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ACP COVID-19 update

April 15, 2020

A reminder to check the ACP website regularly for updates and additions to our COVID-19 resources.

Prescribing methadone and transferring methadone prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 15, 2020

An important message fro...

Health Canada looking for volunteers for help with COVID-19

April 15, 2020

Volunteers are needed for case reporting/analysis and contact tracing.

Calling all third- and fourth-year pharmacy students with a passion for leadership

April 15, 2020

Apply for the ACP Leadership Development Award by May 15!

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Notice of interim suspension: Ankit Parikh

April 7, 2020

In its written decision on April 6, 2020, the committee designated by Council under section 65 of the Health Professions Act suspends pharmacist Ankit Parikh’s practice permit...

Taking care of one another

April 1, 2020

A message from registrar Greg Eberhart.

CPR and First Aid providers postponing in-person classes due to COVID-19

April 1, 2020

What must I do to maintain my authorization to inject?

Ways to recruit pharmacy professionals during COVID-19 pandemic

April 1, 2020

Inactive pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are invited to return to practice temporarily.

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New procedure for reporting controlled substances

April 1, 2020

Health Canada requests email submissions due to staff working remotely.

Reminder: Council elections close April 9, 2020

April 1, 2020

Cast your ballot online.

ACP Leadership Forum deadline extended

April 1, 2020

Aspiring leaders, apply by May 12, 2020!

Message to members

March 18, 2020

Registrar Greg Eberhart speaks to pharmacy professionals about COVID-19.

Pharmacy technician’s registration cancelled

March 18, 2020

Lessons Learned: Diversion of drugs and failing to cooperate with an investigation are not tolerated.

ACP improves website search functionality

March 18, 2020

More accurate search capabilities allow you to quickly find what you need.

Hearing notice: Kar Leung

March 10, 2020

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Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Kar Leung, Registration number 5266

Hearing notice: Shahama Alsabe

March 10, 2020

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Shahama Alsabe, Registration numbe...

Hearing notice: Kamal Al-Hallak

March 5, 2020

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Kamal Al-Hallak, registration number 95...

ACP creates COVID-19 resource webpage

March 4, 2020

Pharmacy professionals are encouraged to regularly visit the page.

Supplementing opioid assessments with Chat, Check, and Chart

March 4, 2020

Four vital behaviours will assist the conversation.

Pharmacists’ role in deprescribing Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

March 4, 2020

Alberta Health Services says many patients take PPIs too often and for too long.