As of July 1, 2018, the Alberta College of Pharmacists will officially be known as the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
The name change was initially approved by ACP Council in June, and was included in the Government of Alberta’s Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Ac...
At the November 30 – December 1, 2017, meeting, ACP Council approved changes to the THN Guidance document to reflect Naloxone as an unscheduled drug...
In accordance with the requirements of section 133(1) of the Health Professions Act and section 29.1 of the Pharmacy and Drug Act, ACP Council has approved circulation of the DRAFT Standards...
Council has approved a...
ACP’s 2018/19 registration, annual permit, and licensing fees for pharmacists and pharmacies will remain the same as they were in 2017/18. Also, registration and annual permit fees for pharmacy technicians in 2019 will be maintained at 2018 levels.
ACP Council voted to waive a cost of living increase...
As another year draws to a close, may we reflect on all we are grateful for. We celebrate the tradition of giving, beauty of the season, and time with friends and loved ones.
With the decriminalization of cannabis for recreational use set to occur on July 1, 2018, questions continue to arise regarding access to cannabis for medical use. In particular, there is uncertainty whether cannabis for medical use should be available in pharmacies.
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Upon the review of scientific evidence provided by Celopharma, Health Canada has authorized two changes regarding prescribing and dispensing Mifegymiso®. Considering these changes, ACP Council has approved updated guidelines for dispensing the drug.
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Health Canada has received complaints for packages of Alesse 21 and Alesse 28 birth control. The blister packages for both contained an active (pink) pill that was roughly half the proper size.
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