Ontario Pharmacists Association

02/20/2026

The Ontario Pharmacy Opioid Services Locator (POSL) is now live and available as a free public resource. It is designed to help healthcare providers, community support services, and patients quickly identify pharmacies offering OUD treatment services, including methadone, Suboxone®, and other related supports: https://hubs.la/Q0442JWb0

02/19/2026

OPA is conducting a profession-wide survey to formally collect feedback on experiences from the 2025/26 respiratory season. Your input will help ensure that the recommendations provided are comprehensive, representative, and grounded in the frontline insights of the profession. The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. It is open to all pharmacy professionals working in community pharmacies who are participating in the publicly funded UIIP and/or COVID-19 Vaccine Program during the 2025/2026 season: https://hubs.la/Q043VFKc0

02/18/2026

OPA is inviting pharmacy professionals to help amplify the patient voice by collecting patient testimonials through a new, easy-to-use tool. This resource is designed to support pharmacies in gathering meaningful patient stories, with built-in prompts to help guide conversations and get started with confidence. Patient testimonials play a powerful role in demonstrating the value of pharmacy care, strengthening advocacy efforts, and highlighting the real-world impact of pharmacy teams: https://hubs.la/Q043HTd_0

02/17/2026

Save even bigger when you bundle your home, auto, and recreational vehicle insurance through The Co-operators. OPA members can save up to 45 per cent when they bundle eligible coverage. Recreational vehicles covered include motorcycles, dirt bikes & ATVs, snowmobiles, mopeds or scooters and more: https://hubs.la/Q043rmVq0

02/16/2026

Learn about the pharmacy technician’s role in dispensing for OAT and clarify the technician’s role in meeting OCP guidelines. You will gain a comparison of key medications used in Ontario, and learn how to apply person-first language to reduce stigma and provide safer, more supportive care for every patient: https://hubs.la/Q0432flk0

02/13/2026

Gain a strong understanding of the mechanisms of COCs, a comparison of the different formulations, and an examination of the different safety, efficacy, and side effect profiles. Learn how to identify contraindications and assess patient-specific factors, so you can provide personalized counselling and care to each individual:

Oral contraceptives remain the most common method of reversible contraception in Canada, and they are among the most commonly used medications by reproductiv...

02/12/2026

OPA is conducting a profession-wide survey to formally collect feedback on experiences from the 2025/26 respiratory season. Your input will help ensure that the recommendations provided are comprehensive, representative, and grounded in the frontline insights of the profession. The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. It is open to all pharmacy professionals working in community pharmacies who are participating in the publicly funded UIIP and/or COVID-19 Vaccine Program during the 2025/2026 season: https://hubs.ly/Q042YFg_0

02/11/2026

In this new series, we’re introducing you to members of the OPA team and giving you an inside look at what they’re working on. First up is Ashley Cid, OPA’s Research and Practice Pharmacist. Ashley focuses on conducting and supporting research to strengthen pharmacy practice and inform decision-making for OPA and key stakeholders. She also supports the analysis and reporting of research and insights, develops and maintains pharmacy practice tools and resources, and contributes to internal and external projects. Ashley was instrumental in launching our new Pharmacy Opioid Services Locator tool: https://hubs.la/Q042Mj_j0

Ashley Cid Pharmacist, Research and Practice What is your role at OPA, and what does it entail? My title is the Pharmacist, Research and Practice at the Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA). My role focuses on conducting and supporting research to…

02/10/2026

Pharmacy professionals play a key role in closing the knowledge gap and supporting menopausal women with evidence-based care and counselling. Learn about current treatment options, lifestyle modifications, and supportive care strategies to deliver safe, patient-centered menopause management:

An estimated 10 million women in Canada are in perimenopause, menopause, or post menopause, but many report feeling unprepared and unsupported when it comes ...

02/09/2026

OPA is inviting pharmacy professionals to help amplify the patient voice by collecting patient testimonials through a new, easy-to-use tool. This resource is designed to support pharmacies in gathering meaningful patient stories, with built-in prompts to help guide conversations and get started with confidence. Patient testimonials play a powerful role in demonstrating the value of pharmacy care, strengthening advocacy efforts, and highlighting the real-world impact of pharmacy teams: https://hubs.la/Q042nwwb0

02/06/2026

The new AI Assist tool is the next evolution in our Respiratory Illness Support toolbox, offering you instant answers for any questions you have about respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, post-COVID conditions, flu, RSV, or pneumonia: https://hubs.la/Q0422BkS0

02/05/2026

At home or on the road, it is essential to protect yourself with quality insurance coverage that fits your needs. By being a part of the OPA auto & home insurance program, you get exceptional personalized service and exclusive value-added benefits: https://hubs.la/Q0422j3Y0