HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ACT
The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will replace the Health Professions Act (HPA), which currently provides the common regulatory framework for BC’s health professions and regulatory colleges.
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BUSINESS PRESSURES TIPLINE NOW AVAILABLE
CPBC now offers a Business Pressures Tipline for those experiencing business pressures in pharmacies that may threaten public health & safety. Tips can be left by phone, email or online form.
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Latest News
Message from the Registrar and CEO: Planning for Transitions in 2026
As I reflect on the past year, I’m reminded how much transition can reveal about what truly anchors our work. Some years bring transition in ways that make us return to the foundations of our work — the systems, relationships, and commitments that support safer care for people across the province. This has been one of those years.
Providing Care for OAT and iOAT Clients Over the Winter Holidays
With the winter holidays approaching and many pharmacies adopting holiday hours, it is important for pharmacists to ensure that they are able to accommodate the dosing schedules of clients receiving Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT).
Completing Your Renewal, Registration or CE Over the Holidays?
The CPBC Office will be closed from December 25, 2025, to January 1, 2026. This means staff will not be available to help answer questions or provide technical support during this time.
Complaints and Concerns
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia protects the public by ensuring that registered pharmacy professionals provide safe and effective pharmacy care. Contact the College if you have any concerns about the delivery of pharmacy care.




