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Are you repackaging medications?

July 27, 2022

If you are repackaging for another pharmacy, you must have a compounding and repackaging licence.

Lynn Paulitsch receives Honorary Membership

July 27, 2022

Lynn spent over 20 years overseeing the college’s operations and finance.

Leading with kindness and connection

July 27, 2022

U of A student Ayush Chadha earns ACP’s 2021 Leadership Development Award.

Hypoallergenic infant formula shortage

July 27, 2022

To manage supply, these formulas should only be available through ordering at the pharmacy counter.

A pharmacist must be present in the pharmacy

July 13, 2022

A pharmacist must be on-site for restricted activities to take place in a pharmacy.

Reminder: time-delayed safes and signage are now required

July 13, 2022

Community pharmacies must have safes installed and must use them appropriately.

Rosemary Bacovsky receives Honorary Life Membership

July 13, 2022

Rosemary was one of the earliest advocates for pharmacist prescribing in Alberta.

A leader in the making

July 13, 2022

Fourth-year U of A student Oluwatobiloba (Tobi) Obatusin earns ACP’s 2022 Leadership Development Award.

Panelists needed for language proficiency standard setting exercises

July 13, 2022

NAPRA is seeking pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are proficient in English, French, or both la...

Hearing notice: Bernadette Galang

July 8, 2022

Hearing Status:	Scheduled
Registrant:	Bernadette Galang, registration numbe...

Suspended pharmacist registrations

July 4, 2022

The following pharmacists’ registrations have been suspended from the clinical register for non‐renewal of their practice permits effective July 1, 2022. Suspended registrants may not work as pharmacists...

ACP Council approves Standards of Practice for Virtual Care

June 29, 2022

Standards include amendments derived from consultation feedback.

Temporary accommodation to prescribe expires July 1, 2022

June 29, 2022

Pharmacists should refer to the standards for direction.

Sheila Kelcher receives Honorary Life Membership

June 29, 2022

The former University of Alberta professor helped bring a patient care focus to the curriculum.

Jane Wachowich recognized as Calgary’s 2022 Citizen of the Year

June 29, 2022

The contributions of one of ACP’s public members of Council have been recognized with a prestigious award.

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ACP welcomes new member of Council

June 29, 2022

Peter Macek was acclaimed in District 1 and James Frobb was elected in District 4.

Resources for treating long COVID

June 29, 2022

Alberta Health Services has resources for pharmacy teams to help provide care to patients suffering from long COVID.

Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) assessors needed

June 29, 2022

PEBC invites pharmacy technicians to apply.

Irene Pfeiffer installed as ACP president

June 15, 2022

She’s the first public member to lead Council.

Reporting forgery attempts to ACP

June 15, 2022

Promote awareness and prevent the diversion of drugs.