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The Sunshine Coast community of Gibsons just wouldn’t be the same without him. Despite an ongoing staffing shortage, Atsushi Sato has been a health-care bulwark for his patients, serving as the longest-tenured pharmacist at his retail store location.

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A big city pharmacy with small-town style service — for nearly 20 years, that’s been pharmacist Bernice Lam’s approach to operating her north Burnaby store. It is here, along the busy Hastings Street, where Lam’s presence has been a gift to her patient population, and where her mentorship to…

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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.

Scope of Practice Round-up

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.

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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…