Alberta Pharmacies

• Some Edmontonians hesitant to get Moderna COVID-19 vaccine amid Pfizer shortage

  "We're seeing concepts like brand hesitancy, where's there's been a preference of one brand over the other," pharmacist Eddie Wong said.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2021
  
• Owners of Alberta pharmacies offer glimpse into what COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been like

  At the beginning of March, Alberta Health sent thousands of doses of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies in Edmonton, Calgary and Red Deer.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2021
  
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• Survey finds 1 in 4 Canadians not taking medication properly

  A new survey shows 26 per cent of those surveyed admit to having taken medication differently than prescribed or stopping to take it without consulting a medical professional.

  Health

  Mar 10, 2021
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• Coronavirus: Alberta eases 30-day limit on prescription refills

  Alberta pharmacists will soon be able to dispense larger quantities of prescription drugs, after a 30-day limit was put in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2020
• Coronavirus: Alberta government asks non-AHS staff needing PPE to request via email

  The government of Alberta said Tuesday the Provincial Operations Centre would distribute more than 1,500 orders of PPE in "the coming days."

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2020
• Alberta pharmacists warn about growing drug shortages

  A new pricing arrangement that goes into effect April 1 will see prices on almost 70 generic drugs drop by 40 per cent.

  Health

  Mar 28, 2018
• Fentanyl antidote kits available to Albertans free of charge without prescription

  Beginning Friday, May 13, Albertans will be able to get take-home naloxone kits from community pharmacies for free, and without a prescription.

  Crime

  May 11, 2016