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Canadian-United States Cooperation (Resolution No. 100-2-04)
Resolution No. 100-2-04
Title: Canadian-United States Cooperation
Action: Passed
Whereas, the standards of practice for pharmacy in the United States and Canada are similar; and
Whereas, the present practice emphasis for pharmacists, on both sides of the international border, should be directed at patient-centered practice and the provision of primary health care independently, or as part of the health care team; and
Whereas, the importance of converging pharmacy practice standards and competencies between Canada and the United States will support international initiatives of enhancing the patient care provided by pharmacists, and facilitate the opportunity for pharmacists to seek licensure or registration between the two countries; and
Whereas, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), the Canadian equivalent to NABP, are the two critical players in the discussions of mutual recognition and reciprocity of pharmacist licensure; and
Whereas, the ability of developing and maintaining the respective national pharmacy standards and competencies rests with the national regulatory organizations within the United States and Canada; and
Whereas, the greater efficiencies of time and resources are realized by having these and other international initiatives represent the greatest number of pharmacists;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP establish a policy of conducting discussions and/or development of pharmacy practice standards, competencies, and policies, with NAPRA; and
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that NABP contact the Canadian provincial regulatory authorities that are NABP associate members, but choose not to belong to NAPRA, advising them of this policy and strongly encourage that they become participating members of NAPRA.
(Resolution passed at NABP’s 100th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL)
