CPE
In 2019, federal legislative and regulatory activities continued to shape and advance the practice of pharmacy, with the Trump Administration and Congress focusing heavily on prescription drug prices and implementation of measures to counter the opioid epidemic and provide support for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). The Administration also continued its oversight and implementation of regulatory programs, such as compounding, supply chain security, bio-similars, value-based delivery and payment under Medicare, and management of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals.
APhA continued to educate the Administration and Congress on the benefits of utilizing pharmacists and pharma-cists’ services to increase health care access, lower cost, reduce burdens on physicians, and empower patients to make the best health care choices possible. Federal agencies proposed a number of regulations and guidance documents in 2019 that impact pharmacists and pharmacy practice.
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 2 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 January 1, 2023, 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.