New project will support IPGs with mentorship and work experience
With funding from Employment and Social Development Canada, CPhA is leading a 4-year initiative to support unlicensed International Pharmacy Graduates (IPGs) with mentorship, practical experience and other key integration supports to increase their chances of success at licensure.
Express Scripts service fee update
CPhA continues to oppose the new service fee being implemented by Express Scripts Canada and some of the PBM practices that are disrupting pharmacy practice. We have met with several key stakeholders and the Competition Bureau this month. Take a look at our website for updated information on our current activities, next steps and how you can get involved.
CPhA and CAPSI call for expansion of Canada Student Loan forgiveness program
Did you know that pharmacy grads are not included in current federal loan forgiveness programs? CPhA and CAPSI are jointly calling on the federal government to expand the program to support more equitable health care in rural and remote areas of Canada.
Celebrating energy and excellence at PDW2024
We kicked off the new year at CAPSI’s 2024 Professional Development Week conference. Find out about CPhA’s adventures in Toronto from our manager of member engagement and communications, Christine Dalgleish.
CPhA offering 2-year subscription term for CPS
You can now purchase a 2-year CPS subscription and save 10% each year. To learn more or to purchase a CPS subscription, visit our subscriptions webpage.
PAM is around the corner: Send us your photos!
We’re getting ready for #PAM2024 and we want you to be part of it! Send us photos of you and your pharmacy team doing what you do best and you could be featured in our PAM2024 campaign.
CPhA expresses concern with US drug importation development
In early January, the US FDA issued a ruling authorizing Florida to import certain prescription drugs from Canada. CPhA issued a statement to express our concerns and reassure Canadians that there is no immediate threat to our drug supply.
Your input required: CPhA creating resources to help limit use of blood glucose test supplies
CPhA is developing a series of resources to support Choosing Wisely Canada’s recommendation to not recommend routine or multiple daily self-glucose monitoring in adults with stable type 2 diabetes on agents that do not cause hypoglycemia. Please complete this short survey to help us gauge your current knowledge and needs in this important practice area.
Beyond the monograph: Infographics in CPS Full Access
Did you know that CPS Full Access offers patient-friendly infographics that can be downloaded, printed or emailed to your patients? To find them, you can either search for a specific minor ailments topic or type “Infographics” in the search bar and select the Patient Information topic from your search results (infographics available for select minor ailments chapters).
