Why does the College support the Ontario Pharmacy Health Program?

When pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are dealing with mental health and substance use challenges, including addiction, anxiety, depression or other conditions, the College’s goal is to support individuals to access the resources they need so that they can practice in a safe manner.

The College has an obligation to protect patients and ensure registrants are practicing safely, and, as part of that commitment, we want registrants to get the help they need to be healthy. It is in the public’s best interest that registrants are given an opportunity to access this support.