B.C. pharmacists take legal action over opioid sanction practices

Monday, May 12, 2025, 7:21 pm

Two Vancouver pharmacists, facing sanctions for their opioid-dispensing practices, have filed court challenges against the College of Pharmacists of B.C. They argue that the evidence obtained during inspections was gathered improperly, fueling a legal battle that underscores larger debates over regulatory oversight in high-stakes pharmaceutical dispensing.

theglobeandmail.com / B.C. pharmacists sanctioned over opioid-dispensing practices file court challenges

College of Pharmacists of B.C. says inspections uncovered a number of issues including ‘inadequate’ narcotic inventory control, inaccurate record keeping

thestar.com / B.C. pharmacists sanctioned over opioid dispensing practices file court challenges

VANCOUVER - Two Vancouver pharmacists facing sanctions for alleged improper opioid dispensing practices are taking the College of Pharmacists of B.C. to court, claiming evidence was collected "improperly" during inspections by college investigators.

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