WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

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This podcast is to inform pharmacy professionals on topics applicable to their practices. The Washington State Pharmacy Association is a member organization, please be a WSPA member or a member of your state pharmacy association.

  1. 5d ago

    September 23, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda:PQAC Business Meeting Updates - WSPA staff will recap the last PQAC Business Meeting key points. Members have reported licensing delays in individuals with incomplete applications. If one of your staff is experiencing a license delay call 360-236-4986 and ask about specific issues with the application. Once applications are complete they are being processed in about 7 days. Alliance for Patient Medication Safety - Tara Modisett, Executive Director will present their tool for error tracking PQC+ and how it can support a culture of safety in pharmacies. Upcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be September 23rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Pharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WAAmbulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting October 2nd Washington Reception at NCPA October 3rd 4:30-6:30 pm, Kansas City, MOLTC Academy Quarterly Call  October 6th 1 pm - Virtual Diabetes General SIG Meeting October 12th, 6 pm - VirtualWSPA Health System Leaders Meeting October 16th, Renton, WANABP and AACP District 6, 7 & 8 meeting October 18-20, Spokane, WAWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA NEW: Text messaging now available!We’ll only send the good stuff: events, calls to action, and important updates. No spam ever. And as always, your information stays private.To opt in, text “1” to 1-855-768-7204.

  2. Sep 17

    September 9, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda: Respiratory Vaccine Update - We will present the recommendations recently released, and the data that supports them. The Washington State COVID-19 standing order is still in effect to ensure vaccine access in pharmacies and other sites. Poster Presentation: We are now accepting poster abstracts for the WSPA Annual MeetingUpcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be September 23rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Pharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WAAmbulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting October 2nd LTC Academy Quarterly Call  October 6th 1 pm - Virtual NABP and AACP District 6, 7 & 8 meeting October 18-20, Spokane, WAWSPA Health System Leaders Meeting October 16th, Renton, WAWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA

  3. Sep 3

    August 26, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda:Within Reach - This long time WSPA partner provides access to social services for families, and is an essential provider of Immunization information, advocacy and resources for providers in Washington. They will present their projects and resources. Measles Outbreak and Resources - Unfortunately the cases of measles in Washington continue to rise. WSPA has created a measles handout with vaccine information in one place, and a resource page for pharmacy professionals. PQAC Updates - New CR-101 Rulemaking filed for CDTAs and Pharmacy Sales filed, New PQAC Members. Congratulations Carrie Stephens and Daiana Huyen and two public members. Workplace Standards - PQAC has asked for WSPA member feedback about workplace standards. WSPA is seeking members for the Workplace Standards Taskforce to provide feedback to the commission. WSPA Election ResultsUpcoming Events:The next Town Hall will be August 26th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.OIC and Pharmacy Community Meeting Regarding PBMs August 18th 9-11 am - virtual and in personPharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WAAmbulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting October 2nd LTC Academy Quarterly Call  October 6th 1 pm - Virtual NABP and AACP District 6, 7 & 8 meeting October 18-20, Spokane, WAWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA

  4. Aug 12

    August 12, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda: WA Wildfire Update and NewsWSPA Website UpdateMeeting with OIC on PBM Discussion 8.18.26Hear from your Board of Director Candidates (Voters Pamphlet)Upcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be August 26th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.OIC and Pharmacy Community Meeting Regarding PBMs August 18th 9-11 am - virtual and in personPharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WAAmbulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting October 2nd LTC Academy Quarterly Call  October 6th 1 pm - Virtual NABP and AACP District 6, 7 & 8 meeting October 18-20, Spokane, WAWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WANEW: Text messaging now available!We’ll only send the good stuff: events, calls to action, and important updates. No spam ever. And as always, your information stays private.To opt in, text “1” to 1-855-768-7204.

  5. Aug 4

    July 29, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda: Pharmacy Technician Schooling Program Update - We will be having Stephanie O'Brine from Yakima Valley Community College to provide some updates on the Yakima and Wenatchee programs. GLP-1 Updated Tools - Now that we are a few weeks into the GLP-1 Bridge Program, we've seen some confusion surrounding communication with providers. A quick update to our news page has a new email template that can be used.PQAC Update - A quick recap of PQAC's 7/23/26 meeting will be provided.WSPA Elections - This is a reminder that the Meet the Candidates Town Hall will be on August 12th, 2026 for new WSPA Board Members.SIG Highlight - Compounding SIGUpcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be August 12th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Industry SIG Meeting August 6th 12-1PM - virtualOIC and Pharmacy Community Meeting Regarding PBMs August 18th 9-11 am - virtual and in personPharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WAAmbulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting October 2nd LTC Academy Quarterly Call  October 6th 1 pm - Virtual NABP and AACP District 6, 7 & 8 meeting October 18-20, Spokane, WAWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA

  6. Aug 4

    July 15, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda: Pharmacy Schools Update Dean Julie Akers from Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dr. Ryan Hanson, Chair of the Pharmacy Department at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy will provide program updates and priorities. Invasive HIB Outbreak - Alaska, Oregon and Washington have seen cases of invasive HIB in adults experiencing homelessness, drug use or smoking. MMWR and EpiTrends. WSPA Staff are members of the state workgroup to evaluate vaccination and outreach options.  Cyclosporiasis Outbreak - This parasite is best treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and is not (yet?) a cause for concern in Washington. Medicaid increases morphine equivalent threshold to 200 MME for certain diagnoses including hospice, palliative care and end of life starting 8//1. Pharmacies may still need to call managed Medicaid programs for expedited authorizations as they update their systems. Upcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be June 17th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.OIC and Pharmacy Community Meeting Regarding PBMs August 18th 9-11 am - virtual and in personPharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WAAmbulatory Care Academy October 2nd LTC Quarterly Call  October 6th 1 pm - Virtual NABP and AACP District 6, 7 & 8 meeting October 18-20, Spokane, WAWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA NEW: Text messaging now available!We’ll only send the good stuff: events, calls to action, and important updates. No spam ever. And as always, your information stays private.To opt in, text “1” to 1-855-768-7204.

  7. Aug 4

    July 1, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda: CPESN Washington Highlight Washington's Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESNWA) is a partner of WSPA. On today's call the Managing Network facilitator, and WSPA staff member Sirena Kalinski will discuss the Network. Annual Awards of Distinction Nominations Now Open (Due July 10, 2026)Board of Director Positions Now Open (Application due July 10, 2026)Upcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be June 17th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.WSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA NEW: Text messaging now available!We’ll only send the good stuff: events, calls to action, and important updates. No spam ever. And as always, your information stays private.To opt in, text “1” to 1-855-768-7204.

  8. Jun 22

    June 17, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

    Agenda:CMS GLP-1 Bridge Program WSPA staff will highlight nuances to this important program. Pharmacy professionals in the community and ambulatory space should take time to understand the program and it's intricacies (of which there are quite a few!) Seeking Student and Resident Representatives for SIGs and Academies These leadership opportunities are outstanding connection points for students and residents wanting to have a significant contribution to the profession. Annual Awards of Distinction Nominations Now Open (Due July 10, 2026)Board of Director Positions Now Open (Application due July 10, 2026)Upcoming Events: The next Town Hall will be in 2 weeks. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.Office of the Insurance Commissioner Pharmacy Meeting August 18th 9-11 am, virtual and in Olympia, WANABP and AACP District 6, 7, and 8 Annual Meeting October 18th to 20th, Spokane, WAWSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA NEW: Text messaging now available!We’ll only send the good stuff: events, calls to action, and important updates. No spam ever. And as always, your information stays private.To opt in, text “1” to 1-855-768-7204.

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This podcast is to inform pharmacy professionals on topics applicable to their practices. The Washington State Pharmacy Association is a member organization, please be a WSPA member or a member of your state pharmacy association.

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    WA State Pharmacy Assoc
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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