As the College continues to evolve as a regulator and leader in health care and public safety, it is important that our organizational identity continues to reflect the society we live in.
The College is pleased to introduce its updated 2022/23 – 2027/28 Strategic Plan along with a new Commitment Statement, Organizational Values and Logo!
UBC's Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) is dedicated to planning, developing, delivering and evaluating educational programs in a variety of learning formats to meet the learning needs of pharmacy professionals.
This year UBC’s CPPD celebrates its 34th annual Update Conference. The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences will offer this program virtually
The BCCSU conference planning committee is excited to announce that the 5th annual BC Substance Use Conference will be held April 20–22, 2023.
Are you or your pharmacy undergoing a review? The following tips will help you prepare for an upcoming Pharmacy Review and/or Pharmacy Professionals Review
The first Criminal Record History checks were completed between 2018 and 2019 when the requirements first came into effect. As such, owners and managers will be required to complete another CRH check as part of their pharmacy licence renewal application in 2023-2024.
There has been a vast increase in the number and quality of forged prescriptions for controlled substances in pharmacy practice. With the advancements in technology and the increase in computer generated prescriptions, it is essential that registrants remain alert and vigilant in identifying the validity of prescriptions and ensuring that forged prescriptions are not dispensed to the public.
This is the seventh article in a series of articles by CCCEP about the value of high-quality continuing education for pharmacy professionals, the difference it can make to their practice and careers, and the role accreditation can play in ensuring the quality of continuing education.
With the winter holidays approaching and many pharmacies adopting holiday hours, as well as adjusting to the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for pharmacists to ensure that they are able to accommodate the dosing schedules of patients receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT).
If you are planning to submit your continuing education or complete your registration or pharmacy license renewal over the holidays, make sure you are prepared.
On October 14th, practice changes were implemented to expand the range of services available at BC pharmacies in order to improve healthcare access for British Columbians who have been affected by the shortage of primary care providers.
This is the sixth article in a series of articles by CCCEP about the value of high-quality continuing education for pharmacy professionals, the difference it can make to their practice and careers, and the role accreditation can play in ensuring the quality of continuing education.