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CPhA takes official stance on cannabis
August 30, 2017On July 1, 2018, the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational use will be legalized in Canada. Provincial governments and health care organizations across the country have expressed various concerns about the proposed legislation.
ACP Council made its position clear in April, p...
Assessing individuals using opioid medications: what you need to know
August 30, 2017As you prepare to implement the Guidance for Assessment and Monit...
Guidelines for Medication and Vaccine Injection Safety now available
August 30, 2017ACP supports AMA in effort to promote non-drug pain therapy
August 24, 2017
ACP Council is supporting a request from the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) to promote improved access to non-drug alternatives for pain management....
Why pharmacist assessment is critical to managing the opioid crisis
August 21, 2017The new ACP opioid guidelines for pharmacy professionals that come into effect October 1, 2017, may mean some big changes to the way that some pharmacists practi...
Empathy and care: Moving good practice to excellent practice
August 17, 2017
When Manju Nagra walks into the Magrath Save-On-Foods pharmacy in Edmonton each day—as she has for the last 10 years—she does so wi...
Prescribers with the same name
August 16, 2017In December 2016, we published a story about two Edmonton area physicians who share the exact same first, last, and middle name. One is an emergency room physician, the other is a general practitioner, and both have been contacted about prescriptions they did not write. This kind of mix-up causes inaccurate patient records and has the potential to disrup...
New TPP Program Guide available online
August 9, 2017The Alberta Triplicate Prescription Program (TPP) has developed a new guide to help pharmacists and other health professionals navigate the program. The new ...
ACP office closed for Heritage Day
August 4, 2017Our office will be closed on Monday, August 7, 2017, for Heritage Day. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.
The do's and don'ts of appropriate prescribing
August 3, 2017
Medical Assistance in Dying Medication Protocol Updated
August 3, 2017The Medical Assistance in Dying Medication Protocol has been enhanced by:
ACP restructures as Deputy Registrar Dale Cooney pursues new personal opportunities
August 2, 2017
It is with regret that we announce Deputy Registrar Dale Cooney is movin...
Topical minoxidil granted unscheduled status
August 2, 2017Effective July 20, 2017, minoxidil, when sold in preparations for topical use in adults in concentrations of 5% or less, has been granted unscheduled status. Minoxidil is a medication used to treat hair loss.