The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores

Associate Members

CACDS' Associate Members represent virtually all aspects of business with pharmacy chains, including pharmaceuticals, OTC products, health and beauty aids, general merchandise, wholesalers, and service suppliers.

Associate members derive unique advantages from their membership through the association’s conferences, industry initiatives, and information resources.

  • Regular access to retail pharmacy executives through exclusive networking forums on strategic topics and that encourage dialogue;
  • Collaborative representation on industry-wide issues to policy-makers and stakeholders who affect your business;
  • Representation through the Associate Member Advisory Board;
  • Timely information and monitoring of new government and non-proprietary supply chain procedures and regulations affecting your business and the industry;
  • Timely information and analysis on news, trends, announcements and other industry events through a variety of channels including electronic bulletins, the annual State of the Industry report, presentations, white papers;
  • Participation in the strategic direction and priorities of the pharmacy industry through dialogue and information sharing.

Who can be an Associate Member?

Any person, firm or corporation who supplies goods or services to the profession of pharmacy, the pharmacy industry or retail pharmacy stores and who is recommended by two or more retail members is eligible to become an associate member. A food broker may qualify only as an Associate Member.

To begin, print the application form and profile found below and provide the information requested. Mail the completed forms to CACDS. If you have any questions, please contact us at (416) 226-9100 or cacds@cacds.com.

Associate Member Application Form

New Associate Member Profile

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