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Pharmacy deserts are INSANE, and only getting worse. However, in Oregon, which has some of the most devastating pharmacy deserts, they have a new solution that might be the first step towards solving the problem.

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Today's episode features new APhA President Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner as she discusses the challenges facing pharmacy professionals, her upcoming policy changes, and how the profession is changing moving forward.

In addition, we talk about APhA's Practice Implementation Center, discussing the education opportunities it offers, and how members and nonmembers can access it today.

Access the PIC here: https://www.pharmacist.com/Practice/Practice-Implementation

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Pharmacists are vital to patient kidney care, but why is the method of prescribing changing? The eGFR equation has been championed by APhA and the National Kidney Foundation as the new primary kidney health equation.

The reason? Cockcroft-Gault had race as a deciding factor oftentimes leading to incorrect readings for non-white patients, whereas eGFR prioritizes skin area overall, regardless of color.

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What happens when pharmacists share their real-world experiences with long acting injectables? In this video, pharmacy professionals discuss the clinical benefits, patient impact, workflow considerations, and challenges that come with LAI use in today’s healthcare landscape. From improving adherence to navigating access and administration barriers, hear honest insights from the front lines of patient care. *Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Teva!

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• ECAPS, now known as the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act, has advanced through the House Ways and Means Committee to it's next stage of deliberation.
• After over a decade of consideration, this is the farthest the bill has ever made it on the Hill.
• To learn more, we bring in Director of Congressional Affairs Doug Huynh to give the inside scoop on what's happening.