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PEBC assessors needed

April 15, 2014

PEBC invites interested pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to apply as assessors. Exams are held in both Calgary and Edmonton on…

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AHS MedRec update

April 15, 2014

The April MedRec newsletter is now available. Read it to see: What materials are available to you and your patients,and How the…

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New jurisprudence learning module

April 15, 2014

How well do you know the legislation and standards that govern pharmacy practice in Alberta? Would you like to review…

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New ACP website needs testing: any volunteers?

April 15, 2014

Our new website is nearly complete, and we want your opinion on the design and navigation. If you are interested…

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Council election results

April 15, 2014

The District 4, 5 and technician elections closed on April 10 and the results are in.       District…

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Inducement prohibition

April 15, 2014

On April 10, ACP’s council voted to amend the Code of Ethics and Standards to prohibit regulated members from offering,…

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Council meeting April 9 and 10

April 1, 2014

Centennial Room, Westin Hotel
Edmonton, AB
View the agenda   Council meetings are open to observers at council’s discretion. To reserve…

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Which 5 lab tests can’t a pharmacist order?

April 1, 2014

Ordering a lab test can be part of considering appropriate information for a patient. However, keep in mind that standards…

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Applying for APA? Don’t forget…

April 1, 2014

If you are applying for additional prescribing authorization, don’t forget to include two copies of your entire application package.

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Prescribing via therapeutic substitution should be limited to drugs within the same therapeutic class

April 1, 2014

We have received several questions about adapting a prescription via therapeutic substitution, and it has come to our attention that…

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