APhA The First Fill

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
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APhA The First Fill

The only pharmacy-focused podcast subscription delivering you CE on-the-go, delivered in 5-minute bite-sized segments! Join us for a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Easily squeeze in 30 mins of CE every month. Whether on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, we’ve got you covered!

  1. JUN 26

    06.2025 Part 2: Advancing Cardiovascular Outcomes: The Pharmacist’s Role in Post-ACS and ASCVD Risk Reduction

    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.

    17 min

  2. JUN 19

    2025.06 Part 1: ACS Guideline Update

    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.

    17 min

  3. MAY 22

    05.2025 Part 2: Pharmacists supporting maternal health

    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.

    8 min

  4. MAY 15

    05.2025 Part 1: WHO 2024 Maternal Health Recommendations: What Every Pharmacist Should Know

    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.

    10 min

  5. APR 24

    2025.04 Part 2: Expanding opportunities for reimbursement in digital therapeutics

    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.

    13 min

  6. APR 24

    04.2025 Ep 1: Regulatory and Reimbursement pathways for digital therapeutics

    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.

    14 min

  7. MAR 27

    2025.03 Part 2: Practice Pearls on New Drugs for Pharmacists

    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.

    21 min

  8. MAR 20

    2025.03 Part 1: New Drug Update

    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.

    15 min
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The only pharmacy-focused podcast subscription delivering you CE on-the-go, delivered in 5-minute bite-sized segments! Join us for a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Easily squeeze in 30 mins of CE every month. Whether on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, we’ve got you covered!

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    American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    92
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