Ohio Pharmacists Association Podcast

Ola Latala, R.Ph., PharmD
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The Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) Podcast provides content for pharmacists and student pharmacists that touches on current pharmacy news in Ohio and in the U.S., pharmacy legislation, OPA updates, recaps of committee and special interest group meetings, recaps from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy meetings, and interviews with pharmacists in various areas of pharmacy.

Episodes

  1. 08/10/2023

    Episode 8- Pharmacogenomics (PGx)

    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. 1 hour PGx CE link: https://cpeconsultants.learningexpressce.com/index.cfm?fa=view&eventID=23511 The Coupon Code is PGX@101 (case sensitive)

    22 min

  2. 07/10/2023

    Episode 7- Legislative Update

    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.

    26 min

  3. 06/30/2023

    Episode 6- Drug Shortages & Tracking and Tracing

    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.

    18 min

  4. 06/01/2023

    Episode 5- COVID-19 PHE End & Vaccine Recommendation Update

    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.

    30 min

  5. 04/10/2023

    Episode 4- A Career Full of Success & Transitions

    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).

    33 min

  6. 02/27/2023

    Episode 3- How To Advocate for The Profession and Bills Discussion

    *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.

    33 min

  7. 02/01/2023

    Episode 2- State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Prohibition on Quotas Resolution

    Are you a pharmacist who is burdened with unrealistic quotas on a daily basis? Join me and Logan Yoho, R.Ph., PharmD, BCACP in discussing the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy and the proposed resolution of prohibition on use of quotas. We discuss the resolution, the differences between quotas and metrics, and why it is important to advocate in this matter.

    22 min

  8. EPISODE 1

    Episode 1- Introduction to The OPA Podcast

    Ohio Pharmacists Association Podcast

    3 min

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The Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) Podcast provides content for pharmacists and student pharmacists that touches on current pharmacy news in Ohio and in the U.S., pharmacy legislation, OPA updates, recaps of committee and special interest group meetings, recaps from the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy meetings, and interviews with pharmacists in various areas of pharmacy.

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