Prince Edward Island Pharmacists’ Association Launches Game-Changing Partnership with MAPflow

The Prince Edward Island Pharmacists' Association (PEIPhA) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with MAPflow that will revolutionize how Island pharmacy teams deliver healthcare services starting January 2025. In a groundbreaking initiative, all PEIPhA members will receive one year of complimentary access to MAPflow's cutting-edge clinical decision support platform. 

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"This partnership represents a transformative moment for pharmacy practice in PEI," says Erin MacKenzie, Executive Director of PEIPhA. "As we've seen the tremendous success of the Pharmacy Plus PEI Program, our members have consistently demonstrated their ability to improve healthcare access across the Island. Now, we're empowering them with state-of-the-art technology to enhance their practice even further."

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Through the publicly funded Pharmacy Plus PEI program, pharmacists now assess and prescribe for 35 common conditions, including cough, sore throat, seasonal allergies, heartburn, minor joint pain, thrush, and skin conditions like mild to moderate eczema and mild acne. There is no out-of-pocket cost for this service for eligible Island residents.

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Elevating Patient Care Through Innovation

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The MAPflow platform provides pharmacy teams with:

• Streamlined workflows for assessing and prescribing for common ailments
• Advanced documentation tools that align with PEI pharmacy regulations
• Real-time clinical decision support
• Comprehensive analytics for practice improvement
• Simplified patient assessment and automated follow-up processes

Proven Results, Trusted Technology

Developed under the leadership of Dr. Nardine Nakhla, PharmD, MAPflow has demonstrated remarkable success, with a 97.6% symptom resolution or improvement rate upon patient follow-up. "MAPflow isn't just another digital tool," explains Dr. Nakhla. "It's a comprehensive solution designed specifically for the unique needs of PEI pharmacy professionals, ensuring they can provide optimal care while maintaining efficiency in their busy practice settings. This state-of-the-art tool also generates insightful analytics, fosters shared clinical decision-making, and is meticulously aligned with Prince Edward Island pharmacy regulations and standards of practice.”

Getting Started

PEIPhA members can access their complimentary MAPflow subscription beginning January 2025. More details to follow in the new year.

"We encourage all our members to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity," adds MacKenzie. "This partnership demonstrates our commitment to supporting pharmacists as they continue to expand their role in Island healthcare."

The strategic deployment of MAPflow across pharmacies in PEI exemplifies PEIPhA’s commitment to modernization and transformation in healthcare delivery. By providing pharmacists with tools like MAPflow, PEIPhA aims to elevate patient care while minimizing unnecessary visits to emergency departments and doctors’ offices.

About PEIPhA

The Prince Edward Island Pharmacists' Association represents and supports pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the province, championing their expanding role in healthcare delivery and community wellness. The strategic deployment of this tool across pharmacies in PEI exemplifies PEIPHA’s forward-thinking leadership, which is anchored in modernization and transformation, integrating the latest technological advancements to elevate patient care. For more information, visit https://peipha.com.

About MAPflow

MAPflow (Minor Ailment Prescribing workflow) is a leading provider of clinical decision support tools, specifically designed for pharmacy practice environments across Canada. Their cloud-based platform supports pharmacy teams in delivering high-quality patient care through evidence-based algorithms and streamlined workflows.  For more information, visit mapflow.ca.  

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Erin MacKenzie, Executive Director, PEI Pharmacists Association
peipharm@gmail.com (ph)902-367-7080

Katie Macguire, Director of Communications, MAPflow Inc.katie@mapflow.ca, (ph)226-750-0130