Glenn Rodrigues named 2026 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year
Honoured for his transformative leadership in advancing community pharmacy practice and expanding pharmacists’ role in primary care across Nova Scotia, Glenn Rodrigues has posthumously been named the 2026 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year.
CPhA launches new video to support Pharmacists CAN campaign
In late March, as the sun set on another successful Pharmacy Appreciation Month, CPhA launched a new Pharmacists CAN campaign video, highlighting the importance of enabling pharmacists to deliver the care they have been educated to provide. Watch the video and get involved!
New drug shortage resource: Oral phenytoin
There is an ongoing shortage of oral phenytoin products in Canada, including 100mg capsules and 50mg chewable tablets. CPhA, the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) and medSask have developed a clinical resource to support pharmacists and other health-care professionals in managing this shortage.
New on CPhA Learning: Lab Tests
Ordering, Monitoring and Interpreting Laboratory Tests to Optimize Medication Management is now available on CPhA Learning. This new multi-module program (15 CEUs) provides pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to use laboratory results to support medication management, including when to order tests, how to interpret results and how lab values inform drug therapy decisions. Enrolment fees apply.
Updated acne content in CPS
The Acne chapter in CPS Full Access has been updated with evidence-based, practical guidance, including enhanced information on patient assessment, differential diagnosis, monitoring and treatment options, along with new considerations for diverse skin types and individuals undergoing gender-affirming therapy.
CPhA supports Canada Health Act policy advancing equitable access to care
On April 1, CPhA released a statement welcoming the Canada Health Act Services Policy as an critical step in reinforcing the important principle that medically necessary services should be publicly covered regardless of which qualified health professional provides them.
Webinar recording: Getting Hired in a Pharmacy as an Unlicensed IPG
The recording of the latest Virtual Learning Session from the IPG Mentorship & Integration Project is now available. This employer-led discussion explores how pharmacy hiring decisions are made when candidates are not yet licensed in Canada, including what factors influence selection, why some applicants are passed over and how internationally educated pharmacists can stand out—even without Canadian experience.
CPhA appears before HESA on pharmaceutical sovereignty
On March 26, CPhA’s Dr. Sadaf Faisal appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) calling for coordinated national actions that would strengthen Canada’s drug supply and enable pharmacists to better respond to shortages and support patient access.
Sustainable blood glucose monitoring: Resource toolkit for pharmacists
CPhA has developed a series of practice tools to enhance pharmacist knowledge, awareness and environmental stewardship, leading to improved patient care, reduced health-care spending and progress toward sustainable health-care practices. Check out the tools and complete our short survey to let us know what you think!
IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship: What you need to know
The 2026-2027 application process for the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship is now open! Developed to support Indigenous representation in pharmacy programs, this scholarship is open to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals entering or enrolled in post-secondary pharmacy education programs. Deadline to apply is June 22.
Health Canada releases Critical and Vulnerable Drug List
Health Canada has released a new list identifying drugs most critical to patient care and vulnerable to shortages—an approach long recommended by CPhA to support more proactive planning and prevention. The list is intended to help prioritize system-wide efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and better anticipate disruptions.
