Fraser Health Authority is seeking Feedback from community pharmacy professionals on its new discharge medication reconciliation process.
BC’s registered health professionals were encouraged to make pledges to commit an act of change, or to try something new in their practice in order to improve the care of patients in British Columbia and drive positive change within BC’s health system.
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Following approval at the College of Pharmacists of BC’s September Board meeting, amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act Bylaws regarding telepharmacies as well as a new Schedule F, Part 6 – Telepharmacy Standards of Practice, under the Health Professions Act Bylaws came into effect on November 15, 2017.
Canadian Patient Safety Week kicks off Monday October 30, and continues for five days to celebrate ways to improve medication safety. There are so many ways to get involved!
As these roles hold significant responsibilities, the College strongly encourages all current and future pharmacy managers, owners, and directors to become familiar with the legislated requirements.
Earlier this year, Health Canada discovered that the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient ‘Cisapride’ is currently being imported into Canada by one importer, with other importers hoping to do the same.
The Reference Drug Program (RDP) was introduced by PharmaCare in 1995 to promote cost-effective prescribing for common medical conditions, with minimal impact on patient care.
In June 2017, the College Board approved amendments to the bylaws, forms and schedules under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) to support the new pharmacy ownership requirements for a public posting period of 90 days which ended on September 20, 2017.
Registered pharmacy technicians are invited to attend the Pharmacy Technician Society of BC’s collaborative continuing education and networking event which will take place at the River Rock Casino & Resort in Richmond BC on Oct 27 and 28th.