Welcome to the Ontario Pharmacists' Association
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The Ontario Pharmacists' Association (OPA) represents the views and interests of more than 12,500 pharmacists and pharmacists-in-training across the province. We work to inspire excellence in the profession and practice of pharmacy, and to promote wellness for patients.
Our members work in community pharmacies, family health teams, long-term care facilities, hospitals, universities, business and government, and practice in more than 3,000 clinical settings. Read more
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Nominate a pharmacist for a 2012 OPA Award
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The 2012 OPA Awards are an excellent way to recognize the outstanding contributions that OPA members are making to the community, the profession and the Association. Nominations are being accepted until March 1 - it only takes a few minutes! For more information about the award categories and winner benefits, or to download a nomination form, click here. Awards will be presented during the Conference 2012 Gala Awards Banquet on June 16 in London, Ontario.
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OPA wins CFP Innovation Fund grant for hypertension project
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The Ontario Pharmacists’Association-Green Shield Canada Hypertension Collaborative.is the winner of this year’s Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy Innovation Fund grant in support of pharmacy practice research. Read more
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SAFE MEDS: OPA's Safe Meds for Seniors ad
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From December 8-15, OPA’s Safe Meds for Seniors ads will be running in daily and community newspapers in 29 communities across Ontario, from Windsor to Kenora.
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WEBINAR: OPA to host October 27 webinar on the Narcotic Safety and Awareness Act implementation
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The October 14 message from the Executive Officer regarding the requirements of pharmacists and prescribers under the new narcotics act has prompted a number of questions and concerns from pharmacists. To help address the many concerns that have been expressed, OPA, the Ontario College of Pharmacists, the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care are collaborating to effectively answer the most common questions not included in the Ministry's FAQ document.
We are pleased to inform you that a webinar will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 7 - 8 p.m. to address these issues. This webinar will be recorded and posted to the OPA website for anyone who is unable to attend the live event. Read more
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Clinical documentation for pharmaceutical opinions
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Phase 1 of the Pharmaceutical Opinion Program, implemented April 1, 2011, is best categorized as dispensing or transactional services that positively impact patient care and represent services pharmacists have been routinely providing to patients but without compensation. Most notable are the pharmaceutical opinion as well as services that verify adherence, tolerance and response to medication therapy. Read more
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