Influenza Virus Information for Physicians
• HealthLink BC - H1N1 Influenza Information for the Public

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