Unlike many other countries the registration of pharmacists does not occur at the national level. In order to practise pharmacy  you must be licensed or registered in the province or territory in which you will work.

Each province in Canada is responsible for issuing a license to practice pharmacy in their own province. All provinces except Quebec require applicants trained outside of Canada to have the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Certificate of Qualification. This Certificate is a major requirement for licensing in each province, but the Certificate alone does not mean you have the right to practice.

In addition to the PEBC Certificate of Qualification, each province has additional licensing requirements. These may include practical experience, English or French language skills, and forensic examinations. You must contact the regulatory authority in the province you choose to practice in to receive full information about their requirements.

As a pharmacy graduate trained outside of Canada, you must follow the 2-step Evaluation Procedure of your documents before you can write the Qualifying Exam. Once you have favourably completed the two steps, you will then be eligible to take the Qualifying Exam.

If you are a foreign-trained pharmacist who has graduated from a degree program acceptable to the Board and has been registered continuously for a minimum of 10 years as a pharmacist in Canada and are currently registered in good standing as a pharmacist in Canada, you may apply directly for the Qualifying Examination. However, you must first have your qualification assessed to confirm your eligibility and must contact the PEBC office for further information.

The complete details on all the above procedures and other important relevant information can be found in 'Your Complete Guide to Overseas Pharmacy Career'. Click Here to buy the Guide now.

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