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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS ACT
The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) has replaced the Health Professions Act (HPA), this provides the new common regulatory framework for BC’s health professions and regulatory colleges.
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BUSINESS PRESSURES TIPLINE
CPBC 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
Guest Post: Invitation for Applications for NAPRA’s National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee
The National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee (NDSAC) is a committee of the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) which serves to advise NAPRA on matters relating to the National Drug Schedules (NDS) program. The primary function of the eight-member committee is to review and analyze submissions regarding scheduling placements for non-prescription drugs and to make recommendations for scheduling.
Guest Post: Extreme Heat and Antipsychotic Medications: Raising Awareness
Shared for informational purposes on behalf of the BC Psychosis Program
Extreme heat events are increasing in frequency and intensity in British Columbia, with important implications for patient safety. The 2021 “heat dome” highlighted how environmental conditions can rapidly impact vulnerable populations across the province.
Job Opportunity: Quality Assurance Lead
CPBC is seeking to hire an individual with strong pharmacy practice and regulatory experience to take on the permanent full-time role of Quality Assurance Lead.
Complaints and Concerns
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia protects the public by ensuring that licensed pharmacy professionals provide safe and effective pharmacy care. Contact the College if you have any concerns about the delivery of pharmacy care.
Eyhh Slaxin (Good Medicine) Line
The Eyhh Slaxin (Good Medicine) Line is a dedicated phone line for Indigenous individuals to speak directly with CPBC to share their concerns about pharmacy care experiences in British Columbia.
