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Clearing up some flu confusion

November 18, 2014

Can pharmacists administer FluMist® to children younger than 9 years of age? When do pharmacists have to refer a patient…

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FluMist: A refresher

November 18, 2014

Pharmacists who are competent to administer FluMist (a Schedule 2 product) may do so. What does “competent to do so”…

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Understanding the prescriber lists

November 18, 2014

Scenario: You receive a prescription from a nurse practitioner (NP) for a controlled drug or substance. You look up the…

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Time is ticking for APEX nominations

November 18, 2014

Pharmacists are a humble bunch. They make significant contributions, yet simply sum it up as “just doing my job”. We…

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New online Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinical Pathway rolled out

November 18, 2014

A new online Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinical Pathway is now available to aid in the identification, management, and referral…

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Reminder for pharmacists in AHS Central Zone

November 18, 2014

Alberta Health Services Central Zone has set a process for prescribing prophylactic antiviral medication when influenza outbreaks occur in facilities.

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Council meeting Dec. 3-4

November 18, 2014

Dec. 3, afternon (closed session)
Dec. 4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Westin, Edmonton Council meetings are…

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ACP employment opportunities

November 18, 2014

The college has openings for a professional practice administrator and a part-time registration administrator. For more information and application details,…

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Mandatory flu immunization for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians?

November 14, 2014

Alberta Health is currently deliberating a provincial policy, and CARNA recently announced their support for “employer policies of mandatory choice…

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Notice of veterinarian suspension

November 14, 2014

The Practice Review Board of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) has suspended Dr. James Irwin, licence #1835, from veterinary…

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