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In a cobranded episode between Oncology On the Go, hosted by CancerNetwork®, and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy's (ASTCT) program ASTCT Talks, Terri Lynn Shigle, PharmD, BCOP, hosted Vinita Pai, PharmD, MS, BCPPS, who spoke about the use of CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients, focusing on acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). After a brief overview of progress in the cellular therapy field and pediatrics' first and only FDA-approved CAR-T product since 2017, their discussion explored the following:· Review of real-world practice and outcomes in ALL· Pediatric practical challenges including logistics, leukapheresis and lymphodepletion chemotherapy· Strategies for managing cell therapy toxicities in pediatric patients· Considerations for survivorship and long-term toxicities· Gaps in pediatric care and future directionsThe discussion highlighted the unique challenges of treating pediatric patients, paucity of data, and need for continued exploration of cellular therapy treatment not only in ALL, but other underlying diagnoses. Shigle is a clinical pharmacy specialist in the Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy Department at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Pai is an associate clinical professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice and Science at The Ohio State University.ReferenceO'Leary MC, Lu X, Huang Y, et al. FDA approval summary: tisagenlecleucel for treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Clin Cancer Res. 2019;25(4):1142-1146. doi:10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-18-2035
On this episode of IPA's What, Why & How podcast, IPA's Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, sits down with Iowa Board of Pharmacy Chair Erik Maki and Vice Chair Connie Connolly to discuss public service, meaningful engagement in the regulatory process, and key takeaways from the Board's July meeting. Listeners will gain a clearer understanding of how the Board, state lawmakers, IPA, and pharmacy professionals each contribute to advancing safe and effective pharmacy practice in Iowa. Erik Maki, PharmD, BCPS, serves as Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and as a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University. Erik grew up in Iowa City, where he also received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree and met his wife, Jenifer. After completing residency at Texas Tech University, Erik came to Drake to work with wonderful people who shared a commitment to student success through teaching excellence, cultivation of meaningful personal relationships, and mentoring. Erik has held a variety of departmental, college, and university leadership roles, including services as the Chair of the University IRB and an elected representative on the faculty senate. Prior to serving as Dean, Erik was the Chair of the Pharmacy Practice Department. He is currently serving his second term on the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Connie Connolly, BS Pharm, BCACP, attended pharmacy school at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. She has practiced at Osterhaus Pharmacy in Maquoketa, IA, for over twenty years and has precepted student pharmacists at Drake University and the University of Iowa for even longer. Connie served as President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association from 2019-2020 and currently serves on the IPA Foundation Board of Directors. She is serving her second term on the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. More Information: Iowa Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Signup Iowa Board of Pharmacy Meeting Schedule, Agendas & Minutes Contact the Iowa Board of Pharmacy: ibp@dial.iowa.org “I'm Just a Bill” – Schoolhouse Rock Iowa Pharmacy Law & Information Resource Center (LIRC) Connect with us on LinkedIn: Erik Maki Connie Connolly Brian Wall Iowa Pharmacy Association
Primary open-angle glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss without timely treatment and ongoing monitoring. This course reviews practical approaches to glaucoma management, including treatment goals, common medication options, and factors that influence adherence and long-term disease control. You will be better prepared to support patients receiving glaucoma therapy through medication counseling, adherence support, and reinforcement of appropriate follow-up care.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTStephanie Conway-Allen, PharmDAssociate Professor of Pharmacy Practice,Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Worcester/ManchesterPharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe treatment goals and common management strategies for primary open-angle glaucoma.2. Explain pharmacist-relevant considerations for counseling and supporting patients receiving glaucoma therapy.Rachel Maynard and Stephanie Conway-Allen have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.075 CEU/0.75 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-252-H01-P Initial release date: 7/20/2026Expiration date: 7/20/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.
Primary open-angle glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to irreversible vision loss without timely treatment and ongoing monitoring. This course reviews practical approaches to glaucoma management, including treatment goals, common medication options, and factors that influence adherence and long-term disease control. You will be better prepared to support patients receiving glaucoma therapy through medication counseling, adherence support, and reinforcement of appropriate follow-up care.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTStephanie Conway-Allen, PharmDAssociate Professor of Pharmacy Practice,Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences -Worcester/Manchester GET CE FOR LISTENING!Stay Compliant. Grow Clinically. Practice with Confidence. Pharmacist CE Subscription: All your CE in one convenient subscription.All episodes, CE, and Practice Resources for the GameChangers Clinical Update is included with your Pharmacist CE Subscription. But wait…there's even more!The Pharmacist CE Subscription includes: - Compliance and licensure CE - GameChangers Clinical Updates- Practical continuing education across patient care topics *The subscription does not include microcredentials or certificates, which are available separately for pharmacists seeking specialized service training. Purchase Now!PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the Pharmacist CE Subscription. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Pharmacist CE Subscription and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here. CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe treatment goals and common management strategies for primary open-angle glaucoma.2. Explain pharmacist-relevant considerations for counseling and supporting patients receiving glaucoma therapy. Rachel Maynard and Stephanie Conway-Allen have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.075 CEU/0.75 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-252-H01-P Initial release date: 7/20/2026Expiration date: 7/20/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram
In this bonus episode of Medication Talk, join us for an extended conversation on hypertension with our expert panel. We continue the discussion from Episode 505 with additional insights on improving medication adherence, motivating patients to stay on therapy, switching blood pressure medications, laboratory monitoring, and emerging treatments in the hypertension pipeline.**No CE Credit is available for this bonus episode.**Special guests:Michael E. Ernst, PharmD; BCGP, FCCP, AHSCP-CHCClinical ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy; and, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Carver College of MedicineThe University of IowaCatherine G. Derington, PharmD, MSAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of CardiologyUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineYou'll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC's Editorial Advisory Board:Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityAndrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency ProgramClinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational MedicineThe University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixThis podcast is an extended conversation with our expert panel from one of TRC's monthly live CE webinars, which originally aired in May 2026.
Please visit answersincme.com/RAH860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Alan G. Kaplan, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP, CPC(HC); Sherilyn Houle, BSP, PhD, CTH, AFTM RCPS(Glasg), FISTM; and Aakash Modi, MD, CFPC, ABFM, FAAFP. In this activity, two experts in adult pneumococcal disease immunization discuss strategies to close the prevention gap in primary care and pharmacy practice. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe the burden of adult pneumococcal disease in Canada, including the role of the aging immune system; Recognize opportunities for primary care physicians and pharmacists to collaborate to improve disease prevention in adults at risk for invasive pneumococcal disease; and Apply current Canadian pneumococcal vaccination recommendations into adult patient care.
Deprescribing is an important component of patient care as medication regimens are reassessed to ensure ongoing appropriateness, safety, and alignment with patient goals. This course reviews key deprescribing principles, including when it may be appropriate to discontinue therapy and important considerations for patient monitoring and follow-up. You will be better prepared to support evidence-based deprescribing decisions and collaborate with patients and providers to optimize medication use. HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTKristin S. Meyer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice,Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss key principles and clinical considerations for deprescribing.2. Compare patient-specific factors that influence evidence-based deprescribing decisions, including risks, benefits, and treatment goals.Rachel Maynard and Kristin Meyer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.075 CEU/0.75 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-249-H01-PInitial release date: 7/6/2026Expiration date: 7/6/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.
Deprescribing is an important component of patient care as medication regimens are reassessed to ensure ongoing appropriateness, safety, and alignment with patient goals. This course reviews key deprescribing principles, including when it may be appropriate to discontinue therapy and important considerations for patient monitoring and follow-up. You will be better prepared to support evidence-based deprescribing decisions and collaborate with patients and providers to optimize medication use.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Lead, Clinical & Partnership Education, CEimpactGUESTKristin S. Meyer, PharmD, BCGP, FASCPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice,Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesGET CE FOR LISTENING!Stay Compliant. Grow Clinically. Practice with Confidence. Pharmacist CE Subscription: All your CE in one convenient subscription.All episodes, CE, and Practice Resources for the GameChangers Clinical Update is included with your Pharmacist CE Subscription. But wait…there's even more!The Pharmacist CE Subscription includes: - Compliance and licensure CE - GameChangers Clinical Updates- Practical continuing education across patient care topics *The subscription does not include microcredentials or certificates, which are available separately for pharmacists seeking specialized service training. Purchase Now!PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the Pharmacist CE Subscription. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Pharmacist CE Subscription and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here. CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss key principles and clinical considerations for deprescribing.2. Compare patient-specific factors that influence evidence-based deprescribing decisions, including risks, benefits, and treatment goals.Rachel Maynard and Kristin Meyer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.075 CEU/0.75 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-249-H01-PInitial release date: 7/6/2026Expiration date: 7/6/2029Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram
Listen in as our expert panel breaks down what every clinician needs to know about the 2025 hypertension guidelines. You'll hear them discuss what's changed, some controversies, and other practical takeaways to optimize blood pressure management for your patients.Special guests:Michael E. Ernst, PharmD; BCGP, FCCP, AHSCP-CHCClinical ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy; and, Department of Family & Community Medicine, Carver College of MedicineThe University of IowaCatherine G. Derington, PharmD, MSAssistant Professor of MedicineDivision of CardiologyUniversity of Colorado School of MedicineYou'll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC's Editorial Advisory Board:Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPSClinical Professor of Pharmacy PracticeOregon Health and Science UniversityAndrea Darby-Stewart, MDAssociate Director, Honor Health Family Medicine Residency ProgramClinical Professor of Family, Community & Occupational MedicineThe University of Arizona College of Medicine - PhoenixNone of the speakers have anything to disclose. This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC's monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in May 2026.
In this podcast, Glen Gard and Daniel Cobaugh will discuss Glen's journey as a pharmacy technician and leader who also happens to be a gay man. They will hit upon Glen's career experiences, his leadership role in the ASHP Pharmacy Technician Forum, and his guidance for other LGBTQ pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, residents, and pharmacists. In celebration of Pride 2026, ASHP is sharing these conversations, from our archives, with members about their lives and career journeys. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
On this episode of White Coat Radio, we're joined by Dr. Kelly Covert, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. She precepts third- and fourth-year student pharmacists, as well as pharmacy residents, on an adult medicine rotation at Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC). Dr. Covert is the college's PGY2 Residency Program Director. In this episode she discusses a day in the life of her practice site at JCMC, as well as tips for rotations and pursuing a residency. Transcript: 00:00:00:00 - 00:00:25:03 Kelly Covert If I have a student who can see a problem and try to to learn how to solve that problem, if they can see a med they're not familiar with and go look it up and tell me what they found versus me having to ask them to do that. I think that's the mark of someone who's going to really excel in their pharmacy career 00:00:55:12 - 00:01:18:12 Michele Williams Welcome to White Coat Radio, a podcast from East Tennessee State University. Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. Each episode we cover a wide range of topics about the pharmacy school experience, from study tips to deep dives with faculty and student pharmacists. I'm one of your host doctor Michelle Williams, assistant professor and director of academic success. 00:01:18:15 - 00:01:50:05 Stephen Woodward And I'm Stephen Woodward, marketing and communications manager. Today we welcome Doctor Kelly Covert, associate professor of pharmacy practice, who joined Gatton faculty in 2016. She precepts third and fourth year student pharmacists, as well as pharmacy residents on an adult medicine rotation at Johnson City Medical Center. Doctor covert is a 2014 graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, and completed her pharmacotherapy residency at the Medical University of South Carolina from 2014 to 2016. 00:01:50:07 - 00:01:57:19 Stephen Woodward At Gatton she serves as a PGY2 internal medicine residency program director. Now let's get to our interview. 00:01:57:21 - 00:02:00:01 Michele Williams Welcome to White Coat radio, Dr. Covert. 00:02:00:02 - 00:02:02:13 Kelly Covert Thank you. I'm excited to be here. 00:02:02:15 - 00:02:23:06 Michele Williams So, I'll get us started. You teach a number of courses here, at the college. And you're the course coordinator for the pharmacotherapy two course. Which students take in spring of therapy two year. What makes this course challenging for students, would you say? 00:02:23:09 - 00:02:52:27 Kelly Covert Yeah. I think, a piece of it is the design of the course. So when we redesigned the curriculum, there was a lot of intentionality in trying to kind of meld together. Pathophysiology and pharmacology and pharmacotherapy. And so this course does that to a certain degree. So we do expect students to do some pre-reading with regard to pathologies prior to coming into the course, which often students are less used to having to do. 00:02:52:29 - 00:03:15:25 Kelly Covert And then as the course builds, the disease states that they have learned earlier in the course, if treated incorrectly, end up leading to disease state. They learn later. So everything kind of builds, and we try to be intentional about not forgetting content that they had not only earlier in pharmacotherapy too, but also in therapy. One in the fall semester. 00:03:15:27 - 00:03:19:21 Stephen Woodward Can you tell us about your teaching specialties and what got you interested in those areas? 00:03:19:22 - 00:03:39:15 Kelly Covert Yeah. So when I first came to Gatton, gosh, almost ten years ago, I knew that I would be taking over the then Renal Integrated series and the GI integrated series, which works perfectly for me. In residency, I had a strong interest in solid organ transplant, and where I trained, most of our transplants were kidneys and livers. 00:03:39:22 - 00:04:04:02 Kelly Covert And so I had a strong, just interest in those disease states at baseline, not only the post-transplant stuff, but also all of the disease states that lead you to potentially needing a kidney transplant, or a liver transplant. And so it was an interest area of mine. And then I just got lucky that that's what the college needed, and have been fortunate to keep most of the content that I was kind of given at the very beginning of when I started here. 00:04:04:04 - 00:04:06:02 Kelly Covert Okay. Yeah. 00:04:06:04 - 00:04:09:24 Michele Williams So what do you like best about teaching again? 00:04:09:27 - 00:04:29:15 Kelly Covert Oh, lots of things. Number one, and this is not me saying this because I am a faculty member. I love our faculty members. I consider all of them really close friends of mine. And so I think we have a good group of people who care a lot about teaching students well. But I also like having a smaller cohort of students that it lets us get to know them really well. 00:04:29:18 - 00:04:52:18 Kelly Covert And you get to see people grow and change over time. If I notice, you know, maybe a student, a student seems off or someone who normally makes, you know, a B grades is struggling. I feel like we can recognize that more easily. And then the last thing that I appreciate is, I think in a lot of colleges, it doesn't always feel like everyone's on the same team. 00:04:52:21 - 00:05:12:11 Kelly Covert But especially when we were redesigning the curriculum, it definitely felt like a all hands on deck in a positive way effort. Like, everyone was willing to kind of put pride aside and say, yeah, I'll teach this, or yeah, you're right, that's too many hours for this, this disease state. So I just there's a lot of collegiality that I appreciate. 00:05:12:13 - 00:05:15:02 Michele Williams That's great. Yeah, I agree with you. Cool. 00:05:15:03 - 00:05:17:05 Kelly Covert Yeah. Awesome. Yeah. 00:05:17:07 - 00:05:22:14 Stephen Woodward Well, what tips for success or any advice would you give to our current students. 00:05:22:16 - 00:05:39:29 Kelly Covert Studying more than you think you need to. I, I was actually telling this to a student the other day. I think a lot of times, especially if you are a student who, in high school and undergrad didn't have to study very hard, you may have never really learned how to study, to be honest. That was me as a student. 00:05:40:01 - 00:06:01:11 Kelly Covert I kind of coasted through, and got to pharmacy school. And it's not that our material is harder, in my opinion. Still, to this day, physics is the hardest class I've ever taken by a lot. It's just that there's a higher volume and so if you don't know how to study and then the volume is so much higher, it just sets you up for a really challenging first semester. 00:06:01:14 - 00:06:23:04 Kelly Covert So I always tell students, study for more than you think you need to start earlier than you think. You need to break things down into smaller pieces than you think you might need to. Because the things that might have worked in undergrad when you were taking maybe 1 or 2 math and science courses, and then some fluffier or less intensive courses just probably won't work in pharmacy school. 00:06:23:06 - 00:06:27:03 Kelly Covert And then I always refer them to to Michele. Literally, always. 00:06:27:06 - 00:06:33:10 Michele Williams Thanks for that. Yeah. Yeah. I agree with you falling behind. 00:06:33:12 - 00:06:55:09 Kelly Covert It's just impossible to dig out. Yeah. And the challenge is everything builds. So, like, if you have a really rocky first semester, not to say your second semester will be equally as rocky, but if you don't learn things well on the front end, you're just going to be having to work that much harder to relearn something you were supposed to have already known, to then learn the new content for that semester. 00:06:55:11 - 00:06:56:24 Michele Williams Yeah, it does make things a lot harder. 00:06:56:25 - 00:07:00:12 Kelly Covert Yeah, for sure. 00:07:00:15 - 00:07:12:03 Michele Williams So, you oversee the residency teaching and learning program here at Gatton? And you direct the Pgy two internal medicine residency here, too? 00:07:12:07 - 00:07:12:26 Kelly Covert I you do that as well. 00:07:12:27 - 00:07:27:25 Michele Williams Yeah. And you yourself were a resident at the Medical University of South Carolina, right. What advice would you give a student who's interested in pursuing a residency that they might not get from a brochure or. 00:07:27:25 - 00:07:49:07 Kelly Covert Yeah. Yeah. I think the earlier you can identify that you might want to do a residency the better, because it it really will change how you set up the rest of your pharmacy school time. So, for instance, if you knew without a shadow of a doubt that you wanted to go own your own independent pharmacy, you would pick very different electives. 00:07:49:07 - 00:08:10:14 Kelly Covert And if you knew that you wanted to go be an infectious diseases clinical specialist at a hospital. And so I think if you can identify that early, it just helps you set up what you want the rest of your time at Gatton to look like. So it might make pursuing research interests more or less important to you. If you want to pursue residency, it might make you change the way that you rank your rotations. 00:08:10:16 - 00:08:28:29 Kelly Covert It might make you change the electives that you take. Or if you choose to pursue the residency track or not. And so I just think it's always a challenge of students realizing their fourth year they want to do residency, but haven't necessarily set themself up to be a great applicant from the beginning, because there's there's ground that's hard to make up after that point. 00:08:29:06 - 00:08:31:23 Michele Williams That makes sense. That makes sense. 00:08:31:25 - 00:08:46:16 Stephen Woodward So in addition to teaching and overseeing residencies, you also are a practicing pharmacist and preceptor. Could you kind of tell us about what a day in the life of teaching here and going to practice is, like where you practice at what is what is a day in the life of that look. 00:08:46:16 - 00:09:06:26 Kelly Covert Like a day in the life? Sure thing. So I practice over at Johnson City Medical Center. So just across the parking lot from us, which is nice. I can pop back and forth between the college in the hospital. I work with an inpatient family medicine team, so the way I describe it is all of my patients are sick enough to be in the hospital, but not so sick that they're necessarily requiring, the intensive care unit. 00:09:06:28 - 00:09:26:15 Kelly Covert We see a ton of different patients with different disease states and different levels of acuity. So some of our patients are much closer to discharge, and we might be dealing with more kind of chronic disease state management, not quite ambulatory care, but kind of in that vein. And then some of our patients are really quite sick and could be transferred to the unit. 00:09:26:15 - 00:09:52:12 Kelly Covert And so it's a variety. My team is comprised of an attending physician, three family medicine residents myself, a gaggle of medical students and pharmacy students, and sometimes pharmacy residents. And then also occasionally a psychiatry intern. So our team is large, interprofessional. And basically, my role on that team is to make sure all the meds that we're using and patient are appropriate. 00:09:52:12 - 00:10:13:15 Kelly Covert And sometimes that changes day to day, but then also to make sure that when the patient leaves the hospital, the plan that we have in place for them from a meds standpoint is, is feasible, both from a, you know, number of pills per day, cost of meds. If if a patient, doesn't have reliable ways to store their medications, that might change what we do. 00:10:13:17 - 00:10:30:16 Kelly Covert So most of my mornings and early afternoons are spent over at the hospital. We do table rounds as a team where we talk about each of our patients and make medication changes in the medical record. And then we go on walk around, and that's when we go see all of our patients and talk with them, update them on medicine changes. 00:10:30:17 - 00:10:53:22 Kelly Covert That's when me and and or my pharmacy students will do discharge counseling and making sure, again, meds are affordable and available to patients. And then my afternoons are kind of a mixed bag. If I'm teaching, it's almost always in the afternoon at the college, so I may come back over here and teach. If not, then I usually stay at the hospital and my students and I will do topic discussions or journal clubs. 00:10:53:24 - 00:11:00:18 Kelly Covert Just to kind of help. If there is any kind of loose ends we need to tie up, tie those up before we're done for the day. 00:11:00:20 - 00:11:05:04 Stephen Woodward Can you tell us what is a preceptor and what do you like most about preceptor? 00:11:05:06 - 00:11:26:05 Kelly Covert Yeah. So a preceptor, is an overseer of students who are on rotations at your site. The way I view myself is I am a safety net for students, so I encourage them to pretend as if they are a licensed pharmacist. So when you're looking at patients in the morning, if I wasn't here, what medication changes would you recommend? 00:11:26:05 - 00:11:50:29 Kelly Covert What labs would you recommend my team monitor? What would you make sure that you dose adjusted? That sort of thing. But ultimately students are licensed pharmacists. And so a preceptors role is to make sure any recommendations student makes is an appropriate one. Help guide them. If they've never been in the hospital before, help guide them on what a hospital pharmacist does, potentially help them streamline their workflow process. 00:11:50:29 - 00:12:12:22 Kelly Covert So if it's taking a student an hour to work off one patient, you know, helping them gain efficiency. And then another key part of my role is providing feedback. So students get a midpoint in the final evaluation of all of their fourth year rotations. But I also do feedback Friday on my rotation, which is basically just a touch point on how the how the week has gone. 00:12:12:22 - 00:12:35:16 Kelly Covert I have students set goals on the first day of what do you want to get out of this rotation by the end of it? And so we reflect back on those goals. How is that going? So it's it's kind of a safety net overseer, feedback giver, emotional support person occasionally. But what I like about preceptor, I mean, I a lot of times students get to my rotation. 00:12:35:17 - 00:12:59:22 Kelly Covert They haven't ever been in the hospital and they're totally freaked out by it. There's a lot of beeping, there's a lot of noises. It can be scary. And so I really appreciate seeing students go from totally fish out of water to by the end, they're integrated with my family medicine team. I'm fortunate to work with a team that's very pharmacy friendly, and so they're easy to integrate into. 00:12:59:24 - 00:13:16:00 Kelly Covert But just seeing students kind of get their sea legs and figure out how to navigate this process, even if it's not something they want to do when they're in a pharmacy school. So I have many students that want to go into ambulatory care community, but there's still a transitions of care piece that they might get to see on the rotation. 00:13:16:00 - 00:13:18:21 Kelly Covert So just seeing the growth is my favorite part. 00:13:18:23 - 00:13:20:03 Stephen Woodward Thank you. 00:13:20:05 - 00:13:35:12 Michele Williams That sounds great. What advice would you give students who might be on rotation with you. So what kinds of things do you like to see students do? Or what kinds of behaviors are you looking for? 00:13:35:14 - 00:14:04:03 Kelly Covert My number one thing that I think is most important for students on my rotation is to take some ownership of their learning. So rotations are when, you know, the reins come off a little bit and you're out in the wild doing what a pharmacist would do. And so if I have a student who wants to be told every single step in their day to get from beginning to end, that can be challenging because there's not a lot of, autonomy. 00:14:04:03 - 00:14:18:21 Kelly Covert There's not a lot of self-directed learning that happens there. So if I have a student who can see a problem and, and try to to learn how to solve that problem, if they can see a med they're not familiar with and go look it up and tell me what they found versus me having to ask them to do that. 00:14:18:23 - 00:14:45:21 Kelly Covert I think that's the mark of someone who's going to really excel in their pharmacy career, because honestly, like half the things that we teach students in pharmacy school by the time they're 5 or 10 years out, aren't accurate or relevant anymore. Just because meds change and guidelines change and drugs come on and off the market. And so if I have someone who's able to see what they don't know and try to fill that knowledge gap, I think that's my most important quality in a student. 00:14:45:24 - 00:15:05:27 Michele Williams That that makes a lot of sense. And I it, it almost sounds like between you're saying you're a safety net and you're saying, you know, kind of generate some of this stuff within yourself and do it. It almost sounds like you're saying take a take a step forward. Don't don't be a wallflower. 00:15:05:27 - 00:15:06:06 Kelly Covert Yeah. 00:15:06:11 - 00:15:11:21 Michele Williams Jump in there and give it a try. You'll catch them if they're doing something they shouldn't be doing or you'll 00:15:11:21 - 00:15:12:25 Kelly Covert 00:15:12:25 - 00:15:16:20 Michele Williams Guide them. But but to get in there and give it a try and. 00:15:16:20 - 00:15:41:10 Kelly Covert Yeah, I mean, I'll tell students, you know, depending on what their career path looks like, apps are some of the last times that they they will have a safety net. And so kind of take advantage of that and practice at the highest level that you can. That way, you know, you know where your shortfalls are, versus if you are really timid or need to be told every step from A to Z to get through your day. 00:15:41:12 - 00:15:51:17 Kelly Covert I just don't know that you're going to be able to function as independently as a pharmacist when you're done with pharmacy school, and it is your license at the end of each decision that you make. 00:15:51:19 - 00:15:54:10 Michele Williams That makes sense. That makes sense. 00:15:54:12 - 00:16:02:06 Stephen Woodward Well we'll switch gears just a little bit as we head towards the end. But what is something about you that might surprise people. 00:16:02:08 - 00:16:18:22 Kelly Covert I don't I was looking at that question I hadn't had an answer for yet. I admit this, and this is shocking, but I'm a huge sports fan. I love I have season tickets to Etsu basketball. It's one of my favorite things that from the time I got here to Gatton, we bought those tickets and it's been a blast. 00:16:18:23 - 00:16:27:02 Kelly Covert We go to the Southern Conference Championship in Asheville every year. But I feel like most pharmacists are not known for being like sports fans, but I, I'm a. 00:16:27:04 - 00:16:29:08 Michele Williams Sports. 00:16:29:11 - 00:16:30:06 Stephen Woodward Editor, most for the. 00:16:30:06 - 00:16:37:16 Kelly Covert Scene as nerds. That's what I think. Nerds. There you go. No other interests. 00:16:37:18 - 00:16:42:19 Stephen Woodward Well, thank you so much for joining us on the podcast. Yeah, we look forward to this coming up. Yeah. 00:16:42:21 - 00:16:44:14 Kelly Covert Awesome. Thanks for inviting me. 00:16:44:16 - 00:17:00:29 Stephen Woodward Thanks for listening to White Coat Radio. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe and leave us a review. To learn more about ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Visit us at etsu.edu/pharmacy or follow us on social media at @ETSUpharmacy. We'll see you next time.
In this podcast, Alexander Gilmer and Daniel Cobaugh will discuss Alexander's journey as a pharmacist who also happens to be a transgender man. They will hit upon Alex's experiences as a student and resident, his interactions with his patients, and his guidance for other LGBTQ student pharmacists, residents, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. In celebration of Pride 2026, ASHP is sharing these conversations, from our archives, with members about their lives and career journeys. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
In this podcast, Dr. Emily Laswell and Dr. McKenzie Grinalds discuss the AJHP Therapy Update, “Rapid administration of antiseizure medications: Review of safety, effectiveness, and implications for pharmacy practice” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
Five recipients of the 2025 ASHP Foundation Literature Awards discuss their projects and approaches to pharmacy research. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
BiTEs or bispecific T-cell engager antibodies are an emerging class of therapies with significant potential to advance cancer treatment. Pharmacists will play a key role both in the utilization of these agents but also in the mitigation and management of the unique toxicities that accompany them. This podcast provides insights into the patient care needs and novel interdisciplinary models employed to support patients receiving BiTE therapies. Listeners will gain key insights into BiTE therapies, including their role in treatment, the current pipeline, and safety considerations. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
Interested in advocacy but don't know where to start? Heard of advocacy as a professional obligation but not sure how to advocate? Join us for a discussion on how you can get involved with advocacy and overcome perceived barriers to participate regardless of your role in the pharmacy workforce! Advocacy is vital across the spectrum of pharmacy practice. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
ASHP Foundation Literature Awardee for Sustained Contributions Thomas Lodise discusses pharmacy research, collaboration, and advice for new researchers with Kevin Garey. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 16, 2026) – If you've ever wondered what happens behind the counter at a pharmacy, or how a medication makes its way from an idea to a prescription bottle, the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy wants to show you. On this week's episode of Behind the Blue, host Kody Kiser talks with Dr. Olufunmilola "Funmi" Abraham about The Wonders of Pharmacy, a new hands-on community event designed for kids, families, and learners of all ages. The event will take place April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature more than 60 interactive stations throughout the UK College of Pharmacy's Todd Building on South Limestone. Abraham is professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science and serves on the college's executive council. She is also the founder of the CRoME Lab, a community-engaged research team focused on helping families build medication literacy through creative interventions, including educational games that teach safe and effective medication use. In the conversation, Abraham describes The Wonders of Pharmacy as similar in spirit to events like the UK College of Engineering's E-Day, with a "choose your own adventure" format that allows visitors to explore pharmacy and pharmaceutical science at their own pace. The day is designed to introduce the public to the wide range of roles pharmacists can play, from community health to hospital care, and to highlight pharmacists as one of the most accessible health care resources in any community. The event is also a learning experience for UK students. Abraham explains that pharmacy and graduate students help design and run many of the stations as part of hands-on leadership and innovation training, building communication and community engagement skills alongside their academic coursework. For event details about The Wonders of Pharmacy, search "UK Wonders of Pharmacy" or visit the UK College of Pharmacy website. 'Behind the Blue' is available via a variety of podcast providers, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to receive new episodes each week, featuring UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists, writers and the most important news impacting the university. 'Behind the Blue' is a production of the University of Kentucky. Transcripts for most episodes are now embedded in the audio file and can be accessed in many podcast apps during playback. Transcripts for older episodes remain available on the show's blog page. To discover how the University of Kentucky is advancing our Commonwealth, click here. This interview has been edited for time and clarity.
This episode features Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders Immediate Past Chair Kat Miller and 2025 Distinguished Service Awardee Rick Couldry discussing what membership within the section and ASHP means to them and how it has helped develop them into a pharmacy practice leader. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
AI is rapidly reshaping pharmacy practice, raising both concern and opportunity for healthcare teams. Vizient host Kerry Schwarz is joined by Dr. Jason Chou, Vice President of the System Pharmacy Service Line, and Dr. Catherine Oliver, System AVP of Clinical Pharmacy Services at Ochsner Health, to explore how AI is improving efficiency while redefining how pharmacy teams spend their time. They discuss where technology is already making an impact and where its limits still require human expertise. Guest Speakers: Dr. Jason Chou, Pharm.D., MS Vice President, System Pharmacy Service Line Ochsner Health Dr. Catherine Oliver, Pharm.D., BCPS, DPLA, CPGx System AVP, Clinical Pharmacy Services Ochsner Health Host Dr. Kerry Schwarz, Pharm.D., MPH Senior Clinical Manager, Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence Shownotes: 00:05 — Introduction Announcer welcomes listeners to VerifiedRx, produced by the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence. 00:14 — Episode Overview Host Kerry introduces the topic: the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and pharmacy. Key themes: Addressing fears of job replacement Identifying real-world use cases Understanding limitations of AI Practical strategies for adoption Guests: Dr. Jason Chou, VP, System Pharmacy Service Line, Ochsner Health Dr. Catherine Oliver, System AVP, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Ochsner Health 01:04 — Will AI Replace Healthcare Jobs? Concern exists, but largely driven by misunderstanding AI is expected to: Augment, not replace, pharmacy roles Improve efficiency in daily workflows AI is not capable of: Independent clinical judgment Meaningful patient interactions Human elements—trust, empathy, and nuance—remain essential. 02:20 — Where AI Can Add Value Today Focus should shift from fear to practical use cases Ideal applications: Reducing non-value-added tasks Improving efficiency Supporting clinical decision-making preparation (not replacing it) 02:39 — Early Use Cases: Operational Efficiency AI can reduce administrative burden such as: Prior authorizations Insurance-related communications Data gathering and documentation Opportunity to eliminate “busy work” and improve staff satisfaction 03:31 — Clinical Workflow Support AI can: Summarize patient charts, labs, and notes Organize large volumes of clinical data Enables pharmacists to: Spend less time preparing Spend more time in patient care and provider interaction 04:08 — Additional Opportunities: Supply Chain & Operations AI can support: Inventory management Purchasing optimization Multi-site coordination Benefits include: Cost savings Improved efficiency Better resource utilization 05:00 — Where to Draw the Line AI should not replace clinical decision-making Limitations include: Lack of experience and judgment Inability to incorporate patient values and preferences Final decisions must remain with clinicians. 05:42 — Preserving the Human Element Patient care involves: Trust Empathy Relationship-building Over-reliance on AI risks eroding patient confidence. 06:11 — Patient Interaction & Transparency Patients want to know: When AI is used How it impacts their care Transparency and communication are critical 06:48 — AI in Direct Patient Care: Ambient Listening AI tools can: Capture conversations during patient visits Reduce documentation burden Important considerations: Patient consent Ability to opt out Privacy concerns 07:31 — Risks of Poor Implementation Poorly designed AI interactions can: Frustrate patients Reduce trust Healthcare AI must avoid: Impersonal experiences Inefficient automation 08:21 — AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement Comparable to tools like: Search engines (e.g., Google) Enhances efficiency without replacing professional roles. 09:12 — Early Success Stories Prior Authorization Optimization AI improves: Data extraction Documentation speed Approval timelines Benefits: Faster patient access to therapy Improved staff satisfaction 10:07 — Clinical Decision Support Enhancements AI-driven rule systems: Identify high-risk patients Reduce unnecessary chart reviews Example outcome: Reduction in time spent reviewing charts without intervention Frees pharmacists for: Medication reconciliation Patient counseling 11:11 — Impact on Workforce Engagement Staff report: Increased satisfaction More time for meaningful work AI seen as an enabler rather than a threat 12:03 — Vendor Landscape & Challenges Rapid growth of AI vendors addressing niche problems Key risks: Data security concerns Vendor quality variability Overlapping or redundant solutions 12:51 — Integration & Workflow Considerations Successful AI tools must: Integrate with EHRs Align with pharmacy workflows Avoid siloed systems Poor integration leads to inefficiency and adoption barriers 14:04 — Vendor Evaluation Considerations Assess: Clinical and operational expertise Product maturity Implementation effort Risk vs benefit Balance between: Ready-made solutions Custom-built tools requiring internal resources 14:56 — Practical Advice for Health System Leaders Develop a system-wide AI strategy Collaborate across departments (not siloed decisions) Engage: IT Legal Ethics teams Avoid duplicative solutions across service lines 15:31 — Building Organizational Readiness Be open to learning and experimentation Ask questions and maintain healthy skepticism Focus on: Improving workflows Enhancing patient outcomes Supporting workforce engagement 16:02 — Infrastructure & Speed of Innovation AI vendors move quickly Organizations must: Be prepared to adapt rapidly Avoid delays that hinder innovation Balance speed with governance and safety 16:27 — Closing Kerry thanks the guests for their insights Encourages continued exploration of AI's evolving role in healthcare Reminder to subscribe and engage with VerifiedRx. 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This episode features the 2025 ASHP Best Practice Award winning team at Cone Health recognized for a program focusing on a pharmacist-led deep vein thrombosis clinic (DVT). The episode highlights how the DVT clinic was built, including how pharmacists centralized outpatient care through the inclusion of imagining, diagnosis, treatment, and dispensing at one location. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
This episode features the 2025 ASHP Best Practice Award winning team at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center who is recognized for a program focusing on pharmacist prescriptive authority and optimizing care through identifying and prescribing oral chemotherapy for patients. The initiative exemplifies ASHP's new strategic plan and its patient care pillar, advancing innovative pharmacy practices that expand access, improve outcomes, and elevate the role of pharmacists as integral members of the healthcare team. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
Join us for a special series featuring speakers and thought leaders from Pharmacy Futures, where we explore the ideas shaping the future of pharmacy practice. In this episode, we sit down with Joe Anderson to discuss the updated physical exam interactive workshop for pharmacists with a focus on blood pressure, test and treat diagnostics, the Medicare annual wellness exam, and specific techniques for assessing heart failure and volume overload. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
Well-being, burnout, and resilience have been hot topics within the healthcare community. These topics are particularly relevant to new practitioners, especially in the age after the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast aims to investigate potential well-being gaps they may face and how to address them with their manager and in their department. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
In this episode, host John Beckner is joined by Harry Travis, BSPharm, to discuss the intersection of AI and pharmacy. Harry outlines a three-tier approach to implementing AI into community pharmacy and emphasizes the potential of AI to innovate and optimize productivity, rather than replacing the role of pharmacy employees.
Second-generation (also known as atypical) antipsychotics are increasingly used as adjunctive therapy for patients with major depressive disorder who have an inadequate or partial response to antidepressants. This course reviews the clinical rationale for their use, highlights newly approved options, and examines key safety, efficacy, and monitoring considerations. You will gain practical guidance to support patient selection, counseling, and shared decision-making when these agents are incorporated into depression management.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpactLead Editor, PyrlsGUESTSarah Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Clinical PharmacistDrake University/Broadlawns Medical CenterPharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members only.To learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Explain the role of second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics as adjunctive therapy in the management of major depressive disorder.2. Identify pharmacist-relevant considerations for counseling, monitoring, and risk benefit assessment when second-generation antipsychotics are used for depression.Rachel Maynard and Sarah Grady have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-059-H01-PInitial release date: 3/16/2026Expiration date: 3/16/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.
Second-generation (also known as atypical) antipsychotics are increasingly used as adjunctive therapy for patients with major depressive disorder who have an inadequate or partial response to antidepressants. This course reviews the clinical rationale for their use, highlights newly approved options, and examines key safety, efficacy, and monitoring considerations. You will gain practical guidance to support patient selection, counseling, and shared decision-making when these agents are incorporated into depression management.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpactLead Editor, PyrlsGUESTSarah Grady, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Clinical PharmacistDrake University/Broadlawns Medical CenterGET CE FOR THIS LISTENING!The GameChangers Clinical Update Series for Pharmacists delivers 52 expert-led podcast episodes and 30+ hours of clinically actionable continuing education, all for a one-time purchase of just $99—that's less than $3 per hour for high-impact learning you can apply immediately in practice. Click here to enroll. PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the GameChangers Clinical Update Series. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Clinical Update Series and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here. CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Explain the role of second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics as adjunctive therapy in the management of major depressive disorder.2. Identify pharmacist-relevant considerations for counseling, monitoring, and risk benefit assessment when second-generation antipsychotics are used for depression.Rachel Maynard and Sarah Grady have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-059-H01-PInitial release date: 3/16/2026Expiration date: 3/16/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram
GLP‑1 receptor agonists continue to generate clinical and media buzz, with new formulations, new approvals, and expanding areas of research. This course explores key updates, including the FDA approval of the first oral GLP‑1 for chronic weight management and ongoing investigations into GLP‑1 therapies for conditions beyond diabetes and obesity. You will gain a timely overview of recent developments in GLP‑1s and how pharmacists can anticipate and support their evolving role in patient care.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpactLead Editor, PyrlsGUESTChristine Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCPProfessor, Pharmacy Practice and Clinical PharmacistMidwestern University Pharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by enrolling in the course. Click here to enroll!CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Summarize recent regulatory and clinical updates related to GLP‑1 receptor agonists, including new formulations.2. Describe emerging areas of research into the use of GLP‑1 therapies beyond diabetes and obesity treatment.Rachel Maynard has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Christie Schumacher is a speaker for and is on the advisory board for Abbott. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.0.1 CEU/1.0 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-081-H01-PInitial release date: 3/9/2026Expiration date: 3/9/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.
GLP‑1 receptor agonists continue to generate clinical and media buzz, with new formulations, new approvals, and expanding areas of research. This course explores key updates, including the FDA approval of the first oral GLP‑1 for chronic weight management and ongoing investigations into GLP‑1 therapies for conditions beyond diabetes and obesity. You will gain a timely overview of recent developments in GLP‑1s and how pharmacists can anticipate and support their evolving role in patient care.HOSTRachel Maynard, PharmDGameChangers Podcast Host and Clinical Editor, CEimpactLead Editor, PyrlsGUESTChristine Schumacher, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BCCP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FCCPProfessor, Pharmacy Practice and Clinical PharmacistMidwestern UniversityGET CE FOR THIS LISTENING!The GameChangers Clinical Update Series for Pharmacists delivers 52 expert-led podcast episodes and 30+ hours of clinically actionable continuing education, all for a one-time purchase of just $99—that's less than $3 per hour for high-impact learning you can apply immediately in practice. Click here to enroll. PRACTICE RESOURCEReceive the exclusive Practice Resource to use as a reference guide for this episode by purchasing the GameChangers Clinical Update Series. CPE REDEMPTIONThis course is accredited for continuing pharmacy education! Click the link below that applies to you to take the exam and evaluation to claim credit:If you are already enrolled in this course, click here to redeem your credit. To purchase the Clinical Update Series and claim your CPE credit, click here or to purchase this course individually, click here. CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Summarize recent regulatory and clinical updates related to GLP‑1 receptor agonists, including new formulations.2. Describe emerging areas of research into the use of GLP‑1 therapies beyond diabetes and obesity treatment.Rachel Maynard has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Christie Schumacher is a speaker for and is on the advisory board for Abbott. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.0.1 CEU/1.0 HrUAN: 0107-0000-26-081-H01-PInitial release date: 3/9/2026Expiration date: 3/9/2027Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram
In this podcast, experts Jacinda (JAM) Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH; Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, FAAN; and Dalilah Restrepo, MD, discuss improving shingles vaccine uptake. Topics covered include: The Burden of ShinglesCare Coordination Between Primary and Specialty CarePromoting Shingles Vaccine Series CompletionAddressing Disparities in Shingles Vaccine Access and Uptake Presenters:Jacinda (JAM) Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPHAssociate Professor of Clinical PharmacyUniversity of California, San DiegoDepartment of Pharmacy Practice and Sciences, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesDivision of the Black Diaspora and African American StudiesLa Jolla, CaliforniaRuth Carrico, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, FAANSenior PartnerCarrico & Ramirez PLLCProfessor, AdjunctDivision of Infectious DiseasesUniversity of Louisville School of MedicineLouisville, KentuckyDalilah Restrepo, MDInfectious Diseases SpecialistUniversity of California, IrvineLos Alamitos HospitalOrange County, California Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On episode 150 of PSQH: The Podcast, Michael McGuire, Professor of Pharmacy Practice in Psychiatry at Belmont University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, talks about the importance of medication management for patients dealing with serious mental illness.
In this podcast, Dr. Megan Rech and Dr. Brett Faine discuss the AJHP theme issue on emergency medicine pharmacy practice with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
This is the 13th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to start your own podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you're interested in podcasting, pod-guesting or public speaking, you need to listen to this episode (and the Series!). My guest today is Dr. Brooke Griffin, host of the 5 Minute Pep Talk Podcast. If you need a short, motivational podcast with a positive vibe that gets to the point quickly, subscribe to or follow The 5 Minute Pep Talk today. Click to read the FULL show notes: https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast (select episode 357) Background information for Brooke Griffin, PharmD (October 2025) Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Vice Chair of Clinical Services at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy. She is a Professional Coach in Life & Work and is passionate about offering career support through a thought-provoking and creative process. 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Join Dr. Narjust Florez as she explores complementary and integrative medicine in lung cancer care with leading experts Dr. Ting Bao, Dr. Jun J. Mao, and Dr. Lisa Davis. This episode clarifies the differences between alternative, complementary, and integrative approaches while addressing oncologists' concerns about safety and drug interactions. Learn where to find reliable information, what the research shows about treatments like acupuncture and supplements, and how patients can safely incorporate these therapies into their cancer journey. Guests: Ting Bao, MD, MS, FSIO Co-Director, Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE Chief, Integrative Medicine Service Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Lisa Davis, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCOP, Clinical Professor, Pharmacy Practice & Science The University of Arizona, R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy
Join members of the Council on Pharmacy Practice to unpack ASHP's newly approved policy on moral distress and moral injury. They'll explain what these terms mean, share real-world examples, and explore how moral injury contributes to occupational burnout in the pharmacy workforce. The conversation takes you behind the scenes of the policy process, highlighting challenges faced along the way, and look ahead to what this policy means for the future of pharmacy practice. Listeners will be introduced to the emerging concepts of moral distress and moral injury and discover how they impact the pharmacy profession. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
In episode 95 of the Summits Podcast, co-hosts Vince Todd, Jr. and Daniel Abdallah are joined by Jasmine Gonzalvo, Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Purdue University College of Pharmacy and breast cancer survivor. Tune in as Jasmine shares her breast cancer journey and the priorities she has now in survivorship. “Cancer gave me the slap in the face that I needed to be present for the right reasons.”
From CAR-T therapies to viral vectors, cell and gene treatments are redefining the boundaries of pharmacy practice—but with innovation comes complexity. Host Carolyn Liptak welcomes Dr. Mark Wiencek, Principal Microbiologist with the Technical Services Group at Contec, and Dr. Amanda Frick, Senior Clinical Manager of Market Intelligence at Vizient, to break down the challenges of compounding these advanced therapies. Listen in as they discuss real-world risk assessments, biosafety considerations, and how hospital pharmacies can safely manage these groundbreaking yet high-risk treatments. Guest speakers: Mark Wiencek, PhD Principal Microbiologist, Technical Services Group Contec Amanda Frick, PharmD, BCPS Senior Clinical Manager, Market Intelligence Vizient Host: Carolyn Liptak, MBA, RPh Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Show Notes: [01:02-01:51] Mark shares his background and experience in microbiology [01:52-04:04] Overview of the types of cell and gene therapies (CGT) currently used in clinical practice [04:05-05:14] Which CGT therapies are most applicable to pharmacy compounding and why [05:15-10:29] Things not on the NIOSH list and the risks [10:30-12:03] Evaluating whether viral vectors can penetrate intact skin and the true occupational exposure risks [12:04-13:18] If hazards are not defined by the NIOSH list, how should these CGT hazards be classified [13:19-15:03] Determining the safest environment for compounding CGT therapies [15:04-20:14] Best practices for decontamination, disinfection, and viral vector handling [20:15-20:59] Do you need a dedicated biosafety cabinet for CGT therapies [21:00-22:55] Recommended resources for further learning Links | Resources: Blind and colleagues (Nationwide): Click here Wang and colleagues (Stanford): Click here CONTEC HEALTHCARE WEBINAR Using Bugs as Drugs: Compounding Viral Vectors in Cell & Gene Therapy for Hospital Pharmacies, Mark Wiencek, May 13, 2025: Click here Blind, J.E., Ghosh, S., Niese, T.D., Gardner, J.C., Stack-Simone, S., Dean, A. and Washam, M., 2024. A comprehensive literature scoping review of infection prevention and control methods for viral-mediated gene therapies. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 4(1), p.e15. Click here Deramoudt, L., Pinturaud, M., Bouquet, P., Goffard, A., Simon, N. and Odou, P., 2024. Method for the detection and quantification of viral contamination during the preparation of gene therapy drugs in a hospital pharmacy. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 81(12), pp.615-621. Click here Korte, J., Mienert, J., Hennigs, J.K. and Körbelin, J., 2021. Inactivation of adeno-associated viral vectors by oxidant-based disinfectants. Human Gene Therapy, 32(13-14), pp.771-781. Click here (abstract only; full article available for purchase) Martino, J.G., McConnell, K., Greathouse, L., Rosario, B.D. and Jaskowiak, J.M., 2024. Cellular therapy site-preparedness: Inpatient pharmacy implementation at a large academic medical center. Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 30(8), pp.1442-1449. Click here Penzien, C., 2023. Safe handling of BioSafety drugs and live virus vaccines. Pharm Purch Prod, 20(4), p.12. Click here Petrich, J., Marchese, D., Jenkins, C., Storey, M. and Blind, J., 2020. Gene replacement therapy: a primer for the health-system pharmacist. Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 33(6), pp.846-855. Click here Wang, A., Ngo, Z., Yu, S.J. and MacDonald, E.A., 2025. Implementing standard practices in the safe handling of gene therapy and biohazardous drugs in a health-system setting. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, p.zxaf026. Click here VerifiedRx Listener Feedback Survey: We would love to hear from you - Please click here Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube RSS Feed
Members of the Council on Therapeutics unpack two ASHP policies adopted in the 2025 House of Delegates— one addressing the FDA's proposal to change drug naming conventions, and the other requiring height and weight on certain medication orders. They share why these policies matter, the challenges encountered during the policy process, and the improvements they hope to see in patient care as a result. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
The host has been a community pharmacy advocate for 22 years. Always looking for ways to help community pharmacies be more profitable. The guest is an experienced Pharmacist with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceutical industry. Skilled in Diabetes, Pharmacy Practice, Community Pharmacy, and Clinical Pharmacology.
This podcast provides a review of newer over-the-counter (OTC) items related to pharmacy practice. Participants discuss OTC CGMs, naloxone, birth control, combined influenza/COVID home tests and STD/syphilis home tests. The episode highlights cost information, where to purchase, how and when to use, and more. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
Stephen Eckel, PharmD, MHA, FAPhA, FASHP, FCCP, is the Associate Dean for Global Engagement and an Associate Professor at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He is the Residency Program Director for the Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency at UNC Medical Center (he was also my RPD!). Dr. Eckel is also the co-founder of ChemoGlo and founder of Assure Medical Technologies, LLC. We talk through leadership training and his involvement in FIP and global pharmacy practice. In addition, he has a passion for entrepreneurship and we talk through how he has identified business opportunities and has created successful companies from them. It's a jam packed episode and one you don't want to miss!
Send us a textMeet Dr. Ken Thai, PharmD—CEO of 986 Degrees Corporation (a pharmacy franchise), multi-site independent pharmacy owner across Southern California and Nevada, and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at USC and Western University. A past president of CPhA (California Pharmacists Association) and current national VP at NCPA, he was honored with the 2022 NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year. His career blends leadership, education, and entrepreneurship, always anchored to better patient care.In this conversation, we trace his path from a UCLA biology degree to a USC School of Pharmacy PharmD, followed by a Community Pharmacy Practice residency at USC. We dig into how he opened and scaled multiple independents—spanning long-term care, compounding, DME, infusion, and specialty—and why he built a franchise model to mentor and multiply pharmacist-owners. You'll hear how he designs training that sticks, builds culture across locations, and keeps teams focused on outcomes.We also talk about teaching and precepting: what pharmacy students need now, the mindset shift from clinician to owner, and practical steps to evaluate a market, choose services, and launch sustainably. Dr. Thai shares playbooks on onboarding, metrics that matter, quality systems, and how associations like CPhA and NCPA shape the future of independent pharmacy and pharmacy entrepreneurship.If you're a pharmacy student, new grad, independent owner, or healthcare entrepreneur, this episode is your blueprint for growth. Drop your questions in the comments, share with a colleague who's thinking about ownership, and subscribe for more SGV stories at the intersection of leadership, small business, and patient care. Keywords: independent pharmacy, pharmacy franchise, pharmacy ownership, pharmacy management, USC School of Pharmacy, Western University of Health Sciences, CPhA, NCPA, 986 Degrees, pharmacy entrepreneur.__________Music CreditsIntroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OGStingerScarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio LibraryOutroEuphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG__________________My SGV Podcast:Website: www.mysgv.netNewsletter: Beyond the MicPatreon: MySGV Podcastinfo@sgvmasterkey.com
In this episode, Kate Riddell shares how she bridges the classroom with real-world practice. From prescribing authority and patient accessibility to competing with mail order and fighting misinformation, Kate offers an inspiring look at the evolving role of community pharmacy and the next generation of pharmacists. 00:00 – Introduction: Kate's dual role in academia and practice 02:49 – Expanding pharmacist roles: test-and-treat & contraceptives 07:43 – Access, reimbursement & the future of community pharmacy 09:08 – Competing with mail order through personal service 12:43 – Innovating operations: med sync, inventory & student marketing 16:18 – Teaching leadership and entrepreneurship to future pharmacists 17:34 – Fighting misinformation online & guiding patients 21:14 – What Kate's reading: balancing beach reads and big ideas Guest: Kate Riddell | Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Butler University Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com
Join Dr. Clancy and his guests Drs. McCabe, Miskle, and Moreland as they discuss guidance for clinicians to assess, treat intoxication and manage withdrawal of a group of atypical recreational pyschoactive substances. CME Credit Available: https://uiowa.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=74952 Host: Gerard Clancy, MD Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs Professor of Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Guests: Daniel McCabe, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine University of Iowa Carver Colleg eof Medicine Ben Miskle, PharmD Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Science Universit of Iowa College of Pharmacy Rachel Moreland, DO Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Financial Disclosures: Dr. Miskle has disclosed the following relevant financial relationship: 1) Johnson & Johnson - Family owns stock. Other faculty and planners have disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. Nurse: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 ANCC contact hour. Physician: The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other Health Care Providers: A certificate of completion will be available after successful completion of the course. (It is the responsibility of licensees to determine if this continuing education activity meets the requirements of their professional licensure board.) ResourcesIowa Poison Control Center https://www.iowapoison.org
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and pharmacists are in a key position to help prevent them. This episode highlights how to identify medication risks, share practical prevention strategies, and connect patients with trusted tools and resources. Tune in to learn how you can make a meaningful impact in reducing falls in your community. HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTKristin Meyer PharmD, BCGP, FASCPProfessor of Pharmacy PracticeDrake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesJoshua Davis Kinsey and Kristin Meyer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. RESOURCESNational Council on Aging (NCOA) Falls PreventionNCOA Falls Prevention Awareness WeekNCOA Falls Free CheckUp®CDC STEADIPharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Identify common medication classes and household hazards associated with increased fall risk in older adults.2. Describe the pharmacist's role in fall prevention through medication review, patient education, and community engagement.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-269-H05-PInitial release date: 9/8/2025Expiration date: 9/8/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death in older adults, and pharmacists are in a key position to help prevent them. This episode highlights how to identify medication risks, share practical prevention strategies, and connect patients with trusted tools and resources. Tune in to learn how you can make a meaningful impact in reducing falls in your community. HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTKristin Meyer PharmD, BCGP, FASCPProfessor of Pharmacy PracticeDrake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesJoshua Davis Kinsey and Kristin Meyer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. RESOURCESNational Council on Aging (NCOA) Falls PreventionNCOA Falls Prevention Awareness WeekNCOA Falls Free CheckUp®CDC STEADIPharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Identify common medication classes and household hazards associated with increased fall risk in older adults.2. Describe the pharmacist's role in fall prevention through medication review, patient education, and community engagement.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-269-H05-PInitial release date: 9/8/2025Expiration date: 9/8/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram
In this podcast, leaders from schools of pharmacies, residency program directors, and health-system pharmacy chiefs discuss why there are declining enrollment numbers in residency programs and what the implications are for the future of clinical pharmacy. In part two of this series, we will explore what are the implications behind the numbers and what health systems can do to support the clinical pharmacists of tomorrow. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
During a recent conversation, Dr. Bela Mehta, Chair of the Division of Pharmacy Practice and Science at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, shared her insights on the vital role of community pharmacists. The discussion highlighted the challenges faced during the COVID pandemic, including increased patient care demands and immunization efforts, which contributed to rising levels of burnout among pharmacy practitioners. Dr. Mehta reflected on her personal journey, beginning with her father's immigration from India to the U.S. in the 1960s, her childhood in India, and her eventual return to the U.S. Her early experiences working in a community pharmacy sparked a passion for the profession, reinforcing her commitment to patient care. Her academic path, including earning a PharmD and completing a residency, led her to academia, where she now focuses on training future pharmacists and advancing equitable healthcare access. The conversation explored the evolving landscape of pharmacy education and the need for innovative approaches to prepare students for modern challenges. Dr. Mehta emphasized the systemic issues affecting the profession post-pandemic, including workforce shortages and mental health strains on pharmacists. She discussed ongoing efforts to address burnout, improve working conditions, and foster collaboration among healthcare teams to enhance both provider well-being and patient outcomes. Dr. Mehta also shared her interest in complementary and alternative medicine, challenging conventional perspectives within the field. Her approach underscores the importance of evidence-based, patient-centered care that respects diverse needs and preferences. To conclude, Dr. Mehta offered valuable advice on mentorship, leadership, and finding purpose in one's career. She stressed the importance of recognizing achievements and maintaining a balance between personal and professional growth. The discussion reinforced the essential role pharmacists play in healthcare and the ongoing need to support their contributions to community health. -+=-+=-+=-+= Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon | Spotify --- There's more at https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com
In this Pharmacy Leadership episode, David Chen sits down with the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders' 2024 Awardee Della Bahmandar to discuss what membership within the Section and ASHP means to her and how it has helped her develop as a pharmacy practice leader. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.
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Saudi Arabia's modern healthcare system, diverse patient population, and research-savvy healthcare professionals make it a great place to conduct clinical trials. To learn more about the clinical trial requirements in Saudi Arabia, I invited Professor Majed Al Jeraisy on the show. Dr. Al Jeraisy is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, King Saud Ben Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Consultant in King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital. He was appointed as the chairman of the research office at King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) in 2007 and was appointed as the Director of Clinical Trial Services in 2018. Please join me in welcoming Professor Majed Al Jeraisy on the Clinical Trial Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Slope. Slope drives operational excellence for highly complex, sample-intensive, early-phase clinical trials. The platform transforms chaotic clinical trial supply chains into protocol-specific operational workflows for sponsors, CROs, clinical research sites and labs. Learn more at https://www.slopeclinical.com/ This podcast is brought to you by Florence Healthcare. Florence eliminates chaotic workflows in clinical research operations with remote access and digital workflow platforms. More than 12,000 study sites, sponsors, and CROs in 45 countries trust them to accelerate their operations. To learn more, visit https://florencehc.com