Can pharmacists administer FluMist® to children younger than 9 years of age? When do pharmacists have to refer a patient to public health?
What are the age limits for receiving FluMist?
To determine FluMist administration restrictions, follow this three-step process.
Pharmacists who are competent to administer FluMist (a Schedule 2 product) may do so.
What does "competent to do so" mean? As with any aspect of pharmacy practice, you must comply with your ethical responsibilities, practice according to the standards, apply your professional judgment, and limit your practice within your personal competencies.
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Scenario: You receive a prescription from a nurse practitioner (NP) for a controlled drug or substance. You look up the NP on the nurse prescriber list on ACP’s website, and notice that her restriction from prescribing controlled drugs and substances is still in place.
What should you do?
Answer:...
Pharmacists are a humble bunch. They make significant contributions, yet simply sum it up as “just doing my job”. We all know members of the profession who are like this. Don’t let their good work go unnoticed.
You’ve only got three weeks left to compile and submit your nominations for your pharmacy heroes, role models, and...
A new online Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinical Pathway is now available to aid in the identification, management, and referral of adults with CKD, in line with best practices and local, national and international guidelines....
Alberta Health Services Central Zone has set a process for prescribing prophylactic antiviral medication when influenza outbreaks occur in facilities. Pharmacists – read the information letter so you know what to expect.
Originally published in the Novem...
Dec. 3, afternon (closed session)
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Council meetings are open to observers at council’s discretion. To reserve a seat, please call Leslie Ainslie at 780-990-0321, 1-877-227-3838, or email leslie.ainslie@pharmacists.ab.ca. Due to seating li...
The college has openings for a professional practice administrator and a part-time registration administrator. For more information and application details, please see the career postings.
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Alberta Health is currently deliberating a provincial policy, and CARNA recently announced their supp...
The Practice Review Board of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) has suspended Dr. James Irwin, licence #1835, from veterinary practice effective November 12, 2014 until further notice.
If an animal received a prescription written by Dr. Irwin before the suspension, or if there are refill orders on file, y...
ACP is hosting meetings around the province to discuss the new Competence Program and hear your ideas about the future of pharmacy.
Last week’s flu clinic incident at NorQuest College in Edmonton spotlighted the importance of having and following the Standards and safety procedures when administering injections. ACP is working with all involved parties to understand the incident and see h...
December 12 will be here in no time. Don’t miss your chance to pay tribute to role models, reward great patient care, and raise the profile of pharmacy. Submit your APEX nominations now.
Do you know a colleague who...
Alberta Health is currently deliberating a provincial policy, and CARNA recently announced their su...
The college has openings for a professional practice administrator and two registration administrators. For more information and application details, please see the career postings.
Originally publishe...
Help patients keep their health on track during the hectic holiday season. Give them a free health journal, on us!
ACP’s 30-page booklets help patients track symptoms, moods, and health issues and note their questions and concerns.
To order your copies, email...
