The Ontario College of Pharmacists is the registering and regulating body for the profession of pharmacy in Ontario.

Our 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.

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Protecting The Public

Learn about some of the work the College does to serve and protect the public.

Registration and Renewals

Learn about the registration requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Ontario.

Find a Pharmacy or
Pharmacy Professional

Use our “Find a Pharmacy or Pharmacy Professional” tool to access useful information about pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in Ontario.

Practice & Education

To support pharmacy professionals providing safe and effective care, the College provides a number of helpful educational tools and resources.

About the College
About The College

Learn about the College’s vision, mission, and values and how we fulfill our mandate to serve and protect the public.

Regulations & Standards
Regulations & Standards

Access practice policies and guidelines, including the Standards of Practice, as well as provincial and federal pieces of legislation and accompanying acts and regulations.

News $ Resources
News & Resources

View the latest news from the College.

Have a concern?

Have a concern about a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician in Ontario? Learn how to file a complaint.

Latest News

Town Hall Registration Now Open

To better understand registrant experiences, the College is scheduling a series of virtual town halls to gather insights...

Share Your Feedback on Workplace Practices

The College has heard from pharmacy professionals about feeling pressured to perform certain services or meet targets that...

Celebrating Pharmacy Appreciation Month

March marks Pharmacy Appreciation Month and the College would like to acknowledge the impact of Ontario’s 25,000+ regulated...

COVID-19 Information for Patients

Important information about COVID-19 for pharmacy patients.

Complaints & Reports

Learn about the College’s complaints process and how to let the College know if you have a concern about a pharmacy, pharmacist, pharmacy technician in Ontario.

Find a Pharmacy or
Pharmacy Professional

Use our “Find a Pharmacy or Pharmacy Professional” tool to access useful information about pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in Ontario.

Discipline Process

Learn about the College’s discipline process, view upcoming discipline hearings, and more.

Registration and Renewals

Learn about the registration requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Ontario.

Practice & Education

To support pharmacy professionals providing safe and effective care, the College provides a number of helpful educational tools and resources.

Find a Pharmacy or
Pharmacy Professional

Use our “Find a Pharmacy or Pharmacy Professional” tool to access useful information about pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in Ontario.

Regulations & Standards

Access practice policies and guidelines, including the Standards of Practice, as well as provincial and federal pieces of legislation and accompanying acts and regulations.

Register as a Pharmacist

Learn about registering to practice as a pharmacist in Ontario.

Register as a Pharmacist Technician

Learn about registering to practice as a pharmacy technician in Ontario.

Find a Pharmacy or
Pharmacy Professional

Use our “Find a Pharmacy or Pharmacy Professional” tool to access useful information about pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in Ontario.

Training and Examinations

Learn about the training and examination requirements to practice as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in Ontario.