COMPUS Communiqué – Vol. 3, No. 11

September 6, 2007

In This Issue

COMPUS Proton Pump Inhibitor Project

Intervention Tools Posted
The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), through its COMPUS program, today released the last of the intervention tools selected for the COMPUS Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) project. We would like to thank you for your feedback on these evidence-based tools. Stakeholder feedback was taken into consideration in the creation of the final versions of these tools, which are now publicly available on the CADTH web site.

Interactive Presentations for Pharmacists and Physicians

Designed for continuing medical education providers for small education sessions on the optimal prescribing and use of PPIs; includes case studies

Physician Self-Audit Tool

Designed to allow physicians to prospectively or retrospectively audit their PPI prescribing practices

Visit the CADTH web site to access all of our PPI Optimal Therapy Reports and Intervention Tools.

Introducing New Acting Director of Interventions and Outreach

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CADTH is pleased to announce that Bill Leslie joined the COMPUS team in July as the Acting Director of Interventions and Outreach. Bill has assumed the responsibilities for the Director position until Steve Graham returns from parental leave. Bill brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience in the pharmacy arena and pharmaceuticals management at Health Canada. He previously served on the COMPUS Advisory Committee as one of its original members.

Employment Opportunities

CADTH has many exciting job openings. If you’re interested in joining our growing team of professionals, visit the Careers/Job Listings on the CADTH web site.