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National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
April 9, 2026
The next meeting of the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) is scheduled for June 7, 2026. The primary purpose of the meeting is to…
Invitation for Nominations
NDS Updates
March 31, 2026
The National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) is a committee of the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) which serves to advise NAPRA on…
NAPRA Pharmacy National Statistics
NAPRA Updates
February 25, 2026
The 2026 national statistics of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Canada have been posted to the NAPRA website. They include updated numbers for registered/licensed…
NAPRA Updates
February 17, 2026
Note: This consultation is now closed. The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) published an updated entry-to-practice (ETP) competencies document in 2024. In the…
NAPRA Updates
February 12, 2026
Note: This consultation is now closed. This communication outlines the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities’ (NAPRA) intent to consult publicly to help further inform…
NAPRA Updates
February 4, 2026
Note: This recruitment posting is now closed. Term: 16-week term between April and September 2026 (flexible based on educational requirements) The National Association of Pharmacy…
National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
January 28, 2026
The interim recommendations made by the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) on December 7, 2025, that: were finalized effective January 27, 2026. Final approval…
NAPRA Updates
January 13, 2026
Note: This consultation is now closed. This communication outlines the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities’ (NAPRA) intent to consult publicly to help further inform…
NAPRA Updates
January 13, 2026
Note: This consultation is now closed. The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) published an updated entry-to-practice (ETP) competencies document in 2024. In the…
National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
January 8, 2026
The proposed meeting of the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) for March 22-23, 2026, is cancelled. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled…
NAPRA Updates
December 17, 2025
Please be advised that the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) will be closed for the winter holiday season from Wednesday, December 24, 2025,…
National Drug Schedule
NDS Updates
December 15, 2025
A meeting of the National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) was held on December 7, 2025, with the following interim recommendations made: Any objections to…