Author: Nancy Schlomer

Voting Is Now Open for the 2026 Board Elections

Voting for the 2026 Board elections is now open. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can cast their votes from today, July 6, until August 5 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are eligible to vote have received an email from Simply Voting, a secure, independent voting platform, containing information about the pharmacist candidates, along with instructions on how to cast their ballot. As the number of pharmacy technician candidates matched the number of…

Expanded Scope Activities Now in Effect

As of today, July 1, 2026, changes to the scope of practice for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are in effect. Continue reading to learn how these changes may impact you.   Pharmacists and interns are now authorized to assess and prescribe for nine additional minor ailments:   Calluses and corns Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) Dry eye (xeropthalmia, dry eye disease) Head lice (pediculosis) Jock itch (tinea cruris) Mild headache (tension-type) Nasal congestion (viral rhinitis, rhinosinusitis)  Ringworm (tinea…

Public Consultation on Proposed Amendments to the Standards of Operation for Pharmacies

The College is seeking input on proposed amendments to the Standards of Operation for Pharmacies. These Standards set out the requirements to ensure pharmacies in Ontario deliver safe, effective care and meet regulatory obligations under the Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, 1990. As scope of practice has expanded, the College has explored safeguards to support safe implementation. Your insights will help assess whether the proposed changes are reasonable, feasible and achievable. You’re invited to share…

Key Board Decisions and Discussions: June 15, 2026

Key decisions and discussion from the June 15, 2026, Board meeting are summarized below.  Proposed amendments to Standards of Operation for Pharmacies approved for public consultationTo support the safe and effective implementation of expanded scope of practice, the Board approved a 60-day public consultation on proposed amendments to the Standards of Operation for Pharmacies. The proposed changes focus on: Revisions to support pharmacy professional access to patient information and support their ability to meet practice…

Information Hub Supports Upcoming Expanded Scope Activities

Following the recent Ministry of Health announcement about expanded scope for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, we have published an information hub to help registrants understand how these changes may apply to their practice. The hub’s resources include: A summary of the upcoming changes  FAQs tailored to different audiences  A comparison of current and future injection authority A vaccine administration resource A list of minor ailments as of July 1, 2026     Visit the expanded scope information…

Ministry Announces Upcoming Implementation of Scope of Practice Changes for Pharmacy Professionals

We are pleased to share with you that the Ministry of Health has announced upcoming changes that will expand the scope of practice for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The announcement follows the approval of regulation amendments submitted to the government late last year. The changes below will come into effect July 1, 2026: Pharmacists and interns will be able to assess and prescribe for nine additional minor ailments: Calluses and corns Dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis) Dry…

Clarifying Scope of Practice for Pharmacy Professionals

We want to provide an update and some important clarifications regarding scope of practice and the performance of point of care tests. Scope of Practice Update Proposed changes that would expand the scope of practice for pharmacy professionals have not yet come into effect. The College is working with the Ministry of Health to determine an appropriate implementation date, ensuring that the expansion of scope activities can occur safely and that any necessary safeguards are…

Join Us at the Spring 2026 Regional Meetings

Pharmacy professionals who are registered with the College are invited to sign up to attend OCP’s Spring 2026 regional meetings. Please join OCP Registrar and CEO Jay O’Neill, OCP Board Chair Doug Brown and Vice Chair Siva Sivapalan, along with other members of OCP’s Board of Directors and staff leadership, for an in-person discussion on topics that matter to the profession and our role as regulator. From learning about your experience with the College and…

Apply now for Board election

Applications are now being accepted for candidates interested in running for election to the College’s Board of Directors for the 2026-27 year. There are three available seats for pharmacists, and two for pharmacy technicians. As a competency-based Board, ideal candidates will include those with competency in compliance and risk management and who reflect diverse populations, marginalized groups and individuals with disabilities, or those with experience working with these groups. Those applying for vacant positions should…

Public Consultation on Proposed Learning Requirements for Specified Expanded Scope Activities

The College is seeking input on proposed learning requirements for specified expanded scope of practice activities, including assessing and prescribing for acute pharyngitis, otitis externa and herpes zoster, and the administration of injectable buprenorphine extended-release (Sublocade®). These proposed scope activities, which have not yet received approval from government, may pose a higher risk to the public if not managed appropriately.Registrants, members of the public, and system partners are invited to share their feedback on this open consultation…

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