Alberta Pharmacists' Association

Name

Alberta Pharmacists' Association

Legal name

Alberta Pharmacists' Association

Website

https://rxa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Pharmacy Benefit (Rx) Coverage & PBM-Integrated Plans (FSAIAFAN), Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

Keywords

• Pharmacist membership association
• Professional liability insurance
• Continuing pharmacy education
• Pharmacy advocacy services
• Medication disposal program

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for licensed pharmacists in Alberta, with tiered pricing for different member categories including standard pharmacist membership, new-to-Alberta practice, student, non-practicing, and associate memberships
2. Professional Liability Insurance: CPBA Professional Liability Insurance offered as an add-on to membership, providing coverage options ranging from $2M to $5M per claim, brokered through BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd.
3. ENVIRx Program: Environmental disposal program with tiered container options (2, 6, or 20 containers annually) for pharmacies to safely dispose of medications and sharps
4. Professional Development Conferences: Revenue from Spring and Fall professional development conferences, with separate pricing for members and non-members, including virtual and in-person attendance options
5. Online Learning Courses: Accredited continuing education courses through GoPharmacist Learn platform, with member and non-member pricing for certification preparation courses and specialized education

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alberta Pharmacists' Association (RxA) is a professional membership organization that sells annual memberships to licensed Alberta pharmacists, granting them access to accredited continuing education (GoPharmacist Learn), professional liability insurance (CPBA), advocacy representation, and the ENVIRx environmental medication disposal program. It also produces Spring and Fall professional development conferences and administers the APEX Awards recognizing pharmacy excellence in Alberta.

Product overview

Alberta Pharmacists' Association (RxA) operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified portfolio of services centered on pharmacist membership, professional development, and practice support. The core offering is the RxA Pharmacist Membership program, which provides access to the GoPharmacist Learn online education platform, CPBA Professional Liability Insurance, and the ENVIRx environmental disposal program as add-on modules. The organization also runs the Trusted Partners in Health Professional Development Conference and administers the APEX Awards program for pharmacy excellence recognition. Student and new-to-practice pharmacists receive discounted or complimentary membership tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RxA Pharmacist Membership Annual subscription membership for licensed pharmacists registered with the Alberta College of Pharmacy, providing access to continuing education, CPBA professional liability insurance, ENVIRx program, advocacy representation, awards programs, career resources, and member discounts. Priced at $482.87 + GST ($507.01) for the 2026-2027 membership year.
• New to Alberta Practice Pharmacist Membership Discounted annual membership for pharmacists new to Alberta practice, available for the first year of transition to Alberta's clinical practice register. Priced at $117.57 + GST ($123.44) for 2026-2027.
• U of A Student/Learner/Provisional Pharmacist (Intern) Membership Complimentary annual membership for University of Alberta pharmacy students, provisional pharmacists registered with Alberta College of Pharmacy, and learners in the Certificate to Canadian Pharmacy Practice program.
• CPBA Professional Liability Insurance Claims-made professional liability insurance offered exclusively through RxA by CPBA and brokered by BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. Coverage options range from $2M to $5M per claim with various aggregate limits, available as an add-on to RxA membership for the 2026-2027 year.
• ENVIRx Program Environmental medication disposal subscription for Alberta pharmacies, enabling collection and safe destruction of unused and expired medications and sharps. Available in tiered container subscriptions (2, 6, or 20 containers annually) priced at $90, $225, and $675 CAD respectively for 2026-2027.
• GoPharmacist Learn Online learning platform providing accredited continuing education courses for pharmacists and pharmacy professionals, covering clinical topics, certification preparation, leadership development, and practice management specific to Alberta pharmacy practice. Self-paced with CEU tracking.
• Trusted Partners in Health Fall Professional Development Virtual Conference Annual professional development conference offering CEUs and clinical sessions on therapeutic topics and drug therapies, available in-person and virtually with on-demand recordings. Separate member and non-member pricing.
• APEX Awards Annual Alberta Pharmacy Excellence Awards gala recognizing outstanding pharmacists and pharmacy teams across multiple categories including M.J. Huston Pharmacist of Distinction, Excellence in Patient Care, W.L. Boddy Pharmacy Team Award, Future of Pharmacy, Bowl of Hygeia, Friend of Pharmacy, and Mentorship Award.
• Advancing the Profession Scholarship Annual scholarship awarding up to two pharmacy students with $1,000 and complimentary conference registration for demonstrating leadership skills and professional insight to advance pharmacy practice in Alberta. Jointly awarded by RxA, Canadian Pharmacists Benefits Association, and TD Insurance.

Quantifiable outcome

• ENVIRx collected over 100 tonnes of medications and sharps annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Canadian Pharmacists Benefits Association (CPBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPBA provides Professional Liability Insurance programs exclusively offered through RxA to Alberta pharmacists. CPBA is the insurer/provider of claims-made professional liability coverage with options ranging from $2M to $5M per claim. RxA serves as the primary distribution channel for CPBA insurance products to Alberta's pharmacist members.
• BMS Canada Risk Services Ltd. (BMS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBMS Canada serves as the insurance broker for CPBA Professional Liability Insurance products distributed through RxA. BMS provides administrative services, policy management, and claims handling support for the professional liability insurance programs available to RxA members.
• Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRxA has partnered with OPA to provide RxA members with access to professional development education courses at discounted rates. Courses include Comprehensive Diabetes Education preparation and Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) preparation courses, as well as Mastering Injections in Pediatrics.
• University of Alberta Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRxA partners with the University of Alberta to provide complimentary student membership to students enrolled in the Entry to Practice Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. The partnership enables direct outreach to future pharmacists and supports professional development from the start of their pharmacy career.
• Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP is the regulatory body for pharmacists in Alberta. RxA works in conjunction with ACP on various initiatives including the APEX Awards (previously jointly funded and presented until 2021) and advocating for pharmacist scope of practice and professional standards.
• Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRxA participates in the National Advocacy Fund (NAF) led by CPhA, which supports coordinated national advocacy for key pharmacy issues including workforce sustainability, scope modernization, patient choice, and drug policy. The NAF aligns provincial priorities with federal advocacy efforts.
• Alberta Health ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlberta Health Services partnered with Mint Health + Drugs on the Pharmacist-Led Integrated Health Services for Marginalized Populations Innovation Project, which places pharmacists as primary clinical leaders coordinating care for individuals experiencing homelessness, severe mental illness, addiction, and complex chronic disease in shelters, supportive housing, and group homes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA): Ontario's provincial pharmacy professional association offering membership, advocacy, CE courses, and insurance to Ontario pharmacists. OPA is a content partner for RxA's GoPharmacist Learn, making it a near-twin operating model in a larger provincial market.
• BC Pharmacy Association: British Columbia's provincial pharmacy association providing advocacy, CE, and member services to BC pharmacists. Operates an essentially identical membership association model to RxA in a different provincial market.
• Pharmacists Manitoba: Manitoba's provincial pharmacists association delivering advocacy, continuing education, and member benefits to Manitoba-licensed pharmacists. Direct counterpart to RxA in a smaller provincial market.
• Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS): Nova Scotia's pharmacy association serving the province's pharmacists with advocacy, professional development, and member programs. Direct twin to RxA in Atlantic Canada.
• New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association (NBPA): New Brunswick's provincial pharmacists association offering advocacy, education, and member services. Another Canadian provincial pharmacy association directly comparable in scope and operating model to RxA.
• Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals: Saskatchewan's pharmacy regulatory and professional body combining regulatory and association functions. Comparable to the combined Alberta College of Pharmacy + RxA model, though structured as a single entity.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA): National pharmacy association representing pharmacists across Canada. CPhA operates at a broader national scope with overlapping advocacy, publications, and member services, and coordinates the National Advocacy Fund in which RxA participates.

Others

• Canadian Pharmacists Benefits Association (CPBA): Provider of professional liability insurance products distributed through RxA and other provincial pharmacy associations. Functions as RxA's exclusive insurance partner and a key revenue enabler.

Regional players

• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): The largest US national pharmacy professional association with membership, advocacy, and continuing education across all 50 states. Comparable scope to RxA but operating in a different country and a much larger market.
• The Pharmacy Guild of Australia: Australian national pharmacy owners' body providing advocacy, member services, and industry representation. Functions similarly to a federation of provincial associations like RxA but for community pharmacy owners in Australia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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