News

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients

May 4, 2022

Lessons Learned: health information must only be accessed for authorized purposes.

Unregulated pharmacy team members must be supervised

May 4, 2022

Lessons Learned: licensees are responsible for the supervision and conduct of unregulated pharmacy employees.

Health Canada changes reporting

May 4, 2022

Loss or theft reports can no longer be submitted via fax.

TPP Alberta has a new website: tell us what you think

May 4, 2022

A survey is now available to provide your feedback.

Restricted pharmacy titles and related requirements

April 20, 2022

Clarifying legislated requirements regarding roles and supervision in the pharmacy.

Is your pharmacy ready to provide pharmacy services to animals?

April 20, 2022

Key points for pharmacy teams from ACP’s updated standards of practice.

What are your thoughts on virtual care?

April 20, 2022

Registrants are encouraged to review the draft standards and provide feedback by May 24, 2022.

Submit your nomination for the Honorary Life Membership Award

April 20, 2022

The nomination deadline is fast approaching!

Paxlovid update

April 6, 2022

All pharmacies can now order Paxlovid.

Time-delayed safes signage arriving shortly

April 6, 2022

Pharmacies will begin to receive their ACP-provided materials in the coming weeks.

Reminder to register for ACP Connect!

April 6, 2022

Virtual care will be the topic for our first in-person meetings in over two years.

Managing part-fills of existing tramadol prescriptions

April 6, 2022

Pharmacists are required to confirm refill intervals for part-filled prescriptions.

Pharmacogenetic Supported Prescribing in Kids (PGx-SParK)

April 6, 2022

Pharmacists can play a key role in creating awareness for parents of children with mental health conditio...

Hearing notice: Brendan C. Ihejirika

April 5, 2022

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Brendan C. Ihejirika...

What qualifies as a “safe?”

March 23, 2022

Tips for pharmacy teams when purchasing a time-delayed safe.

Nominations sought for ACP’s Honorary Life Membership Award

March 23, 2022

Nominations will be accepted until April 30, 2022.

Responding to the removal of natural health products from the National Drug Schedules

March 23, 2022

Pharmacy teams must use professional judgement to assess risks and conduct effect...

Prescription transmission through apps and online tools

March 23, 2022

Photos or scans of prescriptions submitted by the patient cannot be used to fill a prescription.

Providing care to an employee or co-worker can be complicated

March 23, 2022

Lessons learned: health information must be disclosed appropriately.

ACP recruiting pharmacists to serve as Continuing Competence Program (CCP) assessors

March 23, 2022

It’s an opportunity to learn new skills and be inspired.

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