APhA The First Fill

2025.02 Part 1 Enhancing Medication Safety in Transitions of Care Feb 20, 2025

In this episode, we’ll focus on Transitions of Care (TOC) and the critical role pharmacists play in ensuring medication safety and continuity during care transitions. We’ll explore ISMP Best Practice 21 recommendations, discuss how pharmacist-led interventions help reduce hospital readmissions, and review key CMS and Joint Commission quality measures that reinforce the pharmacist’s role in TOC programs.

Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2025.01 Part 2: M3P on the Front Lines Jan 23, 2025

In this episode, Katie Meyer and independent community pharmacist Rachel Kestin discuss her experiences and workflow tips navigating the 2025 Medicare updates.

Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2025.01 Part 1: Part 1 2025 Medicare Updates Jan 16, 2025

In this episode, APhA Executive Education Fellow, Nick, APhA's Sr. Manager of Educational Activities, Maya and Katie Meyer will review recent updates to Medicare that occurred beginning 2025 because of the inflation reduction act. These include an updated out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare beneficiaries and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, a new option to help patients manage their prescription drug costs.

Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.12: Part 2 Reducing stigma for improved HIV antiretroviral adherence Dec 26, 2024

In this episode, Katie Meyer and Kevin Astle discuss key strategies pharmacists can use to improve patient adherence in HIV care.

Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.12 Part 1: Guideline Updates For use of Antiretroviral Agents Dec 19, 2024

In this episode, APhA Executive Education Fellows and Katie Meyer will review Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents with HIV recently published by National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.11 Part 2: Stories from a mental health clinical pharmacy practitioner Nov 21, 2024

In this episode, expert Jeff Gold, a mental health clinical pharmacy practitioner at the VA discusses impactful patient encounters and mechanisms he's found helpful for self-care.

Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.11 Part 1: Veteran’s Affairs Clinical Pharmacy Providers and Mental Health Nov 14, 2024

In this episode, APhA Executive Education Fellows and Katie Meyer will discuss the role of mental health clinical pharmacy providers at the Veterans Affairs.

Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.10 Part 2: Shame and stigma in SUD Oct 24, 2024

In this episode, expert Jake Nichols who has dedicated his career to serving persons with SUD discusses how shame and stigma impact a patients journey and actionable ways pharmacists can support them.

Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.10 Part 1: Pharmacists Impacting Public Health Oct 17, 2024

In this episode, APhA Executive Education Fellows will discuss the recently published PhARM OUD guidelines designed to equip community pharmacists with essential tools to help them enhance patient care.

Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.09 Part 2: Fall Prevention in Practice Sep 26, 2024

In this episode, Geriatric Clinical Pharmacist Sean Jeffrey discusses common interventions, strategies for communication and compensation for pharmacist driven fall prevention services.

Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.09 Part 1: Fall Prevention Update Sep 19, 2024

In this episode, APhA Executive Education Fellows will discuss polypharmacy, the recent USPSTF recommendation statement on fall prevention in older adults, and some strategies and resources pharmacists can use for fall prevention.

Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcasts offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.05 Ep 5: The GIGO Principle: Inappropriate CAP Diagnosis Results in Unnecessary Antibiotic Exposure in Hospitalized Adults Jun 27, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss a recent study that evaluated the impact of inappropriate diagnosis of CAP and duration of antibiotic use.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.05 Ep 4 Potentially Dangerous Drug Combos Jun 20, 2024

In this episode, we will review a recent retrospective cohort study that evaluated the risk of bleeding-related hospitalization and death in patients using diltiazem in combination with apixaban and rivaroxaban.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.05 Ep 3: Antihypertensive medication and fracture risk in nursing home residents Jun 13, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss a recently published study that observed the association between the initiation of antihypertensive medication and the increased fracture risk in individuals residing in long term care nursing homes.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.05 Ep 2 Watch the QT in HD Jun 06, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss drug-induced QT prolongation, specifically in patients receiving hemodialysis and how pharmacists can prevent drug-related harm.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.05 Ep 1 Thiopurines in Pregnancy May 30, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss risks associated with thiopurine use, specifically in pregnant patients and how pharmacists can play a role in communicating the new evidence and labeling change.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.04 Ep 5 New Drug Update: Vadadustat May 23, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss the newly FDA approved agent for anemia due to chronic kidney disease, vadadustat.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.04 Ep 4 First Prescription Digital Therapeutic to Treat Major Depressive Disorder May 16, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss the newly FDA cleared prescription digital therapeutic for major depression disorder.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.04 Ep 3 The Approval of Aprocitentan for Hypertension May 09, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss aprocitentan, a newly FDA-approved treatment for hypertension.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.04 Ep 2 New Drug Update: Resmetirom May 02, 2024

In this episode, we will describe the newly-FDA approved drug, resmetirom, for the treatment of NASH.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.04 Ep 1 Pemivibart granted Emergency Use Authorization Apr 25, 2024

In this episode, we will discuss the recent FDA Emergency Use Authorization of pemivibart for COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).

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Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

2024.03 Ep 5 Cannabis and CVD Risk Apr 18, 2024

In this episode we will summarize key results from a recent study exploring the association of cannabis use with cardiovascular outcomes.

Each month, APhA will release five, 5-minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).