Uptake of Tools

Status of Activity on COMPUS Drug Topic: PPIs
Uptake of COMPUS Messages and Tools: as of February 2009

The variety of ready-to-use products and tools developed by COMPUS to assist decision makers and educators in conveying COMPUS key messages on PPIs is being widely used across Canada. Here are some examples of how COMPUS is supporting decision makers toward optimal drug therapy:


Provincial Policy Changes / Review of Drug Plan Status


Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island improved access to PPIs, informed by COMPUS’s work; two provinces - Ontario and Saskatchewan - have existing policies that are aligned with COMPUS recommendations; several provinces are currently reviewing policies


Nova Scotia PHARMACARE Bulletin

New Brunswick Bulletin on PPIs

Newfoundland and Labrador Bulletin on PPIs


Academic Detailing*


Four academic detailing programs across Canada have included PPIs in their detailing


Saskatchewan – RxFiles

Manitoba – PrISM

Nova Scotia
– Dalhousie Continuing Medical Education


Adapted Tools

Examples of COMPUS intervention tools tailored for individual use

PPIs and the Treatment of GERD, Dyspepsia, and NSAID-associated Peptic Ulcer Disease (online CME course)

Continuing Professional Learning - Pearls Self Audit, Saskatchewan

Yukon Health and Social Services


Physician and Pharmacist Newsletters


Examples of newsletter articles appearing across Canada


NEXUS Online, Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association Newsletter, Fall 2008

Canadian Pharmacists Journal, July/August 2008

Provincial Reimbursement
Advisor, February 2008

Cubic Health Monthly – January/February 2008


Presentations, Continuing Medical Education (CME) Meetings


More than 40 presentations and over 11 exhibit booths at various CME events


Accreditation of Educational Offerings


Full suite of accreditations for physicians and pharmacists for didactic and interactive presentations

*Evidence-based, one-on-one educational intervention provided to a physician in his or her office by a trained health care professional.

Implementation of COMPUS products and messages will occur over time, and not uniformly across Canada. A number of factors are involved in implementing interventions, including scheduling, budgeting, identifying resources, and unique jurisdictional requirements.

Questions? Contact us at compusfeedback@cadth.ca.