Ministry of Health Pharmacy Council

Last updated on May 6, 2025

The BC Ministry of Health has finished seeking applications from front-line pharmacy professionals to form a Pharmacy Council. The 34-member council will act as an advisory body, providing feedback on pharmaceutical policy, practice topics, and patient/provider experience to support Ministry decision-making.

Thank you to all pharmacy professionals who applied to be members of the newly formed Ministry of Health Pharmacy Council. The Ministry received an overwhelming number of applications from engaged and enthusiastic pharmacy professionals across B.C. in response to the March PharmaCare Newsletter announcement.

Applicants from a variety of settings were eager to share knowledge gained from navigating challenges that they regularly face in their practises. They also expressed excitement about the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of pharmacy practise and quality patient care in B.C.

The council selection committee has reviewed each application and decided on a final group of highly qualified applicants.

The council is made up of 20 pharmacists who practice in community, 10 hospital or health authority pharmacists, and four pharmacy technicians. 17 council members have 3-10 years of pharmacy experience, 10 members have between 11-20 years’ experience, and seven members have over 20 years of pharmacy experience.

Council members represent five geographic regions in B.C., based on the health authority catchment areas. 11 council members practice in Fraser Health area, seven in Vancouver Coastal, two work in Northern Health, six members practice in Island Health, and eight council members work in Interior Health area. The Ministry looks forward to bringing the council together to discuss practice issues important to front line pharmacists and the Ministry of Health.

Council mandate

Provide feedback on pharmaceutical care programs, services, and other pharmacy practice-related topics
Liaise between frontline pharmacy staff and the Ministry to ensure input and concerns are accurately represented
Use practice expertise to provide recommendations to the Ministry that support quality of pharmaceutical care and sustainability

Contact

Questions? Contact the Pharmaceutical Care Initiatives team at pci@gov.bc.ca

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