www.nspharmacy.ca, the official website of the Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR), provides information about the pharmacy regulator, pharmacist and pharmacy technician registration, pharmacy licensure, and pharmacy practice in our province.

The information on this site is intended as a resource to pharmacy professionals and future pharmacy professionals, and to the public.

Public interpretation of health information on this site should not be substituted for the advice of a healthcare professional. For specific health matters, visitors to this site are encouraged to consult their pharmacist or other appropriate healthcare provider.

Occasionally, alternate websites are referenced on this site. This does not imply an endorsement by NSPR. The Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator does not endorse specific organizations, products, or therapies.

Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.

We respect and honour the Peace and Friendship Treaties that were signed in this territory, setting the terms of coexistence between settlers and the Mi’kmaq people. These Treaties remain in place today.

We recognize our responsibility to uphold the Treaties in the spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. We acknowledge the harms that have created and continue to create health inequities for Mi’kmaq People, and we commit to moving forward in partnership.

We are all Treaty People.

We recognize the histories, legacies and contributions of African Nova Scotians, a distinct people with connections to the original 52 land-based Black communities. African Nova Scotians have been a key part of enriching the culture and history of Mi’kma’ki for more than 400 years.

Mi’kma’ki includes all of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, part of New Brunswick, the Gaspé region of Quebec, part of Maine, and southwestern Newfoundland.

August 28, 2026

Public Members and Registrants: Join the NSPR Practice Review Committee

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The Nova Scotia Pharmacy Regulator (NSPR) is seeking public representatives and NSPR registrants (pharmacists and pharmacy technicians) to join the NSPR Practice Review Committee. Please consider putting your name forward—your participation matters!

ABOUT US

The NSPR regulates pharmacy practice in Nova Scotia under the Regulated Health Professions Act. We work on the public’s behalf to ensure that Nova Scotians receive safe, quality care from pharmacy professionals and the pharmacies where they work.

Our core values guide everything we do:

  • We believe that everyone deserves quality pharmacy care.  
  • We put equity at the core of what we do to address disparities in health access and outcomes.
  • We collaborate with the public, pharmacy professionals, and our health system partners because learning with, from, and about others makes us all better.
  • We adapt with the evolving health needs of the public so that we are doing the right work.
  • We act with humility in everything we do.

ABOUT THE PRACTICE REVIEW COMMITTEE

The Practice Review Program is one mechanism used by the NSPR to monitor registrant practice and support public safety.

Established as a statutory committee under Nova Scotia’s Regulated Health Professions Act and directly responding to Recommendation C.19 of the Mass Casualty Commission regarding proactive regulatory oversight, the Practice Review Committee oversees the implementation, conduct, and continuous improvement of the Practice Review Program under the direction of the NSPR Board. The committee is composed of both NSPR registrants and members of the public.


ABOUT THE ROLE

As a committee member, you will:

  • Oversee the conduct and delivery of practice reviews.
  • Evaluate practice review findings to determine appropriate outcomes, including referring matters to other regulatory processes when required.
  • Evaluate program data to identify and address emerging practice trends and risks across the profession.

The NSPR is pleased to provide honorariums for all committee members as per the NSPR Expense Reimbursement and Honorarium Policy.


WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Public Members: Nova Scotia residents who are not currently registered with the NSPR or employed by/registered with another regulated health profession. Public representatives play a crucial role in ensuring accountability, transparency, and public protection.

NSPR Registrants: Licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in good standing with the NSPR and residing in Nova Scotia, with a minimum of 5 years of active practice experience in the pharmacy profession. Applicants must not be current board members, or former members who served within the last 24 months, of a health professional association (e.g., Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia).

Members of the NSPR Complaints Committee, Professional Conduct Committee or Fitness to Practice Committee are not eligible to apply for the Practice Review Committee.


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application by 8:00 AM on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Your application must include:

  • Your resume or other summary of your background (please note if you have ever been licensed as a regulated health professional).
  • A brief statement outlining your interest in serving on the Committee.

Submission Options:

1.       Email: Send your application to NSPR at nominations@nspharmacy.ca
2.      Online Form: Complete your application via Google Forms

Accessibility Support: If you need accommodations or accessibility support during the application process, please email your contact details to nominations@nspharmacy.ca and a member of the NSPR team will reach out to assist you.


DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The NSPR knows diversity and inclusion drive excellence. Including individuals who reflect the broadest range of human identities, experiences, and perspectives is essential to advancing our mission. We encourage applicants who are racialized, Black, African Nova Scotian, people of African descent, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities to self-identify in their application.