For 78 years, the CFP has raised and distributed millions of dollars in support of the profession of pharmacy. The results of these investments will benefit all pharmacists. With your continued support, we look forward to advancing our mission for the next 65 years!
AUGUST 2022 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Wellspring Pharmacy Leadership Awards, launched by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy in 2012 to honour Barbara Wells, an exceptional pharmacy leader. So far, the program has helped 37 pharmacists develop their leadership skills or achieve career milestones. Recipients have used their awards in diverse […]
AUGUST 2022 – This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Wellspring Pharmacy Leadership Awards program, launched by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy in 2012 to honour Barbara Wells, an exceptional pharmacy leader. So far, the program has helped 37 pharmacists develop their leadership skills or achieve career milestones. Recipients have used their awards in diverse and innovative applications, […]
JULY 2022 – Get details on the dispensing or prescribing of Paxlovid and pharmacy’s role in the distribution of rapid antigen tests in the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy’s latest installment of its chart, “Provincial changes in pharmacy practice related to COVID-19.” You’ll also find updated information on COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, including the number of pharmacies […]
JULY 2022 – CFP couldn’t have asked for better weather at its annual Charity Golf Classic in June. The sun also shone on the Foundation, as the event raised a record-breaking $110,000 for its Innovation Fund, which awards grants to pharmacy researchers and innovators across Canada. Thank you to the many sponsors of the day, […]
JULY 2022 – Paul Kidston became Executive Director of the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy (CFP) on June 1. The CFP Board is thrilled to be able to draw from the depth and breadth of his work experience to further advance the work of the Foundation to support the profession of pharmacy. In this Q&A article, […]
JULY 2022 – Now that the pandemic has propelled pharmacy front and centre, pharmacists can play a key role in administering vaccines and ensuring patients are sticking to their vaccine regimen. That was the message expressed during a June webinar hosted by the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy on “Adherence to multi-dose vaccinations: Lessons learned and […]
JUNE 2022 – Pharmacy and healthcare as a whole are in a period of transformation,” says Dr. Danielle Paes, Chief Pharmacist Officer at the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA). As community pharmacies add patient care services throughout the pandemic, they are solidifying their stake as healthcare hubs. But is it sustainable for the long term? “Pharmacists […]
JUNE 2022 – Every year the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy supports innovation in pharmacy via its Innovation Fund Grants, awarded to pharmacy researchers and leaders across the country. The following are just a few examples of how these innovative initiatives can have a far-reaching impact on the profession. Pharmacists as travel medicine experts When pharmacist […]
JUNE 2022 – On behalf of the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy, I am pleased to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Paul Kidston, effective June 1, 2022. Paul brings with him a wealth of experience in board governance and community leadership, as well as expertise in helping organizations build revenue-generating capacity. Paul has […]
MAY 2022 – Simplicity Wellness is a licensed pharmacy that does not dispense any medication. The new pharmacy in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, provides appointment-based consulting services for people living with or at risk of one or more chronic conditions. “We offer lifestyle coaching and help patients manage health issues,” says co-founder Tim Smith. “Our philosophy […]
In this webinar, Maria Zhang (CAMH and U of T) will be facilitating an interdisciplinary panel on the topic of cannabis use and how best to support pharmacists in caring for clients who use cannabis.
