Prescribers with the same name
August 16, 2017
In December 2016, we published a story about two Edmonton area physicians who share the exact same first, last, and…
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In December 2016, we published a story about two Edmonton area physicians who share the exact same first, last, and…
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The Alberta Triplicate Prescription Program (TPP) has developed a new guide to help pharmacists and other health professionals navigate the…
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What is the difference between adapting a prescription, and when an adaptation would require additional prescribing authorization?
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The Medical Assistance in Dying Medication Protocol has been enhanced by: Clarifying the role of pharmacists when verifying that the necessary assessments…
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It is with regret that we announce Deputy Registrar Dale Cooney is moving on from ACP effective September 29, 2017.
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Effective July 20, 2017, minoxidil, when sold in preparations for topical use in adults in concentrations of 5% or less,…
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The pilot project for the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) for pharmacy technicians is officially complete! In the first quarter of…
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The University of Alberta’s School of Public Health is once again offering a Fellowship in Health System Improvement to take place…
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The new ACP opioid guidelines for pharmacy professionals come into effect October 1, 2017. To prepare, pharmacists should review the…
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Alberta nurse practitioners (NPs) can now prescribe buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone®) to patients to treat an addiction to opioids. Many NPs work…
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