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Lifelong Learning in the Role of a Pharmacy Inspector 

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

A pharmacy inspector must possess an inquisitive nature and strong communication skills to help them assess each situation appropriately and fairly.   Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues in our profession have placed increased demands on pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing patient care.

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Ensuring Compliance, Catching Fraud: A Regular Day on the Job for Kansas Board Inspector

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Investigating consumer complaints and drug diversion cases of pharmacists, interns, and pharmacy technicians are a top priority of my job. What tools or skills are a must-have in a pharmacy inspector’s toolkit? A pharmacy technician asking a patient if they have any questions about their prescription is not enough.

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Episode 850: A Pharmacy-Driven Rapid Bacteremia Response Program

Pharmacy Joe

The program involved the following workflow for positive blood culture gram stain results: Results are called to the pharmacy from the micro lab as soon as they are available 24/7 for all adult patients The pharmacist uses a pre-approved algorithm to evaluate current antibiotic therapy and if the patient is not already receiving adequate antibiotic (..)

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Episode 850: A Pharmacy-Driven Rapid Bacteremia Response Program

Pharmacy Joe

The program involved the following workflow for positive blood culture gram stain results: Results are called to the pharmacy from the micro lab as soon as they are available 24/7 for all adult patients The pharmacist uses a pre-approved algorithm to evaluate current antibiotic therapy and if the patient is not already receiving adequate antibiotic (..)

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A Day in the Life of a DC Board of Pharmacy Member

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

I have served as a pharmacist member of the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy since March 2019. I have been a pharmacist for eight years, working in a community pharmacy, and have worked in the District of Columbia since 2016. What steps should a board member take to be successful in their role?

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Leading speciality pharmacies in pharma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Communication and follow-up with the physician. The list includes companies that offer various products and services, including but not limited to: · Special handling services. Adherence management. Benefits investigation. Dispensing of speciality pharmaceuticals and shipping coordination. Patient monitoring for safety and efficacy.

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It’s a New Regulatory World for Pharmacists Post-COVID-19

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

I think that feeling is, in part, due to how much this pandemic has changed the health care landscape, including pharmacy practice and regulation. State and federal governments relaxed certain requirements and restrictions related to pharmacist and pharmacy technician licensing and scope of practice.