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Reminder: Pharmacists must not prescribe narcotics, controlled drugs, or targeted substances

October 2, 2019

Pharmacists must...

Influenza Program update

October 2, 2019

More information is now available to help you get ready for the 2019-20 influenza season.

Additional ranitidine drugs being recalled

October 2, 2019

Health Canada is requesting companies stop distributing ranitidine drugs in Canada while it assesses NDMA.

Hearing notice: Brendan Ihejirika

October 2, 2019

Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Brendan Ihejirika, registration number 6305
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the...

Hearing notice: Shivangi Patel

October 1, 2019

Hearing Status:	Rescheduled
Registrant:	Shivangi Patel, registration number 15498
Charge:	Unprofessional conduct pursuant to the Health Pro...

Are you ready for influenza season?

September 18, 2019

Information you need to participate in the 2019-20 Alberta Influenza Immunization Program is now available.

Fatality inquiry report makes recommendations about use of chloral hydrate

September 18, 2019

Fatality inquiry highlights need for ongoing patient assessment....

Diversion of drugs is not tolerated

September 18, 2019

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

Professional declarations must be fulfilled

September 18, 2019

Lessons Learned: Failing to fulfill your professional declarations and not carrying current professional liability insurance can become a costly mistake.

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Effective conversations: engaging with your patients about opioids

September 18, 2019

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) releases a virtual communication...

ACP educating the public about the roles of pharmacy professionals

September 18, 2019

Just-launched Your Pharmacy Team webpage allows Albertans to know what to expect from their pharmacy teams...

USA considers importing medications from Canada

September 4, 2019

What are your practice responsibilities?

Use of health information requires an authorized purpose

September 4, 2019

Lessons Learned: A pharmacist’s unprofessional conduct results in severe sanctions.

Does your pharmacy prepare pre-filled syringes of injectable medications?

September 4, 2019

Sterile compounding facilities are required.

What’s an emergency? Council approves new standards

September 4, 2019

Standards address defining “emergency” and the insertion and removal of instruments, fingers, or devices.

Does your pharmacy require additional space?

September 4, 2019

New policy permits additional space for pharmacies.

Put an end to compounding errors: Clonidine for pediatric use

August 21, 2019

Tips for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for compounding and dispensing oral solutions of clonidine.

Ethical conduct is a must when operating a pharmacy

August 21, 2019

Lessons Learned: Honesty and integrity are required in complying with third-party contracts.

Amendments to the Standards of Practice approved by Council

August 21, 2019

Updates to the definition of emergency and acceptable circumstances for insertion of instruments, devices, or fingers.

ACP bylaw amendments approved by Council

August 21, 2019

Updated bylaws are now available on the ACP website.