Practice review inspectors from the College of Pharmacists of B.C. are expected to begin asking questions about whether pharmacies have adequate staffing levels to deliver safe care during their inspections.
When a patient came into Heart Pharmacy holding a paper prescription for two diuretics and directions to blister pack, pharmacy manager Andrea Silver thought nothing of it.
It was only when the patient asked if he needed to continue…
First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that I am privileged to live and work in unceded territory of the Syilx, Okanagan people. The People of the Okanagan Nation have lived, traded and gathered on these territories since the first people…
Mother nature’s fury is all around us: floods of the century, wildfires so intense they are creating their own weather systems within them. Watching the daily news is like watching a dystopian movie where it’s hard to fathom what more can happen…
BCPhA is committed to providing members with relevant, timely, and practical information that supports pharmacy practice and professional engagement. To ensure our communications continue to meet members' needs, BCPhA conducted a Communications…
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,…
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.
