News

December 21, 2017

On December 20, 2017, BC’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Judy Darcy announced that take-home naloxone kits are now available at community pharmacies throughout British Columbia.

December 13, 2017

Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 5:00 pm Saturday, December 16 and 12:00pm Sunday, December 17. 

December 1, 2017

Each year, the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science recognizes one of its remarkable alumni for creating a local, provincial, national or global impact in the field of community, research, hospital, governance, education or clinical pharmacy. 

The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia would like to congratulate our Registrar, Bob Nakagawa, for being this year’s recipient. 

November 30, 2017

On November 7, 2017, Health Canada implemented changes regarding the prescribing and dispensing of Mifegymiso. 

November 17, 2017

The highlights from the November Board Meeting are now available.

October 19, 2017

As of October 23, 2017, The Ministry of Health will assume responsibility for issuing all PharmaNet FanOuts. 

October 6, 2017

The College is pleased to announce the results of the most recent Board elections held for pharmacists in Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7.

September 15, 2017

The highlights from the September Board Meeting are now available.

September 1, 2017

Polls are now open for Metropolitan Vancouver (District 1), Vancouver Island/Coastal (District 3), and Community Hospitals(District 7). Completed electronic ballots must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, October 6, 2017.

August 22, 2017

The College is pleased to announce the following candidates for the upcoming College of Pharmacists of BC Board Election.

July 21, 2017

PharmaNet Profile Support Services Transitioning to Ministry of Health August 1

Effective August 1, 2017, the Ministry of Health will assume responsibility for printing and distributing PharmaNet profiles.

July 17, 2017

Nominations for 2017 Board Elections 

This year, Board elections are being held in Districts 1 (Metropolitan Vancouver), 3 (Vancouver Island / Coastal), 5 (Northern British Columbia), and 7 (Community Hospitals).

June 27, 2017

2016/17 ANNUAL REPORT

The Annual Report for the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia for the fiscal year 2016/2017 (March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2017) is now available online.

June 23, 2017

The highlights from the June Board Meeting are now available.

April 24, 2017

The highlights from the April Board Meeting are now available.

April 21, 2017

In February 2017, the College Board approved amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act bylaws to establish minimum security measures for community pharmacies as well as revisions to Professional Practice Policy 74: Community Pharmacy Security, and a repeal of the Community Pharmacy...

March 21, 2017

Effective April 1, 2017, the Ministry of Health will be responsible for all PharmaNet patient profile corrections. These errors will no longer be reported to, or corrected by, the College of Pharmacists of BC.

March 1, 2017

New Requirements for Pharmacy Ownership begin March 1, 2018 

February 28, 2017

The College is now recruiting volunteers to serve on its committees

Deadline for Application is Friday, March 17, 2017 at 5:00PM

February 17, 2017

The highlights from the February Board Meeting are now available. 

January 31, 2017

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Software Developer

The College has a full-time opportunity for a 3-year term in its IT Department. 

January 10, 2017

The College has a full-time, permanent job opportunity in its Complaints Resolution Department: 

January 5, 2017

Isidoro Andres "Rudy" Sanchez, Marigold Compounding and Natural Pharmacy and Marigold Natural Pharmacy Ltd.