M-9, r. 13 - Regulation respecting the activities contemplated in section 31 of the Medical Act which may be engaged in by classes of persons other than physicians

Updated to 1 September 2012

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chapter M-9, r. 13

Regulation respecting the activities contemplated in section 31 of the Medical Act which may be engaged in by classes of persons other than physicians

Medical Act

(chapter M-9, s. 19, 1st par., subpar. b).

Professional Code

(chapter C-26, s. 94.1).

1. The purpose of this Regulation is to determine, among the professional activities that may be performed by physicians, those that pursuant to the terms and conditions set out in the Regulation, may be engaged in by a specialized nurse practitioner contemplated in the Regulation respecting Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec classes of specialties related to the performance of acts contemplated in section 36.1 of the Nurses Act (chapter I-8, r. 8) or another person.

O.C. 996-2005, s. 1; O.C. 344-2012, s. 7.

DIVISION I

(Replaced)

O.C. 996-2005, Div. I; O.C. 344-2012, s. 7.

2. (Replaced).

O.C. 996-2005, s. 2; O.C. 344-2012, s. 7.

3. (Replaced).

O.C. 996-2005, s. 3; O.C. 344-2012, s. 7.

4. (Replaced).

O.C. 996-2005, s. 4; O.C. 344-2012, s. 7.

DIVISION II SPECIALIZED NURSE PRACTITIONER

§ 1 . — Authorized activities

5. A nurse who holds a specialist’s certificate in any of the classes of specialties stipulated in the Regulation respecting Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec classes of specialties related to the performance of acts contemplated in section 36.1 of the Nurses Act (O.C. 997-2005, 2005-10-26) may perform the following medical activities, under the terms and conditions stipulated in Subdivision 2:

(1)  prescribing diagnostic examinations;

(2)  using diagnostic techniques that are invasive or entail risks of injury;

(3)  prescribing medications and other substances;

(4)  prescribing medical treatment; and

(5)  using techniques or applying medical treatments that are invasive or entail risks of injury.

O.C. 996-2005, s. 5.

§ 2 . — Terms and conditions for authorization

6. A nurse practitioner specialized in neonatology is authorized to perform an activity stipulated in section 5, in neonatology, under the following terms and conditions:

(1)  he or she engages in that activity with a newborn infant, whether premature or full-term, who presents a pathology requiring admission to intensive care or intermediate neonatal care during the infant’s stay in a hospital centre within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2) where tertiary care in neonatology is provided;

(2)  this activity must be the subject of a rule governing medical care or a rule governing the use of medicines that is in force in this hospital centre, unless this involves prescribing a medication contemplated in Schedule II or III to the Regulation respecting the terms and conditions for the sale of medications (chapter P-10, r. 12) and is performed in accordance with the provisions of Division II of the Règlement sur les normes relatives aux ordonnances faites par un médecin (chapter M-9, r. 25);

(3)  this nurse must maintain his or her skills in neonatal resuscitation by obtaining a biennial instructor’s level attestation of training in neonatal resuscitation issued by a master instructor recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec according to the standards detailed in the Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care: for Healthcare Providers, published by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

O.C. 996-2005, s. 6; O.C. 668-2007, s. 2.

7. A nurse practitioner specialized in nephrology is authorized to perform an activity stipulated in paragraphs 1, 3 or 4 of section 5, in nephrology, under the following terms and conditions:

(1)  he or she engages in that activity with a patient suffering from renal failure who requires care and services in predialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or kidney transplantation in a hospital centre within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2) where dialysis care is offered with the aid of a nephrology department;

(2)  this activity must be the subject of a rule governing medical care or a rule governing the use of medicines that is in force in this hospital centre, unless this involves prescribing a medication contemplated in Schedule II or III to the Regulation respecting the terms and conditions for the sale of medications (chapter P-10, r. 12), and is performed in accordance with the provisions of Division II of the Règlement sur les normes relatives aux ordonnances faites par un médecin (chapter M-9, r. 25), with the necessary modifications.

O.C. 996-2005, s. 7; O.C. 668-2007, s. 3.

8. A nurse practitioner specialized in cardiology is authorized to perform an activity stipulated in section 5, in cardiology, under the following terms and conditions:

(1)  he or she engages in that activity with a hospitalized or ambulatory adult clientele requiring care and services for heart failure, in secondary prevention, in post-surgery including heart transplants, in a congenital heart disease clinic, in hemodynamics, or in electrophysiology, in a hospital centre within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), where cardiology care and services are dispensed by at least 3 cardiologists, excluding locum cardiologists;

(2)  this activity must be the subject of a rule governing medical care or a rule governing the use of medicines that is in force in this hospital centre, unless this involves prescribing a medication contemplated in Schedule II or III to the Regulation respecting the terms and conditions for the sale of medications (chapter P-10, r. 12), and is performed in accordance with the provisions of Division II of the Règlement sur les normes relatives aux ordonnances faites par un médecin (chapter M-9, r. 25);

(3)  this nurse must maintain his or her skills in cardiovascular resuscitation by obtaining a biennial instructor’s level attestation of training in cardiovascular resuscitation issued by a master instructor recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec according to the standards detailed in the Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care: for Healthcare Providers published by Heart and Stroke Foundation.

O.C. 996-2005, s. 8; O.C. 668-2007, s. 4.

§ 2.1 . — Terms and conditions for authorization of primary care

O.C. 668-2007, s. 5.

8.1. A nurse practitioner specialized in primary care is authorized to engage in an activity stipulated in section 5, in primary care, under the following terms and conditions:

(1)  he or she engages in that activity with an ambulatory clientele:

(a)  requiring the evaluation of the person’s health or detection of a health problem;

(b)  presenting a common health problem;

(c)  presenting a stable chronic disease;

(d)  requiring the monitoring of a pregnancy.

(2)  he or she engages in that activity in partnership with a family physician.

When the nurse practises elsewhere than in a centre operated by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5), the partnership must be recognized in a written agreement.

O.C. 668-2007, s. 5.

8.2. For the purposes of this Division, the term “common health problem” means a health problem that presents the following characteristics:

(1)  a relatively high incidence in the community;

(2)  clinical symptoms and signs usually affecting a single system;

(3)  an absence of deterioration in the general condition of the person;

(4)  usually a quick and favourable course.

O.C. 668-2007, s. 5.

8.3. For the purposes of this Division, “stable chronic disease” means a disease that has been the subject of a diagnosis by a physician and of a medical treatment plan giving the expected results.

O.C. 668-2007, s. 5.

8.4. The nurse practitioner specialized in primary care engages in his or her activities under the following terms and conditions:

(1)  he or she prescribes diagnostic examinations stipulated in Schedule I to this Regulation;

(2)  he or she uses the following diagnostic techniques:

(a)  pelvic examination;

(b)  rectal touch;

(c)  cervico-vaginal smear;

(d)  radial arterial puncture;

(e)  puncture of olecranon bursa;

(3)  he or she prescribes medications and other substances in accordance with Schedule II to this Regulation and the provisions of Division II of the Règlement sur les normes relatives aux ordonnances faites par un médecin (chapter M-9, r. 25), with the necessary modifications;

(4)  he or she prescribes the following medical treatments:

(a)  cryotherapy, except on the face and internal genital organs;

(b)  eye irrigation;

(c)  fluorescein staining;

(d)  irrigating ears;

(e)  oxygenotherapy;

(f)  peripheral venous access;

(g)  cleansing enema;

(h)  bladder catheterization;

(i)  nasogastric tube;

(j)  immobilization of a limb using an open plaster or fibreglass splint in the absence of fracture, for a short term;

(5)  he or she uses the following medical techniques or applies the following medical treatments:

(a)  suture a wound, except below the fascia or in the presence of underlying lesions;

(b)  incise and drain an abscess above the fascia;

(c)  install an esophageal tracheal double cannula airway device;

(d)  partial onychectomy;

(e)  removal of superficial cutaneous lesions:

— molluscum pendulum or contagiosum;

— keratosis with a scalpel;

— small lipoma 1 cm;

(f)  install an IUD, except in a nulliparous woman;

(g)  remove an IUD.

O.C. 668-2007, s. 5; O.C. 1318-2011, s. 1.

8.5. The nurse practitioner specialized in primary care must request the intervention of the partner physician in the following cases:

(1)  his or her evaluation does not allow the clear identification of the common health problem, the criteria to initiate the medical treatment are not clear or the situation exceeds the skills of the nurse practitioner specialized in primary care, specifically in the presence of one of the following factors:

(a)  a persistent or recurrent sign or symptom to which no cause can be assigned;

(b)  a sign, a symptom or a result of medical imaging or laboratory analysis suggesting the presence of an undiagnosed chronic or systemic disease;

(c)  a symptom or an analysis result demonstrating the decline or alteration of the function of an organ or a system;

(d)  a symptom, a sign or a laboratory analysis result suggesting a recurrent or persistent infection;

(e)  an atypical manifestation of a common disease or an unusual reaction to treatment;

(f)  a sign or a symptom of change of behaviour which cannot be attributed to a specific cause.

(2)  he or she notes that the growth or development of a newborn, an infant or a child is abnormal or observes the presence of a sign or a symptom of disease in the newborn or the infant of 3 months old or less other than thrush, seborrheic dermatitis, diaper rash or tear duct obstruction;

(3)  there is a suspicion of abuse or the presence of a sign of abuse or a symptom of a sexually transmitted infection in a child;

(4)  a chronic condition becomes worse, especially in the presence of one of the following factors:

(a)  a symptom or a result of laboratory analysis indicating deterioration of a patient;

(b)  the unexpected deterioration of the condition of a patient already treated for a diagnosed disease.

(5)  a woman more than 32 weeks pregnant;

(6)  his or her evaluation allows the identification of a symptom, a sign or a result of medical imaging or laboratory analysis suggesting a risk for the pregnant woman or the unborn child.

(7)  the situation imperils the life or the physical or mental integrity of a person.

Further to the intervention of the partner physician, he or she may continue the practice of the activities stipulated in section 8.4 within the limits of the medical treatment plan determined by this physician.

O.C. 668-2007, s. 5.

8.6. Besides the activities provided in section 8.4, the nurse practitioner specialized in primary care who practises in an isolated region facility may engage in the following activities:

(1)  medical activities in advanced cardiac life support, advanced pediatric life support, advanced neonatal life support and advanced trauma life support including the prescription of drugs and substances;

(2)  perform an emergency delivery and treat post-partum hemorrhages;

(3)  use the following medical treatments:

(a)  gastric lavage;

(b)  posterior nasal packing;

(c)  immobilization of a fracture;

(d)  reduction of a dislocation or subluxation of a closed fracture or a compound fracture or, when there is neurovascular involvement, of an open fracture.

(4)  prescribe the drugs and substances listed in Schedule III.

A drug prescribed under the first paragraph is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Division II of the Règlement sur les normes relatives aux ordonnances faites par un médecin (chapter M-9, r. 25), with the necessary modifications.

For the purpose of this subdivision, “an isolated region facility” means a primary care facility or a dispensary listed in Schedule IV.

O.C. 365-2008, s. 1.

8.7. Subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph of section 8.1 and section 8.5 do not apply to the nurse practitioner specialized in primary care who engages in the activities provided in subparagraphs 1 to 4 of the first paragraph of section 8.6 in an isolated region facility.

However, to engage in an activity provided in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph of section 8.6, the nurse must acquire and maintain his or her skills, as appropriate:

(1)  in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (APLS) by obtaining a biennial attestation issued by a master instructor recognized by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Québec in accordance with standards of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada;

(2)  in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) by obtaining a biennial attestation issued by an instructor or a master instructor recognized by the Canadian Paediatric Society in accordance with standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association;

(3)  in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) by obtaining a quadrennial attestation issued by a master instructor recognized by the American College of Surgeons.

Besides all of the training provided in the second paragraph, the nurse, in order to engage in the activities provided in subparagraphs 1 to 4 of the first paragraph of section 8.6, must hold an attestation issued by the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec that he or she has successfully spent a nine-week clinical training practicien structured as follows:

(1)  5 weeks of emergency care at a hospital with a high-volume emergency ward;

(2)  2 weeks of pediatric emergency care at a hospital with a high-volume emergency ward;

(3)  2 weeks in the delivery room at a hospital which offers obstetric services of level II or III.

During the training period provided in the third paragraph, the nurse may, in the presence of a physician, engage in the professional activities contemplated by first paragraph of section 8.6 to the extent they are required for the purpose of completing this training practicien.

O.C. 365-2008, s. 1.

§ 3 . — Other authorized persons

9. A specialized nurse practitioner candidate or a person who, for the purposes of the recognition of a diploma or training equivalence, must complete a training period or training contemplated in the Regulation respecting Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec classes of specialties related to the performance of certain acts contemplated in section 36.1 of the Nurses Act (chapter I-8, r. 8) may perform an activity stipulated in section 5.

Besides the terms and conditions stipulated in subdivisions 2 and 2.1, a specialized nurse practitioner candidate or a person who undergoes a training period or training for the purposes of the recognition of an equivalence performs this activity under the following terms and conditions:

(1)  the activity is performed in a training site indicated on a training card issued pursuant to the Regulation respecting Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec classes of specialties related to the performance of acts contemplated in section 36.1 of the Nurses Act under the supervision of a medical specialist of the specialty contemplated or of a family physician as appropriate, with the collaboration of a specialized nurse practitioner or, failing that, a nurse who has at least 3 years of relevant clinical experience;

(2)  the activity is performed insofar as it is required to complete the program in which he or she is enrolled and, when the latter is completed, during the period in which he or she is eligible for the examination prescribed for that speciality as contemplated in Division III of this Regulation or, as the case may be, for the purpose of completing a training period or training for recognition of an equivalence.

O.C. 996-2005, s. 9; O.C. 668-2007, s. 6; O.C. 1318-2011, s. 2.

10. A nurse or a person authorized by special authorization under section 42.4 of the Professional Code (chapter C-26) to practise the profession of nursing in Québec may perform an activity stipulated in section 5 if he or she is enrolled in a university training program outside Québec that leads to a specialized nurse practitioner diploma.

Besides the terms and conditions stipulated in subdivisions 2 and 2.1, a person contemplated in the first paragraph performs this activity under the following terms and conditions:

(1)  the activity is performed in a training site indicated on the list drawn up by the program review subcommittee, pursuant to the Regulation respecting the committees on training of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (O.C. 1000-2005, 05-10-26), indicated in the special authorization stipulated in the first paragraph, where applicable, under the supervision of a medical specialist of the specialty contemplated or of a family physician as appropriate, with the collaboration of a specialized nurse practitioner or, failing that, a nurse who has at least 3 years of relevant clinical experience;

(2)  the activity is performed insofar as it is required to complete the program in which he or she is enrolled.

O.C. 996-2005, s. 10; O.C. 668-2007, s. 7.

DIVISION III FINAL

11. This Regulation replaces the Regulation respecting the activities contemplated in section 31 of the Medical Act which may be performed by classes of persons other than physicians (O.C. 769-2004, 2004-08-10).

O.C. 996-2005, s. 11.

12. (Omitted).

O.C. 996-2005, s. 12.

SCHEDULE I

(s. 8.4, par. 1)

(1) RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS

(1) head and neck

· mandibula

· nasal bone

(2) chest

· lungs

· thorax (rib cage)

(3) spine

· cervical spine

· dorsal spine

· lumbosacral spine

(4) upper limbs

· scapula

· shoulder

· clavicle

· humerus

· elbow

· forearm

· wrist

· hand

· fingers

(5) lower limbs

· hip

· femur

· knee and patella

· leg

· ankle

· foot

· toes

· heel bone (calcaneum)

(6) abdomen

· abdomen

(7) miscellaneous

· mammography

· osteodensitometry

(2) ULTRASOUND EXAMINATIONS

(1) breast (thorax)

· breast ultrasonography as part of an abnormal screening mammogram

· ultrasonography of the breast of a woman who is nursing, a woman who is pregnant and a woman under 30 years of age presenting a palpable mass in her breast

(2) abdomen

· abdominal ultrasound

· pelvic ultrasound

(3) obstetrics

· obstetrical ultrasound

(4) genital organs

· ultrasound of scrotum

(5) surface ultrasound

· peripheral venous system

(3) OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

· Resting electrocardiogram

· Pulmonary function tests (spirometry, peak expiratory flow, FEV1)

· Ambulatory monitoring of blood pressure (ABPM)

(4) LABORATORY ANALYSES

(1) microbiology

(a) fresh vaginal state

(b) cultures

· expectorations

· throat

· urine

· cervical

· urethral

· stools

· purulent discharge

(c) specimens for viral testing

· flu

· herpes simplex

· rotavirus

· respiratory synctyial virus

(d) testing

· for C. Difficile

· for BK in expectoration (tuberculosis)

· for pinworms

· for parasites in stools

(e) serologie

· hepatitis A, B, C antigens or antibodies

· Elisa syphilis test

· non-syphilis test: VDRL

· HIV antibody

· herpes and chlamydia by immunofluorescence method

· C-reactive protein excluding ultrasensitive

· mono test

· skin or nail mycosis

(2) biochemistry/blood

· amylase

· prostatic specific antigen (PSA)

· apolipoprotein B (Apo-B)

· bilirubin, direct and total

· calcium

· chlorides

· creatine phosphor-kinase (CPK)

· creatinine

· assays of phenobarbital, lithium, carbamazepine, theophylline, digoxin, dilantin,valproic acid

· hormonal assays:

— follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

— luteinizing hormone (LH)

— thyreotropic hormone (TSH)

· vitamin assays:

— vitamin B12

— folic acid

· gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT)

· glycaemia

· orally provoked hyperglycemia

· glycated aemoglobin HbA1c

· iron binding capacity

· iron, ferritin

· lactose tolerance test

· presence of lead in the blood

· lipase

· lipid check-up

· arterial and capillary gas

· alkaline phosphatase

· phosphorous

· electrolytes

· total protein

· prealbumin and albumine

· transaminase

· uric acid

· sweat test

· street and date-rape drugs and blood alcohol level testing

· occult blood in stools

· ßhCG (qualitative)

· ßhCG (quantitative)

· magnesium

(3) biochemistry/urine

· urinanalysis

· microalbuminuria on urination or 24-hour urine collection

· pregnancy test

· 24-hour creatinine clearance

· street and date-rape drugs

· enzyme technique testing:

— chlamydia

— gonorrhoea

(4) cytology

· cervico-vaginal smear

· spermogram

· test for sperm, post-vasectomy or in vaginal fluid

(5) hematology

· haemogram

· coagulogram

· prothrombin time (PT - RNI)

· activated partial thrombin time (PPT or APPT)

· reticulocytes countocytes

· sedimentation rate

· blood group determination (crossmatch test)

(6) antenatal screening

· anticytomegalovirus antibody

· toxoplasmosis antibody

· B-19 parvovirus

· rubeola antibody

· anti-varicella antibody

· alpha-fetoprotein, estradiol

· trisomy 21

(7) pathology

· superficial cutaneous lesions

D. 668-2007, a. 8; O.C. 365-2008, s. 2; O.C. 1318-2011, s. 3.

SCHEDULE II

(s. 8.4, subpar. 3)

LIST OF CLASSES OF MEDICATIONS NURSE PRACTITIONERS SPECIALIZED IN PRIMARY CARE MAY PRESCRIBE WITH OR WITHOUT RESTRICTION

This list is based on the classification used by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec to establish the list of medications.

Specifications

P            Can be prescribed, renewed or stopped for a 12-month period 
             unless there is a limit indicated.

R            Can be prescribed according to the original dose to maintain 
             treatment, provided that the medication in question has already 
             been prescribed for the patient by the partner physician (renewal).
             Maximum duration of 12 months. Cannot be ceased.

A            Can be prescribed as dose adjustment provided that the medication 
             in question had been prescribed for the patient by the partner 
             physician and the physician has established a medical treatment
             plan (as part of joint follow-up). Cannot be ceased.

Specifications

4: 00        Antihistamine Drugs                     P 

8: 00        Anti-infective Agents 

8: 08        Mebendazole                             P 

8: 12.06     Cephalosporins                          P       (orally only) 

             Ceftriaxone sodium                      P       (IM single dose only)

8: 12.12     Macrolides                              P       (orally only)

8: 12.16     Penicillins                             P       (orally only)

8: 12.18     Quinolones                              P       (orally only)
                                                             (14 days or less)

8: 12.20     Sulfonamides                            R       (orally only)

             Trimethoprim/                           P       (orally only)
             Sulfamethoxazole

8: 12.24     Tetracyclines                           P       (orally only)

8: 12.28     Antibacterials,
             Miscellaneous 

             Clindamycin                             P       (orally only) 

             Erythromycin/                           P       (pediatrics only)
             Acetylsulfisoxazole

8: 14.08     Fluconazole                             P       (orally only) 
                                                             (single dose only)

8: 14.28     Nystatin                                P       (orally only)

8: 16.04     Antituberculosis Agents                 R       (orally only)

8: 18.04     Adamantanes                             P       (orally only)
                                                             (7 days or less)

8: 18.32     Nucleosides and Nucleotides             P       (orally only)
                                                             (10 days or less)

8: 30.08     Antimalarials                           P       (orally only)
                                                             (for prevention)

8: 30.92     Metronidazole                           P       (orally only)

8: 36        Urinary anti-infectives                 P       (orally only)

10: 00       Antineoplastic Agents

             Methotrexate as                         R 
             Antirhumatismal Agent

             Tamoxifen                               R

12: 00       Autonomic Drugs

12: 08.08    Antimuscarinics/
             Antispasmodics 

             Ipratropium (bromide)                   R       (aerosol)

             Tiotropium                              R       (aerosol)
            (bromide monohydrate)

12: 12.08    Beta-Adrenergic Agonists 

             Formoterol                              R and A (inhalator)

             Salbutamol (sulfate)                    P and   (14 days or less 
                                                              for 1 treatment)
                                                     R       (including expired 
                                                              prescription)

             Salmeterol                              R and A (inhalator)

             Terbutaline                             P and   (14 days or less 
                                                              for 1 treatment)
                                                     R       (including expired 
                                                              prescription)

12: 12.12    Alpha and Beta - Adrenergic 
             Agonists 

             Epinephrine (hydrochloride)             P       (in an emergency)

             Epinephrine                             R       (auto-injector)

12: 16.04    Alpha-Adrenergic Blocking 
             Agents 

             Alfuzosin (hydrochloride)               R 

             Dihydroergotamine (mesylate)            R 

             Tamsulosin (hydrochloride)              R 

12: 20.04    Cyclobenzaprine                         P       (7 days)
            (hydrochloride)

12: 92       Drugs A.N.S., Miscellaneous 

             Nicotine                                P 

             Varenicline (tartrate)                  P 

20: 00       Blood Formation, 
             Coagulation and Thrombosis

20: 04.04    Iron Preparations                       P       (orally only) 
                                                             (for 1 month)

20: 12.04    Anticoagulants                          R and A (orally only)

24: 00       Cardiovascular Drugs

24: 04.08    Cardiotonic Agents                      R 

24: 06.04    Bile Acid Sequestrants                  R 

24: 06.06    Fibric Acid Derivatives                 R 

24: 06.08    HMG-CoA Reductase                       R and A 
             Inhibitors

24: 06.92    Niacin                                  R 

24: 08.16    Central Alpha-                          R and A 
             Adrenergic Agonists

24: 08.20    Direct Vasodilators                     R and A 

24: 12.08    Nitrates and Nitrites                   R 

24: 12.92    Vasodilating Agents,                    R 
             Miscellaneous

24: 20       Alpha - Adrenergic Blocking             R and A 
             Agents

24: 24       Beta - Adrenergic Blocking              R and A 
             Agents

24: 28.08    Dihydropyridines                        R and A 

24: 28.92    Calcium-Channel Blocking 
             Agents, Miscellaneous                   R and A 

24: 32.04    Angiotensin-Converting                  R and A 
             Enzyme Inhibitors (A.C.E.I.)

24: 32.08    Angiotensin II Receptor                 R and A 
             Antagonists

24: 32.20    Aldosterone Receptor                    R 
             Antagonists 

28: 00       Central Nervous System Agents 

28: 08.04    Non-Steroidal                           P and   (14 days or less)
             Anti-inflammatory 
             Agents                                  R       (once)

28: 08.08    Codeine                                 P       (12 tablets only)

28: 08.92    Acetaminophen                           P 

28: 12.04    Phenobarbital                           R        (epilepsy)

28: 12.08    Benzodiazepines                         R        (epilepsy)
            (Clobazam and Clonazepam)

28: 12.12    Hydantoins                              R 

28: 12.92    Anticonvulsants,                        R 
             Miscellaneous

28: 16.04    Antidepressants                         R 

28: 16.08    Antipsychotics                          R 

28: 20.4     Amphetamines 

             Dexamphetamine (sulfate)                R 

28: 20.92    Other stimulants C.N.S.

             Methylphenidate                         R
            (hydrochloride) 

28: 24.08    Benzodiazepines                         R
             Lorazepam                               P       (12 tablets only)

28: 24.92    Hydroxyzine (hydrochloride)             P 

28: 28       Lithium                                 R 

28: 32.28    5-HT1 Receptor Agonists                 R 

28: 36.92    Antiparkinsonian Agents                 R 

28: 92       Central Nervous System                  R 
             Agents, Miscellaneous

36: 00       Diagnostic Agents 

36: 26       Diabetes Mellitus 

             Quantitative Blood                      P 
             Ketone Reagent

             Quantitative Blood                      P 
             Glucose Reagent

36: 88       Urinalysis                              P 

40: 00       Electrolytic, Caloric, 
             and Water Balance

40: 12       Replacement Preparations                P 

40: 28       Diuretics                               R and A 

40: 28.16    Potassium-sparing
             Diuretics 

40: 36       Irrigating Solutions                    P 

48: 00       Antitussives, Expectorants 
             and Mucolytic Agents

48: 24       Mucolytic Agents                        R 

52: 00       Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat 
            (EENT) Preparations

52: 02       E.E.N.T. Antiallergic Agents

             Sodium Cromoglycate                     P 

52: 04.04    Antibacterials                          P 
             except:
             Chloramphenicol
             Gentamicin
             Tobramycin

52: 08.08    E.E.N.T.                                P 
             Corticosteroids
             except:
             Ophtalmic Pomade,
             Solution and Suspension

52: 16       Local Anesthetics                       P 

52: 92       EENT Drugs, Miscellaneous 

             Ipratropium (bromide)                   P 

             Sodium (chloride)                       P 

56: 00       Gastrointestinal Drugs

56: 04       Antacids-adsorbents                     P 

56: 16       Digestants
             Lactase                                 P 

56: 22.92    Antiemetics, Miscellaneous 

             Doxylamine/Pyridoxine                   P 

56: 28.12    Histamine H2-Antagonists 

             Famotidine                              R
             Ranitidine                              P 

56: 28.28    Prostaglandins
             Misoprostol                             R 

56: 28.32    Protectants
             Sucralfate                              P       (for breastfeeding 
                                                              only)

56: 28.36    Proton-Pump Inhibitors                  P       (30 days or less)

56: 32       Prokinetic Agents
             Domperidone                             P       (for breastfeeding 
                                                              only)

68: 00       Hormones and Synthetic 
             Substitutes

68: 04       Corticosteroids                         P       (inhalator)
                                                             (28 days or less)

             Prednisone                              P       (orally for asthma 
                                                              and COPD) 
                                                             (10 days maximum) 

68: 12       Contraceptives                          P 

68: 16.04    Estrogens                               R and A 

68: 16.12    Estrogen Agonists                       R
             - Antagonists 

68: 20.02    Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors            R and A 

68: 20.04    Biguanides                              R and A 

68: 20.08    Insulins                                R and A 

68: 20.20    Sulfonylureas                           R and A 

             except: Chlorpropamid

68: 22.12    Glycogenolytic Agents                   R 

68: 24       Parathyroid                             R 

68: 28       Desmopressin (DDAVP)                    R 

68: 32       Progestins                              R and A
             except:
             Depot Medroxyprogesterone               P
             Acetate                                         (injectable)

68: 36.04    Thyroid Agents                          R and A 

             except:
             Liothyronine Sodium

84: 00       Skin and Mucous Membrane 
             Agents

84: 04.04    Antibacterials                           P 

84: 04.08    Antifungals                              P 

84: 04.12    Scabicides and Pediculicides             P 

84: 04.92    Local Anti-infectives, 
             Miscellaneous                            P 

84: 06       Anti-inflammatory Agents                 P      (medium and low 
                                                              strength)

84: 28       Keratolytic Agents                       P 

84: 32       Keratoplastic Agents                     R 

84: 92       Skin and Mucous                          P 
             Membrane Agents,
             Miscellaneous
             except: Fluorouracil

86: 00       Smooth Muscle Relaxants

86: 12       Genitourinary Smooth                     R
             Muscle Relaxants 

86: 16       Respiratory Smooth
             Muscle Relaxants 

             Aminophylline                            R

             Theophylline                             R

88: 00       Vitamins

88: 08       Vitamin B Complex                        P      (orally only)
             except: Cyanocobalamin                   R      (including injectable)

88: 16       Vitamin D                                P      (orally only)

88: 28       Multivitamin Preparations                P      (orally only)
             A, D and C

92: 00       Miscellaneous Therapeutic 
             Agents

92: 00.02    Miscellaneous, Others                    R

92: 08       5- Alpha Reductase
             Inhibitors

             Finasteride                              R 

92: 16       Antigout Agents                          R 

92: 24       Bone Resorption Inhibitors

             Alendronate monosodium                   R
             Etidronate disodium                      R
             Ridedronate sodium                       R 

             Non RAMQ formulary 
             medication

             Local/Topical Anesthetic 
             Agents 

             Topical lidocaine-prilocain              P      (patch, cream)

             Lidocaine hydrochloride with             P      (local infiltration)
             or without parenteral 
             epinephrine

             Tetracaine hydrochloride                 P      (ophtalmic solution)

             Intravenous solutions                    P 

             Zanamivir                                P 

             Oseltamivir                              P 

             Zopiclone                                P      (10 days only)

             Metformin hydrochloride                  R and A 

             Neomycin, sulfate-polymyxin B            P      (otic solution, 7 days)
             sulfate-hydrocortisone 

             Ciprofloxacin, hydrochloride             P      (otic solution, 7 days)
             hydrocortisone 

             EXCEPTION DRUGS

             Generic Name                             Specifications

1.           Amphetamine (mixed salts of)             R 

2.           Atomoxetine (hydrochloride)              R 

3.           Betahistine (dihydrochloride)            R 

4.           Bisacodyl                                P 

5.           Donepezil                                R and A 

6.           Estradiol                                R and A(skin patch)

7.           Formoterol (fumarate                     R and A 
             dihydrate) /budesonide

8.           Galantamine (hydrobromide)               R and A 

9.           Gliclazide                               R and A 

10.          Glimepiride                              R and A 

11.          Mineral oil                              P 

12.          Insulin detemir                          R and A 

13.          Insulin glargine                         R and A 

14.          Magnesium (hydroxide)                    P 

15.          Memantine (hydrochloride)                R and A 

16.          Methylphenidate                          R 
            (hydrochloride)

17.          Metronidazole                            P      (vaginal gel)

18.          Absorbent dressing                       P 
             - sodium chloride

19.          Absorbent dressing                       P
             - fibre gelling 

20.          Absorbent dressing                       P
             - hydrophilic foam alone 
             or in association 

21.          Absorbent dressing border                P
             - fibre gelling 

22.          Absorbent dressing border                P 
             - rayon and polyester fibres

23.          Absorbent dressing border                P 
             - hydrophilic foam alone 
             or in association

24.          Anti-odour dressing                      P
             - activated charcoal 

25.          Antimicrobial dressing                   P
             - iodized 

26.          Antimicrobial dressing border            P
            - silver 

27.          Moisture absorption dressing             P
             - hydrocolloid or polyurethane 

28.          Moisture absorption dressing             P 
             border - hydrocolloid 
             or polyurethane

29.          Low adherent wound contact               P 
             layer dressing - polyamide 
             or silicone

30.          Monobasic sodium phosphate/              P 
             dibasic sodium phosphate

31.          Pioglitazone (hydrochloride)             R and A 

32.          Micronized progesterone                  R 

33.          Quantitative reagent for                 P
             measuring prothrombin time 
             in blood 

34.          Repaglinide                              R and A 

35.          Rivastigmine                             R and A(orally and patch)

36.          Salmeterol/Fluticasone                   R and A 

37.          Saxagliptin                              R and A 

38.          Sennosides A and B                       P 

39.          Sitagliptin                              R and A 

40.          Sitagliptin/Metformin                    R and A 

41.          Tolterodine                              R
 

42.          Tretinoin                                P

O.C. 668-2007, s. 8; O.C. 365-2008, s. 3; O.C. 1318-2011, s. 4.

SCHEDULE III

(s. 8.6, 1st par., subpar. 4)

LIST OF CLASSES OF MEDICATIONS NURSE PRACTITIONERS SPECIALIZED IN PRIMARY CARE ENGAGED IN ADDITIONAL MEDICAL ACTIVITIES MAY PRESCRIBE

Class of medications                                 Name of medication

Opiate agonists                                      Fentanyl Morphine

Opiate antagonists                                   Naloxon 

Benzidiazepine antagonists                           Flumozenil (Anexate)

Antacids-absorbents                                  Activated charcoal

Local anesthetics                                    Mepivacine (Carbocaine)

Topical coagulant                                    Thrombin

Ocytoxins                                            Oxytmocine (Syntocinon)

Prostaglandins                                       Carboprost (Hemabate)

Anticonvulsants                                      Magnesium sulfate, inj.

Sedative - minor tranquilizers                       Lorazepam i/v, i/m, i/r

O.C. 365-2008, s. 4.

SCHEDULE IV

(s. 8.6, 3rd par.)

1. A primary care facility located in the Basse-Côte-Nord territory and managed by the Centre de santé et de services sociaux de la Basse-Côte-Nord.

2. A primary care facility located in the territory of Nunavik and managed by the Inuulitsivik Health Centre or the Tulattavik Health Centre.

3. A primary care facility located in the James Bay territory and managed by the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay.

4. A dispensary serving First Nations communities and located in the following regions:

(1) Basse-Côte-Nord;

(2) Moyenne-Côte-Nord;

(3) Schefferville;

(4) Haute-Mauricie.

5. A dispensary managed by the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada and located in the following regions:

(1) Haute-Gatineau (Algonquins of Barrière Lake);

(2) Témiscamingue (Long Point First Nation).

O.C. 365-2008, s. 4.

REFERENCES

O.C. 996-2005, 2005 G.O. 2, 4813

O.C. 668-2007, 2007 G.O. 2, 2439

O.C. 365-2008, 2008 G.O. 2, 1250

O.C. 1318-2011, 2011 G.O. 2, 3748

O.C. 344-2012, 2012 G.O. 2, 1137