A government report reveals that pharmacy clinics in Nova Scotia have contributed to a nearly 10% decline in emergency room visits for non-urgent or less-urgent cases, which further reinforces the vital impact of pharmacists in alleviating the burden on traditional health-care facilities ..read more

CPhA concluded its inaugural national summit on the future of primary care and outlines a vision for a health-care system where pharmacy is recognized as a first stop in the primary care journey for all peoples in Canada ..read more

Resources to help you make your pharmacy a more inclusive space ..read more

Part of Choosing Wisely Canada’s new climate-conscious recommendations, CPhA and the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) collaborated on 5 joint climate action recommendations for pharmacists ..read more

The 2024 federal budget was tabled on April 16. Here’s a round-up of the health-care commitments outlined in the budget that relate to our key priorities ..read more

CPhA’s 2024 Canadian Pharmacist of the Year stands as a beacon of excellence in the field of pharmacy and exemplifies how perseverance, curiosity and innovation can lead to improvements in health care and better outcomes for patients. In an illustrious career characterized by remarkable achievements, Dr. Sherif Hanafy Mahmoud has excelled in diverse roles as a clinician, researcher, educator and leader ..read more

CPhA has developed a new practice tool to support you and your conversations with patients about measles ..read more

CPhA has developed a new series of practice tools focused on appropriate testing frequency of blood glucose in type 2 diabetes patients.  ..read more

In response to recent media reports, the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) would like to express its position on the value of medication reviews and the importance of pharmacists’ autonomy and professional judgment when it comes to health-care delivery ..read more

CPhA announced a firm stance against payer-directed care. The new position statement results from the increasing trend of private insurers and pharmacy benefit managers directing patient care, ultimately compromising the quality and accessibility of health care for people in Canada ..read more