OCP Opens Consultation on Pharmacy Services for Animals
OCP is seeking feedback on a draft animal-services policy. Ontario pharmacy teams can comment until October 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET.
In this article & details
On August 28, 2026, the Ontario College of Pharmacists announced consultation on its draft Providing Pharmacy Services for Animals policy. The proposal is relevant to Ontario pharmacies dispensing or compounding veterinary prescriptions or selling veterinary medicines.
OCP links the draft to the forthcoming Veterinary Professionals Act, 2024 and an exemption supporting continued pharmacy services. The College is asking whether its proposed expectations are understandable, feasible and complete.
Practice guidance for pharmacists
- Read the draft policy through the official consultation page.
- Compare proposed expectations with your veterinary dispensing and compounding workflows.
- Identify unclear responsibilities or missing safeguards in your feedback.
- Submit comments by October 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET.
The policy remains a consultation draft; the announcement does not establish that the proposed expectations are already in force.
References
- Public Consultation on Draft Providing Pharmacy Services for Animals Policy — Ontario College of Pharmacists, August 28, 2026
