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National shortage of blood pressure drug shows safeguards are needed, doctors say
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August 23, 2019 -
Ford government reveals health services to be delisted from OHIP
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August 23, 2019 -
Official says vaping-related lung disease yet to reach Canada
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August 23, 2019 -
Fear mounting that changes to drug pricing in Canada could stifle innovation
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August 23, 2019 -
PrEP could potentially eradicate HIV. But in Ontario, only about a 10th of the people it could help are taking it.
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August 23, 2019 -
Taking Pharmacy and Your Pharmacy Association One Step Further
Taking Pharmacy and Your Pharmacy Association One Step Further It’s an exciting time for pharmacy and everyone involved in the profession – if you’ve recently visited your community pharmacy that includes you. Pharmacists are more involved in …
November 16, 2013 -
OPA Announces New CEO
July 11, 2019 (TORONTO) — The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) announced today that Justin J. Bates will join the Association as Chief Executive Officer effective September 3, 2019. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and the membership of …
July 11, 2019 -
Pharmacists ready to play key role in improving healthcare and ending hallway medicine
June 26, 2019 (TORONTO) — The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) welcomes the second report issued today by Premier Ford’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine and looks forward to being part of the solution to improving …
June 26, 2019 -
Ontario Pharmacists Association Announces Recipients of Lifetime Achievement and Pharmacist of the Year Awards
June 3, 2019 (TORONTO) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) is pleased to announce that David Windross of Toronto is the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award and John Girgis of Mississauga has been named Pharmacist of the Year. …
June 06, 2019 -
University of Waterloo Pharmacy Student Recognized by the Ontario Pharmacists Association
June 3, 2019 (WATERLOO) – University of Waterloo (UW) fourth year pharmacy student, Naushin Hooda, has received the Student of the Year Award from the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA). The award will be presented at Pharmacy Experience …
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Accomplished Local Pharmacist Receives Excellence in Research Award from the Ontario Pharmacists Association
June 3, 2019 (TORONTO) – John Papastergiou has been named the recipient of the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)’s Excellence in Research Award. Papastergiou will be presented with the award at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 2019 – a …
June 06, 2019 -
Practitioner in the Toronto-Region Named Pharmacist of the Year
June 3, 2019 (MISSISSAUGA) – Local pharmacist, John Magdy Girgis, has been named Pharmacist of the Year by the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA). The award will be presented at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 2019 – a joint conference …
June 06, 2019 -
First Registered Pharmacy Technician in Cornwall Named Pharmacy Technician of the Year
June 3, 2019 (CORNWALL) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) has recognized Darlene Guindon as Pharmacy Technician of the Year. She was the first registered pharmacy technician in the Cornwall Area and practices at Medical Arts Pharmacy. …
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Active Community Member and Pharmacist Receives Patient Impact Award from the Ontario Pharmacists Association
June 3, 2019 (MANITOULIN) – Local Manitoulin resident and pharmacist, Diane Meehan, has received the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)’s Patient Impact of the Year Award. Meehan will receive her award at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 20 …
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Kingston Pharmacist Making Waves in the Pharmacy Profession Awarded Outstanding New Practitioner of the Year Award
June 3, 2019 (KINGSTON) – Pharmacist Manager, Cory Sydorenko, was selected for the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)’s 2019 Outstanding New Practitioner of the Year Award. The award will be presented at Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PxP) 201 …
June 06, 2019 -
Dedicated Pharmacist of Toronto-Region Recognized for Contributions with Lifetime Achievement Award
June 3, 2019 (TORONTO) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) is pleased to award David Windross with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. A member of OPA for more than 30 years, the award will be presented to Windross at Pharmacy …
June 06, 2019 -
Local Pharmasave Owner Receives Esteemed Service to the Community Award
June 3, 2019 (GODERICH/CLINTON/BAYFIELD) – Michael Ibrahim, owner of three Michael’s Pharmasave locations in Southwestern Ontario, has been named the recipient of the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia Award from the Ontario Pharmacists …
June 06, 2019 -
Ontario pharmacists applaud the government’s commitment to allow patients to receive more healthcare services directly from their pharmacists
April 11, 2019 (TORONTO) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) applauds the provincial government on its commitment in today’s budget to allow pharmacists to assess and treat patients for common ailments – measures that will help to ease …
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Community Pharmacies Make Significant Contributions to Canada’s Economy
Ottawa, July 12, 2018 — The community pharmacy sector generated more than $16 billion in economic activity and supported nearly 250,000 jobs in Canada in 2016, according to a new series of reports by The Conference Board of Canada. “Community …
July 12, 2018 -
The Ontario Pharmacists Association Welcomes the Decision to Provide Free Prescription Drugs for Children and Youth
April 27, 2017 (Toronto) – The Ontario Pharmacists Association supports today’s announcement of the OHIP+ Children and Youth Pharmacare effective January 1, 2018. As professionals who pride themselves on the provision of accessible, high quality …
April 27, 2017
