CPE
APhA Staff
In 2021, pharmacists continued to demonstrate the vital role they play in our nation’s health care infrastructure. While the pandemic stretched, strained, and tested the profession, pharmacists prevailed at finding new and innovative ways to provide care and be accessible to patients. In fact, pharmacists led all other health care providers in administering both COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccinations.1 Health officials and regulators at the federal and state levels granted new authorities and responsibilities to pharmacists, which were layered on top of routine patient care; meanwhile, the challenging payment system continues to threaten both the sustainability of pharmacies and the resources needed to provide care. This has also kept APhA’s advocacy team busy in ensuring that pharmacists’ and pharmacy’s issues and best interests are at the forefront. This article, which is current as of December 2021, describes a few of the top 2021 federal and state legislative and regulatory policy issues affecting pharmacy practice this year.
CPE assessment
This assessment must be taken online; please see “CPE information” in the sidebar on the previous page for further instructions. The online system will present these questions in random order to help reinforce the learning opportunity. There is only one correct answer to each question.
CPE information
To obtain 1 hour of CPE credit for this activity, complete the CPE exam and submit it online at www.pharmacist.com/education. A Statement of Credit will be awarded for a passing grade of 70% or better. You have two opportunities to successfully complete the CPE exam. Pharmacists and technicians who successfully complete this activity before November 1, 2024, can receive credit. Your Statement of Credit will be available online immediately upon successful completion of the CPE exam.
This policy is intended to maintain the integrity of the CPE activity. Learners who successfully complete this activity by the expiration date can receive CPE credit. Please visit CPE Monitor for your statement of credit/transcript.
To claim credit
1. Go to http://apha.us/CPE.
2. Log in to your APhA account, or register as a new user.
3. Select “Enroll Now” or “Add to Cart” (click “View Cart” and “Check Out”).
4. Complete the assessment and evaluation.
5. Click “Claim Credit.” You will need to provide your NABP e-profile ID number to obtain and print your statement of credit.
Assistance is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm ET at APhA InfoCenter by calling 800-237-APhA (2742) or by e-mailing infocenter@aphanet.org.