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Critical appraisal skills: evaluating information

September 2, 2020

How to evaluate information to make clinical decisions when caring for your patients.

Providing patients results for COVID-19 laboratory tests

August 19, 2020

Pharmacists must evaluate and assess each unique situation and the needs of the individual.

Maintaining continuity of care

August 19, 2020

What to do if a patient presents a prescription written by a prescriber who has since passed away or retired.

Pharmacy changes require approval before they happen

August 19, 2020

Licensees have an important role in obtaining ACP approval.

Thinking of applying for a compounding and repackaging licence?

August 19, 2020

Pharmacies must be inspected before being issued a new compounding and repackaging licence.

Critical appraisal skills: finding information

August 19, 2020

How to identify and access summary resources to make evidence-informed decisions when caring for your patients.

Reminder: prescriptions for liquids containing codeine must be written on a secure TPP Alberta form

August 19, 2020

Prescriptions for...

NAPRA drug schedule update

August 19, 2020

Drug schedule changes for acetaminophen and ibuprofen combination tablets.

COVID-19: Remaining resilient

August 5, 2020

A message from ACP president Dana Lyons.

Controlled substances exemption extended

August 5, 2020

Temporary class exemption for controlled substances extended to September 2021.

Health Canada releases results from national pharmacy inspection program

August 5, 2020

34 Alberta pharmacies were visited.

Pharmacist disciplined for forging prescriptions for personal use

August 5, 2020

Lessons Learned: Do not let personal circumstances develop into unprofessional conduct.

“Emergency Authority Bylaw” approved by Council

August 5, 2020

Bylaw ensures ACP business will continue during emergencies, disasters.

NAPRA drug schedule update

August 5, 2020

Extension: Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine from the National Drug Schedules will remain Schedule III.

Hearing notice: Ahmed Abuel Shouhoud

July 29, 2020

Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Ahmed Abuel Shouhoud, Re...

Critical Reflective Pathway

July 22, 2020

How to identify and evaluate the resources you need to develop your skills as a pharmacy professional.

Licensees - understand your responsibilities in operating your pharmacies

July 22, 2020

Lessons Learned: There are no shortcuts in dealings with third-party insurers....

Post-consumer returns should still be accepted by community pharmacies

July 22, 2020

Accepting unused or expired medication from individuals poses minimal risk to pharmacy staff...

A pharmacy professional’s role in suicide prevention

July 22, 2020

Training and education is available to save lives.

Not all drugs with a potential for misuse are monitored by TPP Alberta

July 22, 2020

The Guidance for Assessment and Monitoring: Individuals using Opioid Medications can be applied to patients using...