On December 9-10, 2015, a full hearing was held in the BC Court of Appeal, on the College’s bylaws prohibiting the provision of incentives for prescriptions or pharmacy services.
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision. The College will provide an update once the decision is received.
Qualified pharmacists can now become certified to administer intranasal immunizations. Effective December 3, 2015, amendments to the Pharmacists Regulation and the Health Professions Act Bylaws allow certified pharmacists to administer a drug (Schedule I, IA or II) or substance (Schedule III) by intranasal route.
After considerable deliberation, the College has extended the transition period for telepharmacy operators to become compliant with telepharmacy requirements to December 31, 2016. The transition period temporarily allows non-regulated pharmacy assistants to staff telepharmacy sites under the strict supervision of a pharmacist.
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The highlights from the November Board Meeting are now available:
The College of Pharmacists of BC has released the November 2015 issue of ReadLinks:
The provincial government recently accepted several drug schedule changes submitted by the College. These changes are now in effect in British Columbia.
The College is pleased to announce the results of the most recent Board elections held for pharmacists in Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7.
With the launch of DrugSafeBC on September 15, 2015, we would like to thank all community pharmacy professionals for your hard work and cooperation.
The College is pleased to announce the following candidates for the upcoming College of Pharmacists of BC Board Election.
On August 11, 2015, the Board of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (the “College”) approved certain amendments to the College Bylaws.
Board elections are being held in districts 1, 3, 5, and 7. You can play an important role in these elections by identifying and nominating the best possible candidates or deciding to run yourself.
The Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) action plan is now available. This document will address serious issues and concerns identified by stakeholders related to the provision of MMT pharmacy services for the people of British Columbia.
The Annual Report for the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia for the fiscal year 2014/2015 (March 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015) is now available online.
Regulators’ investigation into prescription fraud identifies 150 health professionals
June 23, 2015
In June, the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada is conducting an important survey to evaluate the importance of each of the competencies required of pharmacists and regulated pharmacy technicians at the beginning of their professional practice.The competencies that form the basis of the test content outline for the PEBC Pharmacist Qualifying Examination and Qualifying Examination for pharmacy...
Please log on to eServices for more information on PPP-74: Community Pharmacy Security.
The College provided a written submission to the Select Standing Committee on Health on ways to improve interdisciplinary health care.
The committee released a call for submissions in October 2014, and the College submitted its response in December 2014.