Effective July 2, all Alberta podiatrists will be granted the authority to prescribe all Schedule 1 drugs. Podiatrists are not yet authorized to prescribe narcotics or controlled substances, although that is expected to change soon. You can find a listing of podiatrists on the ACP website under Prescriber Lists.
Changes to healthcare legislation
January 13, 2026
A summary of the provincial government’s latest legislative changes and how they may impact regulated members.
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