Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians

To practise as a regulated health professional in Ontario, you must be a member of your profession’s regulatory college and hold a certificate of registration. Regulated health professionals are required by law to deliver competent, ethical and professional services, and are accountable to the public through their respective colleges.

The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is the registering and regulatory body for Pharmacy and Pharmacy Technician practice in Ontario. All people within Ontario who wish to dispense prescriptions and sell products defined as drugs to the public must first have met the professional qualifications set by the College, and be registered as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

Learn more about the registration requirements for Pharmacists and the registration requirements for Pharmacy Technicians.

Resources

• The Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
• The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC)
• University of Toronto - International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG) Program
• Centennial College - Pharmacy Technician Program
• Fanshawe College - Pharmacy Technician Program
• Humber College - Pharmacy Technician Program
• The Access Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals provides guidance for internationally educated Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians who are interested in pursuing licensing or alternative careers in Ontario.