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Mental Health Services Protection Regulation amended

October 19, 2022

Amendments include significant changes to how certain opioids may be prescribed, dispensed, compounded, and administered....

Licensees’ responsibilities when a pharmacy closes

October 19, 2022

The obligations of a licensee do not end when their pharmacy closes.

Transferring patient care

October 19, 2022

Both the transferring and receiving pharmacy teams are responsible for facilitating a patient’s request to transfer their care.

Update to epinephrine dosing and recommended kit supplies

October 19, 2022

Ensure your pharmacy’s anaphylaxis kits contain both pediatric and adult formulations of epinephrine.

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Resources available for Canadian Patient Safety Week

October 19, 2022

Helpful tips for pharmacy teams to foster conversations about medication safety with patients.

Register now for ACP Connect!

October 19, 2022

Join us to consider what pharmacy practice is, and what it isn’t.

Is your pharmacy prepared for the departure of a licensee?

October 5, 2022

When a licensee departs, a new licensee or temporary pharmacist in charge must be in place to enable your pharmacy to continue operations....

Top of her class

October 5, 2022

Alexi Yuzwenko is ACP’s 2022 Gold Medal Award recipient.

Continuing education to improve practice

October 5, 2022

The Canadian Council on Continuing Education in Pharmacy explores the impacts of ongoing learning in an informative series of articles.

Prescribing and stocking codeine cough syrups are putting pharmacy teams in danger

September 21, 2022

Prescribers and pharmacy teams are encouraged to consid...

Influenza season is coming

September 21, 2022

ACP has updated information for pharmacy teams for the 2022-23 influenza season.

Clarifying vaccine scheduling

September 21, 2022

NAPRA provides direction on scheduling for specific vaccines not listed in the National Drug Schedules.

Improving pediatric medication safety

September 21, 2022

A multi-incident analysis reveals themes contributing to pediatric medication errors and tips to prevent future incidents.

Indigenous trauma and equity-informed practice: learning opportunity

September 21, 2022

September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Recon...

National Drug Schedules update regarding topical diclofenac diethylamine

September 7, 2022

NAPRA has revised the listing with updated recommendations.

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Infant formula shortage update

September 7, 2022

New decision tree and a list of available imported products are both available.

Top marks awarded to a committed pharmacy technician

September 7, 2022

Olivia Haller is the 2022 Pharmacy Technician Achievement Award recipient.

Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists are invited to apply for NAPRA panel

September 7, 2022

NAPRA is seeking panelists who are proficient in English, French, or both languages for la...

ACP monitoring shortage of children’s pain relievers containing acetaminophen

August 24, 2022

Pharmacy teams must ensure compliance with...

The synthesis of illicit drugs in Alberta

August 24, 2022

An important message for pharmacy professionals from the RCMP.