News

Are you prepared to support fasting patients during Ramadan?

March 8, 2023

Ramadan begins on March 22 and ends on April 20, 2023.

COVID resources have a new home

March 8, 2023

Remaining guidance is now located in the Resource Centre.

Hearing notice: Ryan Young

March 2, 2023

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Ryan...

Hearing notice: Muhammad Maqbool Ahmed

February 28, 2023

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Muhamma...

Walk-in pharmacy clinics

February 22, 2023

The rules are clear and have not changed about the services pharmacy teams may provide.

Council update

February 22, 2023

Highlights from the December 2022 Council meeting.

ACP Leadership Development Award a great opportunity for U of A students

February 22, 2023

Third- and fourth-year U of A Pharmacy students are welcome to apply.

Nominate a colleague for the Honorary Life Membership or Honorary Membership award

February 22, 2023

The nomination deadline is April 6, 2023!

Fax from Citizen Investigation Services Canada

February 22, 2023

Faxes include false claims of investigations.

Workplaces now eligible to administer naloxone

February 8, 2023

Workplaces are being informed that naloxone kits are now available to order and purchase through participating pharmacies.

Update to Health Canada’s Controlled substances guidance for community pharmacists

February 8, 2023

Pharmacy teams: review the updated guida...

Why do I need professional liability insurance?

February 8, 2023

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are required to hold professional liability insurance to protect the public and themselves.

Additional prescribing authorization applications will reopen on March 30, 2023

February 8, 2023

Requirements and process will remain the same.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Dealer's Licence requirement

January 25, 2023

When ordering compounded or repackaged controlled substances from a compounding and repackaging pharmacy, commu...

Unregulated pharmacy team members must not be left alone

January 25, 2023

Lessons Learned: proprietors and licensees must not allow their pharmacy to be open without a pharmacist present.

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Prescribed learning for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists

January 25, 2023

Regulated members will learn equity, diversity, and inclusion, specifically relating to Indigenous communities....

Nominations for election to Council now being accepted

January 25, 2023

Elections will be held for pharmacists in District 3 (Edmonton) and District 5 (Calgary), and pharmacy technicians in District B (southern Alberta...

Apply today for the 2023 ACP Leadership Forum

January 25, 2023

Build confidence and leadership skills valuable to your practice and your community!

$5,000 Leadership Development Award

January 25, 2023

Third- and fourth-year University of Alberta students are eligible to apply.

Pharmacy teams: your dedication is inspiring

January 11, 2023

A message from ACP Council president Irene Pfeiffer.