Ohio Pharmacists Association Podcast Ola Latala, R.Ph., PharmD

Pharmacogenomics is a very niche and upcoming area in medicine. Join Sue Paul, R.Ph., and I in discussing how she utilizes pharmacogenomics in her daily practice and also the importance of application of pharmacogenomics in patient therapy.

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As pharmacists and pharmacy students, its crucial for all to be aware and tracking what is circulating legislature at the State House in order to protect and enhance the profession of pharmacy. Join Todd Donnelly, R.Ph., MS, MBA, Michelle Fitzgibbon, OPA Lobbyist, and I in discussing the importance and potential application of Ohio House Bills 80, 73, 651, and 136.

Currently, drug shortages have been at an all time high and the final phase of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) will go into effect on November 27, 2023. Join Mike Ganio PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASHP, Jackie Rogers PharmD, MS, CPEL, BCPS, and I in discussing the impact and best approaches for drug shortages and how to prepare for the new tracking and tracing implementations.

Pharmacists have been monumental in helping combat the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to prove that we are competent and highly qualified healthcare professionals. The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) has come to end, what does that mean for pharmacists and pharmacies? The Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) has been extended, what does that mean for the future after the extension period? The COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine is now only recommended to be used, what will the vaccination schedule for COVID-19 look like?

Join Andrea Kowalski, R.Ph., PharmD and I in discussing the PREP Act, her career at Shrivers Pharmacy, the new recommendation update, and our thoughts on the potential future of COVID-19 vaccination.

In the profession of pharmacy, there are ample opportunities for new career experiences and transitions. From retail/community to hospital to industry, pharmacists have the ability to change courses in the careers to explore other aspects and find new passions within the profession.

Join Cortney Mospan, R.Ph., PharmD, BCACP, BCGP and I in discussing her career journey that includes experiences and transitions from being a retail pharmacist, then an associate professor, and now in the industrial side of pharmacy as a medical science liaison (MSL).

*This episode is more targeted towards student pharmacists, although pharmacists are welcome to learn and listen.

Have you ever wondered how you can get involved with advocating for the profession of pharmacy? Join me and Sheriff Benson, R.Ph., PharmD in discussing how to advocate for the profession and certain house bills from the last general assembly. There is discussion on test and treat legislation and the significant impact that the legislation could bring.