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November 1, 2024
Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month across the globe. Join CPhA in raising awareness about the condition and the important role pharmacists play on the diabetes care team. 

October 31, 2024
New resources to boost pharmacist role in helping their patients quit smoking

Break the Habit: A Pharmacist’s Toolkit for Smoking Cessation Counselling is a comprehensive toolkit that features dozens of accessible resources, including evidence-based strategies, practical guides and patient-centered resources.

October 28, 2024
CPhA launches program to support International Pharmacy Graduates with mentorship and practical work experience

All unlicensed IPGs can now apply for the program, which is designed to support them on their path to licensure in Canada by offering a range of valuable opportunities.

October 25, 2024
FAQ resource: New measures to restrict nicotine replacement therapies

CPhA has developed an FAQ resource to support pharmacy professionals who have questions about the new measures recently introduced by Health Canada to restrict nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs). The resource covers common questions about the regulations, NRT products, how pharmacists are impacted and more.

October 17, 2024
Pharmacare is here: What happens next?

Bill C-64 An act respecting pharmacare was passed on October 10. In a new blog post, CPhA’s Dave Penner, Director of Advocacy and Policy, explains what happens next.

September 18, 2024
Progress and priorities: CPhA's strategic focus and year-end milestones

In a new blog post, CPhA’s new chair, Annette Robinson, shares an update on CPhA’s current advocacy priorities and what we’re focused on through the final quarter of 2024. From pharmacare and third-party payer advocacy to evolving the CPS, we’re staying on top of the issues that make a difference for you and your patients.

August 23, 2024
New resource – Mpox: What you need to know

With the recent World Health Organization (WHO) declaration of mpox as a global public health emergency of international concern and increasing media coverage, pharmacy professionals may be getting more questions at the pharmacy counter about the virus.

August 22, 2024
Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada announces 2024-25 scholarship recipients

The Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC), in partnership with the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), is thrilled to announce the 2024-25 recipients of the IPPC Indigenous Pharmacy Scholarship.

August 8, 2024
National Immunization Awareness Month

NIAM is an annual event in August that highlights the importance of staying up to date on recommended vaccinations so that everyone can have the chance to live healthier lives protected against preventable diseases.

July 17, 2024
Resource Round-up: Environmental sustainability

Pharmacists are well-positioned to act as environmental stewards and help mitigate the environmental harms associated with our health-care system. Here’s a round-up of some helpful resources to support you in promoting environmental sustainability in your pharmacy and with your patients and colleagues. 

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