Jody Gilby, pharmacist and co-owner of Sprucewood Pharmacy & Home Care and The Compounding Corner Pharmacy Lab in Lloydminster, Alberta, was named PCCA’s 2026 Canadian Compounding Pharmacist of the Year on May 29 during the CONNEXT: Canadian Compounding Conference 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta. Justine Magnus, senior compounding technician at Saskatoon Family Pharmacy in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, received the honor of PCCA’s 2026 Canadian Compounding Technician of the Year.
The awards were presented by PCCA to recognize excellence in pharmacy compounding and to celebrate professionals whose work strengthens personalized medicine for patients when commercially available options are not suitable. Recipients were joined by family members, team members, and colleagues at the event.
Gilby was recognized for her devotion to helping patients access customized medication options close to home and supporting collaborative care alongside prescribers and other healthcare professionals. Amanda Cassel, PCCA Canada General Manager, said, “Jody’s fierce determination to find answers for unique patient needs has made her a resource for not only her community of patients and prescribers but the compounding community as a whole. As a lifelong learner, patient advocate and relationship builder, Jody expertly leverages the resources she has curated to deliver innovative results that impact her patients’ lives. We are proud to honor her achievements with this award.”
Magnus was honored as a technician who demonstrates leadership in pharmacy through strong practices and dedication to continuous improvement. Cassel said about Magnus, “Justine is widely respected by her pharmacy team and colleagues for her unwavering commitment to quality and patient care. She’s always willing to support her peers and share her experience — a dedication clearly seen through her active involvement in her PCCA Concierge Compounding peer-networking group as well as the pharmacy.”
The two-day CONNEXT conference brought together Canadian pharmacy professionals from across the country to share clinical insights, celebrate achievements within their field, and discuss developments affecting pharmacy compounding practice. According to Cassel, “These awards reflect what compounding does best — bringing pharmacists and technicians together to solve real patient problems with individualized care. PCCA is proud to recognize these recipients for their leadership and skills. Jody and Justine represent the standard of excellence and patient-first dedication that drive the Canadian compounding community forward.”
PCCA provides products, education, and support services for more than 3,000 member pharmacies globally, including those in Canada.
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