News

Filling a prescription for livestock – what does this mean for pharmacists?

November 28, 2018

Farmers will need a prescription for veterinary antibiotics.

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Esomeprazole schedule changes

November 28, 2018

The National Drug Scheduling Advisory Committee announces a change to the National Drug Schedules.

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ODT Guidelines update

November 19, 2018

The Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence guidance document for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians has a new location on the ACP website.

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Did you check?

November 14, 2018

Verification of patient identity is needed each time you release a prescription drug or sell a Schedule 2 drug.

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Important notice for Alberta Netcare portal users

November 14, 2018

Alberta Health advises of upcoming changes to the Netcare portal.

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RSVP to this month’s 2018 Fall Regional Meetings

November 14, 2018

Explore person-centred care in challenging times for pharmacy practice.

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Licensees: understand your responsibilities in operating your pharmacies

November 14, 2018

Honesty and integrity are required in dealings with third-party insurers.

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Submit your nomination for the 2019 APEX Awards

November 14, 2018

Nominations close December 10, 2018.

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Trail blazer

November 14, 2018

Pharmacy technician Tiana Cunningham is making a difference at the Chinook Regional Hospital emergency department.

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Hearing notice: Pierre Rizk

November 2, 2018

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Pierre Rizk
Charge:	...

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Pertussis vaccine to be provincially funded

November 1, 2018

Starting January 1, 2019, Alberta Health will fund dTap vaccine for pregnant women.

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ACP has moved to a new email platform

October 31, 2018

New system will allow for more efficient correspondence.

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ACP modernizes laboratory testing standards

October 31, 2018

New rules will support quality patient care.

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MAID reporting requirements about to take effect

October 31, 2018

As of November 1, 2018, pharmacists who dispense drugs to support MAID will be required to report basic information.

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New Immunization Regulation introduced

October 31, 2018

The Alberta government is introducing new immunization requirements, most of which take effect December 17, 2018.

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Registrants must comply with the orders of a Hearing Tribunal

October 31, 2018

A recent hearing tribunal issued its written decision on the merit and orders regarding the conduct of a pharmacist.

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Canadian Patient Safety Week – not all meds get along

October 31, 2018

Learning from an Alberta case.

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Helping patients butt out

October 31, 2018

Pharmacy technician Marian Johnson implements her learning to help military personnel quit smoking.

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Cannabis for medical purposes

October 17, 2018

ACP provides guidance for pharmacy and an introduction to the Cannabis Act and regulations.

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Health Canada opioid sticker and handout mandatory starting October 20, 2018

October 17, 2018

Health Canada website is a resource for the new opioid dispensing regulations.

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