News

“Community pharmacy" at its best!

October 30, 2019

Watch our video to see how four Barrhead pharmacies came together to host a much-needed flu shot clinic for seniors in their community, resulting in benefit to everyone.

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Personal protective equipment in your pharmacy

October 30, 2019

A look at what personal protective equipment might be needed, depending on the compounding taking place in your pharmacy.

Reminder: professional declarations must be fulfilled

October 30, 2019

Lessons Learned: Failing to fulfill your professional declarations and not carrying current professional liability insurance can become a costl...

Save the dates: ACP Connect coming soon!

October 30, 2019

Come join the discussion about the future of pharmacy practice in Alberta with president Fayaz Rajabali and registrar Greg Eberhart in Lethbridge and Calgary.

Reminder: non-sterile compounding deadlines approaching

October 16, 2019

Priorities one and two must be met by January 1, 2020, for pharmacies involved in non-sterile compounding.

Introducing ACP Connect – a new look for our regional meetings

October 16, 2019

Save the dates for opportunities to share ideas about the future of pharmacy practice in Alberta.

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You’ve got mail!

October 16, 2019

A reminder to check your inbox for important messages from ACP.

ACP planned website outages

October 16, 2019

ACP's public website and online registrant services will be unavailable due to mandatory maintenance for brief periods next week.

ACP introduces guidance for transfer of patient care

October 2, 2019

Patient care should never be negatively impacted by a transfer request.

Laboratory and POCT Standards amended

October 2, 2019

ACP Council approves changes after input received from Alberta Health.

Pharmacies can now accept cannabis for destruction

October 2, 2019

This applies to both recreational cannabis and cannabis for medical purposes.

Reminder: Pharmacists must not prescribe narcotics, controlled drugs, or targeted substances

October 2, 2019

Pharmacists must al...

Influenza Program update

October 2, 2019

More information is now available to help you get ready for the 2019-20 influenza season.

Additional ranitidine drugs being recalled

October 2, 2019

Health Canada is requesting companies stop distributing ranitidine drugs in Canada while it assesses NDMA.

Hearing notice: Brendan Ihejirika

October 2, 2019

Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Brendan Ihejirika, registration number 6305
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the H...

Hearing notice: Shivangi Patel

October 1, 2019

Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Shivangi Patel, registration number 15498
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the Health Profe...