Pharmacist Membership

RxA Pharmacist Membership is for practicing pharmacists who want to shape the future of pharmacy and expand their roles.

Download RxA's Pharmacist Membership brochure here (1 MB)

Insurance 

• Optional $2 million professional liability insurance exclusive to RxA members that meets ACP licensing requirements.  
• Professional liability insurance coverage is available in higher increments.
• Other insurance programs include home and auto, health and dental, life and disability and commercial.

Important Insurance Resource: To help pharmacists better understand the malpractice insurance options available, we have developed an in-depth fact sheet. Download the fact sheet here. The Canadian Pharmacists Benefits Association (CPBA) also produced an informational brochure. Download the brochure here.

Professional Resources & Events 

• RxA’s “Trusted Partners in Health” full-day PD events, held every spring and fall, provide valuable learning and networking opportunities for members only.
• RxA’s CE events offer a wide variety of clinical sessions throughout the province.
• Online learning courses that provide accessible continuing education to RxA members from all areas of the province.
• Access the member-only section of RxA’s website for clinical practice tools and member programs. 
• RxA is approved by the Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy as an accredited provider of continuing pharmacy education. 

Advocacy

• Collaborate with key stakeholders that support multi-disciplinary health care team environments.
• Explore how pharmacists can be remunerated for using their clinical skills and expanded scope of practice.
• Striving to ensure Alberta’s Electronic Health Record is an effective, accessible and usable professional practice tool for members.  

Communications 

• Produced quarterly, RxPress includes pharmacy news from across the province and features on pharmacists.
• Members receive weekly updates on RxA news, programs and services through The Capsule.
• Access the member-only section of RxA’s website: Members can view online career opportunities, make use of our roster service and read updates on pharmacy-related events.

Career Opportunities

• Access a range of career listing online.

RxA Services

• Access to RxA staff and elected board members that represent you and bring your issues forward.
• RxA’s legal referral service entitles members to a free consultation.
• RxA’s Wellness Program puts members in touch with chartered psychologists for province-wide confidential counseling.
• Enjoy exclusive access to discounts on a variety of products and services including car rentals, office supplies, travel packages and more.