News
- 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.
- February 20, 2025
- The IPG Mentorship and Integration Project: Year one update
One year ago, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) launched the International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) Mentorship and Integration Project with funding from the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program.
- January 31, 2025
- Black History Month
February marks Black History Month in Canada—an important time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Black Canadians and reflect on Black health in Canada and the anti-Black racism that continues to impact our pharmacy colleagues and patients.
- January 10, 2025
- CPhA encouraged by federal health minister's statement on equity in primary care
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is encouraged by federal health minister Mark Holland’s recent statement clarifying Canada Health Act rules around access to medically necessary services.
- December 17, 2024
- CPhA urges pause on PrescribeIT transaction fee that will threaten the sustainability of Canadian pharmacies
CPhA is urging Canada Health Infoway to delay the implementation of its proposed $0.20 per transaction fee for PrescribeIT, Canada’s national e-prescribing solution. Set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the fee would place significant financial pressure on pharmacies nationwide and likely result in pharmacies dropping out of the program.
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