The following are fees associated with renewing a license to practise pharmacy, set by Canadian licensing bodies. All fees are subject to GST except for those in Ontario, Yukon and Northwest Territories.
ALBERTA
For annual licence renewal (July 1 to June 30):
as a practising pharmacist $735.00 (plus GST)
as a non-practising associate pharmacist $213.00 (plus GST)
Other fees:
Reinstatement fee $225.00 (plus GST)
BRITISH COLUMBIA
For annual registration renewal (registration is renewed for a one-year term from the registration/anniversary date):
Full Pharmacist (applies to the first five one-year terms) - $650.00 + GST
Full Pharmacist (applies after the first five one-year terms) - $600.00 + GST
Non-Practising Pharmacist (for a term of one-year) - $480.00 + GST
Student Pharmacist (UBC) (valid for up to four years. Expires in year of graduation) - $150.00 + GST
Student Pharmacist (Non-UBC) (valid for one year) - $150.00 + GST
Other fees:
Application for Pre-registration (valid for up to three years) - $300.00 + GST
Application for Re-instatement (for re-instatement after 90 days of registration expiry; valid for up to three years) - $250.00 + GST
Application for Re-instatement (late renewal) - $125.00 + GST
MANITOBA
For annual licence renewal (January 1 - December 31):
as a practising pharmacist - $681.00 + GST **
as a non-practising pharmacist - $103.95 + GST
**Licensure fees are reduced by 40% on July 1
NEW BRUNSWICK
For annual licence renewal (January 1 - December 31):
active pharmacist $580 (+ HST = $661.20)*
inactive pharmacist $175 (+ HST = $199.50)
*(Annual license fee reduced by 40% after July 1)
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
For Annual Registration (January 1 - December 31):
as a registered pharmacist - $550.00 + HST
as a non-practicing pharmacist - $125 + HST
Other:
Reinstatement Fee
(for pharmacists who fail to pay the Annual Registration Fee on or before January 1st in each calendar year): - $50.00
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
For annual licence renewal (April 1 - March 31):
$250
Other fees:
late renewal - $250
NOVA SCOTIA
For annual licence renewal (January 1 - December 31):
practicing pharmacists - $570.00 + HST
non-practicing pharmacists - $200.00 + HST
ONTARIO
For annual licence renewal (January 1-December 31):
$570.19 (includes GST)
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
For annual licence renewal (April 1 - March 31):
as a practising pharmacist $475 + $25 (Continuing Education) = $500.00
as a non-practising pharmacist $200
QUÉBEC
For annual licence renewal:
$756.00 + taxes = $881.64
Other fees:
none
SASKATCHEWAN
For annual membership/licence renewal:
as a practising pharmacist $700 (Fee does not include membership in PAS)
as a non-practising pharmacist $595
as an associate pharmacist $145
as a retired pharmacist $70
Other fees:
none
YUKON
For annual licence renewal (April 1 - March 31):
renewal annual practice fee - $100.00
Other:
none