This Board will protect the people in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador by governing the profession of pharmacy to ensure quality and ethical care. To fulfill its obligation of public protection, the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board (NLPB) registers regulated pharmacy professionals and licenses pharmacies; establishes and maintains a quality assurance program to promote high standards for the practice of pharmacy; develops standards, guidelines, and policies for the practice of pharmacy; and responds to and manages complaints and discipline relating to the practice of pharmacy.
The composition of the Board shall reflect the cultural, ethnic, and regional diversity of the province.
The NLPB board of directors shall consist of:
Diversity in the backgrounds, skills, knowledge, and experience of appointed Panel members can enhance the effectiveness of the Board by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge.
Knowledge or experience in the following areas would be welcome:
The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:
Board meetings generally last five hours and are held a minimum of four times per year. An additional two hours in preparation for Board meetings is usually required to review the meeting package. In addition, members are required to attend the Board’s Annual General Meeting, any education sessions, and strategic planning sessions.
Board members are expected to be a member of at least one of the committees of the Board. The committees of the Board generally meet a minimum of four times per year for a two-hour meeting; depending upon the nature of the work, committees may meet more often.
A person appointed holds office for a term of three years and is eligible to be re-appointed. Where a person appointed holds office for a period of nine consecutive years, the person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Board until the expiration of 12 months from the end of the year in which they were last a member.
Where the term of office of a member of the Board expires and a successor has not been elected or appointed, the member may continue to hold office until a successor is elected or appointed.