About TPP Alberta
The Tracked Prescription Program (TPP) Alberta uses data to optimize safe patient care. Since 1986, we have monitored the use of prescription medications prone to misuse.
Our mandate is to:
Monitor prescribing, dispensing and utilization practices regarding TPP-targeted medications.
Provide timely and relevant information on TPP-targeted medications to prescribers, dispensers, consumers, regulatory bodies, Member Organizations and stakeholders.
Work with Member Organizations and stakeholders to enable system-level change, to ensure appropriate use of targeted medications.
Ensure efficient and effective functioning of TPP Alberta.
TPP Alberta Partners & Steering Committee members
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.
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Acute Care Alberta (ACA) is one of the four provincial health agencies in Alberta. ACA brings together specialized care providers and oversees health care across the province in emergencies, surgeries or specialized treatments.
Dr. Katie Wiltshire
Dr. Wiltshire is a practicing Neurologist and holds a Master of Health Administration from the University of British Columbia. She currently serves as the Medical Lead for Patient Safety and as a Physician Leader with Acute Care Alberta.
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The Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) is responsible for regulating pharmacists and ensuring Albertans received high-quality pharmacy care.
Monty Stanowich
Monty graduated from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Alberta in 1998 and after working as a clinical pharmacist and pharmacy manager for a number of years, joined the ACP in 2012. His role as Policy Lead and Compliance Officer includes matters of population health, including pharmacy’s role in stewardship of opioids and medications that can be misused.
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Primary and Preventative Health Services oversees the strategic direction or health in the province, including advising government on health policy, legislation and health system performance, and providing oversight and accountability across the health system.
Lan Lou
Lan (Lanie) Lou earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Alberta in 2022 and practiced as a clinical pharmacist prior to joining the Government of Alberta in 2026. She currently serves as Manager of the Policy and Advisory Unit within the Pharmaceutical and Supplementary Benefits Division at PPHS.
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The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is a provincial medical organization comprised of physician, resident physician and medical student members. The AMA provides a strong, united voice for the medical profession on a provincial and national level.
Dr. Paige Durling
Dr. Paige Durling is a practicing Psychiatrist working in an acute care setting in Calgary. She is the current Medical Director for Mental Health & Addictions at the Alberta Medical Association (AMA), where she supports the AMA’s Physician Workforce & Resource Stewardship Branch.
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The Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA) supports and optimizes the health of Albertans by promoting the value of pharmacists, advocating for the pharmacy profession and inspiring excellence and innovation in pharmacist practice.
Matt Tachuk
Matt earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Alberta in 2000 and in 2021 completed his MBA. He practised as a pharmacist in both communities and long-term care before joining the RxA in 2012, and has been the Director of Pharmacy Practice since 2018.
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The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) regulates the practice of veterinary medicine in Alberta, providing leadership in animal health and welfare, and ensuring all veterinarians and veterinary technologists in the province provide quality care.
Dr. Margitta Dziwenka
Dr. Dziwenka has been a practising veterinarian for over 25 years as well as a Board-Certified Toxicologist. Dr. Dziwenka has over 20 years of experience in regulatory and governance in self-regulated professions and joined the ABVMA as Deputy Registrar in February of 2024.
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Assisted Living Alberta (ALA) is one of the four provincial health agencies in Alberta. ALA oversees wrap-around services, including medical and non-medical supports, home care, community care, social services and continuing care homes.
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The College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA) registers dentists practising in Alberta, and ensures the dental health of patients is advanced through safe, high-quality, ethical dental services.
Dr. Randall Croutze
Laura Dreger
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The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) is the province’s regulator of physicians and physician assistants, issuing practice permits and ensuring these professionals are competent and qualified to provide the best care possible to their patients.
Ed Jess
Ed graduated from the University of Alberta in 1990, with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Statistics. He has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, and joined CPSA in 2012 as the Director of Prescribing & Analytics in Continuing Competence. Ed is currently CPSA’s Chief Innovation Officer, overseeing the Analytics, Innovation & Research department.
Katie Kjelland
Katie Kjelland is the pharmacist for the Analytics, Innovation, and Research department at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA). As a licensed prescribing pharmacist in Alberta and licensed to practice in British Columbia, she is focused on optimizing the health of Albertans through seamless integration of care between CPSA and other healthcare organizations.
Dr. Quyen Lam
Dr. Lam is a Senior Medical Advisor in the Analytics, Innovation & Research (AIR) department at CPSA. She practiced in the Section of Paediatric Hospital Medicine at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary prior to joining CPSA.
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The College of Podiatric Physicians of Alberta (CPPA) governs the practice of podiatric medicine in Alberta by ensuring competency and quality of care from podiatric physicians.
Dr. Matthew Turanovic
Dr. Matthew Turanovic has been practicing podiatric medicine and performing surgery of the foot and ankle in Edmonton, Alberta since 2020. He maintains double board certification by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Turanovic is currently a councillor with the CPPA.
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The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) regulates the profession of nursing in Alberta, protecting the public’s health and wellness by ensuring licensed nurses provide safe and competent care.
Michelle Stone
Michelle Stone has been a Nurse Practitioner for over 13 years with a diverse clinical background in adult acute care including hospitalist care team, internal medicine, and ambulatory decompensated liver cirrhosis. Michelle is a NP policy analyst with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta where she develops NP specific policy, standards, and guidelines while also completing practice consultations.
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The Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta (NPAA) works to raise awareness of the nurse practitioner (NP) role in the health system, while supporting their members by removing barriers to practice and ensuring every Albertan has access to expert NP care.
Crystal Wilson
Crystal Wilson is a Nurse Practitioner practicing in primary care in Alberta, with a clinical background in critical care, surgical oncology, neurology, and neurosurgery. She is committed to advancing patient-centered care and innovative healthcare models that improve access for Albertans. As Director of Membership with the Nurse Practitioner Association of Alberta (NPAA), Crystal focuses on strengthening member engagement and fostering connections among Nurse Practitioners across Alberta.
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Primary Care Alberta (PCA) is one of the four provincial health agencies in Alberta. PCA oversees the coordination of primary health care services across the province, and through some clinics and programs, directly delivers primary health services.
Dr. Mike Spady
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Recovery Alberta is one of the four provincial health agencies in Alberta. Recovery Alberta oversees recovery-oriented mental health and addiction services and correctional health services in Alberta.
Dr. Robert Tanguay
Dr. Tanguay is the Senior Medical Lead for the Compassionate Intervention division of Recovery Alberta. He is the co-founder and co-developer of the Community Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic for Recovery Alberta where he works clinically.