What are the requirements to open an online pharmacy?

A Certificate of Accreditation may only be issued to a “bricks and mortar” pharmacy at a specific municipal address. There is no separate class of accreditation for online or internet pharmacies.

All pharmacies must meet the standards for accreditation and operation, as defined in the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990 and as established by the College. Please refer to Accreditation and Operation of a Pharmacy Guidance for more information and links to the relevant resources.

An accredited pharmacy may conduct business over the internet according to the College’s Operating Internet Sites Policy. This policy requires the pharmacy’s website to have its accreditation (“license”) number and the name of the Designated Manager so it can be verified by the pubic on the College’s public register.