Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast

Join host Garrett Aikens and the Chyanne Coe, a Pharmacy Technician and the Clinical Services Manager at Semmes Pharmacy, and a 2026 APhA recipient of the Immunization Champion Award as they discuss expanded roles for pharmacy technicians, the impact of clinical services within community pharmacy, and going for 4 straight Nappie awards for favorite hometown pharmacy. Chyanne Coe is a National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach and Certified Community Healthcare Worker and has worked as a Pharmacy Technician in multiple practice settings over the past 10+ years.Expanded Role for Pharmacy TechniciansACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-109-H04-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: April 28, 2026     Expiration Date: April 28, 2028Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:Describe the evolving scope of practice for pharmacy technicians in community pharmacy setting.Identify specific clinical service tasks that can be safely and effectively delegated to pharmacy technicians.Discuss the impact of expanded pharmacy technician roles on workflow efficiency, patient outcomes, and pharmacist capacity to deliver advanced clinical care services.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Expanded Role for Pharmacy Technicians

We are back again for another round of Alabama Board of Pharmacy recap episodes! Join Allyson and Garrett as they discuss the latest meeting that took place on April 15, 2026. The next meeting will be held on May 20th, and you can find the link to join virtually on ⁠⁠⁠ALBOP's website⁠⁠⁠. For CE credit, please see the following: April 2026 ALBOP Meeting RecapACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-108-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: April 21, 2026     Expiration Date: April 21, 2028Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:List topics discussed at the April 2026 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the April 2026 business meeting.Discuss the potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: April 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap 

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

Join our host Garrett Aikens and Dr. Kelli Newman from the Alabama Department of Insurance's (ALDOI) PBM Compliance Division as they discuss recent updates on regulating PBMs after the implementation of 2025 Community Pharmacy Relief Act. To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: ⁠⁠⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill: ALDOI PBM Compliance Division⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill with Kelli Newman - ALDOI PBM DivisionACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-107-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .8 contact hour (.8 CEU)Initial Release Date: April 6, 2026     Expiration Date: April 6, 2028Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:Describe the key provisions and intent of the Community Pharmacy Relief Act (Act 2025-136) in regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in Alabama.Explain the role and responsibilities of the Alabama Department of Insurance’s PBM Compliance Division in enforcing PBM-related regulations.Identify how transparency initiatives, such as publishing regulatory actions, support oversight and stakeholder awareness in Alabama’s pharmacy benefit marketplace.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: ⁠On The Hill: ALDOI PBM Compliance Division

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

We are back again for another round of Alabama Board of Pharmacy recap episodes! Join Louise and Danielle as they discuss the latest meeting that took place on March 18, 2026. The next meeting will be held on April 15th, and you can find the link to join virtually on ⁠⁠ALBOP's website⁠⁠. For CE credit, please see the following: March 2026 ALBOP Meeting RecapACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-105-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: March 20, 2026     Expiration Date: March 20, 2028Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:1. List topics discussed at the March 2026 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.2. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the March 2026 business meeting.3. Discuss the potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: March 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

Join host Garrett Aikens and Rep. Phillip Rigsby as they discuss proposed 2026 Alabama Legislation related to access to ivermectin treatment, protections for pharmacists dispensing off-label medications, and Dept. of Insurance resources for the PBM Compliance Division.To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: ⁠⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill w/ Rep. Phillip Rigsby⁠⁠⁠ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-104-H03-P/TCredit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: March 6, 2026Expiration Date: March 6, 2028Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:1. Discuss proposed Alabama legislation regarding the availability of ivermectin by a standing order or as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. 2. Discuss proposed Alabama legislation regarding the Department of Insurance's (DOI) Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) division staffing authority.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: On The Hill w/ Rep. Phillip Rigsby

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

We are back again for another round of Alabama Board of Pharmacy recap episodes! Join Louise and Danielle as they discuss the latest meeting that took place on February 11, 2026. The next meeting will be held on March 18th, and you can find the link to join virtually on ⁠ALBOP's website⁠. For CE credit, please see the following: February 2026 ALBOP Meeting RecapACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-103-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: February 14, 2026     Expiration Date: February 14, 2028Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:1. List topics discussed at the February 2026 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.2. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the February 2026 business meeting.3. Discuss the potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: February 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap 

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

Happy New Year! We are back again for another round of Alabama Board of Pharmacy recap episodes! Join Louise and Danielle as they discuss the latest meeting that took place on January 14, 2026. The next meeting will be held on February 11, and you can find the link to join virtually on ALBOP's website. For CE credit, please see the following: January 2026 ALBOP Meeting RecapACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-102-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: January 16, 2026     Expiration Date: January 16, 2028Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:1. List topics discussed at the January 2026 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.2. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the January 2026 business meeting.3. Discuss the potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: January 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap 

Join host Garrett Aikens and APA Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles as they unpack the Alabama Legislative landscape going into the 2026 Legislative Session with some updates on the Alabama Department of Insurance (DOI) and Federal PBM Legislation too.To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: ⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill Legislative Series - January 2026⁠On the Hill 2026 Legislative PreviewACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-101-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .75 contact hour (.75 CEU)Initial Release Date: January 13, 2026     Expiration Date: January 13, 2028Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:1. Review proposed state legislation potentially impacting pharmacy practice.2. Review proposed federal legislation potentially impacting pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: On the Hill 2026 Legislative Preview 

Join Louise and Danielle as they recap the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting held on December 17, 2025. The next ALBOP meeting will be on January 14, 2026. You can find the link to join virtually on ALBOP's website. To claim CE: December 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-129-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: December 18, 2025     Expiration Date: December 18, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:    List topics discussed at the December 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.    Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the December 2025 business meeting.    Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: December 2025 Recap

Join Off Script host Garrett Aikens as he sits down with the incoming Specialty Pharmacy Designated Seat for the Alabama Board of Pharmacy

Join Garrett and Allyson as they recap the latest Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place November 20, 2025.Next month's meeting will be held on December 17, 2025. For more information see ALBOP's website.For CE credit: November 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-126-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: November 21, 2025     Expiration Date: November 21, 2027Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: 1. List topics discussed at the November 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.2. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the November 2025 business meeting.3. Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: November 2025 Recap

Join host Garrett Aikens and APA Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles as the discuss legislative and advocacy updates from around the State of Alabama as we look forward to the upcoming 2026 Alabama Legislative Session. To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill Legislative Series - October 2025 (link)ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-127-H03-P/TCPE Credit: 0.5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: October 31, 2025     Expiration Date: October 31, 2027Learning Objectives:Discuss the Statewide Vaccine Standing Order and which immunizations are covered.Identify priorities for community pharmacists regarding PBM practices following the implementation of SB252.Describe a Political Action Committee (PAC) and how it functions.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Legislative Series: October 2025

Join Louise and Danielle as they recap the latest Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place October 15, 2025. Next month's meeting will be held on November 19 at 9 AM CST. For more information, see ALBOP's website. For CE credit: October 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-126-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: October 16, 2025     Expiration Date: October 16, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: 1. List topics discussed at the October 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.2. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the October 2025 business meeting.3. Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: October 2025 Recap

In this episode of Off Script, Dr. Geoffrey Joyce joins host Garrett Aikens to discuss misaligned incentives and problematic compensation models within the pharmaceutical supply chain that are driving up the cost of medications.Dr. Joyce is the director of health policy at the University of Southern California's Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics, associate professor and chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Economics at USC Mann School of Pharmacy, and research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-125-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: September 19, 2025     Expiration Date: September 19, 2027Learning Objectives:Explain how current contract structures for Pharmacy Benefit Managers create incentives that favor high cost, high-rebate brand-name drugs over lower-cost alternatives such as generics and biosimilars, and describe how this contributes to higher net drug spending.Analyze the potential impact of 'delinking' PBM compensation from list prices on overall prescription drug spending including estimated savings, and discuss whether such a change is likely to affect incentives for drug manufacturers to innovate.Evaluate policy reform options aimed at improving transparency and alignment of incentives in the pharmaceutical supply chain, and assess their feasibility and trade-offs (e.g. administrative burden, effects on different stakeholders).LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Legislative Series: PBM Reform

Join Garrett and Allyson as they recap the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on September 17, 2025. Next month's meeting will be held October 15, 2025 at 9 AM Central. Visit ⁠https://albop.com/board-meetings/⁠ to join virtually. For CE credit for this episode, see the following information. September 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-124-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: September 19, 2025     Expiration Date: September 19, 2027Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:    List topics discussed at the September 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.    Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the September 2025 business meeting.    Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: ⁠September 2025 Recap

Join Louise and Danielle as they recap the Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on August 20, 2025. Next month's meeting will be held September 17, 2025 at 9 AM Central. Visit https://albop.com/board-meetings/ to join virtually. For CE credit for this episode, see the following information. August 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-123-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: August 21, 2025     Expiration Date: August 21, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:    List topics discussed at the August 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.    Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the August 2025 business meeting.    Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: August 2025 Recap

In this episode, host Garrett Aikens sits down with Frank Tant, the new APA Department of Insurance Liaison to discuss what has transpired since SB252 was signed into law and tools and resources available to ensure an effective implementation and compliance with the new legislation. Resources:APA PBM Resource PageTracking PBM Transaction Fees (Video)Alabama Avg Acquisition Cost (AAC) by NDCContact: [email protected] CE for this episode COMING SOON

On this episode of Off Script (On The Hill), host Garrett Aikens provides updates on litigation and legislation happening at the federal level that will impact Pharmacy Practice in Alabama and around the country. In this episode:-CVS Health v. Arkansas (Arkansas PBM Reform Litigation)-Louisiana v. CVS Health (Using Patient Information to Text Message Lobby)-Mulready v. PCMA (Oklahoma PBM Reform Litigation)-Federal Trade Commission (FTC) PBM Reports-H.R. 4317 The PBM Reform Act-H.R. 4409 The Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act-S. 2426 (H.R. 3164) Equitable Community Access to Pharmacy Services (ECAPS) ActResources:The cost of misaligned incentives in the pharmaceutical supply chain (Health Affairs Scholar Article by Geoffrey Joyce)Continuing Education Information Link to CE CreditACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-121-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: July 31, 2025     Expiration Date: July 31, 2027Learning Objectives:Discuss recent state PBM reform legislation and ongoing legal challenges.Discuss the findings of recent federal trade commission interim reports regarding PBM practices.Discuss proposed federal legislation impacting PBM reform and pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Legislative Series Episode 7

Join us as Louise and Danielle recap the most recent Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on July 16, 2025. The next ALBOP meeting will be August 5, 2025. Visit ⁠ALBOP's website⁠ to join virtually. For CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: July 2025 ALBOP Meeting RecapACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-119-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: July 17, 2025     Expiration Date: July 17, 2027Link to Claim CELearning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:    List topics discussed at the July 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.    Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the July 2025 business meeting.    Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.ResourcesChart of Administrative Fines for Non-Disciplinary Penalties (Draft)Rule 680-X-2-.49 Remote Pharmacist Verification Proposed Amendment

Join Off Script's host Garrett Aikens and his wife Katherine for a true crime spin on the Alabama Pharmacy Podcast. This is the pilot episode of a new series on Off Script called CrimeRx where pharmacy meets the darker side of medicine and public health. In this episode, Garrett and Katherine will be covering the Tylenol Murders from 1982...References:1. Chicago Tribune Investigation2. "Unsealed: The Tylenol Murders" Chicago Tribute Podcast3. History.com: How the 1982 Tylenol Poisonings Nearly Cancelled Halloween4. Pharmacy Times: Changes in the Law Result From OTC Drug Product Tampering5. Crisis Communications - Case Study: The Johnson and Johnson Tylenol CrisisAPA Off-Script: CrimeRx: The Tylenol MurdersACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-118-H04-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: July 10, 2025     Expiration Date: July 10, 2028Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:Describe the events and public health impact of the 1982 Tylenol cyanide poisonings, including the role of pharmacists and healthcare professionals in response efforts.Explain the key provisions and implications of the Federal Anti-Tampering Act of 1983, and how it reshaped regulations related to drug product safety.Evaluate Johnson & Johnson’s crisis communication strategy and the development of tamper-resistant packaging as a case study in effective corporate response and public trust restoration.

Join Dr. Marilyn Bulloch and host Garrett Aikens as they dive into the make up of the new Board of Pharmacy that will begin January 2026 and how the new composition compares to Boards of Pharmacy from other states. Pharmacy Times: Non-Pharmacist Membership on Boards of Pharmacy Continues to ExpandTo claim CE for this episode, please see the following information. Legislative Series: Membership Expansion to the Board of PharmacyACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-117-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .75 contact hour (.75 CEU)Initial Release Date: June 30, 2025     Expiration Date: June 30, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:·       Discuss the new composition of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy established by HB123 and the Pharmacy Practice Act.·       Discuss the types of diversity that will exist in the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.·       Compare the Alabama Board of Pharmacy composition to other State Boards of Pharmacy across the United States.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Membership Expansion to the Board of Pharmacy

Join us as Louise and Danielle recap the most recent Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on June 25, 2025. The next ALBOP meeting will be July 16, 2025. Visit ALBOP's website to join virtually. For CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: June 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap #2ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-116-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: June 26, 2025     Expiration Date: June 26, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:1. List topics discussed at the June 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.2. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the June 2025 business meeting.3. Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: June 2025 Recap #2

Join Louise and Danielle as they provide a quick recap of the (bonus) June ALBOP meeting that took place on June 11, 2025. For the next June meeting, attend in-person or visit https://albop.com/board-meetings/June 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap #1ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-115-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: June 12, 2025     Expiration Date: June 12, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:    List topics discussed at the June 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.    Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the June 2025 business meeting.    Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: June 2025 Recap #1

Garrett Aikens sits down with Brent Townsend, a previous District Manager for Winn-Dixie Pharmacy, to discuss elements of pharmacy management and strategies for prioritizing people within the community pharmacy world. To obtain one hour of CE credit, please see the following information and click the link below: Pharmacy Leadership: Pressure is a PrivilegeACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-113-H03-P/TCPE Credit: 1 contact hour Initial Release Date: June 1, 2025     Expiration Date: June 1, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Identify strategies to support employee well-being and mental health, including methods for fostering a positive, inclusive, and psychologically safe work environment.Discuss the importance of work-life balance in pharmacy practice, and apply practical approaches to manage stress, prevent burnout, and enhance personal and professional satisfaction.Evaluate the benefits of active participation in professional pharmacy organizations, including opportunities for advocacy, networking, mentorship, and career development.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Pharmacy Leadership: Pressure is a Privilege

Join Danielle Cole as she recaps the second May Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on May 20, 2025. In case you missed it, be sure to tune in to Episode 32, which includes the recap of the first May meeting. Link to the ALBOP Board of Pharmacy meetings: https://albop.com/board-meetings/To claim CE credit for this episode, see the link below: May 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap #2ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-113-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)Initial Release Date: May 21, 2025     Expiration Date: May 21, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: List topics discussed at the May 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the May 2025 business meeting.Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: May 2025 Recap #2

Join host Garrett Aikens and APA Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles as the recap the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session that ended May 14th and the impact that different legislation will have on pharmacy practice in Alabama. To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: Learning Objectives:1. Discuss legislation introduced in the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session that will impact the practice of pharmacy.Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy TechniciansCEU:.25 contact hours (.5 CEU) of CPE creditACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-107-H03-P/TActivity Type: Knowledge-basedInitial Release Date: May 19, 2025Expiration Date: May 19, 2027Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Click here to obtain credit: ⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill Legislative Series Episode 5

Join Louise and Danielle as they recap the "bonus" ALBOP meeting this month. The next meeting will still take place May 20, 2025. To claim CE credit please see the following information: May 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap #1ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-111-H03-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: May 7, 2025     Expiration Date: May 7, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: List topics discussed at the May 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the May 2025 business meeting.Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.LecturePanda Link to claim credit: May 2025.

Join host Garrett Aikens for a quick update on the proposed federal legislation known as the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacists Services (ECAPS) Act that will allow for Medicare Part B reimbursement for pharmacist services for testing and treating common respiratory conditions and vaccinating against preventable diseases.Resources:Joint ASHP / APhA letter supporting ECAPSAPhA Action Alert (Send a templated email to your Representative and Senators)Healthy Dose Podcast Episodes with Reps. Terri Sewell and Robert AderholtOff Script Episode 11: Statewide Vaccine Standing OrderTo obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: Learning Objectives:1. Discuss the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act and it's potential impact on pharmacy practice during public health emergencies.2. Discuss the positive impact that pharmacist interventions had on health care outcomes and cost during the COVID-19 pandemic.3. Discuss the proposed Equitable Community Access to Pharmacists Services (ECAPS) Act and the potential impact it would have on pharmacy practice if passed and signed into law. Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CEU: .25 contact hours (.25 CEU) of CPE creditACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-107-H03-P/TActivity Type: Knowledge-basedInitial Release Date: April 30, 2025Expiration Date: April 30, 2027Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Click here to obtain credit: ⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill Legislative Series Episode 4

Join us as we recap the most recent Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting that took place on April 16, 2025. The next ALBOP meeting will be on May 20th. Attend in-person at their office in Birmingham, or virtually using this link https://albop.com/board-meetings/ For CE credit, please see the following information: April 2025 ALBOP Meeting RecapACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-109-H04-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: April 16, 2025     Expiration Date: April 16, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: List topics discussed at the April 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the April 2025 business meeting.Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice. LecturePanda Link to claim credit: April 2025.

Join Louise and Danielle as they recap the March Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting. The next meeting will be held on April 16, 2025. Click here to be taken to the ALBOP website: https://albop.com/board-meetings/Fifteen minutes of non-live CPE credit is available at no charge to APA members. Please see the following information and click the link below to be taken to Lecture Panda. March 2025 ALBOP Meeting RecapACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-108-H04-P/TCPE Credit: .25 contact hour (.25 CEU)Initial Release Date: March 27, 2025 Expiration Date: March 27, 2027Learning Objectives:At the completion of this activity the participant will be able to: List topics discussed at the March 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the March 2025 business meeting.Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.The Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. LecturePanda link to claim credit: March 2025.

Join host Garrett Aikens as he recaps all the legislation introduced in the first half of the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session that will potentially impact pharmacy practice in Alabama.Whitaker Drugs Discussing PBMs on the Kyle and Dave ShowTo obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information: Learning Objectives:1. Discuss legislation introduced in the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session that will potentially impact the practice of pharmacy.2. Discuss proposed Board of Pharmacy restructuring legislation introduced in the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session.3. Discuss proposed PBM legislation introduced in the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session.Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy TechniciansCEU:.25 contact hours (.25 CEU) of CPE creditACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-107-H03-P/TActivity Type: Knowledge-basedInitial Release Date: March 24, 2025Expiration Date: March 24, 2027Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Click here to obtain credit: APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill Legislative Series Episode 3

In this episode of Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast, join host Garrett Aikens and his guest Yunus Hampton, a PharmD Candidate in the Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy as they discuss medication management for patients observing Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and for Muslims its a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and community. During Ramadan, Millions of Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, oral medications, and other physical needs for extended periods of time. While fasting has both spiritual and physical benefits, it requires careful planning, especially for those who take daily medications or maintain an active lifestyle. With the right approach to medication management, hydration, and exercise, individuals can stay healthy while observing their fast and pharmacist can play an important role in helping patients develop and implement their plan during Ramadan. RAMadan Communication (RAMCOM) Tool Diabetes and Ramadan Practical Guidelines For CE credit, please review the following information below and visit this ⁠link ⁠to claim your credit: APA Off Script Podcast: Medication Management During Ramadan linkTarget Audience: Pharmacists CEU: 0.5 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE creditACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-101-H04-P/TActivity Type: Knowledge-basedInitial Release Date: March 8, 2025Expiration Date: March 8, 2027Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Describe how fasting during Ramadan can affect medication use and chronic disease management. Identify key health risks for patients on chronic medications who choose to fast. Discuss strategies for adjusting medication regimens to help patients fast safely. Demonstrate effective communication techniques to engage in culturally sensitive conversations about fasting and medication management. Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Join Danielle Cole for a recap of the February 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy meeting.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 the email 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 NABP e-PID.  Then complete the evaluation for the podcast and you are all set.  No claim code is required for the podcast credit. APA Off Script Podcast: February 2025 ALBOP Meeting RecapTarget Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy TechniciansCEU: 0.25 contact hours (.025 CEU) of CPE creditACPE UAN:  0178-0000-25-105-H04-P/TActivity Type: Knowledge-basedInitial Release Date: February 19, 2025Expiration Date: February 18, 2027 Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:List topics discussed at the January 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the January 2025 business meeting.Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice. Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.Click here to claim credit: ⁠⁠February BOP Recap

Join host Garrett Aikens and guest Bobby Giles, the APA Director of Governmental Affairs as they catch up after the first full week of the Alabama Legislative Session and unpack Senate Bill (SB) 93 - The Patient Access Bill and the impact it can have to ensure continued access to care for patients throughout Alabama. Register for the APA Legislative Reception on February 25th, 2025 APA Advocacy Resources ⁠Join the Alabama Pharmacy Association⁠ CE Information: Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. CEU: 0.75 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-101-H04-P/T Release Date: February 10, 2025 Expiration Date: February 9, 2027 Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Outline state-wide efforts to advocate for PBM reform and adequate prescription reimbursement. Discuss proposed PBM legislation to be introduced in 2025 Alabama Legislative Session. Discuss other potential bills impacting the practice of pharmacy. ⁠⁠Click here to claim your CE credit⁠⁠ or visit our⁠⁠website⁠⁠.  

Welcome back to Episode 24 of Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast! In this episode, we're checking back in with Dr. Kim Benner, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FALSHP, FPPA as we continue our discussion on psoriasis, this time, with a focus on systemic therapies. This is Part 2 of our Psoriasis Series. Check out Episode 18 for Part 1 in the series, but note that Part 1 is not a prerequisite for this episode. For CE credit, please review the following information below and visit this link to claim your credit: APA Off Script Podcast: Deep Dive into Psoriasis (Part 2) CE Link Target Audience: Pharmacists  CEU: 0.75 contact hours (.075 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-24-117-H01-P/T Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Date: February 5, 2025 Expiration Date: December 19, 2026 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 moderate to severe psoriasis lesions after failing topical therapy. Describe counseling points to share with patients who receive systemic therapies for psoriasis. Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Forty-five minutes of non-live CPE credit for this episode of 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 and a short quiz.  This registration will look a little different than what you see for our live events.  You’ll need to enter the email 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 NABP e-PID.  Then complete the evaluation for the podcast and you are all set.  No claim code is required for the podcast credit.

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 settings. For CE credit, please review the following information below and visit this link to claim your credit: Episode 23 CE Link Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CEU: 0.5 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-103-H01-P/T Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Date: January 28, 2025 Expiration Date: January 28, 2027 Learning Objectives Describe the nature of the reported adverse events potentially associated with ceftriaxone injection. Discuss the prevalence of allergic reactions to cephalosporins including ceftriaxone. Submit an observed potential adverse drug event to the ADPH and FDA MedWatch. Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Resources: ADPH ALERT Ceftriaxone Potential Adverse Events, dated January 21, 2025 ADPH ALERT: Ceftriaxone Potential Adverse Events (update), dated January 24, 2025 ADPH Adverse Drug Event Reporting FDA MedWatch Adverse Drug Event Reporting Related Continuing Education: February 11: The Efficacy, Safety, and Overuse of Ceftriaxone: An Antimicrobial Stewardship Discussion (Virtual) February 13: ENCORE: The Efficacy, Safety, and Overuse of Ceftriaxone: An Antimicrobial Stewardship Discussion (Virtual) February 14-16, 2025: Alabama Pharmacy Association Mid-Winter Conference (Opelika, AL)

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 the email 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 NABP e-PID.  Then complete the evaluation for the podcast and you are all set.  No claim code is required for the podcast credit. APA Off Script Podcast: January 2025 ALBOP Meeting Recap Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CEU: 0.25 contact hours (.025 CEU) of CPE credit ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-102-H03-P/T Activity Type: Knowledge-based Initial Release Date: January 23, 2025 Expiration Date: January 23, 2027   Learning Objectives:  At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: List topics discussed at the January 2025 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the January 2025 business meeting. Discuss potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.   Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Click here to claim credit: ⁠January BOP Recap

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 AssociationCE Information: Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.CEU: 0.5 contact hours (.05 CEU) of CPE creditACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-101-H04-P/TRelease Date: January 17, 2025Expiration Date: January 17, 2027Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to: Outline state-wide efforts to advocate for PBM reform and adequate prescription reimbursement. Discuss proposed PBM legislation to be introduced in 2025 Alabama Legislative Session. Discuss other potential bills impacting the practice of pharmacy.⁠Click here to claim your CE credit⁠ or visit our ⁠website⁠.