February is Black History Month
February marks Black History Month in Canada, an important time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Black Canadians and to reflect on Black health in Canada and the anti-Black racism that continues to impact our communities. We’ve gathered a series of resources to help support diversity, equity and inclusion for our Black pharmacist colleagues and the patients we serve.
CPhA responds to conclusion of PrescribeIT service, welcomes opportunity to reset
On February 12, Canada Health Infoway announced the decision to wind-down PrescribeIT as of May 29, 2026, and transition to an open, standards-based approach to e-prescribing in Canada. CPhA welcomes the opportunity to reset e-prescribing with a focus on sustainability and pharmacy-led governance.
Meet your MP with CPhA
Want to help shape federal health policy? CPhA is inviting pharmacists to express interest in meeting with their MPs alongside our government relations team. Share your front-line perspective on issues affecting pharmacy and patient care. No advocacy experience required, just a willingness to share your experiences to help advocate for the profession.
Introducing the CPhA Hub
We’re pleased to introduce the CPhA Hub, your new home base for CPS and beyond. When you log in to CPS, you’ll now arrive on our dynamic, centralized landing page designed to bring helpful resources, information and access to CPS, all in one convenient place.
How the CPS team is advancing equity in clinical content
Over the past several years, CPhA’s editorial team has been reviewing and updating CPS content to identify and address bias, racism and discrimination. In a new Q&A, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Sarah Jennings shares how CPS has evolved in recent years—highlighting key additions, major content updates and how equity considerations are now embedded in ongoing editorial practice.
Help shape CPhA’s response: NAPRA consultation on approach to compounding competence
Following the release of updated entry-to-practice competencies in 2024, NAPRA is conducting a consultation on its proposed approach to implementing changes related to compounding competencies. CPhA is preparing a submission, and we’re interested in hearing your thoughts to inform our response. We invite you to review the consultation document and complete our short feedback form by February 28.
Support your patients and pharmacy colleagues during Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak! We’ve compiled a collection of helpful links and resources you can use to support your patients who are fasting, as well as to help you support your pharmacy colleagues who observe Ramadan.
New in CPJ: Measles - A resurgent threat and the role of pharmacists in prevention
As accessible health care providers, pharmacists are in a unique position to detect early signs of measles, educate the public and play a vital role in vaccination programs.
Improving patient communication course now available on CPhA Learning
Pharmacists are well-placed to identify medication non-adherence and to have targeted conversations with patients to improve adherence. Check out this course to learn how to recognize signs and how to initiate constructive discussions with your patients.
IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship: Become a sponsor!
If your organization is interested in supporting Indigenous representation in pharmacy programs, consider sponsoring the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship! Open to First Nations, Métis and Inuit individuals entering post-secondary pharmacy education programs, the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship is an excellent opportunity to help reduce financial barriers to accessing pharmacy education and build Indigenous health professional capacity across the country.
What’s new in CPS?
Check out the latest additions and updates in CPS, including major revisions to Viral Skin Infections, Prevention and Treatment of Sun-Induced Skin Damage, Immunization Resources, as well as Frosbite.
Last chance to contribute: Sustainability in diabetes care
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are seeking pharmacist feedback for quality improvement project focusing on advocacy with regards to sustainability in diabetes care. Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey, which is specifically focused on the use and perceptions of reusable versus disposable insulin pens. Survey closes February 26, 2026.
