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PRP Insights: Community Pharmacy Security

The College has requirements to ensure the security of community pharmacies across BC. During Pharmacy Reviews, security requirements are reviewed to ensure pharmacies possess the required equipment and have implemented the required security measures.

The College's New Look!

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!

Feb 27, 2023

Guest Post: UBC CPPD Pharmacy Update 2023 Conference

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

Feb 26, 2023

Guest Post: 5th Annual BC Substance Use Conference: The Challenge of Change

The BCCSU conference planning committee is excited to announce that the 5th annual BC Substance Use Conference will be held April 20–22, 2023.

Jan 30, 2023

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Guest Post: Health Canada Webinar - Avoiding Unauthorized Health Products Online

The Health Product Compliance Directorate (HPCD) of the Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch (ROEB) within Health Canada carries out proactive risk management projects (PRMP) to verify and promote compliance, as well as gather information regarding industry’s compliance against specific regulatory requirements. These projects complement Health Canada’s routine inspection programs and reactive market surveillance activities.

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

September 30, 2022 marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. On this day, we encourage pharmacy professionals in British Columbia to reflect on the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples, and what you can do within both your personal and professional lives to help address and dismantle Indigenous-specific racism in Canada.

CCCEP Guest Post Part 4: Teresa Hennessey: A Lifelong Learner

This is the fourth 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.

PRP Insights - Prescription Documentation

Proper prescription documentation provides clear accountability for filling a prescription from start to finish. The HPA Bylaws Schedule F Part 1 - Community Pharmacy Standards of Practice require prescriptions to be documented with the written confirmation of the registrant(s) who were involved in and responsible for filling a prescription.

CCCEP Guest Post Part 1: Today's Pharmacy Professional

This is the first article in a series of articles by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (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.

CCCEP Guest Post Part 2: Julie Toppings: A Life in Pharmacy

This is the second article in a series of articles by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (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.

CCCEP Guest Post Part 3: Tara Maltman-Just: An Illustrious Career

This is the third article in a series of articles by The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy (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

Guest Post: The Therapeutics Initiative: Helping You Deliver the Best Care for Your Patients

The TI is comprised of pharmacists, physicians, and university researchers. Our motto is “Better Prescribing, Better Health”. We aim to promote drug therapy that is in the best interest of patients, based on a thorough and accurate understanding of scientific evidence.

2022 Board Elections - Update Your Personal Information on eServices

With elections being held in four of the eight electoral districts, only registrants who work and/or live in these districts will be eligible to vote.

It is important for you to ensure that your most up-to-date employment and home addresses are listed in their eServices profile to ensure that you receive relevant notifications and voting instructions.

Cultural Safety and Humility Practice Standard Coming Soon

The College is currently working to implement an Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and Anti-racism Practice Standard in order to set clear expectations for registrants on the provision of providing culturally safe and anti-racist care for Indigenous patients and clients. The Board will be reviewing the new practice standard at its September Board meeting and, if approved, is expected to come into effect in September 2022

The new standard will be adapted with permission from the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-racism Practice Standard, developed collaboratively by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day

June is National Indigenous History Month and today, Tuesday, June 21st 2022, marks the 26th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. On this day, and throughout the month of June, BC’s health professionals are reminded to take some time to celebrate, reflect on, and learn about the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis Communities.