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New mandatory bridging program for internationally educated pharmacist graduates

March 31, 2021

University of Alberta program is set to launch in fall of 2021.  ...

Collaboration is mandatory

March 31, 2021

Lessons learned – know your limits and practise within them.  

2021 APEX Award recipients

March 31, 2021

Recognizing pharmacy excellence in Alberta. 

ACP Council changes April 1

March 31, 2021

Council to include 50 per cent public members. 

Master formulation records and drug profiles must be accurate and complete

March 31, 2021

It’s an important step to meet ACP’s Standards for Pharmacy Compounding of No...

Have you tried the sterile compounding self-assessment?

March 31, 2021

User-friendly tool from ACP supports self-assessment to meet the July 1 standards deadline.

Hearing notice: Hugo Leung

March 25, 2021

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Hugo Leung, registration number 7555 ...

Hearing notice: Elo Cymbaluk

March 25, 2021

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Elo Cymbaluk, registration number 5213 ...

Alberta COVID-19 Vaccination Program update

March 17, 2021

Phases 2B and 2C of the program are expected to begin in April.

Administering injections during the COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2021

The college has updated two guidance documents with information on recommended spacing for COVID-19 vaccines.

Enhance the safety and security of your pharmacy

March 17, 2021

Prevention is key to protect your pharmacy, your staff, and your patients from being robbed.

Pharmacy renovations require approval from ACP

March 17, 2021

Before making any physical changes to the pharmacy, a renovation application must be submitted to and approved by the college.

Changing patient expectations through more consistent pharmacy experiences

March 17, 2021

How ACP will achieve the five goals in our 2021-25 Strategic Plan.     ...

Veterinary antimicrobial sales must be reported

March 17, 2021

Health Canada’s reporting system is now open for pharmacies to submit 2020 compounding and sales data.

Transfer or sale of controlled substances between pharmacies is not permitted

March 3, 2021

Such activity must stop unless specific circumstances are met. 

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Use pharmacy-identifying labels or devices on targeted drugs

March 3, 2021

Pharmacy information or trackers on containers can help police solve robbery cases. 

2020-21 Continuing Competence Program requirements

March 3, 2021

Registrants must meet the requirements by their respective registration renewal deadlines. 

2021-22 Influenza season update

March 3, 2021

Important information from Alberta Health about next year's influenza immunization season.