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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ACT
The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) has replaced the Health Professions Act (HPA), this provides the new common regulatory framework for BC’s health professions and regulatory colleges.
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BUSINESS PRESSURES TIPLINE
CPBC offers a Business Pressures Tipline for those experiencing business pressures in pharmacies that may threaten public health & safety. Tips can be left by phone, email or online form.
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Latest News
Guest Post: BC moving to simplified IV N-acetylcysteine protocol for acetaminophen overdose
The British Columbia Drug and Poison Information Centre (BC DPIC) at the Provincial Health Services Authority has asked CPBC to notify pharmacy professionals of a recent article published in the BC Medical Journal (BCMJ) concerning a new two-step intravenous N-acetylcysteine (NAC) protocol for acetaminophen overdose.
Important Changes to PDAP Portal Coming November 6, 2026
As part of CPBC’s transition to align with requirements under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), changes to the Professional Development and Assessment Program (PDAP) will take effect November 6, 2026.
Job Opportunity: Senior Business Systems Analyst
CPBC is currently recruiting for a Senior Business Systems Analyst (temporary 2-year term).
Complaints and Concerns
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia protects the public by ensuring that licensed pharmacy professionals provide safe and effective pharmacy care. Contact the College if you have any concerns about the delivery of pharmacy care.
Eyhh Slaxin (Good Medicine) Line
The Eyhh Slaxin (Good Medicine) Line is a dedicated phone line for Indigenous individuals to speak directly with CPBC to share their concerns about pharmacy care experiences in British Columbia.
