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IPA’s What, Why & How podcast unravels the intricacies of pharmacy and healthcare law and regulation, from Congress to the Board of Pharmacy. Each month, IPA’s CEO, Kate Gainer, welcomes a special guest to explore WHAT changes occurred, WHY action was taken, and HOW these changes will impact pharmacy practice.
Episodes
May 6, 2020
May 6, 2020
17 min
Feb 26, 2020
Feb 26, 2020
14 min
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.
Jan 9, 2020
Jan 9, 2020
11 min
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.
Nov 6, 2019
Nov 6, 2019
17 min
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.
Sep 10, 2019
Sep 10, 2019
10 min
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.
Jul 10, 2019
Jul 10, 2019
10 min
Following the July 10, 2019, Iowa Board of Pharmacy Meeting, Casey Ficek from IPA and Sue Mears from the Board of Pharmacy discuss the adoption of rules implementing electronic prescribing, finalization of statewide protocols, and elimination of licensure removal for student loan default.
May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019
10 min
Following the May 2, 2019, Iowa Board of Pharmacy Meeting, Casey Ficek from IPA and Sue Mears from the board, discuss the adoption of an implementation date for USP 800 by the Board of Pharmacy, the Board’s final adoption of rules implementing Technician Product Verification, and proposed rules relating to pseudoephedrine sales and student loan default.
Mar 15, 2019
Mar 15, 2019
17 min
Following the March 12, 2019, Iowa Board of Pharmacy Meeting, IPA’s Casey Ficek and Anthony Pudlo discuss topic covered during the meeting including new statewide protocols rules, e-prescribing of controlled substances, and USP 800.