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

Canada’s cannabis research

March 11, 2019

Will legalization spark new projects?

Know your role

March 11, 2019

Pharmacy professionals’ interactions with patients should change with the legalization of cannabis for recreational use.

Cannabis Q & A

March 11, 2019

Answers to some common questions.

A public health approach to cannabis

March 11, 2019

Addressing cannabis consumption through open conversation.

Leaf learnings: Eight sources for cannabis education

March 11, 2019

Want to learn more about cannabis? We’ve got you covered.

Cannabis in the workplace

March 11, 2019

The challenges adapting to the new normal.

MOERC: Alberta's response to the opioid crisis

May 14, 2018

A 14-member commission oversees and implements urgent coordinated actions on Alberta’s opioid crisis.

Reducing opioid reliance with alternative treatments

May 14, 2018

Improving access and awareness to pain management options

Is it possible to be bias free when dealing with the public?

May 14, 2018

Everyone has biases, but how can they be managed while providing care?

Empathy on the frontline in Edmonton's inner city

May 14, 2018

An inner-city support worker shares what helps her maintain her professionalism, optimism, and patient-first outlook even when interpersonal situations get tough.