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 consultation
To 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 and ethical standards.
• Physical space and related revisions to support the ability of pharmacy professionals to deliver care to patients in a manner that provides sufficient visual and acoustical privacy.
• Practice environment, staffing and workflow related revisions to support the delivery of care according to established practice and ethical standards.

The College will introduce additional methods to provide input as part of the consultation. A final draft of the Standards of Operation for Pharmacies will be brought to the Board to approve for implementation either in September or December 2026, to be determined based on input received during the consultation period. Further details are available in the Board materials package starting on page 184.

Public consultation approved for draft Providing Pharmacy Services for Animals policy 
A 60-day public consultation was approved to seek feedback on a draft Providing Pharmacy Services for Animals policy that articulates the requirements for pharmacy professionals providing pharmacy services for animals.

A new Veterinary Professionals Act, not yet in force, will permit pharmacy professionals to perform the authorized acts of compounding, dispensing, or selling drugs for animals through an exemption. The draft policy also clarifies that dispensing must only be done pursuant to a prescription from a veterinarian and changes to the prescription can be made only by the veterinarian. The policy is intended to ensure pharmacy professionals understand the scope and expectations for providing pharmacy services to animals.

Following the consultation, a revised policy will be brought to the Board for approval at an upcoming meeting in anticipation of the regulations under the Veterinary Professionals Act, 2024 coming into effect. Further details are available in the Board materials package starting on page 168.

Audited financial statements approved 
Following the recommendation of the Finance and Audit Committee, the Board approved the College’s 2025 Audited Financial Statements as prepared by Tinkham LLP Chartered Professional Accountants. A copy of the Audited Financial Statement is available starting on page 42 of the Board materials package.

Other Board updates 
Additional information about these and other Board decisions can be found in the Board Report. The next scheduled Board meeting will be held on September 28 & 29, 2026.