Double check concentration of compounded medication suspensions before dispensing
It is important to remember that when compounding medications, recipes for more than one concentration may be available. Mix ups…
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It is important to remember that when compounding medications, recipes for more than one concentration may be available. Mix ups…
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Community pharmacies or other health institutions may request an AHS Pharmacy Services recipe, to maintain the continuity of care for…
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Use of the terms specialist and specialty, and any terms that infer either, is restricted by the Pharmacists and Pharmacy…
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All preceptors from the 2013/14 academic year are recognized on the U of A’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences website…
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Yes, but only under the following three conditions: The intern or student must be under the direct supervision of a…
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Flumist® influenza vaccine has been delayed; Alberta Health is expecting that Flumist® should be available to order the week November…
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Acceptable Prescriptions producted by computer and hand-signed by the prescriber or with an electronic signature that is then initialed by…
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Ordering laboratory tests is not a restricted activity in Alberta. However, Standard 3.7 requires that pharmacists only order laboratory tests: That…
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Pharmacists authorized to administer drugs by injection must ensure that: There is ready access to drugs and health care products,…
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Standard 14 outlines the requirements when prescribing at initial access or to manage ongoing therapy. Standard 14(a) requires a pharmacist…
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