The College Board is asking for your feedback on proposed amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) Bylaws and/or the Health Professions Act (HPA) Bylaws that will introduce new standards for the delivery of Controlled Drug Substances (CDS). These standards will replace the current Professional Practice Policy 71: Delivery of Opioid Agonist Treatment. 

The proposed amendments are open for public comment for a notice period closing on January 28, 2026.

Please note: these proposed new standards are being posted in an integrated format for the purpose of seeking feedback on the substantive content only.  A decision on which Act and bylaws they will be enacted under will be made at a later date.

BACKGROUND

The College Board may make bylaws under section 21(1) of PODSA and/or section 19(1) of the HPA to establish standards for the delivery of CDS. The standards must be consistent with the duties and objects of the College.

Summary of Amendments

The following are the proposed new standards for CDS Delivery, posted on December 3, 2025, which will apply to full pharmacists working in community pharmacies and telepharmacies when controlled drug substances are delivered by, or on behalf of, pharmacists directly to the location of the client or client’s representative.

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SUBMITTING COMMENTS

Please submit your feedback no later than January 28, 2026. 

The collection of personal information is permitted under section 26(a), (c) and (e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Any feedback provided, including any personal information, may be made available to the College Board and may be provided to the Ministry of Health. The disclosure of personal information is authorized under section 33(2)(d), (e), (h) and (j) of FIPPA. If you have any questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, please contact the College’s Privacy Officer at [email protected].  

College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
Comments on proposed changes to College bylaws may be submitted to the College by email, feedback form or regular mail. These submissions should be addressed to the attention of the Director of Policy and Legislation. Feedback Form Email: [email protected] Fax: 604-733-2493 or 800-377-8129
Mailing Address: Director, Policy and Legislation College of Pharmacists of BC 200 - 1765 West 8th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 5C6

Ministry of Health
Comments on proposed changes to College bylaws may be submitted directly to the Ministry of Health by email or regular mail. These submissions should be addressed to the attention of the Executive Director, Professional Regulation and Oversight Branch. Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Executive Director Professional Regulation and Oversight Branch Ministry of Health 3rd Floor, 1515 Blanshard Street PO BOX 9649 STN Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9P4