British Columbia Pharmacy Practice Update Page
Updated HPV Vaccine Eligibility Tools
HPV Eligibility Update
One pager to help pharmacies determine patient eligibility for HPV Vaccine and dosing schedule
HPV and Cancer Prevention
Infographic on HPV Infection, Vaccination, Testing Across the Lifespan
Long Term Care Vaccination Standing Order Templates
RSV Vaccine Template
One pager to help LTC pharmacies discuss RSV vaccination with their residents and caregivers and associated costs
Pneumococcal Vaccine Template
One pager to help LTC pharmacies discuss Pneumococcal vaccination with their residents and caregivers and associated costs
June 2023 COVID-19 Treatment Update
The new eligibility criteria for access to Paxlovid has now been posted on the BCCDC website
Clinical Practice Guide for the Use of Therapeutics in Mild-Moderate COVID-19 (bccdc.ca)
These new guidelines are simple to understand, the criteria is better aligned to other Canadian provinces, and the guidance better reflects current evidence.
Previous vs. New:
1. Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) 1, 2 and 3
- No change
- All patients remain eligible regardless of age, vaccination status or previous infection
2. Vaccination Status/Comorbid Conditions and Age-simplified aligns to NACI for vaccination status
Previous:
New:
Individuals with TWO of the THREE following risk factors are eligible for Paxlovid
- ≥70 years (≥ 60 years if Indigenous), AND/OR
- Unvaccinated or under-vaccinated as per Strong Recommendations by NACI*, AND/OR
- Have a serious chronic medical condition (e.g. heart disease, chronic lung disease,
Diabetes etc. (some discretion can be used)
* ^ National Advisory Committee on Immunization: i.e., lack of a primary two-dose series PLUS a “Fall Booster” (or a booster in the last year), which may be delayed up to 6 months post COVID-19 infection
3. Long Term Care
Paxlovid may be considered in patients who reside in LTC facilities
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