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Active practice permits are required for practise

August 10, 2022

Licensees must ensure pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have the appropriate credentials prior to scheduling them for shifts.

Repackaging controlled drugs and substances

August 10, 2022

Compounding and repackaging licensed pharmacies must hold a Controlled Drugs and Substances Dealer’s Licence to repackage controlled drugs and substances....

Guard against vaccination errors

August 10, 2022

New Pfizer-BioNTech adult formulation for COVID-19 vaccine does not require dilution.

2021-22 Annual Report is available now

August 10, 2022

Check out our mobile-friendly, digital report for highlights of how ACP governed pharmacy practice to serve, support, and protect the public’s health and well-being.

Joan Pitfield posthumously receives Honorary Membership

August 10, 2022

This award honours her service to pharmacy and her distinguished community involvement.

Leading with the right questions

August 10, 2022

U of A student Jessica (Jes) Buhler earns ACP’s 2020 Leadership Development Award.

Are you repackaging medications?

July 27, 2022

If you are repackaging for another pharmacy, you must have a compounding and repackaging licence.

Lynn Paulitsch receives Honorary Membership

July 27, 2022

Lynn spent over 20 years overseeing the college’s operations and finance.

Leading with kindness and connection

July 27, 2022

U of A student Ayush Chadha earns ACP’s 2021 Leadership Development Award.

Hypoallergenic infant formula shortage

July 27, 2022

To manage supply, these formulas should only be available through ordering at the pharmacy counter.

A pharmacist must be present in the pharmacy

July 13, 2022

A pharmacist must be on-site for restricted activities to take place in a pharmacy.

Reminder: time-delayed safes and signage are now required

July 13, 2022

Community pharmacies must have safes installed and must use them appropriately.

Rosemary Bacovsky receives Honorary Life Membership

July 13, 2022

Rosemary was one of the earliest advocates for pharmacist prescribing in Alberta.

A leader in the making

July 13, 2022

Fourth-year U of A student Oluwatobiloba (Tobi) Obatusin earns ACP’s 2022 Leadership Development Award.

Panelists needed for language proficiency standard setting exercises

July 13, 2022

NAPRA is seeking pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are proficient in English, French, or both la...

Hearing notice: Bernadette Galang

July 8, 2022

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Bernadette Galang, registra...

ACP Council approves Standards of Practice for Virtual Care

June 29, 2022

Standards include amendments derived from consultation feedback.

Temporary accommodation to prescribe expires July 1, 2022

June 29, 2022

Pharmacists should refer to the standards for direction.

Sheila Kelcher receives Honorary Life Membership

June 29, 2022

The former University of Alberta professor helped bring a patient care focus to the curriculum.

Jane Wachowich recognized as Calgary’s 2022 Citizen of the Year

June 29, 2022

The contributions of one of ACP’s public members of Council have been recognized with a prestigious award.

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