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: