Reinstating to Practice (Pharmacist)

If you are a former or non-practising pharmacist in BC and would like to reinstate into the Full Pharmacist register, find the option which best describes your current status and follow the steps below.

Note that your reinstatement requirements are determined by the time period that has lapsed from the date you were last registered as a “Full” registrant (and not any other classes such as “Non-Practising” or “Temporary”) to the date your reinstatement application is received.

However, if you are currently registered as an active, practicing pharmacist in another Canadian province/territory, you are eligible to reinstate through the "Pharmacist from Canada (CFTA)" pre-registration category instead of completing the steps.

Please be advised that you must not provide pharmacy services until your registration has been reinstated by the College.

Reinstatement following Late Registration Renewal (within the first 90 days after registration expired)

The reinstatement process will be similar to the process for renewing your registration and with an additional late registration fee of $130.00 plus applicable taxes. If your Criminal Record Check (CRC) is expiring soon, a CRC fee will be added to your total registration fee. Visit the Registrant Renewal page for the steps to complete your reinstatement online.

All PDAP requirements must be met prior to being reinstated. See Programs for more information.

Confirm any outstanding PDAP requirements with the College at ProDev@bcpharmacists.org.

More than 90 days but less than 6 years from registration expiry date and/or becoming a non-practising registrant

Submit the Application for Reinstatement to the College
Please allow at least 30 business days for processing
Checklist for Reinstatement – <6 years in Non-Practising or Former Pharmacist Category
Application for Reinstatement – <6 years in Non-Practising or Former Pharmacist Category
Note: the application processing time is due to the completion of the criminal record check (CRC) process. If adjudication or fingerprinting is required for the CRC, then the processing time will be further extended.

A notarized affidavit is required if:
- your name is not the same on all identification submitted or you cannot provide the supporting documents for the name differences;
- an updated certificate of standing cannot be provided.
See Related Resources below for a sample.
Complete Professional Development and Assessment Program (PDAP) Requirements
All PDAP requirements must be met prior to being reinstated. See Programs for more information.

Confirm any outstanding PDAP requirements with the College at ProDev@bcpharmacists.org.
Apply to be a Full Pharmacist
If paying by credit card, please allow 5 business days for processing. However, if paying by cheque please allow 10 – 12 business days for processing.
Checklist for Full Pharmacist Registration
Application for Full Pharmacist Registration

Professional Liability Insurance - all 3 criteria listed in the professional liability insurance section are required for registration.

An updated certificate of standing required if you did not apply within 12 months of your pre-registration application.
Apply for Drug Administration (Optional)
Refer to the Certification for Drug Administration by Injection and Intranasal Route page for more information.
Note: If you were previously authorized for Drug Administration Certification in BC and wish to obtain certification again, you must re-apply for authorization after reinstating your Full Pharmacist registration.

The College will email you a confirmation notice once you become a registered pharmacist in B.C.. You may access your registration card through eServices. Registration must be renewed annually. You will receive an email reminder six weeks before your renewal deadline.

Note: Effective December 1, 2020, all newly registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians needing access to PharmaNet must enrol in PRIME by applying to the Ministry of Health and obtain approval to access PharmaNet. You may complete Step 1 of the enrollment process at any time, but you should only complete Step 2 of the enrollment process after 8pm on the day your Full registration is granted and a registration number is issued or else your approval will be delayed. For more information, visit the PRIME web page or contact PRIME@gov.bc.ca.

Note: Step 2, 3 and 4 can be completed in any order.

Submit the Application for Reinstatement to the College
Please allow at least 30 business days for processing.
Checklist for Reinstatement – 6 years or more in Non-Practicing or Former Pharmacist Category
Application for Reinstatement – 6 years or more in Non-Practicing or Former Pharmacist Category
Note: the application processing time is due to the completion of the criminal record check (CRC) process. If adjudication or fingerprinting is required for the CRC, then the processing time will be further extended.

A notarized affidavit is required if:
- your name is not the same on all identification submitted or you cannot provide the supporting documents for the name differences;
- an updated certificate of standing cannot be provided.
See Related Resources below for a sample.
Successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination (JE)
Jurisprudence Exam Information

Results are valid for 3 years from the exam date in accordance with Registration Committee Policy-10.
Successfully complete the Structured Practical Training (SPT)
To fulfill the requirements of the College's SPT program, the only available option is to enroll in the Canadian Pharmacy Practice Programme (CP3) through the University of British Columbia - Division of Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development.

Enrolment in the full program is required.

ELP requirements must be successfully met prior to applying for the SPT/CP3 program. You must also have authorization to work in Canada.

Do not register for the CP3/SPT program until your pre-registration with the College is complete.

Refer to Registration Committee Policy-6 for details.
Successfully complete Part II (OSCE) of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
Visit the PEBC website for more information.
Apply to be a Full Pharmacist
If paying by credit card, please allow 5 business days for processing. However, if paying by cheque please allow 10 – 12 business days for processing.
Checklist for Full Pharmacist Registration
Application for Full Pharmacist Registration

Professional Liability Insurance - all 3 criteria listed in the professional liability insurance section are required for registration.

An updated certificate of standing required if you did not apply within 12 months of your pre-registration application.
Apply for Drug Administration (Optional)
If paying by credit card, please allow 5 business days for processing. However, if paying by cheque please allow 10 – 12 business days for processing.
Application for Injection Drug Administration
Note: If you were previously authorized for Drug Administration Certification in BC and wish to obtain certification again, you must re-apply for authorization after reinstating your Full Pharmacist registration.

Note: Effective December 1, 2020, all newly registered pharmacists and pharmacy technicians needing access to PharmaNet must enrol in PRIME by applying to the Ministry of Health and obtain approval to access PharmaNet. You may complete Step 1 of the enrollment process at any time, but you should only complete Step 2 of the enrollment process after 8pm on the day your Full registration is granted and a registration number is issued or else your approval will be delayed. For more information, visit the PRIME web page or contact PRIME@gov.bc.ca.

Reinstating to Practice (Pharmacist)

Reinstating to Practice (Pharmacist)

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