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Comprehensive Sterile Compounding Certificate Program
May 8th - 10th, 2025
COMPREHENSIVE STERILE COMPOUNDING is an accredited 3-day, 20-hour (2.0 CEUs) practice-based course designed for pharmacists and technicians who are experienced in compounding.
Physicians and other healthcare professionals are welcome to attend. This course will also provide initial aseptic training for pharmacists and technicians required by their state board of pharmacy to compound sterile preparations.
Participants are instructed in the proper aseptic techniques... |
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Veterinary Compounding Essentials
June 6th -7th, 2025
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING ESSENTIALS is a 15-hour accredited course (1.5 CEUs) designed for pharmacists, technicians, and marketers. This practice-based program covers essential techniques for growing a veterinary compounding practice, including calculations, safety practices, hands-on compounding, and marketing.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
*Understand animal diseases relevant to medication compliance.
*Identify flavoring options f... |
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Managing Patients With Neurotrophic Keratitis: Improve outcomes through recognition, applying updated staging, evidence-based treatment, and team-based follow-up
The treatment of patients with neurotrophic keratitis, a rare disease of the eye that can lead to blindness, has evolved beyond treating symptoms to treatment that targets the root cause of the disease " nerve damage. Thus, early diagnosis is critical. The interprofessional faculty share their real-world experience as they discuss the etiology, diagnosis, staging, and treatment of patients with neurotrophic keratitis. In addition to an overview of symptomatic care and emerging treatments,... |
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Recent Developments in the Treatment of Clear Cell, Renal Cell Carcinoma: Essential Insights and Updates for the Healthcare Team
Target Audience
Oncology, Managed care and Specialty Pharmacists and Oncology Nurses/Nurse Practitioners
Program Overview
The goal of this educational initiative is to equip oncology nurse practitioners and nurses, as well as oncology, managed care, and specialty care pharmacists with the knowledge to apply findings from risk scoring systems used to stratify cases of clear cell renal cell carcinoma for treatment selection, differentiate among an expanding array of combination regimens con... |
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Refining Management of CMV After Transplant: Exploiting Recent Advances to Alleviate Patient Burden: A Care Team Forum®
Target Audience
Transplant, infectious disease, internal medicine, nephrologists, primary care, pharmacy clinicians, advanced practice providers, and surgeons managing patients with CMV
Program Overview
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the most common infectious complications in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. During this activity, the faculty will discuss best practices for prevention and treatment of CMV post-transplant and provide clinical pearls for managing difficult-to-tr... |
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PEERx - Ethics Module 1: Priority of Pharmacy Ethics in Healthcare
This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety.
Ethics is a top priority in pharmacy across all practice areas. It is essential for pharmacy staff to grasp the ethical principles endorsed by pharmacy leadership. Through discussing ethics and learning from historical incidents in pharmacy involving ethical violations, pharmacy professionals can proactively pre... |
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PEERx - Ethics Module 2: Evolution of Healthcare Ethics
This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety.
The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, requiring healthcare professionals to adapt accordingly. Having effective decision-making strategies is crucial for making ethical choices in current situations and future possibilities. Practicing these strategies in a calm setting can help professionals make sound ... |
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PEERx - Ethics Module 3: Importance of Business Ethics to the Pharmacy Community
This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety.
Pharmacy presents its own set of challenges. When business is intertwined, it gives rise to numerous ethical dilemmas. This program aims to introduce the ethical principles within the pharmacy and business realms, as well as to outline a robust decision-making framework. By reviewing various scenarios, owners, s... |
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PEERx - Ethics Module 6: Preparing Pharmacy For The Next Crisis
This Educational Activity is provided by Pharmacy Ethics, Education, and Resources (PEER) and is designed to educate healthcare professionals on ethics to improve patient safety.
The emergence of the COVID-19 virus in 2020 plunged the world into an unprecedented pandemic. Pharmacists found themselves at the forefront of this global health emergency, facing it with minimal preparation and guidance. With existing emergency plans proving ineffective during a worldwide shutdown, this initiat... |
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Making The Call in Lower-Risk MDS Exploring Treatments That Improve Outcomes & Decrease Transfusion Burden
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) are among the most common hematologic malignancies and are characterized by their risk of progression to acute leukemia. Although patients with lower-risk MDS (LR-MDS) have longer life expectancies compared to those with high-risk disease, their disease course is not without challenges. In fact, symptoms related to anemia are very common in this population and lead to poor quality of life. Fortunately, therapies are now available to treat the anemia associated ... |
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Best of ACTHIV® 2024: Balancing Management of Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy in Aging PWH
Description
Selected by attendees and the program planning committee as one of the best sessions of the ACTHIV® 2024 conference for the frontline HIV care team, this activity will focus on how polypharmacy applies to people with HIV, complications of polypharmacy, and how care teams can work together to identify patients who might benefit from deprescribing.
Learning Objectives
Describe polypharmacy and how it applies to People with HIV (PWH)
List complications of polypharma... |
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The Pharmacist’s Role in Individualizing Therapy for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, immune-mediated neurologic disorder that can lead to severe disability if left untreated. Early and accurate diagnosis for CIDP is challenging and usually delayed, but early initiation and maintenance of immunoglobulin-based treatment is crucial. Due to the heterogenous nature of the disease, treatment strategies need to be individualized, and pharmacists play an integral role through ongoing patient communications/education, ... |
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Advances in Recurrent/Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
Target Audience
This activity was developed for medical oncologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, physician associates, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists involved in the care of patients diagnosed with metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).
Program Overview
Greater understanding of the tumor microenvironment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) has led to the introduction of immunotherapy into the NPC treatment landscape. Incorporating immunotherapy has change... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin A & Carotenoids
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone pass... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Survey of 13 Vitamins, Deficiencies, Supplements, and Interactions (Home Study Bundle)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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WEBINAR: MEN AND COVID SEVERITY - New Research that Links Them ... What Are the Implications?
Pharmacists/Technicians will have a better understanding of why men suffered more severely from COVID-19 than women, and what that can mean in other acute, viral conditions. Pharmacists will be better equipped to discuss the relative health risks/benefits of testosterone in cardiovascular disease and prostate cancer. Thus, the pharmacist/technician will be able to engage with and educate both physicians and patients on the information discussed regarding testosterone.
The American College... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Thiamin (B1)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin E
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin K
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin D
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Riboflavin (B2)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Niacin (B3)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Pantothenic (B5)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin B6
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone pass... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Biotin (B7)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Folate (B9)
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin B12
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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THE MICRONUTRIENTS: Vitamin C
Pharmacists are often sought after for guidance on choosing and using nutritional supplements. However, many current pharmacists did not receive comprehensive education on vitamins and minerals during their academic training. Even those who did may not be up to date on recent research that has broadened our knowledge of how deficiencies and excesses of certain micronutrients can impact health, as well as how these nutrients may interact negatively with specific medications.
For anyone passi... |
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Formalized Training Cascades for Pharmacy Teams: Becoming an LGBTQ+ Ally to Improve HPV Immunization
Health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals include social stigma and discrimination that are associated with increased rates of mental health disorders, substance abuse, and suicide. Better understanding the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people throughout their lives has been prioritized in research of late; however, a paucity of HCPs who are culturally competent in LGBTQ+ healthcare threatens to undermine improvement efforts.
Because pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide access... |
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Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + (online streaming & flash drive formats)
Cleveland Clinic Primary Care + highlights the latest therapies, procedures and diagnostics in primary care, women’s health and behavioral medicine. This best practices review addresses the educational needs of primary care clinicians who must stay abreast of current research and treatments in a wide range of disciplines. Physicians, nurses and physician assistants will all benefit from Cleveland Clinic’s expert analysis of essential subjects in primary care.
Worth 21 AMA PRA Catego... |
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qFriday: Clinical Question Annual Subscription
WHAT IS IT?
qFriday is a 15 minute CPE course sent directly to your email inbox every Friday. Cases are about current clinical topics that have immediate application to your practice.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
1. Check your email every Friday
2. Complete the 15 minute course
3. Get your CPE
WHY qFRIDAY?
The goal is to be continually learning, striving to stay at the top of our game. qFriday makes learning a habit while giving you 13 hours of Drug Therapy CPE for the year. Use it to stay sh... |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: ACA New Member Bundle
The ACA New Member Bundle presents an excellent opportunity for both new and seasoned pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to advance their professional skills and earn continuing education credits. Accredited for 3.0 contact hours (0.3 CEUs), the bundle includes three insightful modules, each providing 1 CE credit.
Webinar 1: Opportunities in Wellness: Integrating Advanced Point of Sale Functional Testing in Community Pharmacy - Hillary Howell, PharmD; 1 CE
Webinar 2: DSCSA - 13 Year Im... |
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WEBINAR: Opportunities in Wellness: Integrating Advanced Point of Sale Functional Testing in Community Pharmacy
Activity Description
Functional testing focuses on physiological function (i.e. how the body functions at a biological level), rather than the presence of markers of disease. Community pharmacies are well-positioned to off functional testing to patients who want a clear picture of their health needs and provide nutritional and lifestyle intervention. This presentation will provide examples and evidence-based information on the concept of integrating Advanced Point of Sale Functional Testin... |
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Hazardous Drug Handling - Primer for Pharmacy Personnel Home Study
This 6-hour knowledge-based home study learning program is tailored for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, focusing on regulations and standards related to handling hazardous drugs. By grasping these guidelines, participants can implement optimal practices at work, ensuring the safety of both compounded hazardous preparations and the staff handling them. Pharmacy Technicians can utilize this program to equip themselves for the CPhT Advanced Certification Examination on hazardous drug handli... |
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Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment (required CE by the State of Illinois) |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: Compounding Clarity: Decoding USP Standards in Pharmacy Practice Bundle
The Compounding Clarity: Decoding USP Standards in Pharmacy Practice bundle is accredited for 3.0 contact hours (0.3 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Webinar 1 - GFI #256: How it affects compounding for veterinary patients (2023)
This webinar will help veterinary compounders understand the requirements of GFI-256 and why such a document is necessary in the current federal landscape. Pharmacists and technicians will learn when FDA intends... |
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WEBINAR BUNDLE: 2023 ACVP Veterinary Pharmacy Conference Bundle
Did you miss the 2023 Veterinary Pharmacy Conference?
No worries, it is now available on-demand. View the videos, and powerpoints, and complete the test and evaluation to earn up to 8 hours of accredited CE for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians.
Webinar 1 - GFI #256: How it affects compounding for veterinary patients (2023) / 0.5 CE Credit
Webinar 2 - Pearls and Innovations: Unique Patient Cases / 1.0 CE Credit
Webinar 3 - Understanding ... |
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Compounding for the Veterinary Patient Home Study
In this 6-hour knowledge-based home study learning program, participants will review the regulations of veterinary medicine and recommendations for veterinary compounding, as well as the challenges in compounding for a veterinary patient. Participants will explore ways to help patients and owners by adjusting dosage strength, customizing dosage forms, and tailoring ingredient selection by animal species.
Participants will review important compounding principles, including the benefits an... |
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Non-Sterile Compounding Home Study
This knowledge-based home study learning program is designed for compounding pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. It covers a broad overview of nonsterile compounding, including the applicable regulations and standards, along with discussions of each of the typical dosage forms prepared by compounders. The calculations module provides detailed explanations and examples and is a guide to help develop proficiency in common pharmaceutical calculations.
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Navigating pain management, safe opioid prescribing, and opioid use disorder
This program is presented in six thirty minute sessions that can be completed individually.
The sessions are:
Session 1: Pain Taxonomy, pathogenesis, and assessment
Session 2: Developing a patient-centered pain treatment plan
Session 3: Non-opioid analgesics: Evidence and clinical pearls
Session 4: Opioid analgesics: From A to Z
Session 5: Clinical use of opioids: Safe prescribing and appropriate monitoring
Session 6: The exit strategy: When the treatment becomes the ... |
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Implicit Bias for Pharmacists
This course covers implicit bias. It meets the requirements for implicit bias training in several states. Please see your specific state requirements for additional information. |
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WEBINAR: Improving Antibiotic Use In Companion Animal Medicine: A Team-Based Approach
Overview - Research suggests that veterinarians often prescribe antibiotics to animals in an unsupported manner. Such prescribing patterns are concerning as they promote the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria that can impact both animals and humans. Guidelines and best practices for veterinary antibiotic prescribing have been developed and promoted through various professional organizations. However, studies indicate that veterinarians are either unaware of such guidelines or, if... |
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WEBINAR: Legal Insights into Peptide & Semaglutide Compounding: Navigating FDA, State Boards, and Telemedicine
Compounding peptides and semaglutide comes with unique legal challenges and opportunities. This webinar will break down the latest updates on regulations and provide practical guidance for compounders.
In this 1-hour CE session, our speakers will cover the FDA’s current stance on peptide compounding, key updates from state Boards of Pharmacy, legal considerations with brand manufacturers, the role of telemedicine in compounding, and tips for handling bulk chemical ingredients. |
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WEBINAR - Pregabalin for Felines
Overview " Transportation anxiety is common in felines and can prevent owners from providing optimal care due to the stress and complications of simply getting to the veterinarian. Human pregabalin, alprazolam, and trazadone are some of the current options prescribed to pet owners to help, but pregabalin has been recently FDA-approved for this use in felines only to provide pet owners an easier time taking care of their loved one that has been studied and researched in felines specificall... |
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WEBINAR: Introduction to Homeopathic Medicines for Veterinary Pharmacists
Overview " Homeopathic medicines have been used for over 200 years in humans, plants, and animals. They have been recognized as drugs by the FDA since 1938 and are easily accessible over-the-counter in all markets. The use of homeopathic medicines continues to grow in popularity, yet many misconceptions still circulate about their efficacy and safety. Many pharmacists lack training on homeopathic medicines, but pharmacists have an obligation to be well-informed about the strengths and lim... |
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WEBINAR: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue
Pharmacy professionals are key in spotting and managing adrenal health. Adrenal fatigue is often overlooked and can range from normal function to serious conditions like Addison’s disease. Many patients experience symptoms that are easy to miss or misinterpret.
In this 1-hour CE session, we’ll discuss simple signs of adrenal insufficiency and the main hormones involved, such as adrenaline, hydrocortisone, and progesterone.
Our aim is to equip you with practical tools to help identify... |
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WEBINAR: DSCSA - 13 Year Implementation & 2024 Update
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), enacted in 2013, is approaching its final implementation phase. This 1-hour CE session will review the step-by-step implementation process and provide an important update for 2024 and beyond.
By November 27, 2026, pharmacies must comply with FDA enforcement requirements to electronically exchange transaction information and conduct package-level verification. This involves implementing systems for serialized transaction data, ensuring quick access... |
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Optimizing Sterile Compounding: From Aseptic Processing to FDA Compliance
Equip your pharmacy team with essential knowledge through this 4-hour accredited CE virtual course. Explore topics such as aseptic processing, terminal sterilization methods, release testing (visual inspections, sterility, endotoxin), FDA guidance documents, component selection, and the importance of certificates of analysis. This course ensures your team stays compliant and confident in sterile compounding practices. Schedule your pharmacy team today!
Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss... |
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WEBINAR: Intro to Anatomy and Physiology and Drug Disposition for Nonhumans
Overview: On March 15, 2021, APhA HOD approved ACVP’s proposal to expand the definition of a “patient” to include both human and non-human species. While this expansion highlights the wide scope of care provided by pharmacists, a paucity in veterinary pharmacotherapy education remains. In two independent surveys, 77% of pharmacists reported that they routinely filled prescriptions for animals. In a 2021, only 26.7% of colleges and schools of pharmacy surveyed responded that veterinary p... |
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WEBINAR: Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator
This 1-hour CE session is packed with practical strategies to help you conquer personal barriers, set effective goals, and develop a personalized action plan for your growth. Perfect for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, it’s designed to build resilience, leadership skills, and improve patient care.
Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians:
1. Recognize opportunities for personal leadership development.
2. Identify barriers to personal development.
3. I... |
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