Less than 6 Years

If you have been a former licensee for less than six years and want to reinstate as a Full Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician, complete the reinstatement requirements below before returning to practice.  

Note: If you are approaching the 6-year mark, ensure that you complete full licensing before the 6-year mark. You must take into account the processing time needed for the application and the submission of your CE requirements. If you surpass the 6-year mark, you will be required to apply for reinstatement under the “6 Years or More” category.

Here are the steps to reinstate your full licence:

1. Licence Reinstatement Application – Part 1
   • Access the Online Licence Application in eServices to get started.
      
   • Refer to the Application Checklist for the documents you need to upload.
      
   • Pay the reinstatement application fee and criminal record check fee, as per the Fee Schedule.
      
   • A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be initiated upon receipt of payment.
      
   • Refer to the Professional Licence Reinstatement page for further information about processing times and payment.
2. Continuing Education (CE) Requirements
   • Complete the CE requirements for reinstatement. See Programs for more information.
      
   • You will have access to submit your CE requirements through eServices after your Reinstatement Application has completed processing.
      
   • If you have questions about your CE requirements, contact: [email protected].
3. Licence Reinstatement Application – Part 2
   • To be eligible to submit the Licence Reinstatement Application – Part 2, you must have completed your Licence Reinstatement Application – Part 1, including documents, CRC, and completed your CE requirements.
      
   • Log into eServices to complete the Licence Reinstatement Application - Part 2 and pay the licence fee (fee prorated to align with the March 31^st expiry date).
      
   • Refer to the Application Checklist for any updated documents you need to upload.
      
   • Obtain Professional Liability Insurance.
      
   • After payment, a confirmation email will be sent the next day, including your licence number.

Additional Practice Information 

Drug Administration Certification (DAC) 

• Apply for Drug Administration Certification (DAC) to administer drugs via injection and intranasal route 

PRIME Enrolment (PharmaNet Access) 

• All newly licenced pharmacists and pharmacy technicians requiring access to PharmaNet must enrol in PRIME.
• Complete Step 1 of the PRIME enrollment process any time, but only complete Step 2 after 8pm on the day your full licence is granted.
• Visit the PRIME webpage or contact PRIMESupport@gov.bc.ca. 

Other Training 

• Additional training is required specific types of pharmacy services (e.g. Opioid Agonist Treatment). Please visit the College website at: Declarations for more information.  

Need Help? 

• Refer to the FAQ page 
• Contact Professional Licensing at: [email protected]