APhA The First Fill

In this episode, we will discuss recent data exploring the authenticity of references cited in the generation of medical information from large language models. 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 convenien...

In this episode, we will discuss how pharmacogenomics (PGx) may determine a patient's response to drug therapy and share an interesting case example with SSRIs. 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 convenien...

In this episode, we will discuss artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and applications related to daily life and pharmacy practice. 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 nonmemb...

In this episode, we will discuss various drug classes and their potential underlying pathophysiologic impact in patients having surgery, including GLP1RAs and over the counter products. 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 e...

In this episode, we will discuss the impact of HPV and cancer prevention strategies with the vaccine. 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 pha...

In this episode, we will discuss new information regarding impact of cannabis to pregnant individuals during various time periods. 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 nonmember...

In this episode, we will discuss xylazine's impact on the opioid crisis and the top 5 things pharmacists should be aware of regarding its use and harm reduction efforts.   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 you...

In this episode, we will discuss the WHO's recommendations on the use of non-sugar sweetners and findings on the impact of weight management.   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...

In this episode, we will discuss the potential benefits of berberine as a supplement and hit on safety considerations.   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...

In this episode, we will discuss the approval of lecanemab as a new treatment option for Alzheimer's.   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 p...

In this episode, we will discuss key counseling points in anticipation of the OTC norgestrel oral contraceptive.   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 t...

In this episode, we will discuss nalmefene's new intranasal formulation to the market as an opioid reversal agent and what this means for naloxone.   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 me...

In this episode, we will discuss the AMA's updated policy to move away from using BMI as a sole criterion to guide health risks.   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 nonmember...

In this episode, we will review the dual SGLT1 and SGLT2 inhibitor, sotagliflozin, joining others with an approval for the treatment of heart failure.   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...

In this episode, we will discuss the data on the use of colchicine to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. 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 thei...

In this episode, we will discuss the 2023 Beers Criteria update as it relates to anticoagulants. 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 pharmaci...

In this episode, we will review the RECOVER Consortium's 12 hallmark signs included in their preliminary composite score to identify long COVID cases.   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...

In this episode, we will review crucial counseling considerations for OTC naloxone.   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 Lear...

In this episode, we will review preliminary trial data on A1c and weight reductions with various doses of oral semaglutide.   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...

In this episode, we will discuss key counseling points on the appropriate and safe use of boric acid vaginal suppositories.   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...

In this episode, we will discuss the 2023 Beers Criteria update as it relates to sulfonylureas.   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 pharmac...

In this episode, we will review notable updates in the American Diabetes Association's 2023 Standards of Care in Diabetes. 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 lo...

In this episode, we will review considerations for the use of bempedoic acid in light of the CLEAR Outcomes clinical trial. 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 l...

In this episode, we will explore data on the use of vitamin D supplements for cognitive health. 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 pharmacis...

In this episode, we will talk about withdrawal from the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world - caffeine! 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...