Tag: Josie Osborne

Harm reduction advocates say British Columbia’s decision to end its decriminalization pilot marks a major setback for drug policy in Canada.  The post End of B.C. drug decriminalization pilot marks a setback for drug policy reform in Canada, say advocates appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia’s decriminalization pilot will come to an end after this month. Health Minister Josie Osborne said Wednesday the pilot didn’t meet expectations and won’t continue after it expires at the end of the month. B.C.’s three-year exemption from the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act came into effect in January 2023. It was aimed […] The post B.C.’s decriminalization pilot to end this month appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia will establish a new organization next spring to bring administrative and corporate services from across all health authorities into one office.  The post B.C. to centralize some health authority services in new standalone agency appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia’s Health Ministry said that as of Dec. 30, all patients taking prescribed alternatives must do so under the supervision of a health professional, such as a pharmacist or nurse. The post B.C. tightens safer supply rules with witnessed dosing for all patients appeared first on AM 1150.

About 5,000 workers at publicly-funded care homes in British Columbia will again be covered by the public collective agreement in the coming years.  The post B.C. moves to bring 5,000 care-home workers back under public agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

British Columbia is limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs that are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss.

U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease.