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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The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) is looking for assessors for the Pharmacy Technician OSPE exam in Calgary on…
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In today’s ever-changing world, leadership skills are more important than ever. At ACP’s fourth annual Leadership Forum, held June 21-23 in…
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ACP Council approved guidelines for dispensing Mifegymiso® in Alberta at its June 2017 meeting. Among the guidelines is a restriction…
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