BC Pharmacies

• ‘It’s not too late’: B.C. pharmacists renew push for respiratory season vaccine uptake

  According to Statistics Canada, some 53 per cent of British Columbians over 65 are vaccinated against pneumonia — a far cry from Ottawa's goal of 80 per cent vaccine coverage.

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  Dec 4, 2023
  
• B.C. health minister ‘interested’ in cigarette sale restrictions abroad

  According to Statistics Canada, B.C. has the lowest smoking uptake of any province, about eight per cent for residents 15 and older.

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  Oct 6, 2023
  
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• B.C. launching new appointment portal for patients and prescribing pharmacists

  Thanks to a new online booking system, patients in B.C. will be able to select appointment times at pharmacies near them, based on their minor ailment or contraceptive needs.

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  Jun 28, 2023
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• B.C. pharmacists did 891 patient assessments on first day of new prescribing powers

  The most in-demand services on June 1 were for allergies, urinary tract infections, contraception, pink eye and dermatitis, or skin irritations.

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  Jun 8, 2023
• B.C. pharmacists to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception starting June 1

  About 75 per cent of eligible community pharmacists have completed the training required to be able to diagnose and prescribe medications for 21 minor ailments, like acne.

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  May 31, 2023
• B.C. pharmacists welcome new prescription powers, but eye administrative burden

  Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the expansion last week as part of a plan to address human resource challenges that are contributing to an ongoing health-care crisis.

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  Oct 6, 2022
• Global COVID-19 rapid test shortage contributes to price-gouging concern in B.C.

  Rapid test prices are cheaper online, but often require purchases in bulk ranging from $200 to $400 for 25 tests. At least one B.C. pharmacy owner is concerned about price-gouging.

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  Jan 25, 2022
• B.C. pharmacies say getting a flu shot will look different this year

  The association said many pharmacies will require people to book an appointment for a flu shot in advance, rather than walk in.

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  Sep 16, 2020