From November 28 – December 12, 2018, The College of Pharmacists of BC is seeking input from pharmacy professionals, health professionals and the public, into the responsibilities of pharmacy managers as we review our Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act Bylaws to ensure...
The highlights from the November Board Meeting are now available.
Highlights from this meeting include the introduction of four newly elected board members, amendments to the Drug Schedules Regulation, a new Opioid Agonist Treatment Training Program and more.
New Electronic Recordkeeping requirements are in effect as of November 13, 2018.
As recently approved by the Board, the College filed amendments to the Fee Schedules under the HPA Bylaws and PODSA Bylaws, with the Ministry of Health. This filing period ends on November 13, 2018, at which point, the new fee schedules will come into effect.
Canada Post has announced rotating mail strikes across Canada, which may interrupt service.
Canada Post will not be delivering or picking up mail and parcels in the impacted areas. Any items that are within the postal...
Starting November 1, 2018, new reporting requirements for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) come into effect. The new Federal regulations and Provincial requirements identify the reporting requirements for pharmacists, physicians, and nurse practitioners.
On October 20th, 2018 recent amendments to Canada’s Food and Drug Regulations come into force. These amendments require that a warning sticker and patient information handout be provided to patients, at the time of sale, with all prescription opioids that appear in Part A of the “List of Opioids.”
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON October 22, 2018.
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Monday, October 22, 2018.
The College would like to thank pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the Fraser Valley (District 2), Kootenay/Okanagan (District 4), Urban Hospitals (District 6), and Pharmacy Technicians (District 8) that voted in the 2018 Board elections.
In June 2018, the College Board approved housekeeping amendments to the Drug Schedules Regulation (DSR) under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) to improve its alignment with the National Drug Schedules developed by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA...
The highlights from the September Board Meeting are now available.
Highlights from this meeting include new requirements for electronic record keeping; BC's approach to cannabis legalization and regulation; updates on our commitment to cultural safety and humility; and a new Patient Relations Program Standard.
Vancouver, BC – Results of an investigation into the now closed Marigold Compounding and Natural Pharmacy in Courtney, BC showed a blatant disregard for public safety and meeting pharmacy practice standards by pharmacy manager Isidoro Andres “Rudy” Sanchez.
Polls are now open for Fraser Valley (District 2), Kootenay/Okanagan (District 4), Urban...
On September 1, 2018, the new Professional Practice Policy-67 for Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment (iOAT), as well as an accompanying Policy Guide for Injectable Hydromorphone Maintenance Treatment will come into effect. These documents set out the requirements for the safe dispensing of injectable hydromorphone for the treatment of opioid use disorder...
Registrants can now submit declarations of completion on eServices upon their successful completion of certain knowledge and training requirements in the College’s bylaws and Professional Practice Policies
Professional Practice Policy-69: Community Pharmacy Manager Education (PPP-69), which provides guidance to community pharmacy managers on complying with their obligations under the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (“PODSA”) and PODSA bylaws, will be in effect as of September 1, 2018.
Following previous shortage announcements in 2018, Health Canada and Pfizer Canada have announced that the shortage of EpiPen...
August 18, 2018 - Further to the initial recall of certain valsartan products because of the presence of NDMA in the active ingredient, Health Canada is now advising Canadians that, as a precautionary measure, Teva Canada is expanding its voluntary recall to include eight...
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON August 22, 2018.
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 4:30 pm and 9:00 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
We Want to Hear from You: How’s Our Service?
From August 17 - September 7, take the College’s Customer Satisfaction Survey and help us continue to improve our service standards!
BC Wildfires – Provincial State of Emergency Declared
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Nominate candidates or run yourself in the 2018 Board Elections
Board elections will be held this fall for registrants in districts 2 (Fraser Valley), 4 (Kootenay / Okanagan), 6 (Urban Hospitals) and 8 (Pharmacy Technicians).
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON JULY 19, 2018.
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 4:30 pm and 9:00 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2018.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON JULY 12, 2018.
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON JULY 5, 2018.
The College of Pharmacists of BC’s Annual Report for the fiscal year 2017/2018 (March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018) is now available at annualreport.bcpharmacists.org
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON June 25
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, June 25.
The highlights from the June Board Meeting are now available.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON June 13
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 13.
Caring for Patients during a State of Emergency
Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and wildfires are just some of the potential hazards in BC.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON May 11 and 12
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 4:00 pm on Friday, May 11 to 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 12.
As part of the ongoing strategy to reduce harm from opioid drug use and save lives, the First Nations Health Authority has added Naloxone nasal spray as a benefit, effective April 4, 2018. Nasal Naloxone is the same chemical compound as injection Naloxone. Both reverse...
The highlights from the April Board Meeting are now available.
The College’s amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act Bylaws, which incorporate the new pharmacy ownership requirements approved by the Provincial Government in 2016, are now in effect.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE TO ESERVICES AND RELATED SERVICES ON APRIL 6 and 7
Required maintenance work to the College’s IT systems supporting eServices will take place between 5:00 pm on Friday, April 6 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, April 7.
OPIOID AGONIST TREATMENT ALERT SLOW RELEASE ORAL MORPHINE SHORTAGE RESOLVED UPDATE:
February 27, 2018
New election cycle and term of office for elected Board members are now in effect and will be implemented for the November 2018 election.
Dr. Finlay Morrison passed away peacefully on the morning of December 28, 2017 at the age of 100 years- a birthday that he celebrated just two weeks prior on December 15 with family and friends.
The College is now recruiting volunteers to serve on its committees
Deadline for Application is Friday, March 16, 2018 at 5:00PM
The highlights from the February Board Meeting are now available.