- Continuing Competency Matters
- Interprofessional Collaboration Survey Reminder
- National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Consultations Reminder
- Stay Connected with CPhM: Follow Us on Social Media
- Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events
Continuing Competency Matters
We want to hear your perspectives!
Participation is still needed for the upcoming Focus Group with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba’s external consultant for the Continuing Competency Program (CCP).
While several pharmacists have registered, additional practicing pharmacists are encouraged to participate to ensure a range of perspectives from both staff pharmacists and pharmacy managers/owners, and pharmacy practice types and locations.
Focus group dates being considered are March 16, 2026 or March 19, 2026, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Interested community pharmacists and pharmacy managers/owners are invited to use this link to indicate their interest: https://forms.office.com/r/8FLKtWW0FU
Your participation will help inform the ongoing CCP revisions.
Interprofessional Collaboration Survey Reminder
The Manitoban Alliance of Health Regulatory Colleges (MAHRC) is inviting pharmacy professionals to participate in a survey exploring interprofessional collaboration among health and social care providers.
MAHRC is working to strengthen collaborative partnerships that support shared decision-making across Manitoba’s regulated health professions. To support these efforts, MAHRC has commissioned a study* to assess collaboration between regulated health professions in practice, identify barriers, and to inform the planning and development of future continuing professional development topics.
The survey will ask about your experiences working collaboratively to provide care with colleagues from other health or social care disciplines, with all responses remaining anonymous.
The survey will take approximately 45 minutes to complete and will remain open until Friday, March 6, 2026.
Pharmacy professionals can access the survey using the following link: https://redcap.link/MBIP
*This study has received ethics approval from the CHIPER research ethics board (HS29618). If you have questions about the study or would like to report a concern, please contact researcher Dr Adam Christianson at adam.christianson@umanitoba.ca. If you have any questions about your rights as a research participant or about ethical issues related to a research project, please contact CHIPER at CHIPER@researchmb.ca
National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Consultations Reminder
NAPRA is currently seeking feedback on two related public consultations. Both consultations are open until 10:59 p.m. (CST) on March 15, 2026.
Model Documents for PRA Use – Non-sterile and Sterile Compounding Standards
NAPRA is updating its model documents on standards of practice for pharmacy compounding to better align with the outcomes-based approach taken for other NAPRA model documents and to update content based on current evidence-informed references and reflect current and anticipated future pharmacy practice. These model documents serve as a foundation for compounding standards for pharmacy regulatory authorities (PRA) across Canada, including Manitoba.
Components for PRA Approach to Compounding Competence
NAPRA is consulting on the implementation of various components that are required to support the PRAs in implementing the agreed-upon approach to compounding competence. These components include guidance for education accreditors, a national list of qualifications and criteria for assessors, and the timelines required for the various steps in the process. Feedback will help PRAs finalize their expectations for various components.
These two consultations have similarities and are cross-linked. Pharmacy professionals are encouraged to review both.
For more information and to provide feedback please visit:
- Model Documents for PRA Use – Non-sterile and Sterile Compounding Standards: https://www.napra.ca/consultation-model-documents-for-pra-use-non-sterile-and-sterile-compounding-standards/
- Components for PRA Approach to Compounding Competence: https://www.napra.ca/consultation-components-for-pra-approach-to-compounding-competence/
Stay Connected with CPhM: Follow Us on Social Media
Are you following CPhM on social media? CPhM is active on multiple social media platforms, offering valuable updates, communication, and engagement with pharmacy professionals, the public, and system partners.
By following us, you can stay informed about timely updates, educational resources, important news, and opportunities for engagement. Following CPhM on social media provides a direct connection to the latest information and insights that are relevant to your practice. We encourage you to stay engaged and be part of the conversation.
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Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events
Optimizing Prescription Writing: Essentials and Updates in 30 Minutes
- Click here to access the prerecorded webinar
- 1.0 CEU
29th Annual University of Manitoba Key Topics in Gastroenterology in 2026
- Thursday (Half Day), June 11 & Friday (Full Day), June 12, 2026
- Click here for more information
- 12.0 CEU
Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology Conference 2026
- April 23 to 26, 2026
- Click here for more information
- Accredited