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She’s practised across the country, including in places with some of the widest pharmacist scope of practice available, but it is here in British Columbia’s downtown Vancouver where 2023 Doctor of Pharmacy graduate Thao Dao has chosen to call home.

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…

On April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (the HPOA) will come into force.

Shortage of estrogen patches in B.C. but officials say not to worry

Mar. 5, 2026 — Global News

B.C. health officials say there is a shortage of estrogen patches in the province, but say there are other options available. “I write a lot of…

B.C. sets aside $50M to expand access to nasal naloxone to prevent overdose deaths

Feb. 20, 2026 — Vancouver Sun

The B.C. government will spend $50 million to expand access to nasal naloxone across the province over two years in a bid to…

Complaint prompts recall of birth control pills prescribed in Canada

Feb. 16, 2026 — CTV News

Two brands of birth control pills prescribed in Canada have been recalled due to packaging error. The public advisory posted late last week…