PEI Pharmacists Association

PEI Pharmacists Association The PEI Pharmacists Association is a voluntary advocacy group representing pharmacists and pharmacies in PEI. In 2007, there are more than 125 members. E. P.

A Brief History of the PEI Pharmacists Association

The Prince Edward Island Pharmaceutical Association celebrated its centennial in 2005. The first meeting of the Association occurred on June 14th, 1905 in Charlottetown. One of the original functions of the Association was to license individuals to practice pharmacy in the province. Individuals would apply to the Association’s council to write qualifying exams. If the application was approved, the individual would then write the necessary exams. The Association would also oversee business issues relating to the practice of pharmacy in the province. This dual role remained the same until 1983 when the PEI Pharmacy Board was formed. This allowed for the separation of licensing issues from the economic issues of the profession. It was professed to offer more protection for the public. The Association has since focused its activities on the economic interests of pharmacist members, professional promotion and advocacy, professional insurance, as well as continuing education and other member benefits. Some interesting facts, taken from the original minute book of the Association, include:
Initial dues were $4 per year. On January 1, 1906 there were 40 members of the Association. The first employee of the Association was the Secretary / Treasurer in 1907. He was paid $25 per year. The Canadian Pharmaceutical Association conference was held in Charlottetown in 1925. The first president of the Canadian Pharmaceutical Association from Prince Edward Island was Mr. Foley in 1949. At the 2007 Annual General Meeting of the Association, it was moved by unanimous vote of members present, that the name of our organization be changed from “The PEI Pharmaceutical Association” to “The PEI Pharmacists Association”. This move was thought to better reflect the membership of the Association, and is consistent with name changes in other Canadian jurisdictions. Our name has changed, but our dedication to the profession of Pharmacy in Prince Edward Island is steadfast! Our Professional Association
since 1905

Our Pharmacy Appreciation Month elves were busy this week! We dropped coffee, drinks, snacks and treats off to Shoppers...
03/27/2026

Our Pharmacy Appreciation Month elves were busy this week! We dropped coffee, drinks, snacks and treats off to Shoppers Drug Mart #101, Yolande McGeoghegan - Primary Care Pharmacist at Kinlock Medical Centre, and Murphy's Pharmacy Kinlock. You are appreciated!

03/26/2026

March is Pharmacy Appreciation Month — a time to recognize the dedicated pharmacy professionals who support patient care across Prince Edward Island.

Across our province, pharmacy teams play an essential role in keeping Islanders healthy:

💙 Hospital Pharmacy Technicians
From preparing sterile medications to managing critical drug inventories, our hospital pharmacy technicians ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and timely treatment every day.

💙 Hospital Pharmacists
In hospital units and specialized care areas, pharmacists work directly with patients and care teams to optimize medication therapy, support complex care needs, prevent medication-related harm, and contribute to safer, more effective treatment plans.

💚 Pharmacists in Primary Care, Home Care & Long-Term Care
Working within primary care networks, home-care, and long-term care homes, pharmacists collaborate closely with care teams to improve medication management, support chronic disease care, and help residents and patients get the most from their therapies.

💛 Community Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
In communities across the Island, these roles are also assumed by community pharmacists and technicians. In addition to providing medication management services, pharmacy teams are often the most accessible touch point for a variety of health services such as medication reviews, vaccinations, assessment of common ailments, and health advice.

Together, these teams form a vital part of PEI’s health system.

Introducing our Hospital Rep - Jeanette MacQueen, PharmD Most "PEI" Thing about me - I know which roads I have to take t...
03/26/2026

Introducing our Hospital Rep - Jeanette MacQueen, PharmD

Most "PEI" Thing about me - I know which roads I have to take to get to work to avoid the line of potato trucks in the Fall.
My unofficial pharmacy superpower is knowing exactly what the ICU team needs before they ask—part mind‑reader, part dose‑adjustment ninja.
Pharmacy Theme Song - "Under Pressure" – Queen & David Bowie - Because nothing captures the vibe of managing drips, the sickest patients, and multiple consults at once quite like this classic.
Find me at The PCH ICU - Prince County Hospital, Summerside.

Meet our Registered Pharmacy Technician Executive Member!Cailin Gaudet RPTThe most PEI thing about me is loving beach wa...
03/24/2026

Meet our Registered Pharmacy Technician Executive Member!

Cailin Gaudet RPT

The most PEI thing about me is loving beach walks with my dogs!
My unofficial pharmacy superpower is multitasking controlled chaos.
My pharmacy life theme song - "Taking care of Business" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Find me behind the scenes of Medicine Shoppe in Alberton doing a bit of everything!

💊 A Day in the Life of a Community PharmacistBefore a prescription ever reaches your hands, it’s been checked — and chec...
03/23/2026

💊 A Day in the Life of a Community Pharmacist
Before a prescription ever reaches your hands, it’s been checked — and checked again.
Every day involves:
✔️ Technical verification
✔️ Clinical assessment
✔️ Ensuring dosing is accurate and appropriate
✔️ Screening for drug interactions
✔️ Contacting prescribers to clarify concerns or advocate for safer alternatives
But that’s just the beginning.
We counsel patients on new medications.
We review and check blister packs.
We administer injections.
We assess and prescribe for minor ailments

All while:
📞 Answering phone calls
🛒 Providing over-the-counter recommendations
💳 Troubleshooting insurance issues
📦 Managing inventory
👥 Overseeing workflow and operations

Some days there’s overlap. Some days there’s no overlap. But every day requires focus, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety.
Community pharmacy is fast-paced, complex, and deeply meaningful work. Behind the counter is constant clinical thinking — and a team working hard to make sure you receive safe, effective care.

The team at Souris RemedyRx were surprised to be the winners of the next “coffee” or snack break! We surprised them with...
03/22/2026

The team at Souris RemedyRx were surprised to be the winners of the next “coffee” or snack break! We surprised them with treats from Buns and Things Bakery and Bubly! Happy Pharmacy Appreciation Month!

Meet executive member Bray MacKinnon!What's the most "PEI" thing about you? I was the former Miss potato blossom 2013 Wh...
03/19/2026

Meet executive member Bray MacKinnon!

What's the most "PEI" thing about you? I was the former Miss potato blossom 2013
What's your unofficial pharmacy superpower? At any given time I have about 20 different projects on the go, keeping a mental list of what needs to be done is my superpower. I’m still working on perfecting this, I am still many years away from perfection.
If your pharmacy life had a theme song, what would it be? - crazy train by Ozzy Osbourne
finish this sentence: Find me at Alberton Pharmachoice

Our most sincere condolences to Margie & the entire McLane family on the passing of Mark. This is such sad news.
03/18/2026

Our most sincere condolences to Margie & the entire McLane family on the passing of Mark. This is such sad news.

Introducing our Past-President!Stephanie Tweel - Past President Most PEI thing about me: in the sunlight, my hair has a ...
03/17/2026

Introducing our Past-President!

Stephanie Tweel - Past President
Most PEI thing about me: in the sunlight, my hair has a tint of red to it, so when I braid it, and at the end of the summer when my freckles are out in full force, I can resemble Anne of Green Gables!

Unofficial pharmacy superpower: My calming presence! It allows patients to feel comfortable opening up to me and therefore I am able to better understand the root cause (sometimes hidden root cause) of what they need help with and be able to help them better! That or reading prescribers signatures and handwriting :)

Theme song: just keep swimming from Nemo (on the busy days), or “I want a new drug” - Huey Lewis and The News

Find me at: Murphy’s West Royalty. Come say hi if you need help with anything within our scope!

💊✨ Behind every busy pharmacy is an incredible team of assistants making it all happen.Pharmacy assistants are often the...
03/16/2026

💊✨ Behind every busy pharmacy is an incredible team of assistants making it all happen.
Pharmacy assistants are often the first voice you hear and the first face you see. They answer phones, process prescriptions, count medications with precision, prepare blister packs, manage inventory, and help patients navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system.
They juggle questions, coordinate with prescribers, troubleshoot insurance issues, and keep workflow moving — all while ensuring accuracy and patient care remain the priority.
Their work takes a tremendous load off pharmacists, allowing us to focus on clinical decisions, prescribing, patient counselling, and ensuring medications are safe and appropriate.
Pharmacy is not a one-person job. It’s a team effort — and our assistants are essential to delivering safe, effective care every single day.
We see you. We appreciate you. And we couldn’t do this without you. 💙

Some of the fabulous staff from the QEH pharmacy on pink shirt day fighting bullying 🩷
03/13/2026

Some of the fabulous staff from the QEH pharmacy on pink shirt day fighting bullying 🩷

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Stratford, PE
C1B2V5

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