Pharmaceutical care initiatives

Last updated: January 31, 2023

The Ministry of Health’s Pharmaceutical, Laboratory & Blood Services Division (PLBSD) oversees the BC PharmaCare program. PLBSD is also responsible for overseeing the provisioning, management and optimal use of pharmaceuticals, and the pharmaceutical-related systems and services that improve patient outcomes in the B.C. health system.

Learn about:

• Pharmaceutical Care Management Strategy
• Scope of practice changes 2022-23
  • Drug administration
  • Pharmacists prescribing for minor ailments and contraception
  • Provincial Prescription Renewal Support Service (PPRSS)
  • Adapting and renewing prescriptions (web page coming February 7; until then, see Clinical Services Fees policy)
• Medication Review Services 2.0

More initiatives coming soon. Stay tuned!