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7mo ago

Vancouver Pharmacists Challenge Sanctions Over Alleged Opioid Dispensing Misconduct

Two pharmacists sanctioned by the College of Pharmacists of B.C. have filed court petitions alleging improper inspections and evidence collection, as disciplinary measures continue to unfold.

Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in this June 20, 2012 photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
Prescription pills containing oxycodone and acetaminophen are shown in Toronto, Dec. 23, 2017. Toxic illicit drugs are circulating through Fort St. John, B.C., which Mounties say are believed to have led to three deaths within a week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
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Overview

  • The College of Pharmacists of B.C. imposed sanctions on four pharmacists following 2024 inspections that revealed inadequate narcotic inventory control and record-keeping failures.
  • Two pharmacists, Mamteshwari Latchman and Jennifer Van Bui, have filed petitions in B.C. Supreme Court claiming the inspections lacked statutory authority and that evidence was improperly obtained.
  • Practice restrictions for Latchman and Van Bui began on March 24, while Charanjit Pal’s restrictions took effect on May 12.
  • Pharmacy manager Karandeep Singh Chohan’s suspension is scheduled to commence on May 27, pending the conclusion of the college’s investigation and disciplinary hearing.
  • College CEO Suzanne Solven described the sanctions as an extraordinary step taken to address serious allegations while prioritizing public safety during an ongoing opioid crisis.