The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores

Welcome to CACDS

CACDS is the national voice of community chain pharmacy in Canada. The 22 members of CACDS are traditional chain drug stores, grocery chains and mass merchandisers with pharmacies. Together, CACDS members operate 5,803 pharmacies that dispense 78% of the nation's prescriptions each year. CACDS members employ almost 100,000 Canadians, including 80% of the pharmacists in Canada practicing in community. The 167 Associate Members of CACDS represent all supply categories and services in the retail pharmacy industry, including pharmaceuticals, health and wellness products, self-care medications and other consumer products. CACDS was founded in 1995. To find out CACDS' positions and to access CACDS papers on key issues, click on the CACDS on Record menu option.