Registered Pharmacists & Pharmacists Technician Errors & Omissions liability insurance
Highlights of coverage
Personal and portable professional E&O malpractice liability insurance
Pharmacists:
$2,000,000 E&O limit for a premium of $195 ($210 for ON & SK)
$5,000,000 E&O limit for a premium of $355 ($370 for ON & SK) – Recommended for Hospital Pharmacists
Please note: If you are a pharmacist with Advanced Prescribing Authority and you are currently prescribing medication without a doctor’s prescription in your practice (excluding minor ailments/generic substitution).
Be advised, there is an additional $100 added to the above premium
The definition of Insured includes indemnification for students and interns working under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist and will extend coverage to a retired certificate holder.
The definition of “insured services” will also include acting within the scope of the insured’s duties as a pharmacist, including the provision of opinions and counseling.
Technicians:
$2,000,000 E&O limit for a premium of $125
$5,000,000 E&O limit for a premium of $175
- Coverage is occurrence based.
- Additional legal expense of $50,000 is provided when called upon to appear before a disciplinary committee.
- The insurance will apply to claims arising from law suits in Canada.
How to apply
Find your application below to print, sign, complete payment option then fax to 1-866-966-0969 OR email to commercialprograms@westlandmygroup.ca.
Applications can take up to 2 business days to be processed. You will receive your proof of insurance once it has been completed.
Please direct any questions to commercialprograms@westlandmygroup.ca, or by phone at 1-888-994-9876.
Application forms
Westland MyGroup is a registered tradename under Westland Insurance Group Ltd, headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia. Westland MyGroup is licensed in NB, PE, NS, ON, MB, SK, AB, BC.
Westland MyGroup is affiliated with MyGroup Insurance Broker Limited, a division of Westland Insurance Group Ltd. MyGroup Insurance Broker Limited is licensed in NL NB, PE, NS, ON, AB, BC, NU, Yukon and NWT.