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    • Board
      • Board
      • Board Members

        Learn more about our Board members.

      • Board Meeting Dates

        Review Board meeting dates for the year. 

      • Board Meeting Minutes and Highlights

        Review Board meeting minutes and read highlights. 

      • Annual General Meeting

        Learn more about our Annual General Meeting. 

      • College Board Information

        Learn more about the College Board.

    • Leadership Team
      • Leadership Team
      • Leadership Team

        Learn more about our leadership team. 

    • Who We Are
    • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism
      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism
      • Our Territorial Acknowledgement

        It is with profound respect and gratitude that we acknowledge the rights and title of the First Nations on whose collective unceded territories the office of the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia is located.

      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism at CPBC

        Learn about the College’s efforts to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism within BC’s health system. 

      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-racism Practice Standard

        The Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, & Anti-racism Practice Standard sets clear expectations for BC health professionals on the provision of culturally safe and anti-racist care for Indigenous patients and clients.

      • Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism Education for Pharmacy Professionals

        All pharmacy professionals in BC must complete a minimum of 3 hours of learning per year related to Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility, and Anti-racism.

      • Available Learning Activities

        A list of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism learning resources to help guide you as you begin your learning journey.

      • Indigenous Identity

        Learn about how identification and support of First Nations, Métis and Inuit pharmacy professionals creates pathways for culturally safer care.

    • What to Expect Fom Your Pharmacy Visit
      • What to Expect Fom Your Pharmacy Visit
      • What to Expect From Your Pharmacy Visit

        When you visit any pharmacy in BC, you are entitled to experience a level of care that is professional, respectful, and ethical.

      • Expectations of Care Poster

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    • Committees
    • Strategic Plan
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    • Our Service Commitment
  • Registration
    • New Registration
      • New Registration
      • Pharmacist Registration

        This section is for new pharmacist registration.

      • Pharmacy Technician Registration

        This section is for new pharmacy technician registration.

      • Fee Schedule

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    • Registration Renewal
      • Registration Renewal
      • Registration Renewal Process

        Information on how to renew registration with the College. 

      • Registration Renewal Options

        Different renewal options from pharmacy professionals.

      • eServices

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    • Registration Reinstatement
      • Registration Reinstatement
      • Within 90 Days

        Registration expired within 90 days.

      • Less than 6 Years

        Registration as a Full Registrant has expired for more than 90 days, and Full Registration will be completed within 6 years from the date last registered as a Full Registrant.

      • 6 Years or More

        Registration as a Full Registrant has expired for 6 years or more from the date last registered as a Full Registrant.

    • Temporary Registration
    • Certification & Declarations
      • Certification & Declarations
      • Certification for Drug Administration by Injection and Intranasal Route

        This section is for pharmacists who want to become certified to administer immunizations by injection and intranasal route. 

      • Declarations

        Learn more about declarations you can submit on eServices upon successful completion of certain requirement(s) in the bylaws/Professional Practice Policies.

    • Registration Resources
      • Registration Resources
      • Criminal Record Check

        This section provides more information about the College's criminal record check process.

      • Jurisprudence Exam

        This section is an overview of the Jurisprudence Exam process.

      • Name Changes

        Learn more about the name change process.

      • Order a Letter of Standing

        Learn how to order a letter of standing.

      • Order a Replacement Registration Certificate

        Learn how  to order a replacement registration certificate.

      • Structured Practical Training (SPT)

        Learn more about Structured Practical Training.

      • Professional Liability Insurance for Pharmacy Professionals

        Learn about Professional Liability Insurance for Pharmacy Professionals

      • Registration Committee Policy

        Learn more about the registration committee policy.

      • Registration Committee Review Process Overview

        Learn more about the process for a registration application that is referred to the Registration Committee for review.

      • Registration FAQ

        This section will highlight the Registration Department's most frequently asked questions.

  • Licensure
    • New Pharmacy
      • New Pharmacy
      • Community Pharmacy

        Learn how to apply for a community pharmacy licence.

      • Hospital Pharmacy

        Learn how to apply for a hospital pharmacy licence.

      • Pharmacy Education Site

        Learn how to apply for a pharmacy education site licence.

      • Community Telepharmacy

        Learn how to apply for a community telepharmacy licence.

      • Hospital Pharmacy Satellite

        Learn how to apply for a hospital pharmacy satellite licence.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

        Click here.

    • Pharmacy Licence Renewal & Reinstatement
      • Pharmacy Licence Renewal & Reinstatement
      • Pharmacy Licence Renewal

        Learn how to renew a pharmacy licence.

      • Pharmacy Licence Reinstatement

        Learn how to apply for reinstating a pharmacy licence that has expired within 90 days.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

        Click here.

    • Pharmacy Changes
      • Pharmacy Changes
      • Change of Direct Owner

        Applying for a change of ownership from one legal entity to another (including amalgamation).

      • Change of Indirect Owner

        Applying for a change of directors, officers, and/or shareholders of a BC non-publicly traded corporation.

      • Change of Manager

        Applying for a change of pharmacy manager.

      • Change of Authorized Representative (AR)

        Applying for a change of authorized representatives of a direct owner that is not a corporation.

      • Change of Corporation Name

        Reporting a name change of a corporation (direct or indirect owner).

      • Change of Operating Name or External Signage Name

        Applying for a change of the pharmacy name.

      • Change of Location

        Applying for relocation of a pharmacy.

      • Change in Layout

        Applying for renovation of a pharmacy.

      • Change in Pharmacy Operational Information

        Reporting changes to pharmacy hours, pharmacy services and staff roster.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

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    • Pharmacy Closure
      • Pharmacy Closure
      • Anticipated Temporary Closure

        Applying for anticipated temporary closure of a pharmacy.

      • Unanticipated Temporary Closure

        Applying for unanticipated temporary closure of a pharmacy.

      • Permanent Pharmacy Closure

        Applying for permanent closure of a pharmacy.

    • Licensure Resources
      • Licensure Resources
      • Proof of Eligibility

        Basic information about the eligibility criteria, attestation and criminal record history for direct/indirect owners and managers.

      • Pharmacy Manager's Responsibilities

        Review this section if you are or will be a pharmacy manager.

      • Pharmacy Licensure Guide

        Detailed information about all licensure processes, including how to use eServices for applicable licensure purposes.

      • Licensure Forms and Checklists

        Quick access to all form and checklists for licensure purposes.

      • Application Committee Review Process Overview

        Learn more about the process for a pharmacy application that is referred to the Application Committee for review.

  • Complaints and Concerns
    • Complaints and Concerns
      • Complaints and Concerns
      • Complaints and Concerns

        Learn more about complaints and concerns.

      • Criteria

        Learn about what the College can and cannot investigate.

      • Contacting the College about a Concern

        Learn how to contact the College about a concern.

      • Investigation Process

        Learn more about our complaints and concerns resolution process.

      • Duty to Report

        Learn more about the duty to report.

      • Publication Policy

        Review the policy for public notifications.

    • Public Notifications
    • Discipline Hearing Notifications
  • Programs
    • College Programs
      • College Programs
      • Practice Review Program

        Learn more about the way we review pharmacy professionals and pharmacies. 

      • Professional Development

        Learn more about our professional development and assessment program.

      • Controlled Prescription Program

        Learn how the Controlled Prescription Program reduces inappropriate prescribing of selected controlled drugs and prevents forgeries.

      • DrugSafeBC

        Learn more about the College's provincial awareness campaign. 

  • Resources
    • Provincial Legislation
      • Provincial Legislation
      • Acts and Bylaws

        The Health Professions Act, Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act, Pharmaceutical Services Act, and Bylaws can be found here.

      • Bylaws for Comment

        Learn more about bylaws for comment.

      • Prohibition on the Provision of Incentives

        Click here.

    • Professional Practice Policies and Guides
      • Professional Practice Policies and Guides
      • Professional Practice Policies and Guides

        This section includes all general pharmacy practice, community pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy professional practice policies.

      • Opioid Agonist Treatment

        Learn more about the requirements for safe dispensing of drugs used to treat opioid use disorder.

      • Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment

        Learn about the requirements for pharmacist-supervised injectable hydromorphone maintenance treatment within community pharmacies.

      • PPP-58: Adapting a Prescription

        Learn about the standards to adapt a prescription in BC.

      • Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)

        This section includes information and resources for medical assistance in dying.

      • Patient Relations Program Standards

        The Patient Relations Program Standard helps to protect public safety by providing clear standards and requirements for dealing with misconduct of a sexual nature.

      • Section 56 Exemptions for Providing Controlled Substances to Community Health Facilities

        Learn more about the Section 56 exemptions.

    • Federal Legislation
    • Drug Distribution
    • Code of Ethics: Educational Tutorial
    • ReadLinks
      • ReadLinks
      • ReadLinks

        Read the latest ReadLinks articles here.

      • ReadLinks Guest Post Submission Guidelines

        Learn more on how to submit a guest post for ReadLinks.

    • ReadLinks Archive
    • Pharmacy Resources
      • Pharmacy Resources
      • Community Pharmacy Resources

        Find more information for community pharmacy.

      • Hospital Pharmacy Resources

        Find more information for hospital pharmacy.

      • Jurisprudence Exam Resources

        These are resources to help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians prepare for the Jurisprudence Exam. 

      • Electronic Record Keeping

        Learn more about electronic record keeping.

      • Compounding

        Learn more about the implementation of NAPRA's New Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding

      • Mifegymiso

        Learn more about dispensing Mifegymiso in BC.

      • Naloxone

        Find more information about naloxone.

      • State of Emergency

        Providing continuity of care for patients during a state of emergency
         

      • Find a Pharmacy or Registrant

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    • Patient Resources
      • Patient Resources
      • Your Pharmacy Experience

        Learn more about how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can help you achieve better health outcomes. 

      • PharmaNet Patient Record

        Learn more about your personal health profile.

      • Useful Links

        Find more helpful information and resources. 

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