Check the College of Pharmacists in your province or territory. Each province and territory regulates pharmacies independently. This is your primary source for verifying a pharmacy’s license.
- British Columbia: College of Pharmacists of British Columbia Alberta: Alberta College of Pharmacy Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals Manitoba: Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association Ontario: College of Pharmacists of Ontario Quebec: Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec New Brunswick: New Brunswick College of Pharmacists Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists Prince Edward Island: Prince Edward Island College of Pharmacists Newfoundland and Labrador: Newfoundland and Labrador College of Pharmacists Yukon: Yukon College of Pharmacists Northwest Territories: Northwest Territories and Nunavut College of Pharmacists Nunavut: Northwest Territories and Nunavut College of Pharmacists
These colleges maintain registries of licensed pharmacies and pharmacists. You can search these registries to confirm a pharmacy’s legal operation. Look for the license number and verify its validity directly with the relevant college.
Confirm the pharmacist’s license as well. Legitimate Canadian pharmacies employ licensed pharmacists who can answer your questions and provide guidance on medications. Verify their credentials using the college’s online resources.
Access the college’s website. Use the search function to find the pharmacy or pharmacist. Check for license status and expiration date.
Be wary of pharmacies lacking this information readily available or those unwilling to provide it. Canadian law requires transparency in licensing. Report any suspected unlicensed operation to the appropriate provincial or territorial college immediately.
Remember, using a properly licensed Canadian pharmacy protects your health and safety. Always prioritize verification to ensure a secure and legitimate prescription fulfillment process.
