CPhA releases template legislation calling for regulation of insurer practices
In early September, CPhA released template legislation aimed at regulating the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers, proposing measures to protect patient choice, reduce administrative burdens and ensure fair audits. CPhA is urging governments to act now to ensure pharmacists can focus on what matters most—patient care.
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship recipients
CPhA and IPPC are proud to announce the 2025–2026 recipients of the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship. Selected for their commitment to advancing Indigenous health and culturally safe care, this year’s recipients are all dedicated to enhancing care by and for Indigenous peoples within and beyond their own communities.
Register now: Identifying high-risk patients and promoting vaccine uptake
Registration is now open for session 2 in our Immunization series. Join us for a free webinar on September 23 at 5pm ET to learn how to identify high-risk patient populations, how to assess immunization to address gaps in vaccine coverage and how you can engage your patients so that they better understand their risks and increase vaccine uptake.
New infographics available in CPS
New patient infographics are now available in English and French to help your patients manage Dry Skin, Excessive Perspiration and Body Odour and Gout and Hyperuricemia. Check them out in CPS Full Access today!
CPJ Editorial: With great power comes great responsibility… The role of pharmacists in ensuring health equity
The nature of our role as primary health care providers puts us in a position of power. We speak the language of medicine and understand the health care system better than many. It’s important to use our positions to help address health inequities and close the care gaps that exist for our patients, particularly equity-deserving populations within our communities.
Drug shortages in Canada: How CPhA helps our health system respond
Drug shortages are one of the most persistent challenges facing Canada’s health-care system. Take a look at how CPhA helps, including creating clinical resources for pharmacists, advocating with the federal government, collaborating with stakeholders and surveying the community to stay ahead of trends.
Canadian pharmacy on an international stage
CPhA was proud to represent Canada at the FIP Congress 2025, joining pharmacy leaders from around the world to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing pharmacy around the world. Find out what we got up to in Copenhagen and look ahead to next year’s event!
Recordings now available: PEBC prep webinars for IPGs
Did you miss our two-part webinar series designed to help internationally trained pharmacists (IPGs) prepare for the PEBC qualifying examinations? Recordings for Decode the MCQ–Strategy, Stamina & Success and OSCE Ready–Communication, Clinical Thinking & Confidence, are now available on our website.
Help your patients quit smoking this fall
September is one of the most common times of year when people try to quit smoking. Help your patients succeed in breaking the habit with our comprehensive toolkit for pharmacists! Including evaluation tools, personalized care plans and patient education, Break the Habit: A Pharmacist’s Toolkit for Smoking Cessation Counselling is full of resources to help you help your patients quit smoking.
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