Internationally Educated Pharmacist

InternationaLLY Educated Pharmacist Registration

Any individual who wishes to practice as a pharmacist in Newfoundland and Labrador must register with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPNL). Individuals who obtained their pharmacy education outside of Canada must meet the requirements set out in one of the two pathways outlined below.

Standard Pathway

Individuals who have obtained their pharmacy education from outside of Canada and are not registered in another Canadian jurisdiction or one of the CPNL-approved jurisdictions under the expedited pathway must complete the following requirements to be eligible for registration as a pharmacist with CPNL:

Must be registered with the Pharmacists’ Gateway Canada and have indicated Newfoundland and Labrador as a province of interest.
Must be registered with the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), and have completed the document evaluation and successfully completed the PEBC Evaluating Exam.
Must have successfully completed English language proficiency testing.
Must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern and have completed the practical training requirements.
Must have successfully completed the CPNL Registration Exam.
Must have successfully completed both Parts I and II of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying Examination for Pharmacists.
Required Documentation

The following documentation is required to be submitted with the Pharmacist Registration Application. Visit Registration Requirements for more information.

Photo identification
Certificate of conduct
Proof of professional liability insurance
Proof of successful completion of Parts I and II of the PEBC Qualifying Examination for Pharmacists
Membership in the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Note: Proof is not required but the applicant must attest to current membership

Expedited Pathway

CPNL waives select initial registration requirements for applicants who are currently registered and practicing pharmacy in any of the following CPNL-approved jurisdictions:

Australia
Great Britain
Ireland
New Zealand
United States of America
Required Documentation

The following documentation is required to be submitted with the Pharmacist Registration Application. Visit Registration Requirements for more information.

Photo identification
Certificate of conduct
Proof of professional liability insurance
Letters of Standing sent directly to CPNL from all pharmacy regulatory authorities with which the applicant is currently, or was formerly, registered. These letters must include:
the period of time the applicant was registered and the applicant’s current status with that organization;
confirmation that the applicant has complied with any professional development or competency requirements of that organization;
whether the applicant is authorized to perform/participate in any expanded scopes of practice;
whether there are currently any terms, conditions, or limitations attached to the applicant’s registration;
whether the applicant has ever been or is currently suspended or restricted with respect to the practice of pharmacy by that organization;
whether there is a record of any disciplinary findings for this applicant; and
whether the applicant is currently the subject of any outstanding allegations or disciplinary proceedings.
Membership in the Pharmacists’ Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. Note: Proof is not required but the applicant must attest to current membership

Application

If you have determined you are eligible to register as a pharmacist and have obtained all the required documentation, you may apply through CPNL’s online application portal by following the steps below.

Click Application Portal in the Portal Login menu at the top right of the webpage.
Create an account by clicking the “Register for an Account” link and following the instructions.
Click the Start New Application button
Click to expand the Pharmacist Applications category
Click Select this Application button under the International Pharmacy Graduate – Pharmacist Registration Application.
Follow the instructions to submit the application and pay the application fee.

Completed applications are reviewed in the order they are submitted and may take 5-7 business days to process once all required documentation and fees are received. Applicants will be notified by email once a decision has been made. If approved, the applicant must pay the annual registration fee by logging into the Applications Portal and clicking the Pay Registration Fees button next to the appropriate application. Once the annual registration fee is paid, the pharmacist will be added to the Public Register and registration will be effective until December 31st of the registration year. The registration certificate can be downloaded from the Registrant Portal.

Additional Resources

Registration as a Pharmacist for Internationally Educated Pharmacists

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