Dr Alan Low works with patients to ensure the medicines they take actually work for them. For patients wanting to explore alternative therapies, this can include being given either a placebo or the therapy without knowing which they receive, with the option being switched after a few weeks.

Dr. Alan Low BSc.(Pharm.), Pharm. D., RPh, ACPR, FCSHP, CCD

Dr. Alan Low is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC, Primary Care Pharmacist at BioPro Biologics Pharmacy and Manager, Reimbursement and Medical Affairs with Servier Canada;. Dr. Low is a registered pharmacist who completed his pharmacy degree at UBC, hospital pharmacy residency at St. Paul’s Hospital and postgraduate Doctor of Pharmacy training at UBC. He is a board advisor with the GI Society and a member of the Medical Board of HealthChoicesFirst.com. He is a strong supporter of patient-centred care and focuses on enabling people to better self-manage their health. He has written a textbook in pharmacy as well as a self-management book titled The Osteoporosis Book: Bone Health, now in its 4th Edition.

All are welcome to attend. Join us at 10 am for BYO coffee, tea, and socializing. At 10:30 am we start our presentation and discuss topics of interest to our members.

The BC Humanist Association was formed in 1984 and we have a regular attendance of over 30 people at our Sunday meetings.

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