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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ACT
The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will replace the Health Professions Act (HPA), which currently provides the common regulatory framework for BC’s health professions and regulatory colleges.
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BUSINESS PRESSURES TIPLINE NOW AVAILABLE
CPBC now 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
Temporary Registration for the COVID-19 Pandemic is Ending
After June 30, 2025, CPBC will not accept any new applications for registration as a temporary pharmacist, temporary limited pharmacist, temporary student pharmacist, or temporary pharmacy technician.
Health Canada’s position on the unauthorized manufacturing of products sold as compounded glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists
CPBC is sharing Health Canada's position statement below to ensure all registrants are aware of Health Canada's directive regarding GLP-1 compounding activities.
Guest Post: Boost Your Knowledge and Avoid Drug Interactions This Allergy Season - What Every Pharmacist Needs to Know about Nasal Sprays and Boosted HIV Medications
This guest post highlights an important interaction between antiretroviral medications and intranasal corticosteroids. Pharmacists must be aware of these interactions when prescribing for minor ailments, providing therapeutic substitutions, and providing over-the-counter recommendations to patients. For support in managing drug interactions with antiretrovirals, pharmacists can call St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy at 1-888-511-6222 to consult with an HIV pharmacist.
Complaints and Concerns
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia protects the public by ensuring that registered pharmacy professionals provide safe and effective pharmacy care. Contact the College if you have any concerns about the delivery of pharmacy care.
