📢 We're seeking qualified frontline pharmacy professionals to be Practice Assessment of Competence at Entry (PACE) assessors for pharmacy technician applicants. PACE assessors ensure that applicants meet the College’s practice-based requirements: https://lnkd.in/gnV__GKX
Ontario College of Pharmacists
Public Safety
Toronto, Ontario 16,552 followers
Putting patients first since 1871
About us
The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), incorporated in 1871, is the registering and regulating body for the profession of pharmacy in Ontario. The College’s mandate is to serve and protect the public and hold Ontario’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians accountable to the established legislation, standards of practice, code of ethics and policies and guidelines relevant to pharmacy practice. The College also ensures that pharmacies within the province meet certain standards for operation and are accredited by the College. Mission, Vision & Values: The College’s mission, vision and values, which guide and direct the operations of the College, are established by Council and are outlined in Council’s most current strategic plan. Mission: The Ontario College of Pharmacists regulates pharmacy practice to serve the interests, health and wellbeing of the public. Vision: A trusted, collaborative leader that protects the public and drives quality and safe pharmacy care and improved patient outcomes. Values: Accountability, Integrity, Transparency To learn more about the College and how we fulfill our mandate to protect the public, please visit our website at www.ocpinfo.com. Social Media Terms of Use: www.ocpinfo.com/social-media-terms-of-use/
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http://www.ocpinfo.com
External link for Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1871
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
483 Huron Street
Toronto, Ontario, CA
Employees at Ontario College of Pharmacists
Updates
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Pharmacy professionals: we’ve been hearing from you about corporate pressures – here’s a summary of what we’re doing in response: https://lnkd.in/gTTkDu-q #PharmacyConnection
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A Quality Assurance Program is mandatory for all healthcare regulators in Ontario. Participation in the College’s Quality Assurance Program is a key way pharmacy professionals keep their knowledge and skills up-to-date. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cRfkZa
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Pharmacy Professionals: Don’t miss out on voting in this year’s election for the #OCPBoard. Three pharmacist positions are open for election to the Board. Voting closes August 7 at 5 p.m. If you have trouble voting or have not received your ballot from BigPulse, please contact us at boardelections@ocpinfo.com.
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🚨 Pharmacy professionals: Are you experiencing pressure to put business interests over patient interests? Help us uphold our zero tolerance for business practices that interfere with quality pharmacy care & professional autonomy. Call us at 416-962-4861 x 3700 or email pressureshotline@ocpinfo.com to share your experience with corporate pressures. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fc2Exu
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The College has taken a number of important steps to address corporate pressures that get in the way of pharmacy professionals' ability to make decisions in the best interests of their patients. Learn more in our latest corporate pressures progress update: https://bit.ly/45uA06o
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Pharmacy professionals are encouraged to vote in this year’s election for the Board of Directors. If you have trouble voting or have not received your ballot from BigPulse, please contact us at boardelections@ocpinfo.com. Voting closes August 7 at 5 p.m.
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ICYMI: Our 2023 annual report is now available at: https://bit.ly/3zJBHku Thank you to our staff, registrants, system partners and members of the public for helping us serve and protect the public interest in the delivery of quality, ethical and safe pharmacy care for Ontarians.
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We recently engaged with pharmacy professionals across Ontario to learn more about their experience with corporate influence and pressures. Read key findings in #PharmacyConnection: https://bit.ly/3LqdoL6 The College has zero-tolerance for business practices that compromise the ability of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to deliver safe and effective care to their patients. See what steps we are taking at https://bit.ly/3Wn8vZg
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🚨 Pharmacy professionals: Are you experiencing pressure to put business interests over patient interests? Help us uphold our zero tolerance for business practices that interfere with quality pharmacy care & professional autonomy. Call us at 416-962-4861 x 3700 or email pressureshotline@ocpinfo.com to share your experience with corporate pressures. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xT7S0l
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