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Triplicate Prescription Program reminder: Benzodiazepines added to Alberta prescription monitoring list

July 28, 2015

In 2013, half a million prescriptions for at least one benzodiazepine were issued in Alberta, similar levels to all opioid prescriptions combined. To…

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Forgery Alerts and the importance of reporting a forgery

July 28, 2015

Drug abuse and diversion are ongoing problems which many pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Alberta may encounter in the form…

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25th Anniversary Technician Conference

July 28, 2015

The Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA) invites all technicians and pharmacists from across the province to its 25th Anniversary…

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Follow us on Social Media

July 28, 2015

At ACP, we invite you to join in on the conversation and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Social media…

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25th Annual Pharmacy Technician Conference

July 14, 2015

The Pharmacy Technician Society of Alberta (PTSA) invites all technicians and pharmacists from across the province to its 25th Anniversary…

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U of A offers PharmD program for practicing pharmacists

July 14, 2015

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is now accepting applications for its new part-time PharmD for Practicing Pharmacists Program. The program…

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Continuing Competence Program news

July 14, 2015

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”  – Benjamin Franklin Congratulations to…

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CSHP survey to identify learning needs for compounding: an invitation to participate!

July 14, 2015

The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) invites all pharmacy personnel who are involved in compounding aseptic (sterile) preparations to…

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PEBC pharmacist and technician competency surveys – your participation is requested!

June 30, 2015

The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) needs pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in active practice to participate in a survey…

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New registration year, new CE cycle

June 30, 2015

Thank you pharmacists for submitting your professional portfolios and providing feedback on the Continuing Competence Program (CCP). According to our…

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