Christine Maligec appointed as public member of ACP Council
May 30, 2018ACP’s newest Council member is excited to add her risk management background to the table.
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Mandatory privacy breach reporting coming to Alberta's health sector
May 30, 2018Study says one in four seniors on ten or more drugs
May 30, 2018Seniors taking multiple medications at a high risk for adverse reactions.
ACP updates website domain name
May 30, 2018Same ACP website, new address.
ACP Registrar Greg Eberhart addresses opioid crisis on CTV 2’s Alberta Primetime
May 16, 2018Greg Eberhart offers ACP’s position on the federal government’s upcoming requirement to include warning stickers and pamphlets with every opioid prescription.
Ensuring your patient’s access to care
May 16, 2018It is a pharmacy professional’s responsibility to either provide or facilitate access to care for any patient.
Requirements for methadone prescribers are changing
May 16, 2018Effective May 19, 2018, the requirements for prescribing methadone will be updated.
New guidance for collecting and destructing outdated or unusable narcotics and controlled substances
May 16, 2018Health Canada has introduced new guidance for the collection and destruction of drugs listed under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
...New STI treatment guidelines now available
May 16, 2018Alberta Health has revised its treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections
ACP launches new tri-annual online publication: Full Scale
May 16, 2018Introducing ACP Full Scale, a new online publication focusing on issues affecting pharmacy practice in Alberta.
Is waiving co-payments considered an inducement?
May 2, 2018We’ve updated the inducement section of the ACP website to answer this frequently asked question.
Cannabis: know your role
May 2, 2018From promotion and advertising to recommendations and referrals, what pharmacy professionals need to know about cannabis.
Triplicate Prescription Program (TPP) Alberta gears up to launch new secure prescription form
May 2, 2018New form includes enhanced security features and is designed to optimize patient care.
Supporting patients observing cultural traditions
May 2, 2018How Maskwacis pharmacist Gihan Mohamed applied learning to help a Muslim diabetes patient during Ramadan.
Apply for ACP’s Leadership Forum by May 4
May 2, 2018Don’t miss this unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills!
Edmonton to host National Harm Reduction/Drug Policy Conference
May 2, 2018On October 3-5, 2018, the National Harm Reduction/Drug Policy Conference will take place in Edmonton to address the current state of drugs and drug policy.