About the Appropriate Use Coalition

The Appropriate Use Coalition brings together 11 organizations that are working collectively to improve the appropriate prescribing and use of medications in Canada.

Initially formed in 2023, the Appropriate Use Coalition is a grassroots group comprised of health care organizations and public representation that is committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing risks through appropriate prescribing. ​

The focus of the Appropriate Use Coalition is to share information and evidence, reduce duplication among different appropriate use programs across the country, and collaborate on key projects to achieve more together than could alone.

Appropriate Use Coalition Members: 

• Canadian Institute for Health Information
• Canadian Pharmacists Association
• Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network
• Centre for Effective Practice
• Choosing Wisely Canada
• The College of Family Physicians of Canada
• deprescribing.org
• Healthcare Excellence Canada
• ISMP Canada
• Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada
• RxFiles

Canada’s Drug Agency – Secretariat Support