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Pharmacy teams: your dedication is inspiring

January 11, 2023

A message from ACP Council president Irene Pfeiffer.

Time-delayed safes are working

January 11, 2023

Robberies have decreased, but pharmacy teams must remain vigilant.

Suspended pharmacy technician registrations

January 3, 2023

The following pharmacy technician registrations have been suspended from the pharmacy technician register for non-renewal of their p...

Thank you, pharmacy teams

December 14, 2022

A message from ACP registrar Greg Eberhart.

We need you to help guide the future of pharmacy in Alberta

December 14, 2022

ACP is seeking nominations for Council elections for a pharmacist in District 3 (Edmonton) and a pharmacy technician in District B (s...

Compounding infants’ and children’s acetaminophen

November 30, 2022

Maintain commercial concentrations and packaging sizes to prevent harmful dosing errors.

Considerations for imported children’s acetaminophen

November 30, 2022

Foreign products contain different levels of concentration than Canadian products.

Consider dispensing smaller amounts of acetaminophen products

November 30, 2022

PADIS is reporting an increase in acetaminophen overdoses among adults.

Do I need a mail order licence to deliver medications?

November 30, 2022

A mail order licence is required to deliver medications if the patient does not regularly receive in-person care.

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Council establishes ACP’s strategic priorities for 2023

November 30, 2022

Work towards achieving the goals in ACP’s Strategic Plan continues.

Nominations are open for Honorary Life Membership and Honorary Membership awards

November 30, 2022

The awards will be presented at the college’s Celebrati...

APA applications to temporarily pause after February 2023

November 30, 2022

Transition to a new application system requires downtime.

ACP to introduce new standards of practice in 2023

November 16, 2022

Council will review draft standards in January followed by consultation with registrants and interested parties.

Is using the telephone considered virtual care?

November 16, 2022

When the telephone is used to provide professional services, it is virtual care.

A thorough patient assessment is required when providing virtual care

November 16, 2022

Considerations when using the telephone or other technology to perform restricted activit...

Licensees: false assumptions about claim eligibility could be costly

November 16, 2022

Lessons Learned: Claims to third-party insurers must be honest and accurate...

Update to Health Canada’s guidance for clozapine

November 16, 2022

Healthcare providers may continue to use their best clinical judgement to decide whether to dispense clozapine in absence of a blood test....

Mail order pharmacy services and compliance with new standards

November 2, 2022

All pharmacy teams must comply with the Standards of Practice for Virtual Care and ensure appropriate licensing...

Changes to accessing patients’ cancer medication information

November 2, 2022

An important message for pharmacy teams from Alberta Health Services.

Apply now for ACP’s 8th Leadership Forum

November 2, 2022

Build your leadership capacity and expand your horizons!