The International Pharmacy Association of British Columbia (IPA BC) is a provincial organization of licensed pharmacies and health care providers. Created in 2003, we are committed to the growth of BC-based International Pharmacies and to the provision of safe and affordable medications for consumers.

IPA BC works closely with its national counterpart, the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA). To learn more about CIPA, click here.

Our member pharmacies are licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and adhere to the highest safety and ethical standards. Our members help consumers achieve better health through effective and professional pharmacy care.

• Help millions of uninsured and underinsured consumers worldwide maintain their health by providing an alternative to high-priced, and at times unattainable, prescription medications.
• Adhere to the highest standards for business and pharmacy practices in the world.
• Promote and maintain an environmentally sustainable industry.
• Created in excess of 700 direct and 3,000 indirect employment opportunities for British Columbians.
• Made a significant contribution to the national and provincial economies, currently generating over $260 million annually in BC.
• Implemented Consumer Protection Guidelines that each of our members strictly adhere to.