Dr. Debbie Kelly named 2025 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year
Dr. Debbie Kelly has been named the 2025 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year by CPhA, recognizing her leadership and groundbreaking work in HIV care, health equity and the advancement of pharmacy practice.
Express Scripts service fee update
CPhA welcomes the Competition Bureau’s investigation into Express Scripts Canada (ESC), announced on April 11. This action follows the formal complaint CPhA filed in February 2024, which raised serious concerns about ESC’s use of its dominant position in the pharmacy benefits management (PBM) market, including the imposition of a mandatory service fee on pharmacies across the country. PBMs have operated unchecked for far too long, and this investigation marks an important step toward greater accountability.
Win a trip to the Pharmacy Disruptors 2030 Summit!
Are you redefining pharmacy care in Canada? Leveraging technology to innovate? Introducing new ways of engaging with patients and collaborating with other professionals? Tell us how you’re a pharmacy disruptor and you could win a trip to the Pharmacy Disruptors 2030 Summit in Toronto on June 4, 2025. Top entries will receive free travel, accommodations and complimentary summit registration. Deadline: April 27.
Coming soon to Canada: The FIP World Congress
We are delighted to share that the 84th FIP World Congress will be held in Montreal, Canada. Save the date, August 30-September 2, 2026, and join Canadian and international pharmacy colleagues for the pharmacy event of the year.
New resources available: Endometriosis
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) has developed new evidence-based endometriosis resources to help pharmacists provide optimal care to their patients. Find clear explanations and treatment options, as well as practical tools for symptom tracking and care planning.
Canada–US Pharmacy Forum brings pharmacy leaders together
In March, CPhA co-hosted a forum in Toronto that brought together Canadian and US pharmacy leaders to exchange insights and strategies on some of the most pressing issues facing the profession today, including pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform and the expansion of pharmacists’ roles in primary care.
Navigating US tariffs: What Canadian pharmacists need to know
They’re on, they’re paused, Canada is exempt, or are we? While the US tariff situation continues to remain uncertain and evolving, CPhA has been closely monitoring the potential impact on our drug supply and urging the Canadian government to avoid retaliatory tariffs on medications and to take action to protect patient access and affordability.
Election 2025: Make pharmacists' voices heard
Throughout the federal election campaign, CPhA has been calling on all parties to commit to concrete actions that will protect Canada’s drug supply and improve access to primary care by enabling pharmacists and other health professionals to practise to the full extent of their education and training. Visit our election web page for more info about these issues and to learn how you can take action.
CPJ Best Paper of the Year awarded to Stacey Tkachuk, Erin Ready and colleagues
The CPJ Best Paper, “Role of the pharmacist caring for people at risk of or living with HIV in Canada,” highlights the pharmacist’s role within the HIV cascade of care. Authored by Tkachuk, Ready and colleagues, it serves as a practical guide for pharmacists, students, residents and those with limited HIV care experience.
IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship: 2025–2026 application cycle now open
CPhA and the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC) are pleased to launch the 2025–2026 application cycle for the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship. Visit our website for details, including eligibility criteria, application process and requirements. Deadline to apply: June 21.
National Immunization Awareness Week is around the corner
April 21–30 is National Immunization Awareness Week. CPhA has gathered a suite of tools and resources to help you help your patients. Access practice resources and explore CPS content, including our chapter on Routine Childhood Vaccinations, which provides information on essential vaccines and offers strategies for reducing pain during vaccinations, as well as an infographic to help you answer parents’ frequently asked questions.
