News
- June 2, 2025
- June is National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month – a time to learn about and celebrate the rich history, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, while also recognizing the ongoing trauma and harm experienced by Indigenous peoples and building a path toward reconciliation.
- May 31, 2025
- Resource Round-up: 2SLGBTQI+ patient health
Resources to help you make your pharmacy a more inclusive space.
- May 15, 2025
- A closer look into how CPhA's advocacy spurred the Competition Bureau investigation into Express Scripts Canada
In a landmark development for Canadian pharmacy, the Competition Bureau of Canada recently announced that it has launched an investigation into Express Scripts Canada, following a formal complaint filed by CPhA last year.
- May 14, 2025
- CPhA seeking pharmacist input to support expanding sexual and reproductive health resources for underserved populations
Building on the success of its 2023 toolkit designed to enhance pharmacists’ capacity to provide contraception and medication abortion services to underserved populations, CPhA will now develop 2 new toolkits targeting the specific needs of transgender, gender-diverse, Indigenous and Two-Spirit communities.
- April 11, 2025
- CPhA welcomes Competition Bureau Investigation into Express Scripts Canada
This action follows the formal complaint CPhA filed with the Bureau in February 2024, which raised serious concerns about ESC’s use of its dominant position in the pharmacy benefits management (PBM) market, including the imposition of a mandatory service fee on pharmacies across the country.
- April 9, 2025
- National Immunization Awareness Week
National Immunization Awareness Week (NIAW) is April 21-30, 2025—the annual event that highlights and recognizes the importance of immunization.
- April 4, 2025
- Canada–U.S. Forum brings pharmacy leaders together in Toronto to exchange ideas and lessons on pharmacy practice and PBM reform
The event brought together senior pharmacy leaders, regulators, and advocates from both countries to exchange insights and strategies on some of the most pressing issues facing the profession today.
- March 26, 2025
- Trailblazer in HIV care and pharmacy practice innovator, Dr. Debbie Kelly named 2025 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year
Dr. Debbie Kelly has been named the 2025 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), recognizing her leadership and groundbreaking work in HIV care, health equity and the advancement of pharmacy practice.
- March 25, 2025
- Navigating US tariffs: What Canadian pharmacists need to know
While the U.S. tariff situation remains uncertain and continually evolving, CPhA has been actively engaged on this issue and working with partners to ensure that Canadians’ medication access continues to be prioritized and safeguarded.
- March 24, 2025
- CPhA calls on federal parties to prioritize drug supply protection and expanded access to primary care
As Canada enters a federal election campaign, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is calling on all parties to commit to concrete actions that will protect Canada’s drug supply and improve access to primary care by enabling pharmacists and other health professionals to practice to their full education and training.
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