Established in 2025, CPhA’s National Pharmacy Business Council (NPBC) brings together senior leaders from across Canada’s pharmacy business community to address shared challenges and opportunities facing the pharmacy sector. With representation from retailers, chains, independent networks and distributors across Canada, the NPBC provides a national forum for exchanging perspectives, identifying common priorities and exploring practical solutions to strengthen the sustainability of pharmacy and support its evolving role in health care.
Through the NPBC, CPhA engages pharmacy business leaders to better understand the economic and operational realities facing the sector and identify opportunities for national collaboration. The Council's perspectives help inform CPhA's work while complementing its engagement with provincial pharmacy associations and other partners across the profession.
Current areas of focus include:
- Pharmacy sustainability: Addressing workforce challenges, supporting sustainable business models and enabling expanded scope of practice and integration into primary care.
- Digital health: Advancing interoperability, e-prescribing and national digital health standards.
- Medication access: Strengthening medication supply chain resilience and supporting reliable access to medications for Canadians.
The NPBC operates within CPhA's broader Pharmacy Network, with participation open to eligible member organizations. Current members include:
The Pharmacy Network provides opportunities for eligible member organizations to participate in CPhA's National Pharmacy Business Council. If your organization is interested in joining the Pharmacy Network and taking part in the National Pharmacy Business Council, please contact Christine Dalgleish, Senior Manager, Pharmacy Engagement, for details and eligibility requirements.