NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2, 2015
CRAIG CONNOLLY ELECTED NAPRA’S PRESIDENT FOR 2015-2016 TERM
OTTAWA – Craig Connolly, representative for the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
(NSCP), was recently elected as the President of the National Association of Pharmacy
Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). Mr. Connolly began his term as President on April 26,
2015 and will remain in the position for a period of one year, concluding on April 24,
2016.
A member of NAPRA’s Board of Directors since 2011, Mr. Connolly previously held the
position of Vice President for the 2014-2015 term. He continues to Chair the National
Advisory Committee on Pharmacy Practice, a position he’s held since 2012.
“NAPRA and its member pharmacy regulatory authorities form a critical component in
the healthcare services provided by Canadian pharmacists and pharmacy technicians,”
began Connolly. “Our role in the development of foundation documents, such as national
standards and guidelines, is integral to the delivery of quality patient care and the
protection of the public. Our Board will continue to strive for excellence in pharmacy
regulation through our initiatives in the coming year.”
Mr. Connolly obtained his pharmacy degree from Dalhousie University, College of
Pharmacy in 2006 and began his new career as a relief pharmacist in Nova Scotia and
later in Newfoundland and Labrador. However, very early in his pharmacy career, Mr.
Connolly became the Pharmacy Manager for a Sobeys pharmacy in Halifax, a position
he’s held for nearly 10 years. In the last five (5) years, Mr. Connolly returned to his alma
mater in the capacity of Course Coordinator and Lecturer in Pharmacy Law and Ethics
for first-year pharmacy students.
In addition to his professional experience, Mr. Connolly has an extensive list of volunteer
activities including his ongoing roles with Dalhousie University, College of Pharmacy
and the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists. His dedication to the profession – both
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inside the pharmacy and out – led Mr. Connolly to receive a number of accolades over
the years including the Dalhousie College of Pharmacy Alumnus of the Year (2011) and
the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) New Practitioner of the Year (2011).
Joining Mr. Connolly as NAPRA’s elected officers for 2015-2016 are Vice President
Anjli Acharya (Alberta College of Pharmacists) and Linda Hensman (Newfoundland and
Labrador Pharmacy Board). Tracy Wiersema (Ontario College of Pharmacists)
automatically moves to the position of Past President following the completion of her
term.
About NAPRA
Established in 1995, NAPRA is the national voluntary association of provincial and
territorial pharmacy regulatory bodies as well as the Canadian Forces Pharmacy Services,
whose mandates are the protection of the public. NAPRA’s members regulate the
practice of pharmacy and operation of pharmacies in their respective jurisdictions in
Canada.
-30For more information:
Lisa Gall
Manager of Communications
National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities
Tel: (613) 569-9658, ext. 226, E-mail: [email protected]