Alberta pharmacists report rise in prescription forgery attempts
The Alberta College of Pharmacy says reports of forged prescriptions are increasing again, prompting a reminder to members to report suspected forgeries to police.
The Alberta College of Pharmacy has told its members that it is seeing a renewed increase in attempts to pass forged prescriptions at pharmacies across the province.
In a notice to pharmacists, the regulatory body urged them to remain vigilant when reviewing prescriptions and to contact police whenever forgery is suspected.
Pharmacists say keeping pace with the tactics used by those attempting forgeries requires ongoing attention, as methods for altering or fabricating prescriptions continue to evolve.
The college's warning comes as part of its efforts to help pharmacies safeguard against fraudulent prescriptions and protect controlled substances from being obtained illegitimately.
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