ASHPOfficial

Prior to 2023, the “X-waiver” requirement prohibited pharmacists from prescribing buprenorphine as treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Now that the X-waiver has been eliminated, pharmacists now have more flexibility to engage in team-based OUD treatment via collaborative practice. This podcast will explore potential practice models relating to pharmacist-provided OUD treatment, review current...

Despite being developed in the late 1980s, Intrathecal pumps have been underutilized clinically for pain management for multiple reasons. With the opioid crisis and the significant increase in the proportion of the population with refractory pain, intrathecal pumps are gaining popularity.  Intrathecal pumps may be an appropriate option for improved pain control while minimizing side effects from s...

Learn from pharmacy technicians who lead technician education and training in their institutions as they discuss advancing pharmacy technician career development.   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 p...

This episode will provide an overview of excipients and dyes used in medications that often consumed by children. Topics will include an overview of specific excipients and dyes, allergies vs intolerance to substances, and an explanation of regulatory oversight. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and ar...

This podcast is a follow-up to the October webinar, A Day in the Life: Improving Collaboration to Minimize Exposure to Hazardous Drugs from Preparation to Administration and Beyond. Our experts will address audience questions that they were unable to answer during the webinar.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials...

Ketamine use for the dual purpose of sedation and analgesia in the critical care setting has been increasing dramatically. Ketamine has a unique pharmacologic mechanism of action that has been shown to be effective for various types of pain, sedation and other indications such as alcohol withdrawal, which are commonly seen in an intensive care setting.  This podcast with review basic pharmacology...

In this episode, subject matter experts in health system organizations discuss the impact and changes in their organizations, due to accreditation updates in the specialty pharmacy space. This podcast is presented by members of the Accreditation and Compliance Section Advisory Group of the Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the...

Undecided about your career path? From clinical to specialty pharmacy, informatics to ambulatory care — the options seem endless. In the Career Pearls for Students podcast series you will hear from pharmacists who work in various pharmacy practice settings to learn more about what a day in the life is like. Take away information about careers you have interest in but never took the time to learn a...

With the release of the revised USP guidance, it is important to revisit some of the basics of sterile compounding. The Section of Inpatient Care Practitioner’s SAG on Compounding Practice has developed a three-part series that will cover differing definitions of compounding, beyond use dates (BUDs), and extended stability. In this first episode of the series, listeners will review some of the def...

In this Pharmacy Leadership episode, David Chen sits down with the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders’ Awardee, Kate Schaafsma, to discuss what membership within the Section and ASHP means to her and how it has helped him 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 ar...

In this podcast, Dr. Ashley Bowden and Dr. Carlie Wilke discuss the AJHP Commentary, “Implementation of radio-frequency identification technology to optimize medication inventory management in the intraoperative setting,” 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 a...

Ketamine has experienced a recent resurgence in utilization, particularly in the Emergency Department setting. This agent has several indications, each with different considerations and adverse effect profile and our guests on this episode review and discuss these and example patient cases from an Emergency Medicine pharmacist perspective. The information presented during the podcast reflects sole...

In this episode, speakers explore cyber-attacks in a pharmacy setting. Listeners will be given a general overview of cyber-attacks, phases of cyber emergency management, and common best practices. 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 t...

Join us as we hear from Dr. Brooke Griffin, Vice Chair of Clinical Services and Midwestern University and implementation coach for the Well-Being Ambassador Program. Brooke has led many initiatives in her career to address burnout and restore individual wellness including a focus on restoring joy to the health care workforce and mentoring to inspire bold ideas from within. Dr. Griffin will share h...

Developed by the Section Advisory Group on Medication Safety, members discuss Patient Safety Awareness Week and share ideas that organizations can use to bring more awareness to medication safety. 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 t...

This podcast provides an engaging interview with four pharmacy leaders who have had successful careers and contributed to health system professional associations. Lindsey Amerine, Lindsey Kelley, Alexsandra Nilges, and Noemie Kanene will share their insights on their professional journeys as pharmacists and association leaders.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opin...

This podcast will provide an overview of Opioid Stewardship including  rationale for program development, a description of the critical stakeholders in these programs, and the role of the pharmacist in Opioid Stewardship. 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...

In this podcast, Dr. Nada Farhat and Dr. Jamie George discuss the AJHP Clinical Report, “Real-world evaluation of insulin requirements after GLP1 agonist or SGLT2 inhibitor initiation and titration,” 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 in...

This podcast will explore the recent updates to the ASHP accreditation standard for post graduate residency programs. Members from the ASHP Commission on Credentialing discuss the process for updating the standards, key changes, and helpful resources for residency programs nationwide. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and ma...

In this Pharmacy Leadership Episode, SICP Chair, Sarah Stephens, sits down with the Section of Inpatient Care Practitioner’s Awardee Daniel Degnan to discuss what membership within the section and ASHP means to him and how it has helped him develop as a pharmacy practice leader.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materi...

Learn from experts in the field on various models of technician training programs.   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...

During this podcast, listeners will hear perspectives from key players required to create and maintain meaningful collaborations between colleges of pharmacy and health-system institutions. Successes and challenges, and tips for successful collaboration will be discussed. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are n...

Pharmacogenomics can be daunting to pharmacy practitioners who may not have much experience in the area. This podcast will explain the role of a pharmacogenomics clinical specialist and how to successfully implement the service into practice. In addition, the podcast will include the learner’s perspective on the pharmacogenomics rotation experience and integration into research, as well as tools p...

ASHP conducted two surveys in late 2021 better understand how ASHP can promote technician development through the advancement of patient care roles and increased responsibilities, and address recruitment and retention issues within the technician workforce. Executive Committee Members of the Pharmacy Technician Forum and Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders meet during the 2022 ASHP Summer Meeting...

Pharmacists must be seen as both generators of biomedical literature and consumers of literature in order to be at the table when major decisions regarding healthcare are made. In this podcast, Craig I. Coleman, Pharm. D., FASHP, the recipient of the 2022 ASHP Foundation Literature Award for Sustained Contributions, will describe how he started his career and how he trains his research fellows to...