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RFP Pharmacy

Important Notice Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic

The Regional Fertility Program Pharmacy will remain open to our patients. However, it is recommended that patients call 403-284-5401 ahead of time to discuss your medication needs before coming in. In our efforts to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic all patients coming inside the clinic including the Pharmacy are still required to screen. If you contact the Pharmacy ahead of time we can arrange to have your medication ready for pick up at the front doors of the clinic which does not require screening. Feel free to leave a message if your call is not answered and a Pharmacy team member will be happy to return your call Monday to Friday between 7:45 am and 3:15 pm. When leaving a message please be sure to spell your name clearly and include your chart number and phone number where you can be reached.

The health and safety of our patients and staff remain our greatest priority.

Pharmacy

The Pharmacy is an independent on-site licensed pharmacy accredited by the Alberta College of Pharmacists located in the Regional Fertility Program clinic. Complete pharmacy services are provided to the Regional Fertility Program patients at competitive rates. The pharmacy services complement the multidisciplinary team environment in place at the clinic. The goal is to make sure our patients/ partners and patient supports have all the information and supplies needed to be successful in using the medication(s) prescribed. Check out our frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) regarding Pharmacy Services.

Instructional Videos

The Pharmacy has developed a series of instructional videos designed to teach patients on how to self inject or administer their fertility medications. Available videos are for:

Disposal Program

Effective September 15, 2020 the Pharmacy will be accepting the following for disposal:

  • Sealed sharps containers
  • Used Gonal-F pens
  • Unused syringes, needles and “Q-caps” or adaptacaps

Returns can only be made Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, during regular Pharmacy hours of 7:45 am to 3 pm. Please see a pharmacy staff member and they will direct you to the “disposal room” with directions for safe returns.

We will not accept any cardboard, plastic, paper or bags for disposal. Please recycle these products with your home or local municipal recycling programs.

RFP Pharmacy Staff

Victoria Léost, BSP, APA
Pharmacy Manager
Alberta College of Pharmacists Licensee #6086

Kendra Greenfield, BSc Pharm
Pharmacy Manager

Lorena Holtz, BSc Pharm
Staff Pharmacist

Kristine Forrest, BSc Pharm
Staff Pharmacist

Lisa Rolls
Pharmacy Assistant

Louise Shade
Pharmacy Assistant

Joy Nelson
Pharmacy Assistant

All our pharmacists are experienced in many areas of pharmacy practice with specific knowledge in reproductive medicine and fertility treatments. Consultation can take place in person on-site at the Pharmacy or by telephone. The pharmacist can be reached by telephone, fax, or in person while at the clinic.

RFP Pharmacy Telephone Numbers

Phone: (403) 284-5401
FAX: (403) 284-5430

RFP Pharmacy Business Hours

7:45 am – 3:15 pm Monday through Friday
Closed weekends and Statutory Holidays

In town patients

Prescriptions may be picked up from the pharmacy directly.

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Out of town patients

Important Notice as of May 11, 2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shipping by Purolator is temporarily suspended until further notice. Please call Pharmacy if you have any questions.

Pharmacy Licensee and Proprietor Information

Licensee:
Victoria Léost, BSP, APA
Pharmacy Manager
Practice Permit #: 4319
Regional Fertility Program
400, 2000 Veteran’s Place NW
Calgary, Alberta T3B 4N2
Phone: 403-284-5401
Fax: 403-284-5430

 

Proprietor:
Dr Benjamin Wong (Proprietor’s Representative)
Regional Fertility Program Inc.
400, 2000 Veteran’s Place NW
Calgary, Alberta T3B 4N2

The licensee is required to provide, on the request of a patient, the name and practice permit number of any regulated member who provides a pharmacy service to the patient or who engages in the practice of pharmacy with respect to a patient.

Unused prescription or non-prescription medication cannot be returned for refund. According to the Alberta College of Pharmacy (Standard 5.1) – “The pharmacist shall not accept the return for use or re-use of any portion of any drug or non-prescription medication.”

Concerns about our Pharmacy Services?

As professionals, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are challenged and expected to abide by a higher standard of conduct and follow a Code of Ethics as defined by the Alberta College of Pharmacy.  Please refer to the Alberta College of Pharmacy Patient Concerns Poster for further information regarding your concerns.

Pharmacy Licensee Practice Permit

To view the RFP Pharmacy licensee practice permit click here.