Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast

Garrett Aikens and Spencer Durham discuss the recent Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Alabama Emergency Response Technology (ALERT) that was sent out on January 21, 2025 regarding an ongoing investigation into reports of potential adverse events in Alabama after injection of ceftriaxone (Rocephin®), a 3rd generation cephalosporin commonly used in both the inpatient and outpatient setting...

Join us as we discuss the first Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting of 2025. Fifteen minutes of non-live CPE credit for APA APA’s Off Script Podcast is available at no charge to APA members.  In order to receive CPE credit APA members must log-in to LecturePanda and complete an evaluation.  This registration will look a little different than what you see for our live events.  You’ll need to enter th...

Off Script's Legislative Updates have been rebooted as we head into the Alabama legislative season. Join host Garrett Aikens and guest Bobby Giles, the APA Director of Governmental Affairs as they discuss PBM reform efforts and updates on other legislative topics entering the 2025 Legislative Session. Join the Alabama Pharmacy Association CE Information: Alabama Pharmacy Association Research &...

Join us as we discuss the final Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting of the year. Fifteen minutes of non-live CPE credit for APA APA’s Off Script Podcast is available at  no charge  to APA members.  In order to receive CPE credit APA members must log-in to LecturePanda and complete an evaluation.  This registration will look a little different than what you see for our live events.  You’ll need to en...

Join Louise and Danielle as they provide a recap of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on November 20, 2024. To claim CE credit, please read the following information carefully: Thirty minutes of non-live CPE credit for APA APA's Off Script Podcast is available at no charge to APA members. In order to receive CPE credit APA members must log-in to LecturePanda and complete an eva...

Welcome back to Episode 18 of Off Script! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kim Benner, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FALSHP, FPPA about the world of psoriasis! This will be Part 1 of a two-part episode series. Dr. Benner provides fantastic information on medications, as well as tips and tricks and counseling points from the perspective of both a pharmacist and a patient who lives with psoriasis herself....

Join Louise and Danielle as they provide a recap of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on October 30, 2024. To claim CE credit, please read the following information carefully: Fifteen minutes of non-live CPE credit for APA APA's Off Script Podcast is available at no charge to APA members. In order to receive CPE credit APA members must log-in to LecturePanda and complete an eva...

Join Louise and Danielle as they provide a recap of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on September 18, 2024. The next Board of Pharmacy meeting will be on October 30, 2024, at 9 AM Central. The Webex link to join will be provided closer to the date on ALBOP's website . To claim CE credit, please read the following information carefully: Fifteen minutes of non-live CPE credi...

Louise and Danielle are back again to recap the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place in August. Miss the meeting? We've got you covered in this short and comprehensive episode. The next Board of Pharmacy meeting will be September 18; you may attend in person or virtually using this link . To claim CE credit, please read the following information carefully: Fifteen minutes of non-l...

No CE avaliable for this episode Join our host Garrett Aikens as he interviews pharmacist and pharmacy owner Jennifer Metcalf of Hayden Pharmacy. In case you missed it, Hayden Pharmacy of Hayden, Alabama was recently nominated for McKesson's Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year, and ultimately became a Top 3 finalist in the entire country. In this interview, we chat with Jennifer and hear more abo...

In this episode, we're following up with Bobby Giles, the APA Director of Government Affairs, on the progress made on PBM Reform in Alabama in the aftermath of the introduction of HB238, The FAIR Meds Act and the development of the Legislative PBM Study Group to identify and address root concerns. CE Information: Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by...

Louise and Danielle are back to recap the July 2024 Board of Pharmacy meeting. As always, we would like to encourage you to attend these meetings in person or virtually. For the dates and links to join, visit ALBOP's website . To claim CE for this episode, see below: CE information: Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CEU:.25 contact hours (.025 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0...

Join us as we discuss the new state-wide standing order for adult vaccines and its impact on pharmacy practice, access to care, and public health with Bobby Giles, the APA Government Affairs Director, and Dr. Jessica Hung, a Community Pharmacist and the Clinical Services Manager at Semmes Pharmacy in Semmes, Alabama. Resources: ⁠Standing Order for Vaccine Administration⁠ ⁠APA Vaccines Resources⁠ L...

Louise and Danielle are back for another Board of Pharmacy meeting recap! Join us as they discuss the latest news and updates for June 2024. CE Information: Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CEU:.25 contact hours (.025 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-107-H03-P/T Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Date: June 19, 2024 Expiration Date: June 19, 2026   Learnin...

Join Louise and Danielle as they recap the May 2024 Board of Pharmacy Meeting. Interested in CE credit? Check out the information below. APA Off Script Podcast: May 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy TechniciansCEU:.25 contact hours (.025 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-106-H03-P/T Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Date: May 22, 2024 Expiratio...

Bonus content from our discussion on migraine management with Dr. Alivia Price, a board certified neurology clinical pharmacy specialist. Extra topics included: Off label medications for migraine prevention Using dual CGRP targeting medications for both preventative and abortive migraine treatment Monitoring for potential adverse effects of erenumab-aooe Utilizing a headache diary to improve migra...

Join us as we discuss updates in the treatment and prevention of migraines with Dr. Alivia Price, a board certified neurology clinical pharmacy specialist. **30 minutes of non-live CE credit is available at no charge to APA members once you've listened to this episode and the episode bonus content.** Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy TechniciansActivity Type: Knowledge-based CEU:.5 contact...

Join Louise Jones and Danielle Cole as they provide a short and comprehensive update on the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on April 17, 2024. APA Off Script Podcast: April 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy TechniciansCEU:.25 contact hours (.025 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-104-H03-P/T Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Da...

Join Louise Jones and Danielle Cole as they provide a short and comprehensive recap of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on March 20, 2024.  DISCLAIMER: This is not a forum where we will be providing commentary on behalf of APA nor our own personal opinions regarding the topics discussed.  This is simply an overview of the presentation(s), general updates, and any other announc...

Join us as we discuss this important topic with Dr. Bridget Roop. **Don't forget: 15 minutes of non-live CE credit is available at no charge to APA members once you've listened to the podcast.** Visit: ⁠https://www.aparx.org/page/OffScriptPodcast ⁠ to find this episode's learning objectives and directions on how to claim your CE credit. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Spotify | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠In...

Everything you need to know about HB238 in less than 10 minutes. Hear directly from the source exactly what the FAIR Meds Act is, and what it means for pharmacies and patients in Alabama. APA has developed the following tools for you to use: A one-pager to share with Patients A one-pager to share with your Legislator A press release has been shared with Alabama media outlets to provide HB238 infor...

Welcome back to Part 2 of this two-part episode series with Catherine Henderson. Join us as we continue our conversation and learn more about her story and key takeaways from her experience. You don't want to miss this fascinating conclusion! CE credit is available at no charge for APA members after listening to the episode. Visit: https://www.aparx.org/page/OffScriptPodcast to find this episode's...

In this two-part episode series, we will be talking with Catherine Henderson and hearing the story of how she and her husband decided to sell their dream home, quit their jobs as pharmacists, and move their family abroad. Join us as we discuss the complexities of work-life balance and the drastic measures we sometimes need to take to prioritize our mental and physical well-being.  Is Catherine adv...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Off Script. For this episode, we are kicking things off with APA staff members Louise Jones and Danielle Cole who will be providing a short and comprehensive recap of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on February 21, 2024.  DISCLAIMER: This is not a forum where we will be providing commentary on behalf of APA nor our own personal opinions regarding the t...

Welcome to Off Script, the official podcast of the Alabama Pharmacy Association. Join us as we discuss the ever-changing world of pharmacy in Alabama with some of the profession's finest.