Pikal Symposium

Michael J. Pikal Symposium Hands-on Basic Lyophilization Short Course: August 17-18, 2026 Symposium: August 18-19, 2026 The 2026 Michael J. Pikal Symposium will be held in honor of the late Professor Michael J. Pikal, a leader in the field of freeze-drying for the preservation of pharmaceuticals.  Innovative research will be presented by thought leaders from […]

Exploring Implicit Bias and Its Impact in Pharmacy

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to ·       DEFINE different types of bias and how they are formed ·       RECOGNIZE what bias may look like in the pharmacy setting ·       IDENTIFY how bias can impact patient care ·       APPLY methods to address and mitigate bias in the […]

All “Prior Authorizations” are Not Created Equal: A Guide to Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to Describe the different types of prescription drug coverage available to Medicare patients Explain the patient costs associated with Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage Demonstrate use of a patient’s Medicare Part D formulary to determine the appropriate type of coverage […]

Patient Safety: Herbal Products and Potential Organ Dysfunction

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists will be able to List herbal products associated with liver, kidney, and heart damage Describe potential drug interactions with herbal medications Discuss the potential for contaminants in herbal products   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacy technicians will be able to List […]

LAW: THE OPIOID CRISIS: CAN REDUCING HARM SUPPLEMENT REDUCING SUPPLY?

Learning Objectives   After completing this application-based continuing education activity, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to Review how controlling the supply of opioids has affected the drug overdose crisis. Describe strategies that reduce the harm from misusing opioids. Discuss how medication assisted treatment of opioid use disorder reduces overdose risk. Characterize how regulatory […]

Law: Identifying Imposters: Counterfeit Drugs in the Pharmacy Distribution Chain -RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this knowledge based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Define the terms “counterfeit” and “spurious” drugs Discuss the prevalence of counterfeiting globally and in the United States List factors that […]

Patient Safety: Gabapentin and Trazadone: Off-label Use is Out of Control-Recorded Webinar

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this knowledge based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: ·        LIST the numerous off label uses of gabapentin and trazodone. ·        DESCRIBE which of those uses are supported by actual […]

PATIENT SAFETY: Biosimilar Doppelgangers-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2025 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Compare and contrast a small molecule drug from a biological drug Compare and contrast how a reference biologic drug compares […]

LAW: Off-Label Drug Use and The Pharmacists Role-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: 1. Define the term “off-label” in terms of drug promotion, prescribing, and use. 2. Distinguish between the use of unapproved drugs […]

IIMMUNIZATION: Mountebanks, Grifters, and Frauds (Oh My!): An Update on the Management of Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses in 2025-RECORDED WEBINAR

About this Course This course is a recorded (home study version) of the 2025 CE Finale Encore Webinars.   Learning Objectives Upon completion of this application based CE Activity, a pharmacist will be able to: Describe at least one important change (or proposed change) in childhood and adult vaccination recommendations put forth by the CDC […]