Who develops standards of practice for pharmacy in Canada?

The standards of practice for pharmacy in Canada are developed by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). This organization plays a crucial role in establishing the frameworks and guidelines that govern pharmacy practice across the country. NAPRA collaborates with various pharmacy regulatory bodies to ensure that these standards promote safe and effective pharmacy services.

Health Canada focuses on regulating drugs and health products, but it does not specifically create the standards of practice for the pharmacy profession. The Canadian Pharmacists Association represents pharmacists and advocates for their interests, but they do not set the practice standards themselves. The World Health Organization primarily works at an international level to promote health and well-being, without direct involvement in Canadian pharmacy practice standards. Therefore, NAPRA is the appropriate authority responsible for developing the comprehensive standards that pharmacy practitioners in Canada must follow.