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ACP introduces guidance for transfer of patient care

October 2, 2019

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

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Laboratory and POCT Standards amended

October 2, 2019

ACP Council approves changes after input received from Alberta Health.

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Pharmacies can now accept cannabis for destruction

October 2, 2019

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

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

October 2,...

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Influenza Program update

October 2, 2019

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

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Additional ranitidine drugs being recalled

October 2, 2019

Health Canada is requesting companies stop distributing ranitidine drugs in Canada...

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Hearing notice: Brendan Ihejirika

October 2, 2019

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Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Brendan Ihejirika, registration number 6305

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Hearing notice: Shivangi Patel

October 1, 2019

Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Shivangi Patel, registration number 15498
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Are you ready for influenza season?

September 18, 2019

Information you need to participate in the 2019-20 Alberta Influenza Immunization Program is now...

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Fatality inquiry report makes recommendations about use of chloral hydrate

September 18, 2019

Fatality inquiry...

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Diversion of drugs is not tolerated

September 18, 2019

Lessons Learned: A Hearing Tribunal has ordered the cancellation of a pharmacist’s practice permit...

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Professional declarations must be fulfilled

September 18, 2019

Lessons Learned: Failing to fulfill your professional declarations and not carrying...

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Effective conversations: engaging with your patients about opioids

September 18, 2019

The National Association of Pharmacy...

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ACP educating the public about the roles of pharmacy professionals

September 18, 2019

Just-launched Your Pharmacy Team...

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USA considers importing medications from Canada

September 4, 2019

What are your practice responsibilities?

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Use of health information requires an authorized purpose

September 4, 2019

Lessons Learned: A pharmacist’s unprofessional conduct results in severe sanctions.

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Does your pharmacy prepare pre-filled syringes of injectable medications?

September 4, 2019

Sterile compounding facilities are required.

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What’s an emergency? Council approves new standards

September 4, 2019

Standards address defining “emergency” and the insertion and removal of instruments, fingers, or devices.

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Does your pharmacy require additional space?

September 4, 2019

New policy permits additional space for pharmacies.

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Put an end to compounding errors: Clonidine for pediatric use

August 21, 2019

Tips for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for compounding and dispensing oral solutions of clonidine.

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