News

December 10, 2015

Qualified pharmacists can now become certified to administer intranasal immunizations. Effective December 3, 2015, amendments to the Pharmacists Regulation and the Health Professions Act Bylaws allow certified pharmacists to administer a drug (Schedule I, IA or II) or substance (Schedule III) by intranasal route.

December 4, 2015

After considerable deliberation, the College has extended the transition period for telepharmacy operators to become compliant with telepharmacy requirements to December 31, 2016. The transition period temporarily allows non-regulated pharmacy assistants to staff telepharmacy sites under the strict supervision of a pharmacist.

November 26, 2015
Scheduled Discipline Hearings
November 20, 2015

The highlights from the November Board Meeting are now available: 

November 10, 2015

The College of Pharmacists of BC has released the November 2015 issue of ReadLinks:

October 9, 2015

The provincial government recently accepted several drug schedule changes submitted by the College. These changes are now in effect in British Columbia.

October 6, 2015

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 22, 2015

With the launch of DrugSafeBC on September 15, 2015, we would like to thank all community pharmacy professionals for your hard work and cooperation.

September 15, 2015


On September 15, 2015 th College announced DrugSafeBC, a new program that mandates enhanced security for all community pharmacies in BC.

September 9, 2015


The College notifies Downtown Pharmacy on September 9, 2015 that the pharmacy will be suspended until further notice.

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