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The latest information about changes in pharmacy practice in Alberta.
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Only access health information for authorized purposes

February 3, 2021

Lessons Learned: any unauthorized access of an individual’s health information is forbidden.

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Students can be subject to discipline

December 9, 2020

Lessons Learned: The requirement for registrants’ conduct applies to all registrants and extends beyond the pharmacy.

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Personal liability insurance is a must

November 12, 2020

Lessons Learned: failing to fulfill your professional declarations and not carrying current professional liability insurance can become a costly mistake.

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Diversion of drugs, even for personal use, is not tolerated

November 12, 2020

Lessons Learned: Don’t Let embarrassment or other personal circumstances negatively affect your professional conduct.

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Appeal panel modifies sanctions in unprofessional conduct case

October 28, 2020

Lessons Learned: licensees must understand their responsibilities in operating their pharmacies, including honesty and integrity in dealings with third-party insurers.

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Pharmacist suspended for unsupported third-party insurance claims

September 16, 2020

Lessons Learned: supply records must by kept and only safe and proven suppliers must be used.

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Pharmacist disciplined for forging prescriptions for personal use

August 5, 2020

Lessons Learned: Do not let personal circumstances develop into unprofessional conduct.

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Licensees – understand your responsibilities in operating your pharmacies

July 22, 2020

Lessons Learned: There are no shortcuts in dealings with third-party insurers.

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Unauthorized drug substitution not acceptable

June 24, 2020

Lessons Learned: responsible practice and professionalism can never be abandoned.

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Honesty is required in dealings with third-party insurers

May 13, 2020

Lessons Learned: Pharmacists must not manipulate drug benefit claims to insurers or other payors for their own benefit or for the benefit of individual patients.

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