Canadian Institute for Health Information

Pharmacist Workforce, 2012

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Our VisionBetter data. Better decisions. Healthier Canadians. Our MandateTo lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive and integrated health information that enables sound policy and effective health system management that improve health and health care. Our ValuesRespect, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation

About CIHI

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About CIHI’s Pharmacist Data

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Collecting and reporting health human resources (HHR) data assists decision-makers in the planning and distribution of health care providers. Since 2006, CIHI has collected data on the supply, distribution and practice characteristics of pharmacists in selected provinces and territories in Canada.

Since 2009, the supply of registered pharmacists has grown by almost 10%, more than double the growth rate of the Canadian labour force.

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Percentage Growth of Supply of Pharmacists, Labour Force and Overall Population, Canada, 2009 to 2012

Between 2009 and 2012, the pharmacist workforce per 100,000 population increased from 90 to 95.

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Per 100,000 Population, Selected Health Professionals, Canada, 2009 to 2012

The proportion of international pharmacy graduates seeking employment continued to increase.

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Percentage of Pharmacists Seeking Employment in Pharmacy, 2009 to 2012

In 2012, a total of 40% of pharmacy owners/managers were female and less than one-third were younger than 40.

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Pharmacy Owners/Managers by Gender and 10-Year Age Groups, Canada, 2012

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