News
- October 21, 2022
- Hypoallergenic infant formula shortage – Information for pharmacy professionals
CPhA has been involved in discussions with Health Canada and others to stay updated as the situation evolves and ensure that pharmacy is represented in the conversations.
- October 12, 2022
- Pharmacy Check-in: Meet Shams Qaend
We caught up with Shams to talk about pharmacy practice in Canada and her role advocating for international pharmacy graduates.
- October 12, 2022
- Pharmacy Check-in: Meet Afomia Gebre
We caught up with Afomia to talk about diversity, equity and inclusion and how pharmacists can work to dismantle systemic racism and discrimination in pharmacy practice.
- September 29, 2022
- New Indigenous-led association sets sights on supporting Indigenous pharmacy professionals and improving health care for Indigenous patients
Indigenous pharmacy professionals from coast-to-coast-to-coast have come together to create the Indigenous Pharmacy Professionals of Canada (IPPC)—a new association with the goal of building a supportive community for the country’s Indigenous pharmacy professionals, while making a positive impact on the lives of all Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
- September 27, 2022
- CPhA Advocacy Update: Fall 2022
Here’s an update on some of our recent key priorities and initiatives.
- September 22, 2022
- Canadians want more funding and access to pharmacist care
With Canada’s health-care system facing significant strain, Canadians recognize the need to expand and fund additional health services in our communities and better utilize and support our health providers.
- September 20, 2022
- Resource Round-up: Indigenous health
Intergenerational trauma, health-care disparities, and racism in all its forms continue to undermine the health of Indigenous patients and their trust in the health care system. As a key entry point to our health system, the pharmacy community has a key role to play in implementing culturally safe, patient-centered care across Canada.
- September 15, 2022
- Decreasing flu shot demand could point to difficult flu season ahead
According to a new national survey conducted by Abacus Data, only 50% of Canadians say they will get the flu shot this year, down 6 points from a survey conducted in 2021.
- September 6, 2022
- CPhA condemns violence against pharmacists and high rates of abuse and harassment of health workers
The Canadian Pharmacists Association is deeply concerned about reports of a recent physical assault of a pharmacist in Kitchener, Ontario. We strongly condemn any violence, abuse or harassment targeting health workers and stand with Canada’s pharmacy professionals and other health workers across the country.
- August 17, 2022
- Clarification: Requirement for prescriptions for Tylenol and Advil for children
Despite media reports to the contrary, you do not need a prescription to purchase liquid Tylenol or Advil for children.
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