Community pharmacists, in pharmacies connected to the Drug Information System, are eligible to receive access to patient lab values contained in the provincial Electronic Health Record system, known as SHARE. This access will support the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists’ Standards of Practice: Testing. There is no cost to pharmacies or pharmacists for this access.
SHARE access in community pharmacies is limited to pharmacists (i.e., other dispensary staff are not eligible for access) and patient lab values (i.e., other patient information contained in SHARE is not accessible). Also, community pharmacists will be able to access SHARE only from within their community pharmacy.
The following documents and forms will guide pharmacies through the steps required to obtain access and support the information requirements of the Department of Health and Wellness.
The Community Pharmacy SHARE Access Guide is intended for use by community pharmacies. It outlines the process of obtaining access to patient lab values in SHARE for pharmacists. The guide contains a the step-by-step process to be followed, highlights supporting documents, the forms to be completed, and provides additional information about required training users will need to complete.
To get started, download
Community Pharmacy How to Access SHARE (PDF)
For questions or further information contact SHARE@novascotia.ca.
These forms must be completed and returned to finalize the access process.
The following documents are referenced in the Checklist. They are provided to support sites through the access process and as they begin to use the Portal.
Community pharmacies started connecting to the Drug Information System in the fall of 2013.