BC Pharmacy Association

Only a few more days left! Nominate a B.C. pharmacist for an Excellence in Pharmacy Award. Deadline Sept. 30 at midnight. http://ow.ly/qFiZ50Gi1rr

Need accreditation for injections before flu season? We worked with the College of Pharmacists, the Health Ministry and BCCDC to develop an Accredited Administration of Injections Certificate Program. Only 2 spaces left in our next sessions Oct. 3 and 17. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//administration-injections-certi

Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay! Join us in celebrating your pharmacists! #WPD2021

Tomorrow is #WorldPharmacistsDay. Join us in celebrating pharmacists, who have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic providing trusted advice to British Columbians. #WPD2021

Tomorrow, Sept. 25, is #WorldPharmacistsDay! In an age of misinformation during the pandemic, #pharmacists are a source of trusted information. We take a genuine interest in our patients and their needs. Spread the word about the trust in our profession. #WPD2021

BCPhA all-member telephone town hall tonight at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this year's #flu season. The BCPhA will call you at the number listed with us. Expect an update on what's planned and bring your questions!

Our Annual Conference is this Friday! Speaker Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Pharmaceutical Laboratory and Blood Services Division with B.C. government, will be discussing the Ministry's upcoming policies that impact pharmacy. Don't miss the event!... https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/conference/agenda-speakers See more

Do you know an outstanding community pharmacist or pharmacy team? Nominate them for a Pharmacy Excellence Award! Nominations close April 30. https://bcpha.formstack.com/forms/pharmacy_awards #ThankYouPharmacy #PAM2021 #PharmacyAppreciationMonth

Among the speakers for this Friday's BC Pharmacy Association Annual Conference is Dr. Martin Lavoie, Deputy Provincial Health Officer of British Columbia, who will be discussing the role of pharmacies and pharmacists in B.C.'s vaccine plan. Stay tuned! https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/conference/agenda-speakers

Happening this week on March 19: the BC Pharmacy Association's Annual Conference is going virtual! Registration is free for members. Join us and our speakers, Dr. Abdu Sharkawy, Dr. Martin Lavoie, Mitch Moneo and Trish Tutton! https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/conference/agenda-speakers

Srinivasa Rao Sadasivuni is another pharmacist we are profiling for Pharmacy Appreciation Month. Since 2008, Rao has been providing care for the First Nations and senior population on the Sunshine Coast! #PAM2021 #ThankYouPharmacy https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//pharmacist-srinivasa-rao-sadasi

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Did you know nearly 60% of B.C.'s community pharmacists are women? Here's a big shout out to all the strong and amazing women who make up our profession!

Take the time to learn about some of your local pharmacists, serving communities right here in B.C., for this year's National Pharmacist Day. #NationalPharmacistDay may be just one day a year on Jan. 12, but our pharmacists are hard at work all year, serving you and your loved ones. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//meet-2020-bcpha-pharmacy-excell

Some of the recent achievements of pharmacists in B.C. include our record-breaking number of administered flu shots - more than 1 million! - delivered in 2020. It's a sure sign that we are increasingly improving our collective community immunity, especially as attention turns to COVID vaccines in 2021. Happy #NationalPharmacistDay #Jan12 https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//pharmacists-administer-more-1-m

Today is National Pharmacist Day! On Jan. 12 each year, we celebrate and recognize the crucial health services pharmacists provide for their communities all across Canada. If you see your pharmacist today, please wish them a happy #NationalPharmacistDay.

We are pleased to welcome four new directors to the BC Pharmacy Association Board of Directors for 2021. Welcome Directors Chris Chiew, Pindy Janda, Ajit Johal and Greg Wheeler. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/about/board-of-directors

This flu season, pharmacists have now administered more than 1 million flu shots to protect British Columbians. Thank you, Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officials for ensuring access to flu vaccines for our communities. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//pharmacists-administer-more-1-m

Each year, our Association also recognizes two deserving students through the Apotex Inc. Future B.C. Pharmacy Leader of Tomorrow Award. Learn more about our two student winners. John Lee: https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//apotex-inc-future-british-colum Sean Cardwell: https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//apotex-inc-future-british-colum

Vancouver pharmacist Stephanie Hahn is living her dream. As district pharmacy manager to 18 locations, she is a leader who inspires the next generation of pharmacists by building relationships and trust with her teams. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//pharmacy-leadership-award-2020-

Today is World Pharmacists Day! Pharmacy is one of the cornerstones of health care. As the most accessible health providers, each day, our community pharmacists ensure patients have access to their medications while supporting them with clinical services. #ThankYouPharmacists ... #WorldPharmacistsDay2020 See more

Former Richmond pharmacist Ron Gracan has spent decades of his life championing independent pharmacies, always giving back, including in past roles as Association President and as General Manager of UniPharm. He is our Lifetime Achievement Award winner. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//lifetime-achievement-award-winn

Today is World Pharmacists Day! Pharmacy is one of the cornerstones of health care. As the most accessible health providers, each day, our community pharmacists ensure patients have access to their medications while supporting them with clinical services. #ThankYouPharmacists ... #WorldPharmacistsDay2020 See more

This year's winner of our Collaborative Care Award is Kelowna pharmacist Cameron Bonell. In addition to serving patients at Lakeside Medicine Centre, Bonell works closely with the Kelowna Transplant Clinic as part of his role in an interdisciplinary team. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//collaborative-care-award-2020-c

Joanne Hui is a New Westminster pharmacist counted on by her colleagues for her knowledge and expertise. Recipient of our Murray Dykeman Mentorship Award, Hui demonstrates to her team each day that learning is not just restricted to the textbooks. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//murray-dykeman-mentorship-award

We are pleased to announce that the fee for pharmacists' administration of publicly funded vaccines in B.C. has increased from $10 to $12.10. This increase applies to all publicly funded vaccines and is effective September 1, 2020. The BCPhA has been in discussions with PharmaCare (Pharmaceutical, Laboratory and Blood Services Division) since the COVID-19 outbreak about its impact on community pharmacists. Since March, we have worked with the Ministry of Health and the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia to make changes in practice requirements to protect patients and pharmacists, and we've worked to help offset the negative economic impacts the pandemic has had on pharmacies. #health #covid19 #pharmacists #immunizations

Recognizing that many of our member pharmacies will be arranging for patients to make appointments for their flu shots this year, the BC Pharmacy Association has made available an online booking tool for pharmacies. This affordable tool allows 24-7 booking by patients through their computer, tablet or smartphone, and is a convenient option for both patients and pharmacy teams this season. Learn more: https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/resource-cent/online-booking-tool ... #Appointmentbooking #Flu2020 #flu

Clancy O'Malley goes the extra mile to care for his community. Our Excellence in Patient Care Award winner regularly opens his pharmacy's doors to the most vulnerable residents of Kamloops, offering coffee and a warm, safe space for any one who needs it. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//excellence-patient-care-award-2

BCPhA member and YYoung pharmacy manager Lisa Le spoke with Global BC yesterday to talk about how pharmacists plan to tackle the coming flu season, while protecting pharmacy staff and patients from COVID-19. This year, many pharmacies are asking their patients to call ahead. Some pharmacies might ask you to make an appointment, while others will permit walk-ins. Thank you for covering this important topic! #flu2020

Thank you MLA Mitzi Dean for taking the time to stop by your community pharmacy, Rexall Drugstore at 1511 Admirals Rd, Victoria, to learn about how pharmacists are gearing up for this flu season to ensure the public can get their flu shots in a safe and convenient manner. Pharmacists like pharmacy manager Gary Tse and his team have been providing injection services for vaccinations throughout the peak of the COVID pandemic, and are quickly getting prepared to serve British Columbians through our first post-COVID flu season.

The growing number of overdose deaths is extremely saddening. Pharmacists have been on the front lines of a dual health crisis for the past 6 months in BC, working to support harm reduction while helping communities in the fight against COVID-19. #StopOverdose #IOAD2020 #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//offering-lifeline-patients-addi

BC's pharmacists are preparing for the first post-COVID #flu season. To support pharmacists, the BCPhA is developing new guidelines, resources and checklists to ensure vaccines can be administered safely for both patients and pharmacy teams. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca/resource-centre/pharmacists/flu

Residents near Penticton #wildfires: If you're evacuating, please don't forget your medications. If you're running low or almost out, don't worry. Pharmacists anywhere in B.C. can get you an emergency supply. With #COVID19BC concerns, don't go to emergency. Interior Health

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, BC Pharmacy Association CEO Geraldine Vance sat down with College of Pharmacists of BC Deputy Registrar David Pavan and pharmacist Derek Desrosiers to discuss pharmacy advocacy and regulation. We're happy to be able to now share their discussion. Watch here: https://t.co/krMuFmYdFG

Thank you Garry Begg for taking the time to learn about community pharmacy and COVID-19 with pharmacist Suman Dosanjh and the team at Naz’s Pharmacy Guildford!

Pharmacist Joe Jacob at the Pharmasave Grandview Corners answered questions from Stephanie Cadieux, MLA for Surrey South, today in our first "virtual tour" of pharmacy. Much of the discussion centred around the the work B.C. pharmacists have done during COVID-19 and what we need to be prepared for this year's flu season and beyond. #COVID19 #pharmacists #bcpoli #fluseason #pharmacy

Did you miss one of our videos about how pharmacists in B.C. contributed during the COVID-19 crisis? Learn about five pharmacists, and how each of them are making a difference. https://www.bcpharmacy.ca//appreciating-pharmacists-during

The BCPhA held its second virtual Town Hall on Wednesday night inviting members to share their challenges and victories in the COVID-19 outbreak. Members talked about challenges so far and addressed the real needs for the upcoming flu season. B.C.’s community pharmacists have played -- and will continue to play-- a crucial role in immunizing patients for flu and a wide range of other publicly funded vaccines. Hosted by Bill Tieleman, government relations consultant and journalist, the hour-long telephone town hall connected members to BCPhA current President Keith Shaw and CEO Geraldine Vance to answer questions and hear feedback from members. The production team stayed socially distant and masked. #covid #pharmacy #bcpoli #pharmacists