Recently, ACP has investigated several complaints stemming from medication errors that all could have been avoided by confirming the patient’s identity and then visually reviewing the medication with the patient.
In each case, the pharmacy staffs had processed, prepared, and checked the prescr...
Physician assistants (PAs) are beginning to work in eight Alberta communities. Pharmacists need to keep two things in mind when working with them:
1. Pharmacists should not accept prescripti...
The New Classes of Practitioners Regulations (NCPR) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act was proclaimed on Nov. 21, 2012. These regulatory changes included nurse practitioners. However, NPs are...
In response to continued requests, ACP has reprinted the patient Health Journals. The Health Journal is a 30-page booklet that helps patients track symptoms, moods, and health issues and note their questions and concerns.
Order yours now! ACP will cover the costs of the materials and shipping. First come, first served while quanti...
The 2013-2014 flu season is fast approaching. Pharmacists who are competent to do so may administer FluMist® (a Schedule 2 product).
What does "competent to do so" mean? As with any aspect of pharmacy practice, you must comply with your ethical responsibilities, practice according to the standards, apply your professional judgment, and limit your pract...
