Are you interested in playing a key role in redeveloping the Structured Practical Training (SPT) program? Apply for the Registration Lead (16-month term, parental leave) position at ACP! Learn more and apply ▶️ abpharmacy.ca/about/careers/

Learning the standards: more clarity provided about supervising unregulated pharmacy employees in the draft Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians abpharmacy.ca/news/supervisi…

There has been an increase in forgeries connected to lost or stolen TPP pads and forms. Regulated members are reminded to exercise vigilance and report any attempted or successful forgeries. abpharmacy.ca/news/regulated…

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Alberta has changed its investigation procedures for access request reviews and privacy complaints. abpharmacy.ca/news/quicker-r…

In an effort to streamline the registration process, ACP is opening up new opportunities for internationally educated pharmacist graduates (IEPGs). abpharmacy.ca/news/new-pathw…

ACP is updating language proficiency requirements for internationally educated pharmacist graduates (IEPGs) and internationally educated pharmacy technicians. abpharmacy.ca/news/acp-updat…

More than 340 registrants joined ACP in Edmonton, in Calgary, and online for the 2024 spring ACP Connect events to collectively consider how we can support the safety culture of pharmacy in Alberta. abpharmacy.ca/news/2024-spri…

The search is on for new ACP registrar—DHR Global has commenced a national search, on behalf of ACP’s succession planning committee, to identify candidates who may best fulfill the registrar’s roles and responsibilities. abpharmacy.ca/news/successio…

Council elections begin May 27, 2024, in District 1, District 2, and District A. Eligible voters will vote online via myACP. abpharmacy.ca/news/council-e…

Pharmacists and pharmacy licensees: avoid unnecessary stress! Log in to myACP and renew before the deadline. abpharmacy.ca/news/why-wait-…

In ACP’s draft Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, which will be considered for approval by Council in June 2024, the new standards are intentionally written to address all regulated members. abpharmacy.ca/news/applying-…

ACP will be closed on Monday, May 20, 2024, for Victoria Day. ACP will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Dr. Sheila Caddy reflects on her TPP pads being stolen and used to forge narcotic prescriptions and on how healthcare professionals can work together to prevent forgeries. abpharmacy.ca/news/working-t…

Alberta Health Services has updated the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Medication Protocol. The new protocol will be effective June 3, 2024. abpharmacy.ca/news/new-medic…

Pharmacy professionals who care for patients who have experienced sexual violence are invited to register for the virtual Alberta Sexual Assault Course and Conference. abpharmacy.ca/news/alberta-s…

After consultation with various stakeholders, the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) Medication protocol has been updated and will be effective June 3, 2024. abpharmacy.ca/news/new-medic…

A separate final check must always be completed by a community licensed pharmacy prior to dispensing compounded or repackaged medication to a patient. abpharmacy.ca/news/compounde…

ACP is aware of situations where patients who present a pharmacy team with a prescription for Mifegymiso® are unable to obtain the drug. Pharmacy teams are encouraged to review guidelines and ensure to respect each’s patient’s right to health care. abpharmacy.ca/news/mifegymis…

ACP is now holding Council elections for a pharmacist in District 1 (northern Alberta) and a pharmacy technician in District A (northern Alberta). Voters can vote online via myACP until 4:30 p.m. MT on Thursday, June 27, 2024. abpharmacy.ca/news/council-e…