Ministry of Health Pharmacy Council

Last updated on March 3, 2025

The BC Ministry of Health is 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.

The council will include practicing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians from across the province and a variety of practice settings and organization types. Members of the council will be remunerated for their participation. There will be at least four virtual meetings annually.

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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

Applicants

Ideal applicants:

Practicing pharmacists or pharmacy technicians, licensed in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC
Minimum of three years’ experience in pharmacy practice
Enthusiastic about shaping the future of pharmacy practice in B.C.
Do not currently belong to a committee or working group in direct communication with the Ministry of Health
No conflict of interest, where personal or financial interest may influence input to the Pharmacy Council
Experience on an advisory committee, working group or focus group

To apply to become a council member, submit the online Pharmacy Council Application form. Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Contact

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

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