About the Pharmaceutical Services Division

We work to improve health by promoting the most effective use of prescription drugs. To do this, we consult with the public and stakeholders, educate doctors and patients about the best drug treatments, carefully select which drugs to cover, and make thoughtful decisions on how to distribute coverage.

Branches

Each of our branches is a skilled team dedicated to a specific aspect of our work.

Drug Intelligence	The best drugs—Not all drugs are created equal. This branch decides which drugs PharmaCare will cover, making sure that each drug supports better health and offers good value for taxpayers.
Drug Use Optimization	The best prescribing—To make the best choices, health care professionals and patients need good information about drug treatments. This branch promotes wise drug use through education, through drug use evaluations and through other projects.
Policies, Outcomes Evaluation, and Research	The best policies— We need to make sure PharmaCare will always be there for people in need. This branch researches, reviews and analyzes policy options to offer B.C. residents the best coverage. It also keeps residents informed of current policy.
Stakeholder and Partner Relations	The best relations—We need to know what taxpayers want from their provincial drug program and how best to work with stakeholders to deliver it. This branch develops relationships with the public and stakeholders that are meaningful and productive.
Business Management, Supplier Relations & Systems	The best deals—Getting better prices from companies that make drugs allows us to afford more new therapies with the available resources. This branch develops strategies to get good value for our investment.

To learn more about the work we do, please read our Annual Report ^{(PDF 2.0M)}.