Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator

11/07/2025

As Remembrance Day approaches on Tuesday, November 11th, please be aware that some community pharmacies might be operating under reduced hours or could be closed in honor of the holiday.

10/27/2025

Happy Canadian Patient Safety Week!

Our commitment to upholding practice standards for pharmacy professionals is foundational to ensuring safe, quality pharmacy care for all Nova Scotians.

Learn more about what quality care from your community pharmacist looks like at redefiningpharmacycare.ca.

10/17/2025

Information on immunization schedules is available at: https://tinyurl.com/7hetknsy

Infants under eight months can now get free protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The program for infants – which will be offered every year during the RSV season, typically from late fall to spring – began Wednesday, October 15, and runs to April 30, 2026.

Newborns will be offered their dose before being discharged from hospital, and other eligible infants can receive their dose from their primary care provider or public health.

“The monoclonal antibody protection for infants provides strong and instant protection against RSV. So when baby leaves the hospital to come home, they have a good defence,” said Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness. “Protection against RSV will alleviate pressure on emergency departments, primary care and the overall health system.”

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe complications such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia, particularly in infants and older adults.

Nova Scotia began offering RSV vaccine to adults age 75 and older in September. These additions build on the existing RSV immunization programs for adults living in long-term care and children under two years of age with certain health conditions.

Read more: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/16/rsv-protection-infants-available

Information on immunization schedules is available at:https://novascotia.ca/dhw/cdpc/documents/Routine-Immunization-Schedules-for-Children-Youth-Adults.pdf

10/15/2025

We're hiring! The Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR) is seeking an Accounting & Office Administrator to join our highly motivated and skilled team.

This is a full-time, permanent position in our Halifax office (1801 Hollis Street).

➡️ Learn more & Apply: https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17600325075060000008bsv

10/01/2025

October is Mi’Kmaw History Month! The theme this year, "Storytelling and Storytellers," honours the rich history and traditions passed down through generations.

Stories and storytelling are not just about remembering, but about forming deep connections to each other, to our ancestors, and to the knowledge passed down over time.

Learn more by visiting https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca

09/30/2025

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

This is a day to honour the children who were lost to residential schools and to remember the survivors, their families, and communities. Public commemoration and acknowledging this tragic and painful history, along with its lasting intergenerational trauma, is a crucial part of the reconciliation process.

We are all Treaty People.

09/25/2025

NSPR has been collaborating with the Nova Scotia government and other system partners over the past decade to ensure that the public receives the full benefit of pharmacists’ knowledge and expertise.

Learn more about the broad range of healthcare your pharmacist can provide at redefiningpharmacycare.ca

cc:// Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Government, Canadian Pharmacists Association, Global Halifax, Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness

The Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR) has launched a new awareness campaign – Redefining Pharmacy Care – that highlights to the public that pharmacists have the knowledge and skills to treat a broad range of their healthcare needs. As part of the campaign, the NSPR has formally submitted a p...

09/23/2025

LIVE Webinar TONIGHT: Caring for Gender Diverse Patients in Clinical Practice
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:00PM
Presented by Greg Richard

This webinar is accredited for 1 CEU.
Register: https://www.dal.ca/.../health/cpe/webinars/LiveWebinars.html

LIVE Webinar: Caring for Gender Diverse Patients in Clinical Practice

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 7:00PM

Presented by Greg Richard

Objectives of the webinar:

- Explore the epidemiology of gender diversity in Canada.
- Briefly discuss the assessment strategies used in initiating gender affirming care.
- Describe non-pharmacological strategies and pharmacological therapies used in gender affirmation.
- Review practical considerations for providing gender affirming care in clinical practice.

This webinar is accredited for 1 CEU.
Our live webinars are free of charge

https://www.dal.ca/faculty/health/cpe/webinars/LiveWebinars.html

09/18/2025

Recruitment for the NSPR Board is now open for terms commencing January 1, 2026.

The new Board will consist of nine individuals, each of whom will serve as a member for a three-year term, for up to two consecutive terms. Of these nine members, there will be five pharmacy professionals and four public members.

Board members of the NSPR play a critical leadership role, ensuring the NSPR governs the practice of pharmacy in the public interest and in alignment with the responsibilities set out in the RHPA.

Please consider putting your name forward. We also encourage you to share this opportunity with others who may be interested.

Link: https://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17563063325450000008zgh

09/17/2025

As the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator, our role in your care is to regulate the practice of pharmacy professionals and the pharmacies where they work to ensure your experience is safe, meets quality standards, and supports your health.

Learn more about how we’re here for you: redefiningpharmacycare.ca

09/15/2025

At the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR), we are actively so that your health is supported by your pharmacist’s full range of knowledge and expertise. Our top priority is ensuring you receive safe, quality pharmacy care.

Learn more about us and the healthcare you can expect from your pharmacist at redefiningpharmacycare.ca