Clinical Pharmacy in Canada: From Presence to Impact
Clinical pharmacy has never been more visible in Canada's healthcare system—but visibility is not the same as impact. Drawing on findings from the Hospital Pharmacy in Canada Survey 2023/24, this engaging session explores a critical leadership question: Are we deploying pharmacists where they create the greatest value for patients, teams, and the health system? Through national trends, real-world case discussions, and thought-provoking audience polls, participants will examine how clinical pharmacy practice is evolving across Canada, where gaps remain, and why measuring outcomes may be the profession's next frontier. Together, we'll move beyond benchmarking to explore what it truly means to translate presence into impact. Whether you're a frontline clinician, manager, or health-system leader, you'll leave with practical insights to inform workforce planning, service design, and the future of clinical pharmacy. The survey tells us where we are. The more important question is where we go next.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe trends in clinical pharmacy practice models and resource allocation
2. Interpret national data on clinical program coverage and pharmacist deployment
3. Identify gaps in clinical activities, cpKPIs, and patient outcome measurement
4. Apply findings to optimize clinical services and workforce design