CIPA, Working for You
With Medicare Part D and the rising Canadian
dollar making the international pharmaceutical market more competitive than ever, CIPA's role in working with govenments
to ensure their understanding of our contribution to both the Canadian economy and the health and welfare of our patients
is more critical than ever.
In concert with the U.S media and major seniors' organizations we are ensuring that the first symbol of reliability
in international pharmacy will always be the CIPA seal.
As
the legislative work continues in Washington to pass a Bill legalizing imports from Canada, CIPA members are in the unique
position of having direct input into the legislators, and immediate monitoring of developments, from our representatives
in Washington. This allows CIPA to be able to more accurately anticipate potential regulations and/or legislative changes
which will directly affect the health of our members' businesses. It also permits CIPA to provide its members
with timely information that members can put to good use to protect and enhance their bottom line.
The Canadian government is stepping up their
efforts, in cooperation with the RCMP to ensure that counterfeits stay out of the Canadian supply chain. CIPA is working
with the govenment to ensure that CIPA members are part of the solution to this increasingly serious problem.
If you are in the international pharmacy business
and are not a member of CIPA, check out some of the benefits of membership outlined below and then call the Association office
to find out more about the benefits of membership.
Members display the CIPA certification trademark and seal
Recognized worldwide as the standard for trust and
integrity
Consumers know it and they demand
it
Rigorous assessment helps ensure the
quality of our membership
Distinguish yourself
from “internet pharmacies”
New CIPA dynamic seal is harder
to counterfeit
Inside information
for members
Legal advisories
– from patents and trademarks to licensing by foreign governments
Regulatory advisories – from local inspections to the FDA
Latest issues affecting the industry and potential solutions
Shape the Future of International Pharmacy
Access to regular meetings with government officials and federal and provincial regulators
How to Become a Member
Becoming a CIPA member requires you to first become a member
of one of our representative provincial associations. Provincial members receive membership in CIPA by virtue of their provincial
association membership. Please contact the Association office to learn more on how to become a member. If you are not sure
how to reach one of the provincial associations, please contact the CIPA representative below.
Tim Smith
General Manager, CIPA
Canadian International Pharmacy Association
101-478 River Avenue
Suite 725
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0B3
Ph:
204-453-6586
Fax: 204-453-6586
