The July 2015 issue of Health Product InfoWatch (formerly Adverse Reaction Newsletter), published by the Marketed Health Products Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch, is now available. This n...
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The Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA) invites all technicians and pharmacists from across the province to its 25th Anniversary Technician Conference on September 18 and 19th, 2015.
In collaboration with ACP and RxA, a pharmacist stream has been included to this year’s conference.
...Drug abuse and diversion are ongoing problems which many pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Alberta may encounter in the form of a forged prescription. If you suspect a forgery, take action – first, check with the prescriber to confirm, and then report the attempt to ACP and...
In 2013, half a million prescriptions for at least one benzodiazepine were issued in Alberta, similar levels to all opioid prescriptions combined. To help address...
It’s time to hear about all the outstanding pharmacists practicing across Alberta who have truly made a difference in the profession and in the lives of their patients. ACP and RxA are eager to celebrate the people who define excellence, but we need your help. Now is the time...
Benzodiazepines added to Alberta prescription monitoring list
In 2013, half a million prescriptions for at least one benzodiazepine were issued in Alberta, similar levels to all opioid prescriptions combined. To help address the province’s growing health issue with drug abuse and misuse, ben...
| Hearing status | Appeal Pending |
| Registrant | Melissa Kendrick |
| Charge | Unprofessional Con... |
The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) invites all pharmacy personnel who are involved in compounding aseptic (sterile) preparations to take a 10-15 minute survey to tell CSHP what topics they...
"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” - Benjamin Franklin
Congratulations to all the pharmacists who submitted their first professional portfolio in the new Continuing Competence Program (CCP). We want to thank you for stepping up to the challenge, taking time to learn about the n...
The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is now accepting applications for its new part-time PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists Program. The program includes course work (delivered primarily in an online format) and experiential learning. The program begins in January 2016...
The Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA) invites all technicians and pharmacists from across the province to its 25th Anniversary Technician Conference being held in Edmonton on September 18 and 19, 2015. In collaboration with ACP and RxA, a pharmacist stream has been included in this year’s co...
