Kathie Tam, a fourth-year U of A pharmacy student, is surveying Alberta pharmacists on their attitudes toward Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and complementary and alternative medicines (CAM). Complete the survey now, as it is closing soon.
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Pharmacies that compound or repackage drugs to be dispensed through other community pharmacies must have:
The U of A Health Sciences Council is recruiting for two interprofessional educational opportunities. They are looking for small group facilitators for an interprofessional health team development class and partners with projects that health science students taking a community service class...
Centennial magazines are being displayed in pharmacies across the province and the buzz is starting. We have already begun to hear about people developing a new appreciation for the work of pharmacists and a new respect for the profession because of the magazine’s stories.
Each pharmacy should receiv...
No, not the Eskimos or the Stampeders. We’re talking about our Partners in Practice and W.L Boddy teams! The APEX Awards offer two opportunities to showcase outstanding teams.
The new W.L. Boddy Pharmacy Team of the Year recognizes a pharmacy staff team who, by virtue of their practice, positively impact the health of their community. The Awards Committee will consider...
The shipping of centennial magazines has begun!
Each pharmacy should receive a shipment of magazines by Oct. 28. McKesson is generously delivering the magazines at no charge. Magazines will also be distributed through AHS facilities and PCNs around the province.
Please display the magazines prominently and e...
The sixth wave of ACP’s public awareness campaign began yesterday. Over the next four weeks, radio, newspaper, online and clinic TV ads will make Albertans more aware of ACP’s role and will reassure them that pharmacy practice in Alberta is safe and ethical.
Note to pharmacy licensees: The ACP logo is...
It’s time to put pen to paper - or fingers to keyboards - and get those APEX Award nominations in.
Recognizing pharmacy professionals through the APEX Awards helps identify role models, celebrate great patient care, and raise the profile of pharmacy in Alberta. Consider nominating a colleague for one of the following awards.
There are seven categori...
Pharmacist assessors are needed for the PEBC OSCE on Sat., Nov. 5 in Calgary.
Details, eligibility requirements and the Response Form
The Practice Skills: Boot camp course has been designed to help you boost your patient assessment and documentation skills. It runs from the end of Oct. 2011 to the beginning of Jan. 2012 and includes a one-and-a-half day workshop (Nov. 4 and 5, 2011) and two assignments.
Registration Deadline: Oct. 7, 2011
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A collector-worthy publication highlighting Alberta pharmacy achievements over the last century will soon be arriving on your pharmacy doorstep.
The magazine will help your patients learn about the profession’s rich past, celebrate our present milestone, and look forward to the future of pharmacy in Alberta.
Each...
FluMist, a Schedule 2 product, may be administered by pharmacists in Alberta who are competent to do so.
What does “competent to do so” mean? As with any aspect of pharmacy practice, you must always use your professional judgement, only practice within your personal competencies and practice according t...
