Off Script is the official podcast of the Alabama Pharmacy Association. Our goal with this podcast is to provide pharmacy professionals with important and timely updates about the ever-changing world of pharmacy.

Join us as we speak with pharmacists, clinicians, and innovators from a wide variety of backgrounds.

As our catch phrase goes, APA is your 'Voice at the Table.' Well now, we'd like to be the Voice in your Headphones!

Find us on Spotify and give us a follow!

AND it gets better - non-live CE credit is available at no charge to APA members once you've listened to the podcasts.  In order to receive CE credit APA members must log-in to LecturePanda and complete an evaluation.  The registration will ask for your email address.  You MUST enter the email address used for your APA membership.  Once your email is validated it will populate your name and registration type.  Just enter your date of birth and NAPB e-PID.  Then follow the prompts to complete the evaluation for the podcast and you are all set.  No claim code is required for the podcast credit.

APA Off-Script podcast

Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Activity Type: Knowledge-based

Cultivating Well-Being
CPE credit: .5 contact hours (.05 CEU)
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-101-H04-P/T
Initial Release Date: March 4, 2024     Expiration Date: March 4, 2026

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:
     •    Identify strategies for improving work/life balance.
     •    Define negative sentiment override and the impact it can have in how individuals view their work.
     •    Describe the concept of work/life integration.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Cultivating Well-Being

Practice of pharmacy episodes

Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
Activity Type: Knowledge-based

Alabama PBM Reform Study Group UpdateCEU:.5 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE credit
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-110-H04-P/T
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Initial Release Date: July 19, 2024
Expiration Date: July 19, 2026

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify key stakeholders of PBM regulation in Alabama.
• Identify three challenges pharmacies in Alabama face regarding fees and reimbursement for dispensing medications to patients whose insurer uses a PBM.
• Describe the current objectives of the PBM Study Group established by Alabama Speaker of the House of Representatives.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit:  Alabama PBM Reform Study Group Update

New Vaccine Standing Order Available to Pharmacies Statewide in Alabama
CEU:.5 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE credit
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-108-H06-P/T
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Initial Release Date: July 1, 2024
Expiration Date: July 1, 2026

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Identify barriers to setting up vaccine services within a community pharmacy setting.
• List the requirements for dispensing and administering adult vaccines under Alabama State Health Officer's standing order.
• Outline the importance of utilizing Alabama's immunization registry, ImmPRINT, to access patient vaccine history and report vaccine administration.
• Identify resources for starting or expanding vaccination services.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit:  New Vaccine Standing Order Available to Pharmacies Statewide in Alabama

Migraine Management
CEU:.5 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE credit
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-105-H01-P/T
Activity Type: Knowledge-based
Initial Release Date: May 6, 2024
Expiration Date: May 6, 2026

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, the pharmacist will be able to:

• Determine appropriateness of utilizing various abortive and/or preventative therapies in amigraine medication regimen for a specific patient 
• Understand key differences in the mechanisms of action between triptans and CGRP antagonists
• Describe the specific characteristics for administration and monitoring of CGRP targeting medications used formigraine prevention and abortive treatment.
  

At the completion of this activity, the technician will be able to:

• Recognize appropriateness of utilizing various abortive and/or preventative therapies in amigraine medication regimen for a specific patient 
• Understand key differences in the mechanisms of action between triptans and CGRP antagonists
• Describe the specific characteristics for administration and monitoring of CGRP targeting medications used formigraine prevention and abortive treatment.

Lecture Panda link to claim credit: Migraine Management

Harm Reduction: Opioid Overdose Reversal Agents
CPE credit: .25 contact hours (.025 CEU)
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-102-H01-P/T
Initial Release Date: March 13, 2024     Expiration Date: March 13, 2026

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• Define harm reduction and identify harm reduction strategies for opioid use disorder.
• Identify three opioid overdose reversal medications and unique characteristics of each. 
• Explain how individuals may experience an opioid overdose from use of non-opioid illicit substances.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Harm Reduction: Opioid Overdose Reversal Agents

Deep Dive into Psoriasis (Part 1)
CPE credit: .75 contact hours (.075 CEU)
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-114-H01-P/T
Initial Release Date: November 19, 2024     Expiration Date: November 19, 2027

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• Provide the appropriate initial and maintenance topical treatment for a patient who presents with mild psoriasis lesions.
• Provide non-pharmacologic options for a patient presenting with mild psoriasis lesions.
• Describe counseling points to share with patients who receive topical products for psoriasis

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Deep Dive into Psoriasis (Part 1)

Alabama Board of Pharmacy Meeting Recaps

One of the ways we want to keep you informed is to provide a short and comprehensive recap of the Alabama  Board of Pharmacy meetings that take place each month.  We will provide a 15 - 20 minute summary of the board meetings.  This is not a forum where we are providing commentary on behalf of APA nor our own personal opinions regarding the topics discussed.  This is a simply an overview of the presentation(s), general updates, and any other announcements mentioned during the meeting. 

Fifteen minutes of non-live CE credit is available at no charge to APA members once you've listened to the podcast.  In order to receive CE credit APA members must log-in to LecturePanda and complete an evaluation.  The registration will ask for your email address.  You MUST enter the email address used for your APA membership.  Once your email is validated it will populate your name and registration type.  Just enter your date of birth and NAPB e-PID.  Then follow the prompts to complete the evaluation for the podcast and you are all set.  No claim code is required for the podcast credit.

ACPE Information for Board Meeting Recaps
Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
CPE Credit: .25 contact hours (.025 CEU)
Activity Type: Knowledge-based

February 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-100-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: Feb. 22, 2024     Expiration Date: Feb. 22, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the Feb. 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the Feb. 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: February 2024

March 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-103-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: March 20, 2024     Expiration Date: March 20, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the March 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the March 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: March 2024

April 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-104-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: April 18, 2024     Expiration Date: April 18, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the April 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the April 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: April 2024

May 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-106-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: May 22, 2024     Expiration Date: May 22, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the May 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the May 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: May 2024

June 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-107-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: June 19, 2024     Expiration Date: June 19, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the June 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the June 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: June 2024

July 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-109-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: July 17, 2024     Expiration Date: July 17, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the July 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the July 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: July 2024

August 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-111-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: August 22, 2024     Expiration Date: August 22, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the August 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the August 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: August 2024.

September 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-112-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: September 19, 2024     Expiration Date: September 19, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the September 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the September 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: September 2024.

October 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-113-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: November 1, 2024     Expiration Date: November 1, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the October 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the October 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: October 2024.

November 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-115-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: November 20, 2024     Expiration Date: November 20, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the November 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the November 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: November 2024.

December 2024 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-116-H03-P/T
Initial Release Date: December 18, 2024     Expiration Date: December 18, 2026
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity: the participant will be able to:

• List topics discussed at the December 2024 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.
• Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the December 2024 business meeting.
• Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: December 2024.

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