Canada's more than 12,500 community pharmacies are much more than healthcare destinations - they are thriving local businesses, major employers, and essential contributors to Canada's economy. Together, they generate billions of dollars in economic activity, support hundreds of thousands of jobs, and strengthen communities from coast to coast to coast.
Commissioned by the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada and independently prepared by Signal49 Research, The Economic Footprint of Canada's Pharmacy Sector: Fuelling Health and Local Economies is the first national study to comprehensively measure the sector's economic contribution. The findings demonstrate that pharmacies are both essential healthcare infrastructure and critical economic infrastructure, reinforcing their importance to Canada's health system, local economies, and long-term prosperity.
Access the full report and news release below, available in English and French. Then explore the Resource Toolkit [Coming Soon] for additional communications and advocacy resources to help share the report's findings.
Full Report
The Economic Footprint of Canada's Pharmacy Sector
L’empreinte économique du secteur canadien des pharmacies
News Release [EN & FR]
Member & Partner Exclusive Webinar
Members and Partners are also invited to join our exclusive July 8 webinar for a guided walkthrough of the report’s key findings and how this new data can support pharmacy advocacy, communications, and sector leadership.
Resource Toolkit [Coming Soon]