New toolkit supports sexual and reproductive health care for Indigenous patients
CPhA, in collaboration with Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC), has launched a new sexual and reproductive health toolkit to support pharmacists in providing inclusive, culturally safe care for Indigenous, including Two-Spirit, individuals. The toolkit brings together learning modules, practical tools, patient resources and guidance for building relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis patients and communities.
IPG project shows impact as CPhA calls for continued investment
CPhA’s IPG Mentorship and Integration Project is helping internationally educated pharmacists gain Canadian pharmacy experience and move toward licensure and employment. With more than 45,000 hours of paid pharmacy experience delivered so far, CPhA is calling for continued federal investment to expand these supports and help strengthen Canada’s pharmacy workforce.
Upcoming webinar: Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease
Join us on October 20 at 6:15pm ET for the first session in our 3-part CCCEP-accredited webinar series designed to build your confidence in supporting patients living with obesity. Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease establishes the foundation for chronic weight management by reframing obseity as a chronic and relapsing disease and explores why pharmacists are well positioned to identify patients who may benefit from discussion, assessment and referral.
CPhA urges HESA to preserve safety protections for natural health products
On October 5, CPhA appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA), urging the Committee to preserve existing patient safety protections for natural health products. CPhA emphasized that concerns about regulatory burden should be addressed through targeted, proportionate measures without weakening Health Canada’s ability to act when serious safety risks arise. Bill C-224, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Ac (natural health products), was subsequently defeated on October 7.
Drug Summaries now available in CPS
Designed as a quick-reference tool, our new Drug Summaries bring together available CPS clinical content for a drug or molecule with a comprehensive listing of products actively marketed in Canada according to Health Canada’s Drug Product Database (DPD).
New in CPJ: Practice tips for successful point-of-care testing programs in pharmacies
Interested in learning more about point-of-care testing (POCT)? CPJ’s new supplement will provide practical, easy-to-use guidance for implementing POCT programs in community pharmacy settings, including tips and considerations to help pharmacy teams successfully integrate testing into practice and patient care.
See what pharmacists can do across Canada: Six charts updated for 2026
Looking for the latest on pharmacists’ scope of practice across Canada? CPhA has updated all six of our national scope and pharmacy services charts for 2026, covering prescribing, vaccination and injection authority, controlled substances, contraception, publicly funded services and more. See how pharmacist authority and access to services compare across jurisdictions.
Upcoming virtual learning series: Step Into Community Pharmacy in Canada
Registration is now open for the IPG Mentorship & Integration project’s two-part Virtual Learning Series. Join us from 1-2pm ET on October 22 and November 5 to discover how Canadian community pharmacies work, from the pharmacy team and behind-the-counter workflow to the realities of a pharmacist’s day. These sessions will help you gain valuable knowledge and feel more prepared for your Canadian pharmacy career.
One profession. One foundation. Equitable care for all Canadians.
Pharmacists across Canada share a common foundation of education and competencies, yet the services they are authorized to provide varies considerably by jurisdiction. In the Sept/Oct issue of CPJ, CPhA’s Chief Pharmacist Officer, Dr. Sadaf Faisal, explores how the National Benchmark for Pharmacy Practice can help inform policy and improve equitable access to pharmacist care.
CPhA welcomes continued pharmacy oversight of nicotine pouches
CPhA has issued a statement welcoming Health Minister Marjorie Michel’s commitment to maintain current federal restrictions on nicotine pouches, including keeping authorized products behind the pharmacy counter. Our statement also calls for continued, coordinated compliance and enforcement efforts to address unauthorized nicotine products being sold through retail and online channels.
Preparing for the new Controlled Substances Regulations
Health Canada’s new Controlled Substances Regulations came into force on October 1, bringing several changes for pharmacy practice. CPhA has pulled together key information to help pharmacists prepare, including a new Health Canada guidance document for community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Help your patients quit smoking this fall with CPhA's updated smoking cessation toolkit and new learning module
CPhA’s Break the Habit: A Pharmacist’s Toolkit for Smoking Cessation Counselling has been fully reviewed and updated with practical resources to support pharmacists in helping patients quit smoking. The toolkit includes resources for assessing readiness to quit, treatment options, personalized care plans and patient education, as well as a new CPhA Learning module exploring culturally responsive communication and approaches to supporting patients from diverse backgrounds.
ICYMI: World Pharmacists Day highlights practice momentum across Canada
For World Pharmacists Day on September 25, CPhA celebrated continued progress in expanding access to pharmacist care across Canada. We highlighted recent advancements in prescribing and vaccination authority, evidence of pharmacists’ impact on access to care and patient perspectives, while reinforcing our call to ensure pharmacists can provide the care they are educated and trained to deliver.
