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...