Standards of Practice

These Standards of Practice outline the minimum standards that all registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must meet.

Regardless of a practitioner’s position or practice environment, when a pharmacist or pharmacy technician performs a specific role, they must perform it to the level specified in the Standards of Practice and meet all of the standards associated with that role.

The Standards of Practice outline how all aspects of pharmacy practice are meant to be delivered to mitigate risk and maximize health outcomes. The College expects that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will diligently practice to these Standards.

Standards of Practice

The College has adopted the Standards of Practice developed by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) as the standards governing the practice of pharmacy in Ontario.

Sterile Compounding Standards

The College has adopted the following as the standard for sterile compounding in Ontario.

This was approved by Board (Council) in September 2016 for implementation by January 1, 2019. Learn more about the implementation of the standards on the Compounding – Sterile Practice Tool.

Non-Sterile Compounding Standards

The College has adopted the following as the standard for non-sterile compounding in Ontario.

This was approved by Board (Council) in December 2017. While an initial phased approach was used for implementation, full implementation of the standards was expected as of January 1, 2022. Learn more in the Compounding – Non-Sterile Practice Tool.

Long-Term Care

These Standards were retired March 22, 2021 and are available for reference purposes only.

Pharmacy Practice Management Systems

NAPRA has produced these additional resources regarding PPMS.