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British Columbia Minister of Health Josie Osborne spoke with pharmacists at the 2026 BC Pharmacy Association Annual Conference in May. Below is her speech to pharmacists reproduced in print, with permission.…

Dr. Ryan Henderson, pharmacy manager at Walmart #1077 Campbell River, has built his career around patient-centred care and lifelong learning. Since graduating from the University of British Columbia in 2009, he has pursued a range of additional degrees, certifications and specialized training,…

In B.C., pharmacists are authorized to use their professional judgement to determine if they can safely provide patients with an emergency supply. 

New, easier-to-use nasal naloxone is now available free for at-risk people at community pharmacies participating in the Take Home Naloxone program in British Columbia, in addition to injectable naloxone.

BCCDC issues conjunctivitis risk notice due to cyanobacteria blooms

​Blooms of cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae, ​are forming on lakes across British Columbia and may pose health risks to people and animals. As temperatures…

All pharmacists in B.C. receive the Scope of Practice Round-up produced by the BC Pharmacy Association, highlighting important changes to the profession's scope. Updates will be distributed quarterly.

Past editions can be found at…