ACP is looking for a full-time, permanent Pharmacy Practice Consultant. For position and application details, see the full job posting.
Reporting to the Professional Practice Director, the Pharmacy Practice Consultant, a fu...
The agenda for council’s Dec. 9th meeting is now available.
Please notify Leslie Ainslie, ACP Executive Assistant, if you plan to attend.
Originally published in the November 30, 2010, issue of The LinkWe are getting ready to launch our centennial celebrations and need some pharmacy “human interest” stories to pique the public’s curiousity. We hear rumours about the “good old days” when bartering for services occurred in remote settings, but can’t track down the details for such tales.
If you have the details on this t...
The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI) invite you to host an international pharmacy student as part of their exchange program.
Most exchanges are one month, and IPSF recommends that students work for 4-8 hours/day for 4 days...
The H1N1 pandemic revealed many communication challenges. The Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) is now conducting research in hopes of improving processes for the future.
They would like you to fill out a short (10 minute) survey regarding the H1N1 pandemic. The questions ask abo...
Physicians administering Botox injections for migraines and myofascia pain syndrome in private offices have alerted ACP that pharmacies filling the Botox prescription are not also providing saline for reconstitution even though it too is included on the prescription.
Both elements a...
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8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat., Dec. 04, 2010
Libin Theatre, Health Sciences Centre, U of C
This introductory workshop will provide practical information in using methadone for opioid dependence and managing these patients in clinical practice. There are still a few spots left. To registe...
Jointly supported by ACP and RxA, the APEX Awards annually celebrate the many facets of pharmacy that contribute to the health of Albertans. To view the categories and to nominate visit:
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Give them a free health journal, on us!
We often hear from pharmacists how much easier their job would be if patients could provide more details about their symptoms and when health events occurred.
In response, ACP has designed a pocket-size patient health journal. These 30-page booklets he...
Following excellent discussions in Calgary and Lethbridge last week, we are really looking forward to hearing your views at the next two town hall sessions.
Dec. 7, 2010 – Red Deer, Red Deer Lodge (4311-49 Avenue)
Dec. 8, 2010 – Edmonton, Sandman Hotel (17635 Stony Plain...
