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A new ad hoc committee created as a collaboration between the Sections of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners, Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders, Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners and Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners, the Infusion Services Strategy Committee began its work in August of 2024. Committee Chair, Samantha Bochenek, and Vice Chair, Noah Franz, join us on this podcast onsit...

Drug shortages remain a persistent threat to patient care and pharmacy operations, with 270 active shortages recorded in early 2025. In this episode of Hot Topics in Pharmacy, ASHP’s Mike Ganio hosts Erin Fox and April Giles to unpack the latest data, explore the day-to-day realities health systems are facing, and examine the complex challenges shaping the future of medication access.  The informa...

This podcast will provide members with analysis of the Administration’s actions on drug pricing to date, including proposed tariffs and two separate Executive Orders (EOs). We’ll talk through key elements of the EO on Most Favored Nation pricing, how it might intersect with the earlier, more general EO on drug pricing, and what these policy shifts could mean for members. We’ll also discuss how pot...

In this podcast, we’ve partnered with a data science pharmacist to explore challenges that can arise when implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy. We’ll focus on his experience with AI governance, ethical challenges, and key considerations for the everyday pharmacist.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and mat...

This episode focuses on the operational considerations for the use of in vivo and viral based gene therapies in health-system pharmacies and the appropriate stakeholders. CE for this episode expires on May 31, 2027.   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...

In this Pharmacy Leadership episode, Ashley Boedecker sits down with the Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners Awardee Jessica Skelley 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 n...

In this episode, members of the ASHP Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residents’ Collaborative dive into practical strategies for becoming a highly engaged and effective learner as a Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (PAL) resident. Whether you're navigating clinical rotations or administrative responsibilities, this podcast features current PGY1 & PGY2 HSPAL residents and experienc...

Learn from experts on treatments for patients with obesity.  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 ASH...

In this episode, Julie Dagam sits down with Andrea Roberson to discuss the upcoming session entitled Be Prepared: Frequent Findings and Trusty Tips for Pharmacy Residency Accreditation, and with Michelle Rager to discuss the upcoming session entitled “The Need for Speed”—Efficient and Effective Residency CQI and Reporting.  These sessions are part of the preceptor-focused education offered at Phar...

This episode reviews the viral replication process, common viral vectors for in vivo gene therapy, and Food and Drug Administration-approved therapies. The episode will also highlight novel in vivo gene therapies in the development pipeline. CE for this episode expires on May 25, 2027.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and...

Discover the essential contributions of pharmacists in patient care with We’re Your Pharmacist, a monthly podcast from ASHP. In this episode ASHP sits down with Tammy McKinney, a patient living with diabetes and her pharmacist Tina Claypool of University of Louisville Health. Tammy, who is also a nurse, shares how Tina’s expertise, dedication, and care improved her health and changed her life for...

In this episode, we are joined by expert Kenneth A. Richman, professor of philosophy and health care ethics at MCPHS University. Join us as we discuss real-world dilemmas, ethical decision-making frameworks, and how pharmacists can uphold integrity while navigating complex healthcare systems. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informatio...

Learn from experts on treatments for patients with obesity.  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 ASH...

Join the TPTS Board of Directors as they walk through TPTS’s first strategic plan. Hear directly from the Board as they break down the key goals tied to each pillar and share what excites them most about the road ahead.   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...

Follow ASHP Career and Leadership Advisory Group members as we discuss what we learned during our APPE rotations and internships, from applying to finding leadership within the new roles.  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 topi...

In this episode, Julie Dagam sits down with Tiffany Pon to discuss the upcoming session entitled “A Whole New World: Navigating Resident Selection Processes”.  This session is part of the preceptor-focused education offered at Pharmacy Futures 2025/National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information a...

In this episode, the team from UNC Health Medical Center discusses their award-winning submission to the ASHP Best Practices. They share how their precision oncology program allowed clinicians to integrate evidence-based personalized therapies into their practice to improve patient outcomes by reducing barriers to precision oncology. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the...

Faculty experts highlight USP <797> and discuss opportunities to reduce medication errors, with respect to sterility, stability, and compatibility when compounding parenteral nutrition and assigning a beyond use date. 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 sour...

Community-based residency training programs provide unique opportunities to provide patient care, establish and expand pharmacy services, and conduct targeted research and other projects relevant to community pharmacy. This podcast features three residency directors of community-based residency programs sharing insights and perspectives on the value of community-based residency training.   The inf...

In this episode, Julie Dagam sits down with Janet Cooley and Suzy Larson to discuss their upcoming session entitled “Up your game: an interactive board game addressing preceptor challenges”.  This session is part of the preceptor-focused education offered at Pharmacy Futures 2025/National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of t...

In this episode, the team from St. Elizabeth Physicians and the University of Cincinnati discuss their award-winning submission to the ASHP Best Practices.  They share how leveraging remote certified pharmacy technicians in ambulatory care helped expand clinical pharmacy services, improve value-based care, and impact their organization’s high performance on quality measures.  The information prese...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. With local programs and events in all 50 states, AFSP’s chapters are at the forefront of suicide prevention. This podcast will highlight the intricacies...

Transitions of care prioritizes coordinating, integrating, and continuing care to improve patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary readmissions. Pharmacists play a significant role in this process through each level of acuity. In this episode, we discuss key elements of transitions of care from the ICU and medicine floors to the outpatient settings, navigating medication reconciliations and varying...

Sodium Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors (SGLT2) have demonstrated improvement in patient outcomes across several disease states including patients with type 2 diabetes, heart failure and chronic kidney disease.  Despite guideline recommendations for the use of these agents in each of these disease states, utilization of SGLT2 remains relatively low. This podcast discusses some of the barriers to...

If you didn’t make it to the 2024 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition or didn’t catch all of the emergency medicine related content, we have you covered!  Presenters will give pearl-style recaps of their talks and provide additional insight into application and implementation into practice.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The info...