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- November 14, 2024
- Canadian Pharmacists Association welcomes inclusion of pharmacist on pharmacare committee of experts
CPhA is thrilled to see that a pharmacist has been named to the committee of experts tasked with guiding the implementation of national pharmacare. The appointment marks a pivotal step toward building a pharmacare system that will serve Canadians effectively and sustainably.
- November 11, 2024
- New CPS chapter on Routine Childhood Vaccinations released
The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is delighted to announce that our newest CPS chapter - Routine Childhood Vaccinations is now available on CPS.
- October 31, 2024
- CPhA's CPO Dr. Danielle Paes announced as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women
The Canadian Pharmacists Association is thrilled to congratulate our very own Chief Pharmacist Officer, Dr. Danielle Paes, on becoming one of the 2024 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100.
- 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.
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