Author: Nancy Schlomer

The College’s annual accreditation renewal for community pharmacies is now available. Email reminders will be sent to Director Liaisons and appointed Designated Managers leading up to the May 10, 2026 deadline. Before you begin you will need: Credit card if paying online User ID: Your OCP number Password: If you have forgotten your password, visit our Forgot Password page Once you’re ready: Log into My Account using your user ID (your OCP number) and password…

Key decisions and discussions from the March 23, 2026, Board meeting are summarized below.   Pharmacy Technician annual fees to undergo comprehensive reviewThe Board directed staff to undertake a comprehensive review of pharmacy technician fees and to provide fee structure options for consideration at the September 2026 Board meeting ahead of the 2027 budget process. Although fee changes were not possible for 2026 under the current By-Law and timelines, the Board agreed that the feedback received through…

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month, and the College would like to recognize the vital contributions of Ontario’s more than 25,000 regulated pharmacy professionals who support the health and well-being of patients across the province. Your knowledge, expertise and dedication have a meaningful impact on the lives of Ontarians. As our health system continues to evolve, pharmacy will evolve alongside it, and pharmacy professionals will remain essential in delivering safe, ethical and high‑quality pharmacy care. We…

The College’s annual renewal for registrants is now available. Email reminders will be sent to registrants leading up to the March 10, 2026 deadline. Except for interns and intern technicians, all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must complete this year’s annual renewal process by March 10, 2026. Follow the steps below to complete this year’s renewal. Before you begin you will need: Credit card if paying online User ID: Your OCP number Password: If you forgot…

The College is seeking pharmacy professionals to join its working groups for the entry-to-practice Jurisprudence, Ethics and Professionalism exam. We welcome applications from pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have the knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to the development or review of multiple-choice questions. As a member of a Jurisprudence, Ethics and Professionalism working group, you are expected to participate in four to six meetings per year and sign a confidentiality agreement. Question writers, reviewers and…

We’re seeking input on potential changes to the number, composition (pharmacist and pharmacy technician seats), and term limits of elected Board directors. These potential changes are intended to address challenges with development and succession planning for Board and committee leadership, capacity pressures on standing and statutory committees, and maintaining legal Board constitution if directors unexpectedly resign.  This consultation considers by-law changes that may address these issues through the addition of two elected directors (one pharmacist…

The Ontario College of Pharmacists (College) is seeking qualified frontline pharmacy professionals to be Practice Assessment of Competence at Entry (PACE) assessors for pharmacy technician and pharmacist applicants. PACE assessors ensure that applicants meet the College’s practice-based requirements to deliver safe, quality care. Being a PACE assessor is a voluntary role. Apply to become a PACE assessor to: Assess the next generation of pharmacy professionals & contribute to the growth of the profession Ensure high standards are upheld…

As of January 1, 2026, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians already licensed in another Canadian province or territory who meet the eligibility criteria can practice for up to six months while completing their registration requirements with the College. As of Right Eligibility You may be eligible to work immediately in Ontario if you are a: Pharmacist registered, in good standing, in another Canadian province/territory Pharmacy Technician registered, in good standing, in another Canadian province/territory For further details on…