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Changes to Standards for the Operation of Licensed Pharmacies now in effect

June 1, 2022

Private counselling areas and sinks with hot and cold running water are required in all pharmacies.

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Drugs and records must be stored properly

June 1, 2022

Lessons Learned: patient records and drugs must be stored in an authorized pharmacy location.

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Council elections now open until June 16, 2022

June 1, 2022

Online voting is available for pharmacists in District 4 (central Alberta).

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TPP medication list changes in effect

June 1, 2022

All stimulants and gabapentinoids are now monitored as Type 2 TPP medications.

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Compounding and repackaging agreements amended

May 18, 2022

New versions of the agreements are available on the ACP website.

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Health Canada updates compliance and monitoring resources

May 18, 2022

Health Canada has developed a single webpage directory of their controlled substance resources.

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ACP Council names its 2022-23 executive committee

May 18, 2022

Two new members will join the committee after being elected by their Council peers.

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Avoid fluoroquinolones as first-line antibiotic therapy

May 18, 2022

Increasing rates of resistance and adverse drug reactions should limit use.

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What’s next for virtual care?

May 4, 2022

Virtual care will impact pharmacy teams across the province – now is your chance to shape the future.

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Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients

May 4, 2022

Lessons Learned: health information must only be accessed for authorized purposes.

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