Resources
Practical, plain-language guides on narcotic reconciliation and controlled-substance recordkeeping for Canadian pharmacies.
Narcotic reconciliation & the OCP six-month rule
What reconciliation involves, how often Ontario requires it, and how to handle a variance.
Read →What to do after a narcotic discrepancy: a step-by-step
A controlled substance didn't reconcile. Here's a calm, methodical way to find the cause — and know when a loss actually has to be reported.
Read →How often must Ontario pharmacies count narcotics?
The reconciliation cadence in Ontario and across Canada — what the OCP expects, which provinces are stricter, and why counting more often actually makes life easier.
Read →Health Canada loss or theft reporting: a step-by-step for pharmacies
When a controlled substance is lost or stolen, federal rules require a report to Health Canada within a set time. Here's the process at a high level.
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