News

Learning from tragedy

March 9, 2022

A recent fatality inquiry serves as an important reminder for pharmacy teams.

Is your pharmacy prepared for drug recalls?

March 9, 2022

Health Canada recently communicated two type 1 drug recalls.

$5,000 Leadership Development Award

March 9, 2022

The application deadline for third- and fourth-year U of A pharmacy students is March 15, 2022!

Selling and distributing rapid antigen tests

February 23, 2022

Some key points for pharmacy teams to remember when providing these services.

ACP Connect returns…in person!

February 23, 2022

Save the date for events in your area this spring.

Conscientious objection comes with responsibilities

February 23, 2022

Pharmacy professionals must respect each patient’s right to health care.

New Health Canada portal to report loss or theft of controlled substances

February 23, 2022

It’s now easier to submit, access, view, and amend reports.

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Nurse practitioners are autonomous prescribers

February 23, 2022

Pharmacy teams must enter a nurse practitioner’s prescriber information when creating a patient record.

Hearing notice: Conrad Aglah

February 23, 2022

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Conrad Aglah, registration number 7526...

Hearing notice: Madiha Asim

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Madiha Asim, registration number 14146 ...

Hearing notice: Rosevimin Gamboa

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Rosevimin Gamboa, registration nu...

Hearing notice: Nasima Khan

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Nasima Khan, registration number 9028 ...

Hearing notice: Emmanuel Dela Cruz

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Emmanuel Dela Cruz, registr...

Hearing notice: M. Nadim Khan

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	M. Nadim Khan, registration number 8223 ...

Paxlovid now available in select pharmacies

February 9, 2022

Key considerations from the standards when dispensing the COVID-19 antiviral medication.

Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine for eligible Albertans aged 5-17

February 9, 2022

Those eligible may book beginning February 15, 2022.

The impact of a time-delayed safe on security

February 9, 2022

How two pharmacies responded to recent robberies.

Sale of controlled substances between pharmacies is not permitted

February 9, 2022

Such activities must stop unless specific circumstances are met.

Continuing Competence Program rule changes

February 9, 2022

The changes support the program’s philosophy and guiding principles adopted by Council in 2020.

Council approves 2022 budget

February 9, 2022

Addressing ACP’s changing operational needs and implementing the strategic plan are the college’s main priorities.