What is the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan (PAS)?

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skpharmacists.ca is the website of the Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan (PAS), a non-profit, membership-based association that represents pharmacists and pharmacies in Saskatchewan. It describes itself as "The Voice of Saskatchewan Pharmacy," and its stated purpose is to advocate for and advance the pharmacy profession while symbolizing professionalism, accountability and stewardship.

Who PAS serves

PAS is built around pharmacy professionals rather than the general public. Its member-facing areas include a membership application, malpractice insurance for members and technicians, member benefits, and a section for future pharmacists. The site also lists association governance and planning materials—strategic plan, board, staff, committees, annual reports, and PAS & CPhA bylaws—which is typical of a professional association structure.

What the site covers beyond membership

The public-facing content falls into a few practical categories:

  • Practice and services information: pharmacist-led programs such as sore throat and ear infection assessments, prescribing, minor ailments, flu shots, COVID immunization, opioid use support, medication reviews, and quit smoking support.
  • Patient education: brand-name versus generic medications, over-the-counter medications, safe medication use for children, proper medication storage, and travelling with medications.
  • Recognition and community: the Patient's Choice Awards (with a 2025 recipients list and a 2026 edition), "Ask a Pharmacist," and "Recognize a Pharmacy Professional."
  • Careers: job postings, such as pharmacist roles with Moose Jaw Co-op and NorDon Drugs in Saskatoon.
  • Events: association events and the PAS Conference 2026.

Membership timing worth noting

The site states that the PAS membership year runs July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, and that the 2026/2027 renewal period runs from May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. It also notes that auto-renewal has not been activated, so each member must manually renew by logging into their profile and clicking renew. If you are checking your own status, that manual step is the key detail—renewal will not happen on its own.

How to tell whether this is the site you need

Use skpharmacists.ca if you are a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, pharmacy owner, or prospective pharmacy professional in Saskatchewan looking for association membership, insurance options, practice program information, job listings, or association news and events. If you are a patient looking for general medication guidance, the site's pharmacy tips and "Ask a Pharmacist" sections are the relevant entry points; for regulated licensing matters, note that PAS presents itself as a membership association, not as the licensing body.