Pharmacy Security

Starting January 2, 2020, prescriptions for certain codeine containing liquid preparations will require a Controlled Prescription Program duplicate prescription form. As with all Controlled Prescription Program drugs, these preparations must also be stored in a time-delay safe.

On April 21, 2017, new minimum requirements to enhance the security of community pharmacies in BC were brought into effect. These measures are important to prevent pharmacy robberies and break and enters, and better protect personal health information.