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- 9/23/2024
Canada’s genetic testing not ready for influx of rare disease drugs: Takeda Canada report
Canada needs an equitable, pan-Canadian genetic testing system, argues the report on the healthcare system and rare diseases. - 9/19/2024
Cloud-based Mana helps pharmacists offer point-of-care testing
The program was created by Sousan Bagherpoor in response to the need for guidance after point of care was expanded to pharmacies. - 9/16/2024
OCP elects new chair, approves independent third-party governance review
The motion to have an independent third-party governance review was contentious, sparking a motion to remove then-board chair James Morrison over the wording of a briefing note about it. The motion was eventually withdrawn. - 9/16/2024
Alberta pharmacists will be allowed to immunize children under five: ACP
Pharmacists in Alberta will be allowed to immunize children starting at age two as of Feb. 1, the Alberta College of Pharmacy announced. - 9/12/2024
James Morrison to stay on as OCP board chair until term ends
A motion to remove Morrison, which was brought forward at a previous meeting, was withdrawn. - 9/12/2024
University of Toronto launches three-year PharmD program
The three-year program will begin in August 2025. - 9/11/2024
Lindsay Mell named new registrar of the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists
“I am deeply committed to leading with integrity, fostering innovation, and working collaboratively to achieve our shared vision,” Mell said. - 9/11/2024
ISMP Canada to run medication safety exchange webinar for World Patient Safety Day
ISMP Canada will run a medication safety exchange webinar on September 18. - 9/10/2024
Winners of the OPA and CFP 2024 awards announced
The winners of the 2024 Ontario Pharmacists Association and Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy's awards will be celebrated in person at an event in King City on October 8. - 9/8/2024
Three OPA RxTalks events coming this autumn
The Ontario Pharmacists Association is running three RxTalks Regional Events this season. The in-person events include a continuing education session, presentations from OPA CEO Justin Bates and Q&As.