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!