Nurse practitioners can’t prescribe narcotics or controlled substances yet
October 22, 2013
The New Classes of Practitioners Regulations (NCPR) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act was proclaimed on Nov. 21, 2012.
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The New Classes of Practitioners Regulations (NCPR) under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act was proclaimed on Nov. 21, 2012.
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Physician assistants (PAs) are beginning to work in eight Alberta communities. Pharmacists need to keep two things in mind when…
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Recently, ACP has investigated several complaints stemming from medication errors that all could have been avoided by confirming the patient’s…
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The 2013-2014 flu season is fast approaching. Pharmacists who are competent to do so may administer FluMist® (a Schedule 2…
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In response to continued requests, ACP has reprinted the patient Health Journals. The Health Journal is a 30-page booklet that helps…
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Methadose™ is a standardized, concentrated (10mg/ml) oral solution that replaces compounded methadone for patients being treated for opioid dependence. NOTE:…
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The standards of practice for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and physicians all state that electronic signatures on prescriptions are not allowed.
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Many of the complaints ACP receives stem from patients frustrated by a lack of communication they have experienced at a…
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1:30 – 5 p.m., Oct. 2 and 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Oct. 4 (Council development on Oct. 3)
Buffalo…
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In July 2010, the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code changed to require employers to provide and ensure that any medical…
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