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New Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) protocol to take effect June 3, 2024

May 28, 2024

Details of what has changed are now available.

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Compounded or repackaged drugs: are you completing and documenting a final check?

May 28, 2024

A final check must always be completed and documented by the community licensed pharmacy from which the patient receives the drug and is provided care.

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Mifegymiso: a pharmacy team’s responsibilities

May 28, 2024

Pharmacy teams are encouraged to review guidelines and ensure to respect each’s patient’s right to health care.

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Council elections now open

May 28, 2024

Online voting is available for District 1 and District A.

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Providing care for opioid use disorder

May 28, 2024

A reminder for pharmacy teams about the requirements under the Mental Health Services Protection Regulation.

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Pharmacy professionals are always pharmacy professionals

May 28, 2024

Lessons learned: improper conduct outside of the pharmacy could still be unprofessional conduct.

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Providing virtual care? A privacy impact assessment (PIA) must be submitted

May 28, 2024

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has updated the process for pharmacy teams to submit PIAs for enabling technologies.

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Succession planning: the search is on for new ACP registrar

May 14, 2024

Council approves specifications for registrar’s position.

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Council elections begin May 27, 2024

May 14, 2024

Elections for Council positions will be held in District 1, District 2, and District A.

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Why wait until the last minute?

May 14, 2024

Avoid unnecessary stress! Log in to myACP and renew your registration now.

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