On November 22, 2023, the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) released updates to BC’s provincial Guideline for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD Guideline).
In order to align with the updated guidelines, at its November 2023 meeting, the College Board approved amendments to Professional Practice Policy 66: Opioid Agonist Treatment (PPP-66) and its...
Health Canada encourages healthcare professionals to discuss the risks of purchasing drugs from illegal online sellers with their patients. The following article provides information to help health professionals and members of the public identify and differentiate illegal websites selling drugs from licensed online pharmacies in Canada
The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is honored to release, “Building Cultural Safety and Humility for First Nations Clients into Pharmacy Practice”, which contains two educational courses.
In August 2023, UBC’s Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development Program (UBC CPPD) launched three new accredited, case-based, clinical education modules focused on minor ailment conditions. These modules have been designed specifically to support BC Pharmacists in their changing scope of work and are being offered at no additional cost.
The College is currently seeking experienced Chartered Professional Accountants to volunteer to serce on the Audit and Finance Committee.
The University of British Columbia's Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences has recently announced a new Diploma in Pharmacy Leadership (DPL) program which is set to Launch in September 2024.
In May 2021, the College of Pharmacists of BC, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, the College of Nurses and Midwives, and the College of Dental Surgeons of BC, issued an apology...
Explore the College's 2022/2023 Annual Report
We are pleased to share the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia's 2022/2023 Annual Report.
This report highlights the College's operations and actions on strategic initiatives over the past fiscal year.
On September 30, 2022, eleven BC health profession regulatory colleges adopted an Indigenous cultural safety, humility and anti...
In order to support BC pharmacists as they begin to diagnose and prescribe drugs for minor ailments and contraception, UBC’s Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development Program (UBC CPPD) has added a number of new free accredited learning programs focused on minor ailment conditions.
At its February 2023 meeting, the College Board approved and filed amendments to the Fee Schedules under both the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA...
New regulatory standards providing pharmacists in BC with the authority to diagnose and prescribe medications to clients in British Columbia for minor ailments and contraception are now in effect. These standards enable pharmacists practicing in community pharmacies to provide timely access to medications and essential services, expanding the capacity of...
Health Canada has released an updated guidance document for community pharmacists to help pharmacists comply with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its associated...
Upcoming Amendments to the Drug Schedule Regulation: Removal of Schedule IV
In order to prepare pharmacists to provide prescribing services to patients in BC, the College, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and UBC's Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development, has developed a mandatory Regulatory Education Module that can be completed in advance of June 1, 2023
The College is currently working with the Ministry of Health and other partners to develop and implement standards to provide pharmacists in BC with the authority to make a diagnosis and prescribe medications specified in Schedule I of the Drug Schedules Regulation, for minor ailments and contraception.
The new standards for Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraceptives...
New Regulation to Limit the Sale of Semaglutide
At it’s February 16th Meeting, the College Board approved amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) and the Health Professions Act (HPA) Bylaws, including the Community Pharmacy Standards of Practice, to change the Controlled Prescription Program (CPP) hard copy requirements for verbal and faxed prescriptions, along with amendments to related Professional Practice...
A Letter to Registrants on Fee Increases
[Updated - March 03, 2023]
THE COLLEGE IS LOOKING FOR DEDICATED PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SERVE ON OUR VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN COMMITTEES.
Job Opportunity: Senior Project Manager
The College is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager.
Suspected Fraudulent Recall Notice from McKesson Canada
McKesson Canada has recently been made aware of suspected fraudulent recall notices for oxycodone and hydromorphone products being used at pharmacies across Canada.