Prevalence of emergency department visits that potentially could be managed by pharmacists – Update 2024

Summary

Project ID: 2024-017/ 2025 0950 060 002
Project Title: Prevalence of emergency department visits that potentially could be managed by pharmacists – Update 2024
Type of Response: Research report
Knowledge User: Ontario College of Pharmacists
ICES Scientists: Michael Paterson
Summary: Data from a previous AHRQ showed close to eight million emergency department visits in 2018 for conditions that are otherwise self-limiting and could be managed in a primary care setting. These data provided a foundation for decision making for minor ailment prescribing by community pharmacists. The AHRQ seeks to to explore expansion of this authority to other ailments.
Status: In progress