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Thank you to all preceptor faculty!

October 7, 2014

All preceptors from the 2013/14 academic year are recognized on the U of A’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences website…

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Can interns and pharmacy students administer injections?

October 7, 2014

Yes, but only under the following three conditions: The intern or student must be under the direct supervision of a…

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Flumist® availability delayed until November 2014

September 24, 2014

Flumist® influenza vaccine has been delayed; Alberta Health is expecting that Flumist® should be available to order the week November…

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Reminder: electronic signatures not acceptable

September 23, 2014

Acceptable Prescriptions producted by computer and hand-signed by the prescriber or with an electronic signature that is then initialed by…

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Ordering laboratory tests: when and which ones?

September 23, 2014

Ordering laboratory tests is not a restricted activity in Alberta. However, Standard 3.7 requires that pharmacists only order laboratory tests: That…

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Anaphylaxis guidelines – clarifying expectations

September 23, 2014

Pharmacists authorized to administer drugs by injection must ensure that: There is ready access to drugs and health care products,…

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Communicate prescribing decision to other health team members

September 23, 2014

Standard 14 outlines the requirements when prescribing at initial access or to manage ongoing therapy. Standard 14(a) requires a pharmacist…

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Meeting provincial immunization targets AND the standards

September 23, 2014

Understanding that pharmacists may plan flu clinics at locations outside of licensed pharmacies, we remind you that you must always…

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Council meeting Oct. 8-10

September 23, 2014

12:30 – 5 p.m., Oct. 8 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Oct. 10 (Council development on Oct. 9) Buffalo Mountain…

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2014-15 APEX Awards nominations now open

September 9, 2014

The 2014-15 APEX Awards nominations are now open. Recognizing pharmacy professionals through the APEX Awards helps identify role models, celebrate…

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