For support on applying for an authorization through the Registrant Portal, please refer to the Registrant Portal User Guide – Applying for Authorizations.
Authorizations for Full Scope of Practice
There are certain aspects of the scope of pharmacy practice that require pharmacists or pharmacy technicians to obtain authorization from NLPB before participating in that practice. This includes:
- Authorization to Administer Drug Therapy by Inhalation or Injection
- Authorization to Prescribe
These authorizations may be obtained through the Registrant Portal under Authorizations in the main menu.
Authorization to Serve as a Preceptor
A preceptor is an experienced pharmacy professional who assumes responsibility for the activities of their assigned pharmacy student, pharmacy intern, or technician candidate during their time in the pharmacy and commits to evaluating their performance during the practical training period.
Those wishing to serve as a preceptor must meet certain criteria. Please review the Requirements for Authorization to Serve as a Preceptor before applying.
These criteria include completing a preceptor training program within the three years prior to application. Appropriate programs include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Dalhousie University – Preceptor Education Program
- University of Alberta Preceptor Training
- University of British Columbia – E-Tips for Practice Education Course
- University of Western Ontario – Preceptor Education Program
Please note: If the preceptor training program consists of multiple modules, proof of completion of all modules must be included with the application for authorization.
Registrants who meet the criteria may apply for authorization through the Registrant Portal under Authorizations in the main menu.
Authorization to be Designated Pharmacist-in-Charge
A pharmacist-in-charge is the “licence-holder” for a pharmacy and is responsible for managing, controlling and operating the pharmacy and for ensuring that the pharmacy provides safe and quality services in accordance with the Pharmacy Act, Regulations, Bylaws, Standards of Pharmacy Operation, Standards of Practice, other applicable provincial and federal legislation, and any other established requirements. The specific duties of a pharmacist-in-charge are outlined in the Pharmacy Regulations, which can be found under the Legislation page of this website.
Those wishing to be designated as a pharmacist-in-charge must meet certain criteria. Please review the Requirements for Authorization to be Designated Pharmacist-in-Charge of a Pharmacy before applying.
These criteria include completion of the NLPB Pharmacist-in-Charge Education Program.
Pharmacists who meet the criteria may apply for authorization through the Registrant Portal under Authorizations in the main menu.
For a list of applicable fees and timeline estimates, visit the Fees & Timelines page.
For more information, contact us at registration@nlpb.ca.
