The Tablet

The Tablet, is a quarterly magazine for BCPhA members. It features pharmacy and industry news, profiles on B.C. pharmacists, information on research developments and new products. It is a premiere quarterly print publication containing in-depth news, features, discussions on practice issues and recommendations. 

Inside each edition, you will find updates and profiles of BC Pharmacy Association members, a News Dose section containing the latest news affecting pharmacists in the province, an in-depth cover story, unique features and more.

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Fall 2023 — Explore Articles

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President's Message: Pharmacists gear up for fall frenzy

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When fall begins, all of us in pharmacy know there’s no time for relaxing in cozy sweaters and curling up by the fire. Instead pharmacists across B.C. gear up to deliver the largest annual public health campaign: vaccinations for the respiratory…

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A minor ailments update for provincial leaders

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L-R: BC Pharmacy Association CEO Geraldine Vance, pharmacy owner Mario Linaksita, Premier David Eby and pharmacist Christopher James pose for a photo at University Pharmacy.

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New UBC program aims to develop pharmacy leaders

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In November, UBC opened admissions for Canada’s first graduate university diploma program focusing on pharmacy leadership.

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Working amidst a State of Emergency: Curtis Fieseler

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By Ishika Jain Communications Coordinator, BCPhA

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CEO's Message: Looking towards next steps for pharmacists

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So what comes next? 

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Approach minor ailments as an assessment service, not a prescription service

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By Mike Huitema, BSc(Pharm)

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Building confidence in prescribing: British Columbian pharmacists with decades of experience embrace changing scope

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By Michael Mui Communications Manager, BCPhA

Mahin Hanifian recalls how in her early days as a pharmacist, the idea of her profession writing prescriptions was virtually unheard of. It certainly wasn’t taught in…

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Pharmacy robberies: before, during and after

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By Michael Mui Communications Manager, BCPhA

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Guest Column: Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism at the College of Pharmacists of BC

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A message from The College of pharmacists of British Columbia

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It’s time to increase financial support for rural British Columbia pharmacies

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Rural pharmacies in British Columbia have struggled to recruit staff in a tough labour market, challenged by rising costs and the need to serve patients in communities where health workers are in shortage.

In response, the Association has…

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