Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advocating for Canadian Pharmacists and Healthcare Excellence
Since 1907, we have served as the national voice for Canadian pharmacists, advocating for the profession and advancing patient care. Our organization has pioneered pharmacy practice through the development of trusted resources like the Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties (CPS), which provides evidence-based drug information used by healthcare professionals nationwide. We empower pharmacists through advocacy, education, and collaboration, ensuring their critical role in healthcare systems is recognized and supported.With over a century of experience, we maintain rigorous editorial standards for our publications, leveraging partnerships with expert clinicians to deliver accurate, unbiased therapeutic guidance. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through initiatives like the Pharmacy Claim Standard, which streamlines prescription adjudication for 475 million claims annually, and our transition to FHIR-based digital standards for future-ready healthcare interoperability.
Services
Drug Information Resources
Therapeutic Guidelines
Pharmacy Practice Standards
Continuing Education
Advocacy Services
Digital Health Tools
Claim Processing Systems
Editorial Review
Professional Networking
Publication Subscriptions
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- We have represented Canadian pharmacists since 1907 with continuous professional leadership
- Our CPS publications provide Health Canada-approved drug information trusted nationwide
- We develop pharmacy practice standards adopted across Canada's healthcare systems
- Our editorial process involves expert pharmacists and physicians with rigorous peer review
- We pioneered digital pharmacy claim standards processing 475 million claims annually
Services
CPS Drug Information
Our flagship drug compendium provides comprehensive monographs for over 1,000 Health Canada-approved products. This evidence-based resource includes vaccines, natural health products, and medical devices with integrated clinical tools for medication management. Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide for over 60 years, it features drug interaction checkers, calculators, and critical safety updates.
Pharmacy Claim Standard
We developed Canada's national standard for electronic prescription claims processing. This system enables real-time adjudication of 475 million annual claims through unified digital protocols. Our FHIR-based modernization ensures future-ready interoperability while maintaining efficient claims processing across all pharmacy software platforms and insurance networks nationwide.
Therapeutic Guidelines
Our therapeutic resources deliver practical, unbiased treatment recommendations for over 200 medical conditions. Developed through rigorous peer review by expert pharmacists and physicians, these guidelines include evidence-based algorithms for managing chronic diseases, infectious conditions, and special populations like pregnant patients.
Continuing Education
We offer accredited learning programs covering immunization services integration, pharmacy workflow optimization, and emerging healthcare practices. Our educational resources include webinars, conferences, and practice development tools designed to enhance clinical skills and operational efficiency for pharmacy professionals at all career stages.
Editorial Review
Our editorial process ensures accuracy and objectivity in all publications. Expert authors develop content based on current evidence, which undergoes multi-stage review by clinical editors and external specialists. We maintain strict conflict-of-interest disclosures and update materials biannually to reflect evolving pharmaceutical knowledge and regulatory requirements.
Questions
What is the Canadian Pharmacists Association's primary role?
We serve as the national professional association representing pharmacists, developing clinical resources, setting practice standards, and advocating for pharmacy interests in healthcare policy.
How do I access CPS drug information resources?
CPS resources are available through print subscriptions, online platforms, and mobile applications. Individual and institutional subscriptions can be purchased directly through our website or by contacting customer service.
Are CPhA publications peer-reviewed?
Yes, all therapeutic content undergoes rigorous peer review by expert pharmacists and physicians. Our editorial process includes conflict-of-interest disclosures and evidence-based validation to ensure accuracy and clinical relevance.
How does CPhA support pharmacy practice modernization?
We develop digital health standards like the FHIR Pharmacy Claims System, provide workflow integration guidance for immunization services, and create tools that enhance medication management systems across Canada.
Can international pharmacists access CPhA resources?
Yes, our publications and digital tools are available to international users. We provide Canadian-specific drug information and practice standards that may complement professional development for international pharmacy professionals.
