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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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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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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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Clozapine cautions

April 1, 2014

All patients taking clozapine must have their blood monitored before starting and throughout the course of clozapine therapy to mitigate…

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New warning coming with emergency contraceptive pills

April 1, 2014

Emergency contraceptive pills, also known as the “morning after” pill, will soon carry new warnings about reduced effectiveness in women weighing over…

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Misleading advertising: “free” vs. “no charge”

April 1, 2014

Patients may not have to pay out of pocket for a CACP or SMMA, but that does not mean the…

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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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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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