Being part of the BC Pharmacy Association means being part of a strong, united voice for more than 5,000 pharmacists, pharmacies, and pharmacy students. And there’s power in those numbers. The Association works hard to represent its members’ interests with government and other stakeholders, advocating for pharmacists’ professional role and the economic viability of community pharmacy.
For many years, the BCPhA has taken on work that includes highly detailed analysis of reviewing changes to the Health Professions Act (HPA) and Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) bylaws and submitting feedback to address member concerns as well as annual submissions on the B.C. budget. Our advocacy work included wins like direct distribution of the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and pharmacists ability to assess and treat minor ailments and prescribe for contraceptives.
A key part of our work is organizing outreach to elected Members of the Legislative Assembly, helping them understand the role community pharmacists play in delivering health care.
The Association continues to advocate for members when issues arise. We serve as the united voice for community pharmacy on items that impact your pharmacy and the practice.