The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC) is inviting registered pharmacy professionals to complete a survey to help us better understand workplace pressures or directives that may challenge their professional integrity by asking them to practice in ways that do not align with...
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (College) takes the use of inappropriate prescription incentives very seriously and is committed to working with all levels of government and public safety authorities to put an end to it.
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THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACISTS OF BC (CPBC) IS CURRENTLY SEEKING PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SERVE ON TWO OF OUR VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN COMMITTEES.
The Ministry of Health has acted to address the recreational use of buccal nicotine pouch products among youth. Effective February 7, 2024, these products will only be available behind the pharmacy counter and require consultation with a pharmacist before purchase, in order to prevent their misuse and inform buyers about the associated health risks.
Planned maintenance to the College’s website will take place from 12:00 PM on February 2, 2024 until 8:30 AM on February 5, 2024
During this period, eServices (which includes registration, renewals, Practice Review and PDAP portals) and Find a Pharmacy or Registrant on the College’s website will be unavailable .
On November 22, 2023, the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) released updates to BC’s provincial Guideline for the Clinical Management of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD Guideline).
In order to align with the updated guidelines, at its November 2023 meeting, the College Board approved amendments to Professional Practice Policy 66: Opioid Agonist Treatment (PPP-66) and its...
Health Canada encourages healthcare professionals to discuss the risks of purchasing drugs from illegal online sellers with their patients. The following article provides information to help health professionals and members of the public identify and differentiate illegal websites selling drugs from licensed online pharmacies in Canada
The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is honored to release, “Building Cultural Safety and Humility for First Nations Clients into Pharmacy Practice”, which contains two educational courses.
In August 2023, UBC’s Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development Program (UBC CPPD) launched three new accredited, case-based, clinical education modules focused on minor ailment conditions. These modules have been designed specifically to support BC Pharmacists in their changing scope of work and are being offered at no additional cost.
The College is currently seeking experienced Chartered Professional Accountants to volunteer to serce on the Audit and Finance Committee.