APhA The First Fill

In this episode of The First Fill, we will review a recent study published in the Lancet examining hormone therapy use and young-onset breast cancer. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode of the First Fill, Dr. Ryan Waldschmidt, PharmD, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the university of Findlay discusses his experience with implementing the updated American college of Cardiology/American Heart Association Clinical Practice guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation and management of high blood pressure in adults. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode of The First Fill, we will review the American college of cardiology/American Health Association recently published guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation and management of high blood pressure in adults. Key updates compared to the 2017 guidelines for pharmacists to be aware of will be discussed. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, clinical research scientist Jennifer Cocohoba discusses solutions to barriers of effective HIV care, lenacapavir’s place in in the HIV prevention landscape and things that pharmacists can do to ensure that patients have access to the medications they need.   Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode of The First Fill, we will review two recent new drug approvals, gepotidacin for UTI and lenacapavir for treatment and prevention of HIV. You'll hear about outcomes from clinical trials and patient counseling points for the new agents. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Saseen, a clinical pharmacist and expert in cardiology and population health focuses on ASCVD risk reduction and the pharmacist’s evolving role in cardiovascular care.   Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode of The First Fill, we will focus on the 2025 ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). You'll hear how pharmacists can take an active role in implementing evidence-based care by optimizing dual antiplatelet therapy, supporting stepwise lipid management, and reinforcing secondary prevention strategies such as cardiac rehab and lifestyle modification. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, Trisha LaPointe, Professor of Pharmacy Practice from Massachussets College of Pharmacy discusses the pharmacists role in supporting maternal health through early risk identification, patient education and collaboration with the healthcare team.   Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode of the First Fill, we spotlight the World Health Organization’s 2024 maternal and perinatal health recommendations. You'll hear how pharmacists can take an active role in antenatal care by supporting patients through counselling on supplement use, safe symptom relief, and preventive health strategies. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, Andy Molnar, CEO of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance discusses reimbursement for digital therapeutics and the pharmacists role in digital care delivery.   Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, we review the definition of digital therapeutics, FDA risk classifications and pathways to approval and reimbursement for digital therapeutics and clinical services related. Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).  Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.  

In this episode, Dr. Dan Hussar, Remington award winner provides useful information to help pharmacists stay up to date and navigate new drug approvals.  Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, we’ll focus on 2 new clinically relevant drug approvals impacting both community and hospital pharmacists – suzetrigine and aztreonam-avibactam. We’ll discuss efficacy data which led to their approval, potential adverse effects and counseling points for pharmacists to be aware of. Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).  Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.  

In this episode, Yara Al-Shaer and transitions of care pharmacist Laressa Bethishou discuss strategies for preventing medication errors during transitions of care, with an emphasis on medication reconciliation, and effective collaboration across healthcare teams. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, we’ll focus on Transitions of Care (TOC) and the critical role pharmacists play in ensuring medication safety and continuity during care transitions. We’ll explore ISMP Best Practice 21 recommendations, discuss how pharmacist-led interventions help reduce hospital readmissions, and review key CMS and Joint Commission quality measures that reinforce the pharmacist’s role in TOC programs. Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).  Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.  

In this episode, Katie Meyer and independent community pharmacist Rachel Kestin discuss her experiences and workflow tips navigating the 2025 Medicare updates. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, APhA Executive Education Fellow, Nick, APhA's Sr. Manager of Educational Activities, Maya and Katie Meyer will review recent updates to Medicare that occurred beginning 2025 because of the inflation reduction act. These include an updated out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare beneficiaries and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, a new option to help patients manage their prescription drug costs. Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).  Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.  

In this episode, Katie Meyer and Kevin Astle discuss key strategies pharmacists can use to improve patient adherence in HIV care. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.

In this episode, APhA Executive Education Fellows and Katie Meyer will review Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents with HIV recently published by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Each month, APhA will release two, 10 to 15 minute podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU).  Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.  

In this episode, expert Jeff Gold, a mental health clinical pharmacy practitioner at the VA discusses impactful patient encounters and mechanisms he's found helpful for self-care. Each month, APhA will release two podcast episodes offering a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care.  Listen to new episodes at your convenience! Both members and nonmembers can log into their APhA pharmacist.com Learning Library account to successfully complete a short assessment at the end of each month to earn 0.5 hours of CE credits (.05 CEU). Tune in now on our website or subscribe via YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Disclaimer: The content is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered or taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or positions of any entities they represent or its employees.