Medication Experts

Your pharmacist is the expert on medications and the effects they have on your body.
Extended Hours

Your pharmacists can assess and prescribe on evenings, weekends and holidays!
Protect Yourself

Your pharmacist can prescribe and administer many vaccines.

Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia

Find a Pharmacy

Use our interactive map to find a pharmacy that's right for you.

Ask A Pharmacist

Find answers to frequently asked questions and access helpful brochures.

Nominate Your Pharmacist

Help us recognize the pharmacists that go above and beyond for you and your family.

Featured Programs

Learn more about some of our programs below.

Safe Sharps

For your safety and the safety of others: Sharps should only be placed in a Safe Sharps Container.

Medication Disposal

DO NOT flush or throw out your medications. Nova Scotia has a province-wide program for the disposal of household pharmaceutical waste.

The Latest

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May, 2017

The Pharmacist - May 2017
In this issue: Message from the Chair and CEO ~ Nova Scotia Pharmacy Conference 2017 ~ Ask a Drug Information Pharmacist: Is Triple Antithrombotic Therapy Appropriate for some Cardiovascular Patients? ~ Ask a Drug Information Pharmacist: Can Testosterone be used in Women? ~ Tech Talk ~ From the Front ~ The Celtic Curse: Hereditary Hemochromatosis and the Pharmacist’s Role in Helping Identify Suffers ~ Therapeutic Options: Focus on COPD Management ~ Therapeutic Options: Focus on SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ~ Employee and Family Assistance Plans (EFAPs) ~ Understanding Professional Liability: Risks & Insurance Shortfalls ~ Links of Interest ~ Pharmacy Services Update Read More
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May, 2017

Election 2017
Each political party's response to PANS' election questionnaire and election resources have now been posted. Read More
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Apr, 2017

PANS Quarterly Members' Reports
The January-March 2017 Report is now available. Read More
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Apr, 2017

2017 Wage and Benefits Survey
The 2017 Wage and Benefits survey results are now available. Read More
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Apr, 2017

PANS Quarterly Meetings - April 2017
PANS will be holding webinar meetings for members from April 24 to April 27. Read More
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Jan, 2016

SYRIAN REFUGEE SUPPORT RESOURCES
A list of resources to assist you with your Syrian Refugee patients is now available on our website. Read More

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