Safe, effective, and responsible health care has never been a hotter topic. And the outstanding care offered by pharmacists has never been more appreciated.
Help us celebrate the pharmacists and pharmacies who elevate the reputation of the profession. Nominat...
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are invited to the following information sessions:
Nov. 16 – The Sandm...
Although many messages are circulating in the media, pharmacists have not yet been officially invited to participate in the 2009-2010 provincial influenza immunization program (seasonal or H1N1).
Alberta Health and Wellness is continuing to work to finalize an influenza immunizati...
It has come to ACP's attention that the seasonal influenza vaccine in stock at most community pharmacies is Influvac. Please note:
INFLUVAC IS ONLY APPROVED FOR USE IN CLIENTS 18 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.
Refer clients under the age of 18 years to a ...
Many pharmacists have phoned ACP to ask how to assess if a prescription should be filled from the NAS stock or their own retail stock. We referred callers to the Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) decision-making algorithm. On Oct. 27, AHW provided ACP with the following...
Sent from Alberta Netcare on Oct. 14, 2009:
Pharmacy Batch (PB) file processing has improved to close to normal processing.
This is a follow-up to the September 21 notice that Pharmacy Batch (PB) file processing was experiencing delays. Pharmacies may have noticed that their daily PB dispenses...
WHEN: Sat., Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Stanley A. Milner Library, Edmonton
CREDIT: Event is accredited for 4.5 CEUs
COST: Free!
Link to program and registrationThe Canadian Cardiovascular Society has issued updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of dyslipidemia and prevention of cardiovascular disease (CV) in adults. The new guidelines place more emphasis on data obtained from clinic...
If you happen to visit the Safeway Pharmacy #0281 in Airdrie, you may catch the team there doing the "Dispensary Dance," where they attempt not to trip over one another or step on feet as they work in a very busy and rather small dispensary. They can now also do a dance of joy to celebrate their recent award.
The pharmacy team rece...
Please review and comment on the Alberta Provincial Personal Health Portal – Vision and approach.
We look forward to receiving your feedback. Please forward your c...
Source of alert: Health Canada, Oct. 15, 2009
Reason for alert: There have been reported cases, in the US, where the units of measure in the instructions on the pharmacy prescription label were provided in...
A reminder as we head into cold and flu season:
On Dec. 18, 2008, Health Canada released its decision that orally administered over-the-counter cough and cold products with certain active ingredients should not be used in children under 6 years of age....
The W.L. Boddy Pharmacy Award recognizes a pharmacy licensed in Alberta, whose health professionals, by virtue of their practice, have positively impacted the health of their community.
If this sounds like your pharmacy or a pharmacy that you know, nominat...
The Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) is hosting meetings in November to update technicians and pharmacists on technician regulation, ACP council priorities for 2010, and emerging issues.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are invited to the following meetings:...
Alberta Health and Wellness (AHW) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) are coordinating the distribution of Alberta's share of the National Antiviral Stockpile (NAS).
Dr. Andre Corriveau, Chief Medical Officer of Health, has requested commu...
The fact is that falls cause more than 90% of hip fractures among seniors – and between 15 – 20% of those patients will die due to complications. Also, 40% of all nursing home admissions are the result of falls. These statistics alone are extremely significant, and justification for the Finding Balance campaign.
This...
ACP is inviting pharmacists to review and comment on the Alberta Provincial Personal Health Portal – Vision and approach document. The feedback from pharmacists is invaluable to this project to help address potential clinical impact, challenges, and opportunities for patient care.
This strategy for the Alberta provincial Personal Health...
Are you a pharmacist practicing in rural Alberta? Are you interested in receiving Additional Prescribing Authorization to provide chronic disease management for your patients?
The Centre for COMmunity Pharmacy Research and Interdisciplinary Strategies (C...
When you receive your certificates of completion for your CEUs, you may notice that some providers state that "a copy of your certificate has been sent to your provincial regulatory body". While this may be true in other provinces, this is not the case for Alberta!
ACP does not receive copies of CEU certificates from any CE providers, so please be sure to keep all of you...
