r/PharmacyCanada

Hi everyone! Just wondering—has anyone shared their PharmaAchieve MCQ Prep Course access with someone else? If so, were you ever caught or did PharmaAchieve flag the account? 😅

If i’m a new grad pharmacist starting off in GTA (lets say shoppers), what is the pay per hour I should expect? I kinda wanna know from other pharmacists so that I’m not being low-balled. Thanks!

Hi! I’m a Caribbean/USA trained doc about to start in Canada and got used to my epocrates app for drug dosing. Is there a canadian equivalent to this?

Hi, any guidance would be helpful. I did a semester in Seneca RAQC , but realized they weren't worth it, no co-ops , no in pharma jobs, and no networking help either. So, reaching out on the platforms that understands. Any guidance (other than enrolling into a program) is great!

Hi everyone! I’m an IPG preparing for the PEBC Qualifying Exam Part I (MCQ), and I’m having trouble choosing a preparation course.

I’m deciding between PharmaSpirit and PharmAchieve for the PEBC Qualifying MCQ. I’ve heard PharmAchieve’s MCQ notes are quite similar to its EE notes, so I’m leaning toward PharmaSpirit.

Has anyone recently used either course? How were the notes, classes and question bank? I’d also love recommendations for any other course that helped you pass. Honest reviews, please!

I bought the Bexsero vaccine for our 1 yo kid, prescribed by the pediatric family doctor. I have asked the pharmacy about the storage when ordering it because I know that vaccine has a very strict cold chain, but I don't know enough on the details which brought me to this rabbit hole. Pharmacist initially was going to sell it to me and told me to keep it in the fridge until the appointment. I asked if the home fridge is strong enough, then the pharmacist told me no, it requires a special fridge to keep it effective. So I decided to pick it up on the day of the appointment. On the day of the appointment, I picked up the vaccine from the pharmacy, it was given like a normal medication in a paper bag with bunch of papers. I arrived at the CLSC for 12 month routine vaccination + Bexero (confirmed with the CLSC that they will administer this), the nurse saw that the vaccine did not come an ice pack to keep it cold, refused to administer it because the cold chain was broken, and we should get the pharmacy to refund it or replace it for free. I told the nurse the pharmacy will not likely to do so, and I will be assuming the cost of 160$. The nurse told us that the pharmacist should know because its their job, as for me as a parent, wouldn't be able to know any of this.

So I went back to the pharmacy. The pharmacist greeted me basically denied everything, putting the blame on CLSC saying that the instructions from CLSC weren't clear, and told me if I want they can sell me a new one. I asked for the manager, and the manager apparently is on vacation.

What should I do now? Is it worth to fill a complain? I don't even know who is right here, but all I know that I am the one being penalized for being a parent and for trusting them, my child did not get Bexsero vaccine, and I am at -160$

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Hi, I am a Canadian grad who recently graduated in April but unfortunately did not clear both MCQ and OSCE in May. I had gotten pretty sick this year and was not able to prepare as well as I had hoped. I am hoping to write the MCQ in November and have started studying but I wanted to join a group to discuss topics with those who are also writing the MCQ in November! Pls DM me if interested.

For those who passed the MCQ with confidence, how did you prepare? What was your biggest regret during your preparation, and what was your best trick or strategy?

I built a strong foundation during my EE preparation, and I focused on understanding the topics rather than memorizing them. Now that I’m doing MCQs, everything seems familiar, but I know the way the questions are asked is different.

I would really appreciate it if you could share your advice and experience.🌺

I never expect that form PEBC.

Hello everyone! Anyone here who has covered shift for a pharmacy for a day or two and was asked to send an invoice? I would just like to get an idea how it’s done. Do we add HST to the agreed hourly rate? Also, anyone who can share a document or photo or sample invoice? Will greatly appreciate any leads. Thanks!

I don’t really have a dog in the fight, but I wanted to see what the general consensus is around the new PEBC update to remove the Evaluating Exam (EE).

I do think it could feel unfair to Canadian pharmacy grads who are paying $100k+ for a pharmacy degree. Now the number of internationally educated pharmacists potentially entering the job market could double or even triple the competition they’re facing.

I’m just speaking from the perspective of someone who grew up in Ireland and studied pharmacy in the UK. When I was graduating, pharmacists in Ireland were making really good money because demand was high. At the time, there were only 3–4 universities offering pharmacy, so the number of graduates entering the profession was relatively limited. Then the pathways became more accessible for EU/UK pharmacists to practise in Ireland, followed by increased recruitment of pharmacists from other countries. The market eventually became extremely saturated. There were fewer jobs available, and pharmacies knew they could offer lower rates because there was a much larger pool of pharmacists looking for work.

You can see a similar situation in the UK, where there has been a lot of discussion around pharmacist oversaturation and the potential impact that increasing the supply of pharmacists has on wages and working conditions. Obviously, Canada is a different country and there are a lot of other factors involved, so I’m not saying the exact same thing will happen here. But I do wonder whether PEBC has considered the potential impact on the Canadian pharmacy job market.

Who were the stakeholders PEBC consulted with, if any 😂. Why do you guys think they decided to go down this route? In the UK, a union/professional organisation like the PDA would at least have the opportunity to advocate for pharmacists and be involved in discussions around changes affecting the profession. Is there anything comparable in Canada that would have had a seat at the table for this kind of decision?

I’m also really curious about what people think this means for the MCQ and OSCE. Do you think there will eventually be changes to the content or difficulty of either exam? The blueprint was only updated relatively recently, so I’m wondering if this change will lead to any further changes to the assessment process.

Also, I love that they made the EE “optional” 😂 because realistically, what are the chances people are going to voluntarily sit an additional exam if they don’t actually need to? For those who have already completed the EE or are/were on attempt 2, 3 or 4 -how are you feeling about the new changes?

And finally… 😂 I might be a little cynical here, but I do wonder whether removing the EE will ultimately mean more people entering bridging programmes, which obviously benefits the institutions offering those programmes.

Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts and opinions.

I’m a Pharm.D graduate from India (September 2025) and will soon be going to Canada for my Master’s. I haven’t applied for my Indian pharmacy license yet. When I eventually apply for PEBC, will I need an Indian pharmacy license for Document Evaluation or any later stage? Or can I proceed with PEBC without ever being licensed in India?

I just covered a relief shift in a pharmacy. They told me send an invoice but I am not under a professional business. How would I ask for them to pay me? Anyone who can help me please.

From experince what course do you guys recommend for mcq prep?

I am wondering how everyone is bagging their prescription in their pharmacies? I recently got told that if any information regarding the contents of the bag is on the outside of the bag is a violation of confidentiality… any recommendations on the storage of prescriptions?