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Pharmacy renovations require approval from ACP

March 17, 2021

Before making any physical changes to the pharmacy, a renovation application must be submitted to and approved by the college.

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Changing patient expectations through more consistent pharmacy experiences

March 17, 2021

How ACP will achieve the five goals in our 2021-25 Strategic Plan.                      

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Veterinary antimicrobial sales must be reported

March 17, 2021

Health Canada’s reporting system is now open for pharmacies to submit 2020 compounding and sales data.

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Transfer or sale of controlled substances between pharmacies is not permitted

March 3, 2021

Such activity must stop unless specific circumstances are met. 

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Use pharmacy-identifying labels or devices on targeted drugs

March 3, 2021

Pharmacy information or trackers on containers can help police solve robbery cases. 

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2020-21 Continuing Competence Program requirements

March 3, 2021

Registrants must meet the requirements by their respective registration renewal deadlines. 

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2021-22 Influenza season update

March 3, 2021

Important information from Alberta Health about next year's influenza immunization season. 

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Submitting claims for optometrists’ prescriptions

February 17, 2021

Alberta Blue Cross has enhanced validation of prescriber identification numbers.

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ACP updates drug error management learning modules

February 17, 2021

New format is mobile-friendly and allows easier access.

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Why are people vaccine hesitant?

February 17, 2021

Learn how to approach important conversations with your patients.

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