01/07/2026
The move towards deregulating TCM herbal medicine as a restricted activity is dangerous and disappointing.
Protect Chinese Herbal Prescribing in BC
Prescribing Chinese herbal medicine requires specialized education, clinical judgment, and regulatory oversight. ATCMA is calling on practitioners and the public to support the reinstatement of prescribing, compounding, and dispensing Chinese herbal medicine as a restricted activity in BC.
While some petitions use the term “deregulation,” it’s important to note that R.TCM.H., R.TCM.P., and Dr.TCM remain regulated for herbal prescribing, and Registered Acupuncturists are not authorized to prescribe herbs. Clarity matters—but action matters more.
3 Ways to Act:
Sign the online petition
Collect signatures using the paper petition
Contact your local MLA (most impactful)
Learn more and take action here:
https://atcma.org/blog/3-ways-to-act-to-regain-our-restricted-activity-of-prescribing-chinese-herbs