It has come to ACP’s attention that several pharmacies are reusing bottles for methadone carries. This is not an acceptable practice. Pharmacists are required by Standard 6.2 of the Standards for Pharmacist Practice to ensure that the dispensing procedure is hygienic and prevents cross contamination.
ACP Practi...
The deadline for nominations is being extended until January 31, 2011 for the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia.
The Bowl of Hygeia is awarded annually to a pharmacist who has compiled an outstanding record of community service which reflects well on the profession. If this sounds like yo...
ACP is proposing amendments to its bylaws to accommodate:
The deadline for nominations is being extended until January 31, 2011 for the Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia.
The Bowl of Hygeia is awarded annually to a pharmacist who has compiled an outstanding record of community service which, apart from his/her specific ident...
Celebrating Pharmacy: A Century of Excellence
May 20 and 21, 2011 (with ACP AGM on May 22)
Jasper Park Lodge
View the advance program.
Register at www.buksa.com.
For complete centennial information, see the centennial website at www.pharmacy100.ab.ca.
...Help your patients have a healthier 2011. Give them a free health journal, on us!
ACP’s 30-page booklets help patients track symptoms, moods, and health issues and note their questions and concerns.
Email acpinfo@abpharmacy.ca or call 1-877-227-3838 to order your...
If your pharmacy provides compounding and repackaging services to other pharmacies, then your pharmacy requires a compounding and repackaging license.
Section 5(3) under the Pharmacy and Drug Act provides:
5(3) A com...
The Public Health Agency of Canada updated its travel notice for the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Dec. 9. It advised Canadians planning to travel to those locations to consider a cholera vaccine beforehand.
Since May 1, 2010, Alberta veterinarians have been required to adhere to all requirements of the Triplicate Prescription Program. Like physicians and dentists, veterinarians must use a triplicate prescription pad when writing prescriptions for all drugs on the current TPP medication list.
This Practice Development course focuses on helping you to integrate laboratory values in the management of your patients’ medication. It runs from mid-February to mid-May 2011 and includes a one day workshop (February 26, 2011), onl...
Postgraduate medical trainees (residents) are:
not required to record the name and registration number of the preceptor on prescriptions.
permitted to write prescriptions for Triplicate Prescription medications.
Residents must register with the Triplicate Prescription Program to get their own TPP pads.
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Targin® (oral oxycodone/naloxone prolonged-release tablet) is a TPP drug.
While not specifically listed, it is automatically included because of the oxycodone. Any product containing a drug that is listed on TPP will be on TPP unless specifically exempted by the TPP steering committee. As another example, compounds with ketamine as an ingredient are included in TPP. ...
Thanks to everyone who participated at the recent town hall meetings in Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, [meeting] and Edmonton. We appreciate you taking the time to help us learn more about what your issues, concerns and hopes are.
Congratulations to Brian Abernethy of Calgary, the winner of our draw for one free registration to this May’...
Best wishes from ACP staff to you for a happy, healthy holiday season and New Year.
Note: The ACP office will be closed between 1 p.m., Fri., Dec. 24, 2010 and 8 a.m., Tue., Jan. 4, 2011.
Originally published in the December 14, 2010, issue of The LinkACP is looking for a full-time, permanent Pharmacy Practice Consultant. For position and application details, see the full job posting.
Reporting to the Professional Practice Director, the Pharmacy Practice Consultant, a fu...
The agenda for council’s Dec. 9th meeting is now available.
Please notify Leslie Ainslie, ACP Executive Assistant, if you plan to attend.
Originally published in the November 30, 2010, issue of The LinkWe are getting ready to launch our centennial celebrations and need some pharmacy “human interest” stories to pique the public’s curiousity. We hear rumours about the “good old days” when bartering for services occurred in remote settings, but can’t track down the details for such tales.
If you have the details on this t...
The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) and the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns (CAPSI) invite you to host an international pharmacy student as part of their exchange program.
Most exchanges are one month, and IPSF recommends that students work for 4-8 hours/day for 4 days...
The H1N1 pandemic revealed many communication challenges. The Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) is now conducting research in hopes of improving processes for the future.
They would like you to fill out a short (10 minute) survey regarding the H1N1 pandemic. The questions ask abo...
Physicians administering Botox injections for migraines and myofascia pain syndrome in private offices have alerted ACP that pharmacies filling the Botox prescription are not also providing saline for reconstitution even though it too is included on the prescription.
Both elements a...
