College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta - CPSA

Learn more about upcoming Standards of Practice consultations from CPSA's Deputy Registrar, Dr. Dawn Hartfield: https://bit.ly/4c4qcV5

Alberta's Tracked Prescription Program (TPP Alberta) has monitored the use of prescription medication prone to misuse in the province since 1986.
Funded primarily by the provincial government, TPP Alberta is a partnership administered by the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta and led by a Steering Committee of healthcare organizations from across the province, each represented by members with expertise in prescribing.
TPP Alberta proudly celebrates 40 years of strong collaboration. Learn more about TPP Alberta at tppalberta.ca.

Since 1986, Alberta's Tracked Prescription Program (TPP Alberta) has strengthened public safety by monitoring prescription medications prone to misuse.
In 2026, TPP Alberta proudly marks 40 years of advancing safe prescribing. This includes:
• 23,000+ registered TPP Alberta prescribers since 1986
• 6,000,000+ TPP Alberta prescriptions ordered since 1986
• 40 years of sustained commitment to public safety and responsible prescribing
Learn more about TPP Alberta at tppalberta.ca.

Want to stay informed about updates and trends in the number of physicians practising in the province? CPSA releases physician resource numbers on a quarterly basis. This data includes the total number of fully registered physicians on both the General and Provisional Registers, and allows comparisons with previous quarters.

CPSA’s statistics also include active physician numbers categorized by register, specialty and practice location.

For CPSA’s Q2 2026 highlights, scroll through this post. To view all of CPSA’s quarterly physician resource figures, visit our website here: https://bit.ly/4f7txEV

TPP Alberta’s updated Medication Utilization Atlas and 2025-26 Annual Report are now available. Healthcare professionals, organizations, researchers and partners are encouraged to explore and share these resources: https://www.tppalberta.ca/news

CPSA's 2025 Annual Report is now published!

Take a journey through the report, detailing our activities, regulatory statistics and financials. Explore the paths taken to improve processes, strengthen care, build trust and act in the public interest of patients across Alberta.

Read CPSA's 2025 Annual Report here: https://bit.ly/2ESczbS

CPSA’s Medical Facility Accreditation Committee is seeking 3 physician members with 5 or more years of clinical practice, including experience practising in and/or referring patients to accredited diagnostic and clinical facilities.

Learn more about the eligibility requirements and apply on our website: https://bit.ly/3T9i6E0

Check out the new and improved digital format for CPSA’s quarterly physician resource statistics. View active physician resources by register, specialty, practice location and more from the past 5 quarters on our website: https://bit.ly/4f7txEV