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PRP INSIGHTS: Expectations of Care Poster Display Requirements

Effective September 1st, 2024, bylaws are in effect that require pharmacies display the 'What You Can Expect from Your Pharmacy Visit' poster in its original, unmodified form. This poster was designed to enhance transparency and trust by clearly communicating the standards of care that the public can expect from their pharmacy team. 

Read More Nov 22, 2024
PRP INSIGHTS: Areas of Non-Compliance for Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception (PPMAC) Part 2

Pharmacists in BC have been providing minor ailment and contraception prescribing services under PPMAC since June 2023. To ensure compliance with the regulatory standards that enable and govern this practice, Compliance Officers have been reviewing PPMAC services while conducting Community Pharmacy Practice Reviews since October 2023.

To improve compliance and awareness of the standards, a previous article was published that highlighted some early observations of non-compliance under the PPMAC framework. This article is a follow-up installment to share additional examples of non-compliance that have been observed by Compliance Officers.

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Oct 24, 2024
Guest Post: Cefuroxime is a Safe Alternative for Penicillin Allergic Patients

In light of the increasing concern over antibiotic misuse, particularly the overprescription of clindamycin in dentistry, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) and the UBC Therapeutics Initiative (TI) have collaborated to provide dentists with prescribing Portraits aimed at improving antibiotic use. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians play an important role in determining the safety of alternative antibiotics and communicating with patients. Luckily, safe alternatives to clindamycin exist for patients with true penicillin allergies, including the beta-lactam antibiotic cefuroxime.

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Aug 28, 2024
Guest Post: Putting Patients First 2024

Join the Putting Patients First 2024 conference on November 14, 2024. This year’s theme is “building learning communities.”

The conference advances learning communities to improve health and health research ecosystems. Leaders in the health and health research communities, from patients to policy makers, are welcome.

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Aug 21, 2024

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June 19th is Juneteenth

This Saturday, June 19th, the College encourages all British Columbians to join us in commemorating and honouring Juneteenth, and to continue to show our support for Black Communities in Canada, the US, and around the World and to stand with them in solidarity against systemic, anti-Black racism and police brutality. 

 

While Juneteenth isn’t officially celebrated in Canada, it is an important time for Canadians to reflect upon, and learn about, Canada’s complicated history with racism and discrimination against the Black Community.

Read More Jun 18, 2021
Registrar's Message: On The Anti-Muslim Attack in London, Ontario

On Sunday we were appalled and disgusted to hear the news of a targeted, hate-motivated attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario. This heinous act of anti-Muslim hate resulted in the devastating losses of Yumna Afzaal, Talat Afzaal, Salman Afzaal and Madiha Salman, and left  nine-year-old Fayez Afzaal with serious injuries. 

We stand alongside the Muslim community and denounce this horrific act of violence and condemn anti-Muslim hate. 

Read More Jun 11, 2021
Concerns Around Improper Injection Techniques

As pharmacists continue to help in the province’s COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, the College has received some reports of improper injection techniques, specifically landmarking, used by pharmacists. Improper landmarking or lack of landmarking can result in reduced efficacy of the vaccine and/or injury to the patient. 

Read More May 31, 2021
PRP Annual Report 2019/2020: What We Learned Part 1

This is the first in a series of articles discussing the top areas of non-compliance noted during both Pharmacy Professionals’ Reviews and Pharmacy Reviews, as outlined in the 2019/2020 PRP Annual Report. These insights are intended to support pharmacy professionals as they reflect on their practice and identify opportunities for improvement. 

Read More Apr 29, 2021
Anti-Racism Resources for Health Professionals

The College’s Black Lives Matter Working Group has reviewed a number of anti-racism training options, tools and resources which can help support health professionals begin their journey toward addressing racism and discrimination within the health care system. 

 

Read More Apr 21, 2021
Registrar's Message: Condemning Anti-Asian Racism

It’s been 2 weeks since a tragic and unsettling act of violence took the lives of six Asian women in Atlanta. Even more recently, closer to home, I was appalled to see reports of two anti-Asian attacks against women in the Lower Mainland.

 

I stand alongside Asian Communities across the world who continue to experience this sort of violence and discrimination. I feel your pain, share your fears, and join you in solidarity as we confront the sad truth that anti-Asian racism is still a daily reality.  

Read More Mar 31, 2021

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