We are seeking input from registrants, system partners and members of the public on proposed scope of practice changes for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as part of a 60-day consultation. The deadline to share your feedback is November 24, 2025.
The proposed changes would:
- Authorize pharmacists to assess and prescribe for 14 additional minor ailments
- Authorize pharmacists to administer injectable partial opioid agonists and antagonists (specifically, buprenorphine)
- Enable pharmacists to provide additional routinely administered vaccines not currently listed in Schedule 3 of Ontario Regulation 256/24 under the Pharmacy Act, 1991
- Enable pharmacy technicians to administer all vaccines listed in Schedule 3 of Ontario Regulation 256/24 under the Pharmacy Act, 1991
For a full summary of the proposed changes and to submit your feedback, please visit the Public Consultation on Expanded Scope of Practice webpage.