News

Nurse practitioners are autonomous prescribers

February 23, 2022

Pharmacy teams must enter a nurse practitioner’s prescriber information when creating a patient record.

Hearing notice: Conrad Aglah

February 23, 2022

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Conrad Aglah, registration number 7526...

Hearing notice: Madiha Asim

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Madiha Asim, registration number 14146 ...

Hearing notice: Rosevimin Gamboa

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Rosevimin Gamboa, registration nu...

Hearing notice: Nasima Khan

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Nasima Khan, registration number 9028 ...

Hearing notice: Emmanuel Dela Cruz

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Emmanuel Dela Cruz, registr...

Hearing notice: M. Nadim Khan

February 16, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	M. Nadim Khan, registration number 8223 ...

Paxlovid now available in select pharmacies

February 9, 2022

Key considerations from the standards when dispensing the COVID-19 antiviral medication.

Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine for eligible Albertans aged 5-17

February 9, 2022

Those eligible may book beginning February 15, 2022.

The impact of a time-delayed safe on security

February 9, 2022

How two pharmacies responded to recent robberies.

Sale of controlled substances between pharmacies is not permitted

February 9, 2022

Such activities must stop unless specific circumstances are met.

Continuing Competence Program rule changes

February 9, 2022

The changes support the program’s philosophy and guiding principles adopted by Council in 2020.

Council approves 2022 budget

February 9, 2022

Addressing ACP’s changing operational needs and implementing the strategic plan are the college’s main priorities.

Identify and report illegal marketing of drugs and devices

February 9, 2022

Health Canada is looking for your help.

Rxcellence network recruiting pharmacists

February 9, 2022

Pharmacists will have opportunities to develop and apply health research skills with the goal of enhancing patient care.

An effective deterrent

January 26, 2022

Police say time-delayed safes—when used in concert with other security measures—help prevent pharmacy robberies.

Verifying capacity is an essential element in gaining informed consent

January 26, 2022

Some helpful tips on how to assess an individual’s capacity.

Are you an aspiring pharmacy student leader?

January 26, 2022

ACP is now accepting applications for the $5,000 Leadership Development Award!

Efficiency and safety in pharmacies

January 26, 2022

ISMP’s latest Safety Bulletin outlines how efforts to speed up processes may lead to medication incidents.

Removal of natural health products from Schedules I and II

January 26, 2022

The National Drug Schedule changes took effect January 2, 2022.