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Prescribing must comply with standards

April 15, 2025

Only pharmacists with additional prescribing authorization may prescribe Schedule 1 drugs to initiate therapy, unless in an emergency.

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Council update

April 15, 2025

Highlights from Council’s deliberations from March 13, 2025.

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Reduce the spread and prevent transmission of measles

April 15, 2025

An important message for pharmacy teams from Alberta Health Services.

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Incident reporting leads to practice improvement

April 15, 2025

Read the latest Safety Bulletin from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada.

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ACP updates privacy policy

April 15, 2025

Rewrite includes simpler language and alignment with legislation.

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Pharmacists: Your 2025-26 practice permit renewal period starts today!

April 1, 2025

Make sure to note changes in the requirements this year.

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Licensees: Your 2025-26 pharmacy licence renewal period starts today!

April 1, 2025

There are a few requirements to prepare for before you can renew.

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Pharmacists: Complete a survey before renewing your practice permit

April 1, 2025

This information is collected for the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

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CQI+ technical requirements

April 1, 2025

Pharmacy teams should begin work to acquire an online practice incident management platform that meets the CQI+ requirements.

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Council election begins May 27, 2025

April 1, 2025

Election will be held for Council position in District 4 (central Alberta).

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