Full Scale is published three times per year, focusing on the latest issues affecting pharmacy practice.

Rising to the challenge

June 16, 2021

Alberta pharmacies fill a public need by providing asymptomatic COVID-19 testing.

How COVID-19 became the catalyst for change in pharmacy

June 16, 2021

What will pharmacy services look like beyond COVID-19?

The mechanics of decision making

December 17, 2020

How to manage the tension between logic and emotion when making decisions.

Exploring tensions in business and professional practice

December 17, 2020

Balancing the two roles to provide safe, quality care.

A practice dilemma: resolving a patient’s wants vs. their needs

December 17, 2020

Check out our podcast as we walk you through the process to solve a pharmacist’s dilemma.

Avoid wrong turns

December 17, 2020

How to avoid common ethical issues in your practice.

What does it mean to be a “pharmacy professional?”

December 17, 2020

ACP develops a professionalism framework to provide clarity, inspiration.

The “beating heart” of a pharmacy

July 15, 2020

How the licensee affects pharmacy practice.

Exploring the role of a licensee or proprietor’s agent

July 15, 2020

ACP introduces the Licensee Education Program.

A successful licensee leads to a successful pharmacy

July 15, 2020

Who helps a licensee create an effective practice?

Empowering pharmacy technicians

July 15, 2020

Licensees can ensure the best patient care when everyone practises to full scope.

Open dialogue

July 15, 2020

Proper communication can help licensees address complaints at their pharmacy.

Compounding non-sterile products

December 6, 2019

Providing guidance for quality and safety.

Ensuring quality in non-sterile compounding

December 6, 2019

Be aware of sources of contamination.

Investing in safety

December 6, 2019

Complying with the non-sterile compounding standards makes for a safer environment for you, your staff, and your patients.

True calling

December 6, 2019

Pharmacy technician Brittany Larmand is one of a new generation of dedicated compounding experts.

Enhancing patient care with point-of-care testing

August 1, 2019

ACP’s standards of practice for point-of-care and laboratory testing establish clear expectations for pharmacy professionals.

POCT: opportunities and risks

August 1, 2019

What does a good point-of-care testing program look like? What are the benefits of POCT? What are the risks? We answer these questions and more.

Future devices

August 1, 2019

What is on the horizon for POCT devices?

11 resources to improve your point-of-care testing know-how

August 1, 2019

Interested in learning more about point-of-care testing? We’ve gathered a list of resources you may find useful in...