Our vision
Healthy Albertans through excellence in pharmacy practice.
Our mission
The Alberta College of Pharmacy governs pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies in Alberta to serve, support, and protect the public's health and well-being.
Our values
The Alberta College of Pharmacy values
Integrity - we are honest and demonstrate professional conduct and ethical decision-making.
Respect - we invite diverse perspectives and seek to understand.
Transparency - we have open and clear processes and engagement.
Accountability - we accept responsibility for our decisions and actions.
Leading by example
Pharmacy technician Kortney Stanley shines as her pharmacy’s compounding supervisor.
Irene Pfeiffer, President
Greg Eberhart, Registrar
Message from the president and registrar
“The courage of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to lead is making a difference in their practices and our communities. The ability to identify individual and community health needs, the will to challenge risk, and the commitment to personally invest in hard work has allowed them to shape their professions and escalate their positions as cornerstones in the health community.”
Preventing robberies, preventing trauma
ACP’s time-delayed safe mandate is helping make pharmacies and communities safer.
Council
ACP Council governs the practice of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and the operation of licensed pharmacies in Alberta.
2021-25 Strategic Plan
In 2022, ACP completed several initiatives, while others will continue or begin in 2023.
On the path to practice
Completing the Certificate to Canadian Pharmacy Practice program is one important step for internationally educated pharmacists.
2022-23 highlights
Find out more about what ACP has been doing for the practice of pharmacy in Alberta over the past year.
Delivering hope
ACP’s Standards of Practice for Virtual Care help pharmacy teams provide access to services some Albertans may not otherwise have.
Accountable to you
The Alberta College of Pharmacy is responsible for quality pharmacy practice in Alberta. Our responsibilities include:
Registration
Ensuring that only qualified pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are licensed, and that all pharmacies provide a practice environment that supports quality practice and patient safety.
Competence
Ensuring that all pharmacy professionals continue active learning to maintain their knowledge and skills at the highest level possible.
Professional practice
Supporting pharmacy professionals in meeting and exceeding the standards of practice, with the goal of providing quality care to patients.
Complaints resolution
Managing the complaints resolution process related to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies.
Recognition
