Adaptation and drug administration - data

The monitoring and evaluation data below illustrates the uptake and performance of prescription adaptations and drug administration in B.C. pharmacies since the October 2022 changes.

Last updated: October 19, 2023

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Adaptations and emergency fills by pharmacists
Type of service Monthly average claims Oct. 2021-Sept. 2022 Monthly claims
August 2023		 Change
Adaptation, all types 27,222 72,373` +166%
   "Directions for
   use" modified		 814 1,347 +65%
   Dosage changed 996 1,843 +85%
   Formulation
   changed		 1,100 3,073 +179%
   Prescription
   renewed		 23,451 64,903 +177%
   Therapeutic
   substitution		 860 1,207 +40%
Emergency fills 119,902 129,095 +8%

monthly clinical services by type

Drug administrations

Total drug administrations, October 14, 2022 to August 31, 2023: 192,412

  • Drug administration data do not include injections of publicly funded vaccines
  • Data source: PharmaNet, Health Sector Information, Analysis and Reporting Division, MoH, Oct 17,  2023

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