Your Input Needed – Compounding Consultations
The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) has two important consultations open right now, both related to compounding standards and competencies.
NAPRA communicated the intent to consult publicly on January 13, 2026. The consultation period closes on March 15, 2026.
The first CONSULTATION: Components for PRA Approach to Compounding Competence – NAPRA provides direction for how provincial regulatory authorities (PRA), like the Alberta College of Pharmacy, can implement the updated entry-to-practice (ETP) competencies document published last year. It outlines that each PRA will have a process for ensuring that individuals seeking to practice in sterile and/or hazardous compounding obtain the required competencies beyond entry to practice. PTSA opposed these changes when they were first introduced. Read more about our position here: Position Paper: Compounding Competencies for Pharmacy Professionals – PTSA
The second CONSULTATION: Model Documents for PRA Use – Non-sterile and Sterile Compounding Standards – NAPRA updates current versions of standards that guide pharmacy compounding in Canada. The revised document attempts to compile current standards into a single resource document that outline the minimum expectations that must be met to ensure the
compounding quality and safety from an outcomes-based perspective.
A PTSA committee with invited members from other interested organizations will be developing a guidance document for responses to the consultation. Stay tuned for more information on that. In the meantime, we encourage you to review the consultation packages and consider how the changes will affect your practice.
Share your comments below or contact info@ptsa.ca.