Setting the strategic direction for the College as a self regulatory body is Council’s foremost responsibility. This five-year plan sets the roadmap for the future of the College and the profession and is the culmination of months of planning, engagement, review and collaboration between Council, staff, pharmacy professionals, patients, and stakeholders. Based on the four pillars, this strategic plan looks to the future of healthcare in New Brunswick and aligns with the Department of Health’s Stabilizing Health Care: An Urgent Call to Action plan.

2023 Strategic Plan (PDF)

Mission To protect and promote the health and well-being of New Brunswickers by regulating pharmacy practice   Vision A trusted, responsive leader that: • collaborates with health system partners; • empowers pharmacy professionals; • supports evolving patient care needs of New Brunswickers.

 

Our Mission: To protect and promote the health and well-being of New Brunswickers by regulating pharmacy practice

The New Brunswick College of Pharmacists was established by an Act of the Legislature of New Brunswick in 1884. This Act, which addresses the College’s role and responsibilities, was last updated in July, 2014.

The NB Pharmacy Act, 2014 

The College governs and regulates the practice of pharmacy in New Brunswick by establishing:

• Code of Ethics
• Qualifications for licensure
• Standards of practice and requirements for:
  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Pharmacies

• Continuous professional development requirements
• Criteria for collaborative practice with other health-care professionals

Regulations of the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists

The New Brunswick College of Pharmacists is governed by a Council made up of a president, president-elect, past-president, elected representatives covering the province as well as representatives from schools of pharmacy education and lay representatives appointed by the Government of New Brunswick.

The College’s administrative office is located at:

686 St. George Blvd. 
Suite 200
Moncton, NB
E1E 2C6

Phone: (506) 857-8957
Toll-free: 1-800-463-4434
Fax: (506) 857-8838

The New Brunswick College of Pharmacists is governed by a Council made up of a president, president-elect, past-president, elected representatives covering the province as well as representatives from schools of pharmacy and lay representatives, appointed by the Government of New Brunswick.

Role of a Councillor

Council’s primary role is to ensure that the interests of the public are protected and maintained.

Council is the oversight and policy-making group for the College. The College’s administrative staff are responsible for carrying out these policies and administering the Pharmacy Act and Regulations.

Council establishes committees required by the New Brunswick Pharmacy Act, 2014 and may also appoint standing and special committees. The following are the committees of the College:

Committees	Responsibilities
Governance	Monitor the functioning of Council, develop governance policies and ensure policies are followed.
Nominating	Recruit pharmacy professionals for Council & committees
Finance	Advise Council (budgets, internal controls, investments, staff compensation, etc.) Meet with auditors to validate financial position of College
Registration	Assess applications for membership and establish requirements that applicants must meet to be entered on a register
Continuous Professional Development	Ensure that pharmacy professionals are registered to practice pharmacy, maintain and improve skills, and knowledge base Annual audit of pharmacy professionals’ educational activities
Complaints	Hear complaints submitted by public or pharmacy professionals
Discipline & Fitness to Practice	Hear complaints forwarded by Complaints committee or Registrar
Professional Practice	Serves as an advisory committee to Council on matters relating to pharmacy practice and to the profession.

Council Executive

    President – Natalie Barry

    President-Elect – Bonnie White

    Past President – Adele Wallace

Pharmacist Council Members

    Tracie Blakney Paixao

    Lindsay Mell

    Gisia Pisegna

    Bradley Steeves

    Treena Sutherland

    Jessica Weagle

    Bonnie White

   Pharmacy Technician Council Members

    Cynthia Hood 

    Angela Martin Dallon

   Public Council Members

    Pablo Asirón

    Wendy Bulmer

    Susan Harley

Faculty of Pharmacy Representative

    Susan Mansour, Dalhousie University School of Pharmacy

Representing New Brunswick Externally

Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy

    Anastasia Shiamptanis

National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities

    Anastasia Shiamptanis

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada

    Heather LeBlanc 

 

Nomination Form – Election to Council [PDF]

Interested in participating in one of the committees? Let us know! [LINK]

The majority of positions on our committees are filled by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and many committees also require representation from the public (i.e., Lay Representatives).

Mission Governing the practice of pharmacy for a healthier New Brunswick. Values Respect & Integrity Respectful of the individual. Honest in all our dealings. Accountability (to Public & Profession) Uphold our mandate to regulate the practice of pharmacy and govern our registrants. Evolution of the profession (practice) to improve public health. Stewardship of self-regulation privilege and exercise fiscal responsibility. Support & Empowerment Have and make use of communication systems that provide members with information that relates to pharmacy practice. Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and tools that will help members enhance their daily practice. Leadership Being proactive in identifying and enabling improvements in pharmacy practice to better serve our public. Collaboration Work cooperatively with any party to achieve health improvements. Transparency Open in what we provide and in our dealings with key stakeholders. Able to stand up to scrutiny.

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