The Health Product InfoWatch is a monthly publication intended primarily for healthcare professionals. It provides clinically relevant safety information on pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and natural health products.
Proudly displayed on the wall of Jeff Whissell’s new office at the Alberta College of Pharmacists is the bib from his first Tough M...
ACP will be holding council elections for five positions this spring, and we want your nominations. The following council positions are available:
When Megan Wisnowski accepted a new position with Alberta Health Services as Director of Pharmacy Services for the South Zone, she was eager to learn to facilitate change to help improve the health system in a meaningfu...
If you are an aspiring leader with a desire to sharpen your skills, we want to hear what leadership, citizenship, and professionalism in pharmacy practice means to you! University of Alberta Faculty of P...
There is currently a shortage of EpiPen auto-injectors in the 0.3 mg format (DIN 00509558) in Canada due to a manufacturing disruption. The shortage is anticipated to be resolved by March 2, 2018.
What pharmacy pr...
ACP has heard concern from some registrants recently about employee/employer relationships in pharmacy. One of the primary concerns is about pharmacists being able to take proper breaks during their shifts in cases where no overlapping schedules exist.
We are pleased to comment on some o...
The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA), together with its Patient/Family Safety Advisory Panel, established the Patient Experience Awards to recognize and celebrate initiatives in Alberta that promote a positive patient experience.
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Since changes were made to which TPP prescriptions need to be sent to CPSA, we’ve received questions about whether the “pharmacy use only” section of the triplicate needs to be completed if a copy is not being sent to CPSA. The pharmacy information including date, prescripti...
The Health Product InfoWatch is a monthly publication intended primarily for healthcare professionals. It provides clinically relevant safety information on pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and natural health products.
