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National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
April 3, 2025
The next meeting of the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) is scheduled for June 1, 2025. The primary purpose of the meeting is to…
NAPRA Updates
March 19, 2025
Ever wonder what exactly the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) does, and who its members are? Does NAPRA regulate the practice of pharmacy…
NAPRA Updates
March 5, 2025
Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada for International Pharmacists (Gateway) offers international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) who wish to practise pharmacy in Canada current, complete, and accurate information about…
NAPRA Updates
February 25, 2025
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is presently recruiting a Director, Communications and Governance. The Director, Communications and Governance, is a member of…
NAPRA Updates
February 20, 2025
Note: This recruitment posting is now closed. Term: May-August 2025 (flexible based on educational requirements) The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is presently…
NAPRA Pharmacy National Statistics
NAPRA Updates
February 12, 2025
The 2025 national statistics of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Canada have been posted to the NAPRA website. They include updated numbers for registered/licensed…
National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
January 23, 2025
The proposed meeting of the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) for March 23-24, 2025 is cancelled. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled…
National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
January 22, 2025
The interim recommendations made by the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) on December 2, 2024 that: **Note: 8.5 mg of cetirizine base is approximately…
National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
December 10, 2024
A meeting of the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) was held on December 2, 2024, with the following interim recommendations made: **Note: 8.5 mg…
Model Compounding Competencies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada
Updates on Practice Resources
December 6, 2024
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is pleased to republish the Model Compounding Competencies for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Canada, with minor…
National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
November 7, 2024
The interim recommendation made by the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) on September 15, 2024 that: was finalized effective November 5, 2024. Final approval…
Updates on Practice Resources
October 24, 2024
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is pleased to announce the publication of its updated practice resource document entitled Professional Competencies for Pharmacists…