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  • About Us
    • Board
      • Board
      • Board Members

        Learn more about our Board members.

      • Board Meeting Dates

        Review Board meeting dates for the year. 

      • Board Meeting Minutes and Highlights

        Review Board meeting minutes and read highlights. 

      • Annual General Meeting

        Learn more about our Annual General Meeting. 

      • College Board Information

        Learn more about the College Board.

    • Leadership Team
      • Leadership Team
      • Leadership Team

        Learn more about our leadership team. 

    • Who We Are
    • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism
      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism
      • Our Territorial Acknowledgement

        It is with profound respect and gratitude that we acknowledge the rights and title of the First Nations on whose collective unceded territories the office of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia is located.

      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism at CPBC

        Learn about the College’s efforts to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism within BC’s health system. 

      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-racism Practice Standard

        The Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, & Anti-racism Practice Standard sets clear expectations for BC health professionals on the provision of culturally safe and anti-racist care for Indigenous patients and clients.

      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism Education for Pharmacy Professionals

        All pharmacy professionals in BC must complete a minimum of 3 hours of learning per year related to Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-racism.

      • Available Learning Activities

        A list of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism learning resources to help guide you as you begin your learning journey.

      • Indigenous Identity

        Learn about how identification and support of First Nations, Métis and Inuit pharmacy professionals creates pathways for culturally safer care.

      • Eyhh Slaxin (Good Medicine) Line

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    • What to Expect From Your Pharmacy Visit
      • What to Expect From Your Pharmacy Visit
      • What to Expect From Your Pharmacy Visit

        When you visit any pharmacy in BC, you are entitled to experience a level of care that is professional, respectful, and ethical.

    • Committees
    • Strategic Plan
    • Annual Reports
    • Careers
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    • Our Service Commitment
  • Professional Licensing
    • New Licensing
      • New Licensing
      • Professional Licensing

        This section is for new pharmacist and pharmacy technician licenses.

    • Professional Licence Renewal
      • Professional Licence Renewal
      • Professional Licence Renewal Process

        Information on how to renew your professional licence with the College. 

      • eServices

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    • Professional Licence Reinstatement
      • Professional Licence Reinstatement
      • Within 90 Days

        Registration expired within 90 days.

      • Less than 6 Years

        Registration as a Full Registrant has expired for more than 90 days, and Full Registration will be completed within 6 years from the date last registered as a Full Registrant.

      • 6 Years or More

        Registration as a Full Registrant has expired for 6 years or more from the date last registered as a Full Registrant.

    • Certification & Declarations
      • Certification & Declarations
      • Drug Administration Certification (DAC)

        This section is for pharmacists who want to become certified to administer immunizations by injection and intranasal route. 

      • Declarations

        Learn more about declarations you can submit on eServices upon successful completion of certain requirement(s) in the bylaws/Professional Practice Policies.

    • Professional Licensing Resources
      • Professional Licensing Resources
      • Criminal Record Check

        This section provides more information about the College's criminal record check process.

      • Jurisprudence Exam

        This section is an overview of the Jurisprudence Exam process.

      • Name Changes

        Learn more about the name change process.

      • Order a Letter of Standing

        Learn how to order a letter of standing.

      • Structured Practical Training (SPT)

        Learn more about Structured Practical Training.

      • Licence Committee Policy

        Learn more about the licence committee policy.

      • Professional Liability Insurance for Pharmacy Professionals

        Learn about Professional Liability Insurance for Pharmacy Professionals

      • Licence Committee Review Process Overview

        Learn more about the process for a registration application that is referred to the Registration Committee for review.

      • Professional Licensing FAQ

        This section will highlight the Professional Licensing Department's most frequently asked questions.

  • Pharmacy Licensing
    • New Pharmacy
      • New Pharmacy
      • Community Pharmacy

        Learn how to apply for a community pharmacy licence.

      • Hospital Pharmacy

        Learn how to apply for a hospital pharmacy licence.

      • Pharmacy Education Site

        Learn how to apply for a pharmacy education site licence.

      • Community Telepharmacy

        Learn how to apply for a community telepharmacy licence.

      • Hospital Pharmacy Satellite

        Learn how to apply for a hospital pharmacy satellite licence.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

        Click here.

    • Pharmacy Licence Renewal & Reinstatement
      • Pharmacy Licence Renewal & Reinstatement
      • Pharmacy Licence Renewal

        Learn how to renew a pharmacy licence.

      • Pharmacy Licence Reinstatement

        Learn how to apply for reinstating a pharmacy licence that has expired within 90 days.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

        Click here.

    • Pharmacy Changes
      • Pharmacy Changes
      • Change of Direct Owner

        Applying for a change of ownership from one legal entity to another (including amalgamation).

      • Change of Indirect Owner

        Applying for a change of directors, officers, and/or shareholders of a BC non-publicly traded corporation.

      • Change of Manager

        Applying for a change of pharmacy manager.

      • Change of Authorized Representative (AR)

        Applying for a change of authorized representatives of a direct owner that is not a corporation.

      • Change of Corporation Name

        Reporting a name change of a corporation (direct or indirect owner).

      • Change of Operating Name or External Signage Name

        Applying for a change of the pharmacy name.

      • Change of Location

        Applying for relocation of a pharmacy.

      • Change in Layout

        Applying for renovation of a pharmacy.

      • Change in Pharmacy Operational Information

        Reporting changes to pharmacy hours, pharmacy services and staff roster.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

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    • Pharmacy Closure
      • Pharmacy Closure
      • Anticipated Temporary Closure

        Applying for anticipated temporary closure of a pharmacy.

      • Unanticipated Temporary Closure

        Applying for unanticipated temporary closure of a pharmacy.

      • Permanent Pharmacy Closure

        Applying for permanent closure of a pharmacy.

    • Licensure Resources
      • Licensure Resources
      • Proof of Eligibility

        Basic information about the eligibility criteria, attestation and criminal record history for direct/indirect owners and managers.

      • Pharmacy Manager's Responsibilities

        Review this section if you are or will be a pharmacy manager.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

        Detailed information about all licensure processes, including how to use eServices for applicable licensure purposes.

      • Licensure Forms and Checklists

        Quick access to all form and checklists for licensure purposes.

      • Application Committee Review Process Overview

        Learn more about the process for a pharmacy application that is referred to the Application Committee for review.

  • Complaints and Concerns
    • Complaints and Concerns
      • Complaints and Concerns
      • Complaints and Concerns

        Learn more about complaints and concerns.

      • Criteria

        Learn about what the College can and cannot investigate.

      • Contacting the College about a Concern

        Learn how to contact the College about a concern.

      • Duties to Report Licensees

        Learn more about the duties to report licensees.

    • Publications Under the Health Professions and Occupations Act
    • Public Notifications Made Under the Health Professions Act
    • Eyhh Slaxin (Good Medicine) Line
  • Programs
    • Continuous Improvement, Reporting, Collaborating, and Learning (CIRCL)
      • Continuous Improvement, Reporting, Collaborating, and Learning (CIRCL)
      • Getting Started

        Learn how to get started with the CIRCL program.

      • Program Overview

        Learn more about the CIRCL program.

      • What is CIRCL

        Learn more about the four foundational elements that form CIRCL.

      • How Incident Reporting Works

        A brief overview of How Incident Reporting Works.

      • About National Databases

        Learn more about National Databases.

      • Reporting Platform Selection and Implementation

        Learn more about reporting platforms and requriements.

      • Client Disclosure

        Learn more about patient disclosure.

      • Program Requirements

        Learn more about all CIRCL program requirements.

      • Glossary of Key Terms

        Learn more about key terms in the CIRCL program.

      • Resources

        Additional CIRCL resources, such as fact sheets and FAQs.

    • Practice Review Program
    • Professional Development
    • Controlled Prescription Program
    • DrugSafeBC
  • Resources
    • Provincial Legislation
      • Provincial Legislation
      • Acts and Bylaws

        The Health Professions and Occupations Act, Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act, Pharmaceutical Services Act, and Bylaws can be found here.

      • Bylaw Consultations

        Learn more about bylaws for comment.

    • Regulatory Statements
      • Regulatory Statements
      • Regulatory Statements

        This section includes all general pharmacy practice, community pharmacy, and hospitaly pharmacy regulatory statements. 

      • Opioid Agonist Treatment

        Learn more about the requirements for safe dispensing of drugs used to treat opioid use disorder.

      • Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment

        Learn about the requirements for pharmacist-supervised injectable hydromorphone maintenance treatment within community pharmacies.

      • PPP-58: Adapting a Prescription

        Learn about the standards to adapt a prescription in BC.

      • Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

        This section includes information and resources for medical assistance in dying.

      • Patient Relations Program Standard
    • Federal Legislation
    • Drug Distribution
    • Code of Ethics: Educational Tutorial
    • ReadLinks
      • ReadLinks
      • ReadLinks

        Read the latest ReadLinks articles here.

      • ReadLinks Guest Post Submission Guidelines

        Learn more on how to submit a guest post for ReadLinks.

    • ReadLinks Archive
    • Pharmacy Resources
      • Pharmacy Resources
      • Community Pharmacy Resources

        Find more information for community pharmacy.

      • Hospital Pharmacy Resources

        Find more information for hospital pharmacy.

      • Find a Pharmacy or Licensee

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    • Patient Resources
      • Patient Resources
      • PharmaNet Patient Record

        Learn more about your personal health profile.

      • Useful Links

        Find more helpful information and resources. 

      • Find a Pharmacy or Licensee

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We are updating our website to align with the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA), which is now in force. Some pages may still reference the former HPA as we work through these changes. Note, all pharmacy professionals and pharmacies must now comply with the new HPOA and Bylaws and the revisedPharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act(PODSA) and Bylaws.

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