News

May 31, 2023

New regulatory standards providing pharmacists in BC with the authority to diagnose and prescribe medications to clients in British Columbia for minor ailments and contraception are now in effect. These standards enable pharmacists practicing in community pharmacies to provide timely access to medications and essential services, expanding the capacity of...

May 19, 2023

Health Canada has released an updated guidance document for community pharmacists to help pharmacists comply with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its associated...

May 18, 2023

Upcoming Amendments to the Drug Schedule Regulation: Removal of Schedule IV

May 8, 2023

In order to prepare pharmacists to provide prescribing services to patients in BC, the College, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and UBC's Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development, has developed a mandatory Regulatory Education Module that can be completed in advance of June 1, 2023

April 27, 2023

The College is currently working with the Ministry of Health and other partners to develop and implement standards to provide pharmacists in BC with the authority to make a diagnosis and prescribe medications specified in Schedule I of the Drug Schedules Regulation, for minor ailments and contraception. 

The new standards for Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraceptives...

April 20, 2023

New Regulation to Limit the Sale of Semaglutide

March 24, 2023

At it’s February 16th Meeting, the College Board approved amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) and the Health Professions Act (HPA) Bylaws, including the Community Pharmacy Standards of Practice, to change the Controlled Prescription Program (CPP) hard copy requirements for verbal and faxed prescriptions, along with amendments to related Professional Practice...

February 27, 2023

A Letter to Registrants on Fee Increases

[Updated - March 03, 2023]

February 22, 2023

THE COLLEGE IS LOOKING FOR DEDICATED PHARMACISTS, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO SERVE ON OUR VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN COMMITTEES.

February 17, 2023

Job Opportunity: Senior Project Manager

The College is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager.

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