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Call for nominations – 2020 Council elections

January 22, 2020

Nominations open on January 31, 2020.

ACP Connect coming to northern Alberta

January 22, 2020

Join the conversation about where pharmacy practice is headed in Alberta.

Evolving pharmacy practice in the 2020s

January 8, 2020

A New Year’s message from Council president Fayaz Rajabali.

Standard to allow dispensing epinephrine to schools passed by Council

January 8, 2020

New standard was necessary to allow pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to be compliant with the Prote...

NAPRA updates its Policy on natural health products

January 8, 2020

Natural health products are being removed from the National Drug Schedules.

Requirements of TPP Alberta are mandatory for you and your pharmacy

January 8, 2020

Lessons Learned: A Hearing Tribunal has ordered the suspension of a pharmacist’s practice permit.

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Where is pharmacy practice headed?

January 8, 2020

ACP Connect launches with conversations exploring trends and how to capitalize on them.

Council update

January 8, 2020

SPT changes, five-year strategic planning, and a new Council member are among the highlights from the December 19 meeting.

Council approves 2020-21 ACP fee schedule

January 8, 2020

The updated fee schedule is now available on the ACP website.

Non-sterile compounding compliance deadlines fast approaching

December 11, 2019

There’s less than a month to go for pharmacies to meet the first two priorities of the non-sterile compoun...

Duty to inform patients of publicly-funded medications and services

December 11, 2019

Pharmacy professionals must help patients make informed decisions about their care.

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Learn more about stigma and harm reduction

December 11, 2019

Recordings of ACP and RxA collaborative sessions are now available.

Home to hospital to home transitions guideline being developed

December 11, 2019

Alberta Health Services is looking for your feedback on proposed guidelines.

Supervision in your pharmacy

November 27, 2019

Our latest video explains the differences between direct and indirect supervision, and when they are required.

Bill 207 defeated, ACP Code of Ethics to remain intact

November 27, 2019

Pharmacy professionals are reminded of their ethical responsibilities to respect each patient’s right to health care.

Handling and destruction of post-consumer returns containing controlled substances

November 27, 2019

Health Canada releases new guidance document fo...

Honorary life membership nominations now being accepted

November 27, 2019

Nominate a colleague for their distinguished service to the profession.

Hearing notice: Ahmed Atique

November 22, 2019

Hearing Status:	Decision pending
Registrant:	Ahmed Atique, registration number 10024
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct  and misconduct pursuant to the...

Compounded and repackaged products must not be manipulated

November 13, 2019

Community pharmacies must consider compounds prepared by compounding and repackaging pharmacies as “finished” pr...

Managing your influenza vaccine inventory

November 13, 2019

Demand for influenza vaccine is higher than anticipated.