Saskatchewan expands pharmacy care as its pharmacist workforce grows

Saskatchewan had 14.3 pharmacists per 10,000 people in 2025, the highest supply rate in Canada. Its pharmacist workforce grew 17.6% between 2016 and 2025, reaching 1,787. Nearly 90% of pharmacists practicing in the province were trained in Canada.

Expanded pharmacy services

• The strep throat and ear infection program has delivered more than 12,000 services. The province plans to expand it to more than 100 pharmacies by January 2027.
• As of October 31, 2026, more than 300 pharmacists had trained to provide strep and ear infection assessments, and more than 400 had trained in therapeutic substitution.
• A three-year Pharmacy Proprietor Agreement took effect May 1, 2026, with a $13.8 million funding increase for pharmacy sustainability, expanded scope and patient services.
• Pharmacy students may receive a $2,000 clinical placement bursary in exchange for a one-year return-in-service commitment.