APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition - American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition

Prior to the pandemic, the seasonality of respiratory syncytial virus followed a pattern; now, this pattern of disease spread has changed significantly.

Vibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, explains how APhA as an organization is opening discourse among its members regarding unpacking and dismantling structural racism in the organization and in the profession at large.

Vibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, discusses the role of the individual in progressing structural and systemic changes in the pharmacy ecosystem.

Specifically, non-opioids are often preferred for the management of subacute and chronic pain because of their safety profiles.

Pharmacy Times is covering the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Phoenix, Arizona from March 24 to 27, 2023.

Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, discusses current outlook on the occurrence of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in the country.

Specifically, 3 new drugs for sickle cell disease are providing options for patients who are not responding to hydroxyurea.

Darren Mensch, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, clinical ambulatory care pharmacist of population health at Jefferson Health in Abington, describes the role pharmacists play in team-based care, population health management, and value-based care.

Just culture framework helps to balance safety and accountability in medication error by identifying the root cause without blaming an individual.

Factors such as economic stability and education access can be categorized into social determinants of health.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Meagen Rosenthal, PhD, about her session at the APhA 2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition, titled "Heal Thyself: Burnout Recovery for Front-Line Heroes."

Pharmacy leadership remaining mindful, connected, and engaged is crucial to support the mental health needs of their staff.

Jeffery Goad, PharmD, MPH, associate dean of Academic Affairs in School of Pharmacy at Chapman University discusses the future of pharmacy when it comes to immunizations.

Daniel Krinsky, MS, owner and president of EduCare4U and PGx101, and Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD, Smith and Olsen Distinguished professor at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy in the University of North Carolina, discuss the additions, removals, and changed to OTC products in the past 2 years.

Opening the door for communication in a nonjudgmental manner is essential for pharmacists to counsel patients on cannabis use.

Pharmacy Times spoke to Susan Cornell, BS, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, about her session she presented at the APhA 2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition, titled "Know the Facts: Annual Diabetes Update."

Session at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting discusses the importance of naloxone in reducing the burden of the opioid epidemic.

Lisa Cordes, PharmD, BCACP, BCOP, oncology clinical pharmacy specialist at the National Institutes of Health, discusses treatment options and telehealth for prostate cancer care.

Andrew Bzowyckyi, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, associate professor at Pacific University Oregon and clinic pharmacist at Legacy Medical Group discusses the differences in GLP-1 receptor agonists and insulin for the management of diabetes.

Melissa Somma McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA, professor and associate dean for community partnerships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, gives a brief overview of the best practices when it comes to billing in a pharmacy.

A presentation at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting 2022, highlighted potential innovations for community pharmacies.

Pharmacy Times spoke to Seth DePasquale, RPh, BCSCP, senior director of hospital and health systems at Visante, about his session at the APhA 2022 Annual Meeting & Exposition, titled "Keeping Up with USP 800."

The annual conference includes presentations with educational opportunities related to community pharmacies, health system pharmacies, pharmacy law, public health, and more.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted pharmacy practice due to its role in supporting overwhelmed physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals who faced some of the immediate challenges of the crisis.

With a wide array of cannabidiol (CBD) and CBD extract products available without a prescription, pharmacists have an increasingly important role to play in counseling patients on which products may work for them and how they should be properly used.

Bennett is the seventh woman to be recognized for the award since its inception in 1919.

Results presented at the 2021 APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition cite advertising and marketing difficulties as main barrier to success of point-of-care service.

As a first-generation college graduate with a focus on providing care to underserved and low-income communities, new APhA President Sandra Leal said her main goal is to continue advocating for the pharmacy field.

Each year, the American Pharmacists Association presents this award awarded to a professional who goes above and beyond the call of duty.

Pharmacists work in complex settings, with some community pharmacists being required to stand for up to 12 hours at a time, skip lunch breaks, or avoid bathroom breaks.