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Can a minor give informed consent for a COVID-19 vaccination?

May 26, 2021

Children under 18 may be considered a “mature minor” based on several factors assessed by the pharmacist.

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Preventing vaccine errors

April 28, 2021

Tips from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) are now available.

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Protect your pharmacy team members and patients

April 28, 2021

Installation of time-delayed narcotics safes can help prevent pharmacy robberies.

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Notice of interim suspension: Ankit Parikh

April 7, 2020

In its written decision on April 6, 2020, the committee designated by Council under section 65 of the Health Professions Act suspends pharmacist Ankit Parikh’s practice permit (#6688) effective immediately. During this suspension, Mr. Parikh cannot

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Hearing decision: Mohamed Elsayed Haggag

July 24, 2019

The hearing decision involving Mohamed Elsayed Haggag is now available.

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Providing pharmacy services for displaced High Level residents

May 22, 2019

Some important points to remember for pharmacy teams who are stepping up for those in need.

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Notice of Interim Suspension: Dr. Pierre Rizk, PharmD

April 18, 2019

In its written decision on April 18, 2019, the committee designated by Council under section 65 of the Health Professions Act suspends Dr. Rizk's practice permit effective immediately. During this suspension, Dr. Pierre Rizk cannot

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Hearing decision: Shereen Elbayomy

April 17, 2019

The hearing tribunal decisions are available now.

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Notice of practice permit conditions: Dr. Pierre Rizk, PharmD (pharmacist)

December 20, 2018

Under section 65 of the Health Professions Act, interim conditions have been imposed on the practice permit of Edmonton pharmacist, Dr. Pierre Rizk.

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Alberta Netcare Portal upgrade complete

November 29, 2018

Read more for details on training materials and contact information.

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