WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

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WA State Pharmacy Assoc

132 episodes

2 weeks ago

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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WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

October 22, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

PQAC Recap the last business meeting
NCPA Highlights from the NCPA Annual Meeting
WSPA Academy Leaders Seeking leaders for our WSPA Academies - Deadline Oct 31st

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be November 5th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
WSPA Amb Care Academy Lunch Bunch (CVD Health and Lipid Profiles), October 27, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting, November 7-8th, 2025; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
HIV and PrEP Update, November 18, 2025; 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PT, WSPA Office, Renton, WA
Health in Action Summit 2025; Wednesday November 5th- 8:30AM - 12PM PT - Free to register and attend

2 weeks ago

27 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

October 8, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

WSPA Moves Town Hall start time to 11:05 AM
WSPA Annual Meeting Reserve your discounted room today! Seeking dessert donation for PAC Dessert Dash at Awards Soiree. PQAC seeking questions for Annual Meeting CE.
Rural Health Transformation Project WSPA Submits a comment letter
WSPA Ambulatory Care Academy and Technician CE and Taco Social Recap

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be October 22nd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting, October 10th 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00. Virtual
Independent Academy - Virtual Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting November 7-8th Great Wolf Lodge

1 month ago

19 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

September 24, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

By popular demand... the Town Hall Call will start at 11:05 am!
Questions for PQAC The PQAC staff want to know what questions you have for them. They will include these questions in their upcoming presentation at Annual Meeting. Submit your questions!
Seeking Leaders for WSPA Academies This is an excellent way to contribute to your profession, connect with others in your practice area and support WSPA. Join Academy Leadership!
State Delays - WSPA is hearing of significant licensing delays and will advocate for resolution. But meanwhile get your license renewals in ASAP! Also, FFS Medicaid is experiencing significant delays with processing PAs. Members have told us they are seeing a one month approved fill for renewal PAs to decrease delays in patient care.
Annual Meeting Limited Time Pricing ends after October 2nd Register today and book your room!
ACIP September Meeting Recap Slides, ACIP Meeting Information WSPA Staff listened to both days of the recent meeting and will recap the findings.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be October 8th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Technician Taco Social, September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Renton, WA or virtual
Amb Care Academy Fall...

1 month ago

39 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

September 10, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

COVID-19 Vaccine WA DOH Standing Order
COVID-19 Coverage Update
Keynote Presentation at WSPA Annual Meeting Dr. Skye McKennon will present From Surviving to Thriving: The Compassionate Path to Fulfillment and Success in Pharmacy

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be October 24th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Southwest Pharmacy Association - Risk of RSV: Disease Burden and Vaccination. Sept 16th 6:30 pm at Salty's in Portalnd, OR. RSVP via email.
Diabetes General SIG Meeting, September 16, 2025, 5:30 PM. Virtual
Behavioral Health SIG Meeting, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM. Virtual
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1 month ago

20 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

August 27, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

WSPA Board of Directors Election Results
PQAC Business Meeting Recap Review key takeaways of the August 14th Business Meeting
PQAC Licensing Delays PQAC was forced to layoff licensing staff, and we are hearing of delays in licensing. WSPA will advocate for these positions to be re-instated.
CDTAs and ACIP Changes WSPA strongly suggests pharmacies update their CDTAs to include more dynamic language for vaccine administration.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be September 10th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Taco Tuesday with Spokane Pharmacy Association and WSPA, September 9, 2025; 5:30 PM; De Leon's Taco & Bar - 1801 N Hamilton St, Spokane, WA, 99207
Technician CE & Taco Social , September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting, October 3, 2025; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WSPA LTC Academy Meeting, October 7, 2025; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Contact Boris@wsparx.org if interested)
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting; November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA

2 months ago

21 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

August 13, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Meet the WSPA Board of Directors Candidates - Then vote! Each candidate will have a chance on this call to speak to the members.
Interested in contributing more to WSPA? Engage with the academies. Leadership elections will be this fall.
PQAC Business Meeting - Upcoming on August 14th. Agenda
Pharmacy Appreciation Night at the Seattle Sounders - October 4th at 7:30 PM

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall Call will be August 27th
Behavioral Health SIG Meeting, August 20th 12-1 PM, Virtual
Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Alzheimer's Disease), August 26, 2025; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Virtual
Diabetes SIG Meeting; September 16th, 5:30 PM
Technician Taco Social and CE; September 26th; WSPA Office
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting; October 3rd; WSPA Office and Virtual
Long Term Care Academy Meeting, October 7th 1-2 PM; Virtual
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
Industry SIG Meeting, October 21st, 12-1 pm, Virtual
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3 months ago

23 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

July 30, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

PBM Rule MakingThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner has been updating rules for PBM enforcement. Next week WSPA will release a summary of PBM laws and rules for members. We encourage members to be engaged in the upcoming rule making. lace Holder place holder
WSPA Elections WSPA will send out the Board of Directors Ballot on August 6th. Please join the Town Hall Call on August 13th to meet the candidates.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall Call will be August 13th
Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Alzheimer's Disease), August 26, 2025; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Virtual
Technician Taco Social and CE; September 26th; WSPA Office
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting; October 3rd; WSPA Office and Virtual
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Annual Meeting; November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA

3 months ago

25 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

July 16, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Legislative Committee Meeting July 17th at WSPA Office to prepare for upcoming session in 2026. All WSPA members are invited to join the Legislative Committee.
Profile Update Please login to your WSPA Account and check your personal and contact information. We have lots of old emails and contact info, and that makes it hard to connect with you! While you are there, make sure you are in the correct Academy for you!
Academy Updates Our Academies have updated websites! Go checkout the new websites sites! All the Academies now have a members only section with resources for WSPA members. Call (425-228-7171 ext 0) or email askwspa@wsparx.org if you have problems logging in.
Immunization Update We will discuss CDTA considerations during these times of conflicting information.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be July 30th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Industry SIG Meeting, July 22, 2025; 11 AM - 12 PM; Virtual
Long Term Care Academy, July 22, 2025; 1- 2:00 PM; Virtual
Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch (Alzheimer's Disease), August 26, 2025; 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; Virtual
Technician Taco Social and CE; September 26th; WSPA Office
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting; October 3rd; WSPA Office and Virtual
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA

4 months ago

16 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

June 18, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

ACIP and DOH Immunization Update The Washington DOH Vaccine Advisory Committee met and voted to recommend the COVID Vaccine for pregnant women and all patients 6 months and older on Friday June 13th. Pharmacists may need to update their CDTAs to allow for more shared decision making and siting state recommendations.
Resident and Student Positions - Seeking leaders for Amb Care Academy, Health Systems Academy, Community Practice Academy, Behavioral Health SIG, etc. Please contact Boris Zhang if you are interested
Academies want your ideas! Ambulatory Care Survey and Health System Pharmacy Survey

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be June 17th (We will cancel the first week in July meeting.) You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar
Behavioral Health SIG Meeting, June 18, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Zoom
MPJE Refresher (for students and residents), June 26, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Zoom
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, July 22nd, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Zoom
Long Term Care Academy, July 22nd, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Teams

4 months ago

17 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

June 4, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

WSPA Award Nominations Open Now! Nominate a pharmacy professional today! Nominations close July 9th.
Seeking Members for WSPA Board of Directors We are seeking candidates for pharmacist and technician members at large, and an Incoming President. Apply by July 10th. The applications, information about the positions and expectations on the WSPA BOD Page.
NW Pharmacy Convention Recap We had an outstanding time at the Convention this year!
PQAC Recap Review actions and discussion from the recent PQAC Business Meeting. They discussed Rite Aid closures, transfers and allowing alternative means for transfers given the emergent situation.
Seeking CE topics and speakers for Annual Meeting Contact Mylinh with your ideas mylinh@wsparx.org. Save the date for WSPA Annual Meeting on November 6-8th at Great Wolf Lodge in Ground Mound, WA.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be June 18th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
MPJE Refresher June 26th, Virtual

5 months ago

21 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

May 21, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Rite Aid Bankruptcy WSPA seeks regulatory flexibility from the Governor's office to support pharmacy professionals as they support patients.
Seeking Student and Resident Leaders for WSPA Academies Please share this opportunity with students and incoming residents.
Expansion of Pharmacy Prescribing Advocacy Recap the Sunrise review hearing, standard of care, and next legislative session.
WSPA ACIP CE Join us for this comprehensive Immunization CE tomorrow. Grant funding has allowed us to make it free for all attendees!
MPJE Review Session This valuable session is open to all new graduates including incoming residents.
Upcoming PQAC Business Meeting Tomorrow's agenda.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be June 4th, 11:00 AM PT. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Spring ACIP 2025 Update - May 22nd; 11:00-12:00 PM PT (First 75 members can register for free!)
Building Immunity, Strengthening Community - A Virtual Training Series on Immunizations for Health Professionals - June 2-5; 12:00-2:00 PM PT
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5 months ago

25 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

May 7, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Comagine Health Presentation, Compass
Student and Resident Positions for Academies and SIGs open - Contact Boris Zhang for more info (boris@wsparx.org)
Surveys (please see below)
Technician Career Improvement Project, Spots Still Open - Contact Boris (boris@wsparx.org) or Sirena Kalinski (sirena@wsparx.org)

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be May 21st, 11:00 AM PT You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
SW Pharmacy Association CE - Medication Errors Your Patients are Making: Tales from the Poison Center - May 8th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Prep for Pharmacy Scope Sunrise Review - May 9th; 1:00-2:00 PM PT
Prep for Pharmacy Scope Sunrise Review - May 13th; 9:00-10:00 AM PT
Spring ACIP 2025 Update - May 22nd; 11:00-12:00 PM PT (First 75 members can register for free!)
Northwest Pharmacy Convention - May 29th - June 1st (Early bird ends 5/8!)
Building Immunity, Strengthening Community - A Virtual Training Series on Immunizations for Health Professionals - June 2-5; 12:00-2:00 PM PT

5 months ago

31 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

April 23, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Legislative Update: Wins! HB 1009 adds a 2nd tech member to PQAC, and HB 1186 which allows EDs and HCE to dispensed inhalers and other multi day meds are heading to the Governor's Desk! Also, SB 5794 was amended to uphold the wholesaler's preferential rate. HB 2081 and SB 5815 B&O increases on pharmacy and wholesalers are our focus now. Bill Tracker.
ACIP Updates: Mylinh will provide a comprehensive update of ACIP Guidelines. Slides
WA Apple Health Contraception Coverage flyer
In Case you missed it... MOUD Resource Guide for Community Practice

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be May 7th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Northwest Pharmacy Convention, May 29th to June 1st, Coeur d'Alene, ID - Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!
Ambulatory Care Academy Spring Meeting, April 25, 2025; 9:00AM-1:00PM
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6 months ago

39 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

April 9, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Legislative Update Bill Tracker, WSPA's work to oppose taxes that will increase the price of medications.
Measles Clinical Update, Resources and State Response Kim Carlson, Amanda Dodd and Cheryl Ann Barnes from DOH will review surveillance, clinical descriptions and resources for response. Slides, DOH Measles Page, Post Exposure Management, Measles Update CE for Pharmacy at no cost thanks to WSPA and DOH.
2nd Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine a 2nd dose is indicated for adults 65 years and older and those with moderate to severe immunocompromise. lace holder. WSPA has funding for adult family home and community vaccine clinics held by pharmacies.
Renew Pharmacy Licenses Now! In late April the DOH licensing system will have a freeze and not be available online. Renew now to not have wholesaler delays, especially for ordering controlled substances. lace holder
PQAC Updates reviewing important updates from the 3/27 Business Meeting

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be April 23rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
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6 months ago

51 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

March 26, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Legislative Session and Budget Update WSPA Win! The Managed Medicaid Carveout was not included in either draft budget. We continue to advocate over B&O tax changes and pharmacy impact. Our bills continue to advance in the legislature, while we play defense against bills with unintended consequences. Join Pharmacy Day in Olympia on March 31st.
Sunrise Review Stakeholder Input: Please submit a letter of support for the Pharmacy Scope Sunrise Review by April 1st. Letters that outline care pharmacists provide, how that can be expanded and the barrier CDTAs create are needed. We have a template to get you started
Academy Updates: Health System Academy and Ambulatory Care Academy want to know how they can meet your needs! Complete a survey today.
Technician Career Development Opportunity Seeking technicians who want to expand their impact and influence. Complete this survey with your interest.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be...

7 months ago

27 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

March 12, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

WSPA Voices Concern Over Potential Pharmacy Carve Out from Managed Medicaid A letter of concern with solutions was sent to legislators.
WSPA's ASHP Delegates propose a resolution The resolution asks the ASHP Board of Directors to reconsider their policy for affiliating with unified or merged pharmacy organizations like WSPA.
Please submit a letter of support for the Pharmacy Scope Sunrise Review by April 1st Letters that outline care pharmacists provide, how that can be expanded and the barrier CDTAs create are needed. We have a template to get you started.
Academy Updates The Health System Academy and Ambulatory Care Academy recently send out a member survey and updates to members. Check your inbox to help these academies meet your practice needs.

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be March 26th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
WSPA Ambulatory Care Academy Lunch Bunch March 25th 12 PM | Virtual
WSPA Legislative Day #2, March 31, 2025; 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | Olympia, WA
WSPA Pharmacy Career Exploration Day, April 16th | Everett, WA
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7 months ago

24 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

February 26, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Legislative Update Bill Tracker
Pharmacist Expanded Scope Sunrise Review Submit Comments by April 1st.
Catch up with your academies through their podcasts! If you see anything missing, reach out to your academy leaders on their web pages!
Northwest Convention Call for Posters Pharmacists, residents, technicians, students, and industry are welcome to submit an abstract and encore posters are also welcome. For questions, please contact Boris Zhang (boris@wsparx.org)

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be March 12th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
New Drugs New Law, March 2, 2025; 8:30AM-4:45 PM
WSPA Legislative Day #2, March 31, 2025; 8:00AM-4:00PM
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8 months ago

27 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

February 12, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Join WSPA Staff for our every other week WSPA Town Hall Wednesday at 11 am. Afterwards, each session is posted as a podcast for later listening. If you have questions or an idea for the agenda, please contact WSPA staff to discuss.Agenda:

Influenza rates are very high in Washington and across the US Treatment Guidelines and who is at highest risk. Also, reminder that compounding osteltamivir suspension is permitted in Washington pharmacies because it is indicated in the package insert.
Legislative Update Bill Tracker Next week is the committee hearing cut off
PQAC Updates reviewing important updates from the last meeting
Antidote Survey Reminder, health systems are asked to complete the Antidote survey this week
Cannabis Adverse Reaction Survey Study

Upcoming Events

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9 months ago

21 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

January 29, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Happy Lunar New Year! Welcome the year of the snake!
Legislative Updates Our priority bills include: Expansion of Pharmacy Practice (HB 1520, SB 5513) and ED Prepack & HCE dispensing (SB 5019, HB 1186). The WSPA Bill Tracker contains the bills we are following.
Health System Antidote Survey The WSPA and Washington Poison Center have posted the 2025 Survey. Every health system is asked to complete it by February 8th.
Supporting Community Pharmacy Workforce Webinar WSPA members are presenting this webinar hosted by the Health Workforce Technical Assistance Center on Jan 30th at 11 am.
Cannabis Adverse Effects Survey Study by UW Medicine This study wants to understand clinical experiences related to cannabis by the end of February.
Upcoming February 6th PQAC Business Meeting Agenda

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be February 12th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Industry SIG Meeting (Regulatory Frameworks in the Industry Field); January 29, 2025; 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT
General Diabetes SIG Meeting (Intro to CGM Products); January 30, 2025; 5:30 - 6:30 PM PT
Immunizations in...

9 months ago

29 minutes

WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

January 15, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals

Agenda:

Legislative Session Kick-Off Information
WSPA Prescriptive Authority Bill Update/Review
WA Poison Control Center Emergency and Biologics and Antidote Survey (Due February 5, 2025)

Upcoming Events

The next Town Hall will be Wednesday January 29, 205. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar
Events:
- Behavioral Health SIG Meeting; January 15, 2025; 12:00 PM PT
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- WSPA Legislative Committee Call; January 16, 2025: 10:30AM PT Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82918166111
- WSPA Legislative Day #1
  - https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1915285&group=
- Industry SIG Meeting; January 29, 2025; 12:00 PM PT
  - https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1908843&group=
- General Diabetes SIG Meeting; January 30, 2025; 5:30 PM PT
  - https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1925780&group=
- Immunizations in Pregnancy: February 4, 2025; 12PM PT
  - https://www.wsparx.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1927672&group=
- 2025 New Drugs New Laws; March 2, 2025; 8:30 AM PT
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9 months ago

21 minutes