By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

long-time local pharmacist

Red Deer pharmacist has license revoked for unprofessional conduct

Jun 11, 2025 | 2:35 PM

A pharmacist who practiced in Red Deer has had his registration cancelled by the Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP), due to unprofessional conduct.

A hearing tribunal took place last November, but the ACP only this week released the results of its decision.

The tribunal’s findings mean Michael Tweedy can no longer practice in Alberta.

Tweedy, who’d been working out of the Highland Green Remedy Rx Pharmacy, was found to be diverting drugs, including amphetamines and hypnotics, by creating false pharmacy records. He’s said to have filled prescriptions and diverted them for personal use, also submitting false third-party insurer claims.

Further, he failed to cooperate with the ACP investigation, resulting in an additional finding of unprofessional conduct.

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In fact, Tweedy didn’t attend the tribunal, nor did any legal representation on his behalf.

In addition to having his ability to work in the province as a pharmacist stripped, Tweedy must pay a fine of $10,000 within 90 days; will be prohibited from serving as a pharmacy licensee, proprietor, or owner for 10 years; and he must pay 100 per cent of the costs of the investigation and hearing — a total of $28,640.

“Mr. Tweedy’s conduct was dishonest, deceptive, created a risk to public safety by creating false records and putting controlled drugs at risk for potential misuse. Additionally, it threatened the public’s perception of the profession’s integrity,” the ACP states.

“His actions show a clear disregard for both the core responsibilities of a pharmacist and the ethical standards governing the profession.”

In the final decision report, it notes Tweedy diverted Adderall as recently as May 2024; as well as Zoplicone.

The ACP notes in its sanctions report that Tweedy never filed submissions in response to the sanctions.

Tweedy had been registered with the ACP since November 2000.

An aggravating factor in this case, the ACP also noted, was a suspension Tweedy was given in 2012. In that case, Tweedy was suspended for 36 months for over-billing Alberta Blue Cross for close to $1 million. The suspension was reduced to 12 months after he met other conditions.

He was then suspended in spring 2024 when the latest allegations came to light.