ASHPOfficial

This episode explores why ASHP’s Council on Public Policy has taken a fresh approach to a longstanding question: how should pharmacists be reimbursed for cognitive services? Joining the conversation are the council’s secretary and a former member who is also a health-system leader. They break down the newly adopted Policy 2506, Payment Parity for Pharmacists’ Services, discuss what it aims to acco...

In celebration of Veterans Day, this episode highlights three ASHP members who volunteered to join the military in service to our Nation. Lieutenant Colonel Sherry Kwon, U.S. Army speaks with Navy veteran Tim Lynch, Air Force veteran Nancy Nystrom, and Army veteran Dale English about their stories, reflections, and perspectives on how their military experience helped shape their careers, lives, an...

This podcast will provide members with an update on federal and state action over the past 6 months on the 340B program. We’ll talk through 340B policy shifts at the federal level and what’s happening in the states. We’ll also discuss where 340B advocacy goes from here.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are no...

Ever wondered how pharmacy technicians can shape the future of pharmacy regulation? Listen as pharmacy technicians share their experiences serving on State Boards of Pharmacy and learn how you can advocate for technician representation in your state.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not inten...

ASHP co-hosted an invitational summit with APhA and NABP in June 2025 to discuss workplace and well-being issues in the pharmacy workforce. In this episode, two attendees reflect on the experience and the actions of their organizations to improve the pharmacy workplace and discuss the newly released report on the 2025 Implementing Solutions summit. Learn about the new workforce summit report and a...

ASHP’s Education Director, Hannah Post, is joined by Kristin Zimmerman, Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University Health, to discuss an upcoming Midyear session presented by Marina Trefethen, PharmD, BCPP, Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner at the White River Junction Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. The session explores GLP-1 receptor agonist effects on...

This episode discusses the evolving standards of care in providing support after rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and highlights RSI pharmacology and the management of post-intubation analgesia and sedation. CE for this episode expires on November 1, 2027.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not...

Discover the essential contributions of pharmacists in patient care with We’re Your Pharmacist, a monthly podcast from ASHP. This episode features Amber Lanae Martirosov, associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Wayne State University and clinical specialist at Henry Ford Hospital. She shares what inspired her to pursue a career in pharmacy and offers insights into the many paths withi...

In this episode, current and past executive committee members for the Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners sit down together to share stories and discuss the impact made by the 2024 Distinguished Service Awardee, Tara Kelley.  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 comprehe...

In this episode, student leaders from Rutgers University share how their SSHP developed the NxtGen Student Leadership Program—a peer-led initiative focused on building leadership skills and preparing future pharmacy leaders. Listeners will hear how the program was designed, how it engages members at all levels, and the impact it’s had on their chapter. This episode offers practical takeaways for o...

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 l...

ASHP’s education director, Hannah Post, is joined by Curtis Geier, emergency medicine clinical pharmacist at San Francisco General Hospital, as he discusses his upcoming Midyear sessions that focus on the role of pharmacists in the care of patients in cardiac arrest.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not,...

Pharmacists providing rapid sequence intubation (RSI) care are faced with evolving standards of care in special patient populations. This episode features RSI pharmacology in special patient populations, including myasthenia gravis, pregnancy and obesity. CE for this episode expires on October 18, 2027.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. Th...

Collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) are formal agreements between pharmacists and other healthcare providers that allow pharmacists to perform specific tasks independently at the top of their license. CPAs are a powerful tool widely used in the outpatient setting but not used as frequently in the inpatient setting. This episode discusses the considerations for developing and implementing a su...

In this podcast, Dr. Dusty Linn discusses the AJHP Clinical Consultation "Strategies to prevent awareness with paralysis following administration of neuromuscular blocking agents” 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 compreh...

ASHP’s senior education director Cindy Von Heeringen is joined by Lisa Janssen Carlson, IDS manager, and Craig Michael, data science pharmacist, both from the University of California, San Francisco as they discuss their upcoming Midyear session that focuses on incorporating AI in current pharmacy practice settings to enhance or streamline workflows.   The information presented during the podcast...

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 resu...

This session focuses on various pharmacogenomics implementation models in oncology. Presenters discuss how pharmacogenomics was implemented at their respective institution, how each addressed unique barriers to implementation, and considerations for scalability, sustainability, and expansion of pharmacogenomics testing in oncology over the next 5+ years. CE for this episode expires two years after...

In this episode, the team from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center discusses their award-winning ASHP Best Practices submission.  They share how the program leveraged the unique expertise of pharmacist informaticists to take advantage of  EHR and build tools to automate the selection of preferred biosimilar, iron and Biosimilars, Iron, and 505(b)(2)  products based on the patient's ins...

ASHP’s education director, Hannah Post is joined by Angela Cassano, president of Pharmfusion Consulting, LLC, William Hammonds, clinical pharmacy manager at West Virginia University Medicine, and Carrington Huneycutt, director of clinical pharmacy at Tandem Health, South Carolina, as they discuss their upcoming Midyear session that focuses on implementation and evolution of clinical pharmacy techn...

Pharmacists providing care to patients following toxicologic ingestions of medications and other substances are often relied upon for treatment and monitoring recommendations. Many pharmacists do not routinely care for patients following toxicologic ingestions of medications or other substances and are unfamiliar with clinical presentation of various toxidromes and ultimately management strategies...

In this episode, we dive into the essentials of beyond-use dating (BUD) in sterile compounding. What exactly is a BUD, and how does it differ from a manufacturer’s expiration date? We’ll break it down, explore key insights from USP <797>, and highlight what every sterile compounder needs to know.  The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The...

Discover the essential contributions of pharmacists in patient care with We’re Your Pharmacist, a monthly podcast from ASHP. This episode features Charrai Byrd, director of pharmacy services at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, as he shares what drew him to a career in pharmacy. Gain insights into the diverse opportunities within the pharmacy profession and learn how pharmacists are making a differe...

This podcast explores unique opportunities for pharmacists to pursue a Fulbright Scholar Award, highlighting pathways for academic exchange, research, and global health collaboration. Featuring insights from a recent Fulbright recipient, the discussion covers how pharmacists can contribute to and benefit from international scholarship and cultural diplomacy.  The information presented during the p...

ASHP’s senior education director, Cindy Von Heeringen is joined by James Hoffman, senior vice president of quality and safety, member, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Joe DiPiro, professor emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Pharmacy, as they discuss their upcoming Midyear session that focuses on relevant trends in the external...