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TYPE II DRUG RECALL: Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution BP (20%), Lots: 56407/A, 56407/B and 56407/C

August 27, 2014

The supplier of Medisca’s Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution BP (20%), Lots: 56407/A, 56407/B and 56407/C has issued a recall due to…

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New registration procedure for international pharmacy graduates

August 22, 2014

As of August 20, 2014, all international pharmacy graduates (IPGs) who wish to obtain a licence to practice pharmacy in…

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Influenza Vaccine Agreements with AHS not required by community pharmacies this year

August 20, 2014

Community pharmacies DO NOT need an agreement with AHS to participate in the provincial influenza immunization program. This, and other…

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Prescription required for mupirocin (Bactroban)

August 19, 2014

Mupirocin ointment and cream are Schedule 1 in Alberta and require a prescription. Mupirocin ointment and cream were placed in…

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Influenza Immunization Policy 2014-2015 online

August 19, 2014

Alberta Health’s Influenza Immunization Policy 2014-2015 is now available.  Participants must: Read the full policy and AHS Agreement, and Be familiar with…

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Use restricted pharmacy titles with care

August 19, 2014

Restricted titles, set out in Section 15 of the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Profession Regulation, indicate that individuals have specific…

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Vitamin B12: injectable or oral administration?

August 19, 2014

For many people with Vitamin B12 deficiency, treatment with high-dose oral administration of Vitamin B12 (1000 – 2000 mcg per…

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Consultation on non-hazardous compounding standards now open

August 5, 2014

Closed ACP is circulating national draft Model Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of Non-hazardous Sterile Products for review and comment. Concurrent…

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Electronic storage for transaction, compounding, or repackaging records? Yes, if you meet these requirements.

August 5, 2014

In the July 22 edition of The Link, we informed you that Health Canada approved electronic storage of written prescriptions.

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Audit trail a must when dispensing

August 5, 2014

A pharmacist or a pharmacy technician who engages in dispensing must ensure that their dispensing activities are recorded in a…

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