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ACP creates COVID-19 resource webpage

March 4, 2020

Pharmacy professionals are encouraged to regularly visit the page.

Supplementing opioid assessments with Chat, Check, and Chart

March 4, 2020

Four vital behaviours will assist the conversation.

Pharmacists’ role in deprescribing Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

March 4, 2020

Alberta Health Services says many patients take PPIs too often and for too long.

Council election opens Friday, March 13, 2020

March 4, 2020

Online voting will be available for pharmacists in Districts 2, 3, and 5.

Future leader

March 4, 2020

ACP Leadership Development Award winner Aliaks Savin attends FIP World Congress.

ACP's seventh annual Leadership Forum

March 4, 2020

Are you an aspiring leader? Apply by April 15!

Hearing notice: Robert Stadnyk

February 20, 2020

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Robert Stadnyk, Registration...

COVID-19: resources for pharmacy professionals

February 19, 2020

While the novel coronavirus is spreading globally, the risk in Canada remains low.

Review your pharmacy security and safety protocols

February 19, 2020

Edmonton police investigating a spike in pharmacy robberies.

Foundational requirements apply to all licensed community pharmacies

February 19, 2020

Pharmacies that were open before September 2018 are reminded to ensure compliance....

Priority 3 deadline of non-sterile compounding standards quickly approaching

February 19, 2020

ACP’s non-sterile compounding self-assessment tool can help you compl...

New harm reduction resource available

February 19, 2020

Coalition of colleges and experts have authored the document to assist in providing hospital care for patients with substance use disorders.

Cotridin forgeries: A trend to be aware of

February 5, 2020

Vigilance is required when judging authenticity of prescriptions.

Is your pharmacy engaged in sterile compounding?

February 5, 2020

The deadline for meeting the NAPRA Model Standards' third priority is coming up.

Physical change to pharmacy = renovation

February 5, 2020

Changes to the physical structure or layout of your pharmacy count as renovations and require an application to the college.

Mandatory courses on sexual abuse and sexual misconduct now available online

February 5, 2020

Courses focus on protecting patients from sexual abuse and sexual miscon...

Important immunization notice from Alberta Health Services

January 22, 2020

Alberta Public Health centres cannot administer vaccines that were dispensed to patients at community pharmacies.

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TPP Alberta provides prescribers antibiotic dispense data

January 22, 2020

As antibiotic resistance grows globally, monitoring dispensing data will be increasingly important.

Schedule changes for fluticasone propionate nasal spray

January 22, 2020

Revisions to National Drug Schedules effective January 20, 2020.

Licensees: understand your responsibilities in operating your pharmacies

January 22, 2020

Lessons learned: Ethical conduct requires honesty and integrity in complying with third-pa...