Supporting Documentation for Accredited Continuing Education Hours
All registrants are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of learning, documented on a minimum of 6 learning records. A minimum of 5 hours must be accredited learning activities, and supporting documentation needs to be provided as part of the learning record.
New Drug Schedules Changes for Ibuprofen, Esomeprazole, and Fluticasone Now in Effect
Amendments made to the Drug Schedules Regulation, BC Reg. 9/98 are now in force.
Bylaws for Comment: Establishing the Application Committee
The highlights from the November Board Meeting are now available.
Highlights from this meeting include election results for the College Board Chair and Vice-Chair, new practice standards, Practice Review Program for Hospital Practice, the College's new strategic plan, and the results of the Certified Pharmacist Prescriber engagement.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST
The College has a full-time opportunity in its Information Technology Department.
We are pleased to announce that David Pavan will be joining the College as Deputy Registrar.
The College is pleased to announce the results of the most recent Board elections held for pharmacists in Districts 2, 4, 6 and 8.
Board approves to amend the College’s adaptation guidelines to broaden the restrictions on adaptations to include refills of a prescription.
Amendments to the Health Professions Act (HPA) bylaws Schedule F – Standards of Practice, Part 1- Community Pharmacy are now in force.
The amendments focus on two priority areas:
Access to RxTx and RxFiles Will No Longer Be Provided by the College in 2017
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The highlights from the September Board Meeting are now available.
Highlights from this meeting include College name change, fee schedule changes, and legislation updates.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Social media and
Content specialist
The College has a full-time, permanent job opportunity in its Communications and Engagement Department.
Job Opportunity: Business Analyst
The College has a full-time, temporary job opportunity in its Information Technology Department.
College Updates Bylaws to Reflect
Federal Legislation on MAID
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Deputy Registrar
The College has a full-time, permanent job opportunity:
Job Opportunity: Complaints Resolution Officer / Investigator
The College has a full-time, temporary job opportunity in its Complaints Resolution Department.
Nominations for 2016 Board Elections
This year, Board elections are being held in Districts 2 (Fraser Valley), 4 (Kootenay/Okanagan), 6 (Urban Hospitals), and 8 (Pharmacy Technicians).
You can play an important role in these elections by identifying and nominating the best possible candidates or deciding to run for yourself.
Health Canada No Longer Requires Pre-Authorization for Destruction of Narcotics and Controlled Drugs
Health Canada No Longer Requires
Pre-Authorization for Destruction of
Narcotics and Controlled Drugs
Notice: Possible Canada Post Service Disruption
Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers continue to negotiate, however there is still a possibility of a service disruption should an agreement not be reached.
Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses SOBEYs Appeal to Challenge College Incentive Bylaws
2015/16 Annual Report
The Annual Report for the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia for the fiscal year 2015/2016 (March 1, 2015 to February 29, 2016) is now available online.
Deputy Registrar Suzanne Solven
Leaving College in July 2016
Suzanne Solven, Deputy Registrar, will be leaving the College effective July 5, 2016.
The highlights from the June Board Meeting are now available:
Bill C-14 on MAID Now Federal Law
On June 17, 2016, the federal government passed legislation that governs the medical assistance in dying (MAID) process. Bill C-14 was approved with amendments by a vote of 44-28, and received royal assent which makes it federal law effective immediately.
The Role of Pharmacy in Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) – Minister of Justice Directive
Update on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
Note: New information is available with respect to MAID - please visit the College website: http://www.bcpharmacists.org/medical-assistance-dying
PROVINCE PASSES PODSA AMENDMENTS
On April 25, 2016, the provincial government passed the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) amendments. Health Minister Terry Lake moved the third reading of the amendments, which authorize the College to identify pharmacy owners, something that was not possible in the past.
The highlights from the April Board Meeting are now available:
After carefully considering all eligible applicants, the College of Pharmacist of BC Board has appointed Sorell Wellon as the District 8 Pharmacy Technician Representative to the Board. Sorell Wellon's term of office will end at the start of the November 2016 Board meeting.
The College of Pharmacists of BC has released the March 2016 issue of ReadLinks:
College Funds SFU Research Initiative to Reduce ADR-Related Visits to Emergency Departments
Board Appointment for District 8 - Pharmacy Technicians
March 11, 2016: Thank you to those who submitted expressions of interest for the Board vacancy.
The Board will appoint the successful candidate in the coming weeks. All candidates will be notified of the Board appointment.
Board Member Resignation - Bal Dhillon (District 8)
Board member Bal Dhillon, District 8 - Pharmacy Technician representative, resigned from the Board on February 22, 2016 in order to spend more time with her family.
The highlights from the February Board Meeting are now available:
College of Pharmacists of BC wins appeal in incentives case
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