Ontario Pharmacists Association

Our CEO, Justin Bates, was on CTV News Ottawa to discuss challenges in availability of flu vaccine this season and what we could learn from this experience for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccine in the future.

OPA's pharmacy (store) insurance program provides a flexible way to protect your retail store and dispensary property, plus your liability exposures, in one seamless, customizable package. Learn more: http://ow.ly/soOY50B9RYj http://ow.ly/bd8250B9RYm

Your pharmacy is working hard to keep you safe. Do your part by following their check-in and waiting area procedures. Learn more about how you can prepare and what you can expect at the pharmacy this year: http://ow.ly/OBcU50BDcl8 #FluPreventionWeek

Have you read the fall issue of the Ontario Pharmacist? Our COVID-19: Pharmacy on the Frontlines edition features insightful articles, photos from our #PharmacistsOnTheFrontlines social media campaign and more! Read now: http://ow.ly/apPc50Bv46q

Congratulations Maychelle on being the recipient of a 2021 OPA membership sponsored by Relief Buddy Inc!

The Ontario Pharmacists Association’s group auto and home insurance provides affordable coverage, exceptional service, and many exclusive features. Learn more: http://ow.ly/s0Ys50BUQHK

New Episode Tune into this edition of Pharmacists' Matters as Amanda Galbraith joins Justin Bates to discuss Canadian and global politics and the impact they have on healthcare. Listen now: www.opatoday.com/pharmacists-matters

Happy #RxTechDay to our members and all pharmacy technicians across the world! Thank you for your great contributions to the healthcare system, especially during the pandemic to keep pharmacies operational and maintain patient care. Tag a #PharmacyTechnician to celebrate them!

Our CEO, Justin Bates, was on 570 News to discuss the availability of the flu vaccine this coming flu season. Listen now: youtu.be/PK7Dx8gFd9Q

Barbara Viola, OPA member and a pharmacist providing access to COVID-19 testing at her store, discusses the impact this has had on her work and how she’s helping build capacity in the system. Listen now: youtu.be/SB_65qG9nQE

This program was developed to improve pharmacists’ LGBTQ+ education. It covers a wide range of topics including a general overview of LGBTQ+ healthcare and specific pharmacotherapy modules on HIV/AIDS and transgender care. Register: http://ow.ly/GaJd50BUP7V http://ow.ly/wGG150BUP7W

"Pharmacists at OPA track a potential patient’s steps, advising the Ministry and providing appropriate guidance tailored to what a pharmacist may encounter in the community regarding the virus." - OPA Pharmacy Student, Jenna Vietri Read more: http://ow.ly/fJIA50BBEES

MEMBERS ONLY As a thank you to frontline workers, Ripley’s Aquarium is offering OPA members 30% off timed or anytime tickets at Ripley's Aquarium Canada for a limited time. Log in for offer details here: http://ow.ly/2P9M50Bg1Qu