BOP: What, Why & How
BOP: What, Why & How
Iowa Pharmacy Association
After each Iowa Board of Pharmacy meeting, board and Iowa Pharmacy Association staff discuss WHAT actions were taken by the board, WHY it took those actions, and HOW practice in Iowa is affected. For information about obtaining CPE credit, visit www.iarx.org/bop_podcast.
Episode #30: January 2021 – Legislative Proposals and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Following the January 12 Board of Pharmacy meeting, IPA's Vice President of Professional Affairs, Anthony Pudlo, IPA’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Casey Ficek, and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy discuss IPA and BOP’s legislative proposals and updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Iowa.
Jan 13, 2021
17 min
Episode #29: December 2020 – Electronic Prescribing and Pharmacists’ Continued Role in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Following the impromptu December 12 Board of Pharmacy meeting, IPA's Vice President of Professional Affairs, Anthony Pudlo, and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy discuss wrapping up final waiver requests for electronic prescribing, the Iowa Dental Board's 2021 legislative bill seeking authorization for dentists to immunize, and pharmacist administration of COVID-19 tests and vaccines.
Dec 17, 2020
19 min
Episode #28: November 2020 – Compounding, Controlled Substances, and Legislative Agenda
Following the November 17 Board of Pharmacy meeting, IPA's Director of Public Affairs, Casey Ficek, and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy discuss board action on the FDA’s memorandum of understanding regarding compounding, proposed rules impacting controlled substances and the PMP, and the Board’s legislative agenda.
Nov 18, 2020
18 min
Episode #27: August 2020 – Pediatric Vaccinations, Licensing Updates, and Cannabidiol Products
Following the August 26 Board of Pharmacy meeting, IPA's Director of Public Affairs, Casey Ficek, and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy discuss the recent declaration allowing pharmacists to perform pediatric vaccinations, updates to pharmacist licensing following recent legislation, and the scheduling and sale of products containing cannabidiol.
Aug 31, 2020
21 min
Episode #26: June 2020 – Recent Legislation and New Rules Related to Controlled Substances and Pharmacy Interns
Following the June 23 Board of Pharmacy meeting, IPA's Director of Public Affairs, Casey Ficek, and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy discuss recently passed legislation impacting the Board and pharmacy, as well as new rules promulgated by the Board related to controlled substances and pharmacy interns.
Jun 24, 2020
22 min
Episode #25: May 2020 – Board of Pharmacy’s Response to COVID-19
Following the May 5 Board of Pharmacy meeting, IPA's Director of Public Affairs, Casey Ficek, and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy discuss the Board's response to COVID-19, including granting emergency licenses to recent graduates.
May 6, 2020
17 min
Episode #24: Feb. 2020 - Medication Lists by Technicians, New PMP Resources, Statewide Protocols
Following the February 26, 2020, Iowa Board of Pharmacy meeting, Episode 24 features discussion with Casey Ficek from IPA and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy on proposed rule changes on comprehensive medication lists by pharmacy technicians, new PMP resources, and updates to the current statewide protocols.
Feb 26, 2020
14 min
Episode #23: Jan. 2020 - Expedited Partner Therapy, e-Prescribing FAQ, Proposed Legislation
IPA's Casey Ficek and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy recap the January 7-8, 2020 Iowa Board of Pharmacy meeting and discuss proposed legislation, FAQs on the e-prescribing mandate, and new rules regarding expedited partner therapy.
Jan 9, 2020
11 min
Episode #22: November 2019 - Immunization Laws, Mandatory Reporter Law, and Proposed Legislation
IPA’s Casey Ficek and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy recap the Nov.5-6 Iowa Board of Pharmacy meeting and discuss changes to Iowa’s mandatory reporter law, proposed legislation, and the current state of Iowa’s pharmacist immunization laws.
Nov 6, 2019
17 min
Episode #21 – Sept. 2019: Pseudoephedrine Dispensing, Expedited Partner Therapy and More
Following the July 10, 2019, Iowa Board of Pharmacy Meeting, Episode 21 features discussion on final proposed rules on pseudoephedrine dispensing, plus initial proposed rules on expedited partner therapy as well as short fills for emergency dispensing or transferred prescriptions.
Sep 10, 2019
10 min
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