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Testing of the online renewal system for pharmacy technicians is in progress. Once complete, it is expected that online renewal will open later this week and remain open until November 30.

Note: Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are not required for the renewal process this...

ACP’s survey plays an important role in helping the college understand the viewpoints of pharmacists. We have extended the survey deadline to offer you additional time to participate and share your valued opinions with us.

You now have until October 25, 2015 to...

Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize a friend, colleague, or healthcare team for an Alberta Pharmacy Excellence (APEX) Award.

Nominations are being accepted online until October 30, 2015. Visit the ACP website for a...

What is phishing?

"Phishing” (also known as “carding” or “spoofing”) is a general term for emails, text messages and websites sent by criminals that are designed to look like they come from well-known and trusted businesses, financial institutions an...

Pharmacy practice in Alberta has undergone substantial changes over the past few years, and while many of us are still finding our way in this changing world, U of A Pharmacy Students are innovating and preparing to engage in the exciting opportunities offered by our profession.

Ensuring the health and wellness of our communities is a collective responsibility.

Influenza is ranked among the top 10 infectious diseases affecting the Canadian population and, as healthcare professionals, you play an important role in the battle to stop its spread.

Ensuring the health and wellness of our c...

As you prepare for the upcoming flu season, we are sharing an updated version of information first shared in the October 7, 2014, edition of The Link regarding whether interns and students can administer injections. 

As you prepare for the upcoming flu season, we are sharing an upd...

Council convened in Banff on September 23 - 25, 2015.

Here is a summary of council discussion and decisions from that meeting:

Proposed amendments to the Scheduled Drugs Regulation

The Scheduled Drugs Regulation expires in the fall of 2016.  In preparation for the review of the Scheduled Drugs Regulation, Counci...

ACP is surveying pharmacists on the clinical register.

Instructions were sent in late September to pharmacists who have elected in their registrant profile to accept survey invitations.  

Advanis, an independent research company, has been commissioned by ACP to survey pharmacists on the clinical register. ACP is interested in gatheri...

Nominate a friend, colleague, or healthcare team for an Alberta Pharmacy Excellence (APEX) Award. Now in its ninth year, the APEX Awards recognize role models, celebrate great patient care, and raise the profile of pharmacy in Alberta.

ACP council recently approved the rules and requirements for the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) for pharmacy technicians. Here is a summary of the program requirements. The program will mirror the phar...

Congratulations to Sue Allen! Sue is the first recipient of the ACP award for highest marks on the PEBC Qualifying Exams for pharmacy technicians.

ACP council president Rick Hackman presented Sue with a framed certificate of achievement and a $1,000 cheque at the Pharmacy...

The U of A Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking mentors to share knowledge and provide advice to current students as they transition from academic to professional life.

This program is a great opportunity for students to learn from pharmacists a...

The college has an opening for a Programmer/Analyst.

For more information and application details, please see the job posting on our careers page.