To become a practicing pharmacist in British Columbia, you must be registered with the College of Pharmacists of BC. For detailed information on how to become registered, click on Pharmacist Registration below.
Effective April 1, 2009, and consistent with the terms of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and the BC/AB Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA), the College of Pharmacists of BC will continue to register pharmacists currently registered in another jurisdiction in Canada in accordance with the provisions of these Agreements.
All pharmacies in British Columbia must be licensed by the College of Pharmacists of BC. For detailed information on pharmacy licensure including opening a new pharmacy, change of ownership and relocating or closing your pharmacy, click on Pharmacy Licensure below.
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