Think Before Prescribing: Using the Beers Criteria in Advanced Practice
Prescribing for older adults requires more than knowledge of drug therapies — it demands careful evaluation of medication safety. The 2023 American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Beers Criteria helps APRNs identify potentially inappropriate medications in older adults who face increased risks due to physiologic changes, polypharmacy, and heightened drug sensitivity. As highlighted in a PharmCon freeCE educational activity led by Carolyn O’Brien, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, the Beers Criteria is a clinical guideline, not a mandate. It supports individualized decision-making, particularly when managing high-risk medications such as anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, certain sulfonylureas, and NSAIDs. APRNs must weigh fall risk, delirium potential, cognitive burden, and overall quality of life while considering safer alternatives and deprescribing strategies. Using Beers thoughtfully strengthens medication safety, improves geriatric outcomes, and reinforces advanced pharmacology competency in high-stakes prescribing situations.
Florida Pharmacy Technician CE Requirements for 2026
Florida pharmacy technicians must complete 20 total continuing education (CE) hours by December 31, 2026 to renew their Registered Pharmacy Technician status with the Florida Board of Pharmacy. The biennial requirement includes 2 hours of Board-approved medication error CE, with the remaining hours fulfilled through general ACPE- or Board-approved courses that count toward Florida’s renewal. CE Broker is the official tracking system for reporting completed credits.
Level Up Your LAI Practice: Building Confidence with Long-Acting Antipsychotics
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics can improve adherence and outcomes, but many pharmacists lack confidence navigating their complexity. This ACPE-accredited CE series led by Dr. Tammie Lee Demler equips pharmacists with the clinical knowledge, practical skills, and patient-centered strategies needed to confidently initiate, manage, and administer LAI antipsychotics in real-world practice.
Simplify to Succeed: How Fixed-Dose Combination Therapies Improve Diabetes Adherence
Managing multiple comorbidities in type 2 diabetes often leads to complex medication regimens—and poor adherence. Fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapies offer a clinically sound solution by streamlining treatment without compromising efficacy. This blog explores how APRNs can use FDCs to reduce pill burden, improve glycemic outcomes, and enhance long-term adherence.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: A Game-Changer for Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, and Cardiometabolic Health
GLP-1 receptor agonists are changing how we manage more than just blood glucose. APRNs are using these therapies to support weight loss, reduce cardiovascular risk, and improve patient outcomes across the board.
How to Thrive as a New Pharmacist: Tips for Beginners
Unlock new opportunities in your Michigan pharmacy career by exploring the benefits of continuing education beyond the basics. Learn how advanced training can enhance your skills, boost your paycheck, and elevate your professional practice.
Continuing education isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about growing as a professional, staying ahead of industry changes, and making learning work for your schedule. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online CE, the structure of in-person events, or the best-of-both-worlds approach with live online CE, let’s discuss each format to help you make the right choice.
The Rise of Telepharmacy: Will It Replace Traditional Pharmacies?
For generations, the neighborhood pharmacy—with its familiar shelves and trusted pharmacists—has been a pillar of community healthcare. But a digital revolution is underway. Telepharmacy, the remote delivery of pharmaceutical care via technology, is rapidly transforming how we access medications and pharmacist expertise. As this model grows, it raises a pivotal question: Are traditional pharmacies on the verge of extinction? Join us as we unpack the rise of telepharmacy and its implications for the future of healthcare.
Level Up Your Paycheck and Your Practice: How Continuing Education Beyond the Basics Can Propel Your Michigan Pharmacy Career to New Heights
Unlock new opportunities in your Michigan pharmacy career by exploring the benefits of continuing education beyond the basics. Learn how advanced training can enhance your skills, boost your paycheck, and elevate your professional practice.
Continuing education isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about growing as a professional, staying ahead of industry changes, and making learning work for your schedule. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online CE, the structure of in-person events, or the best-of-both-worlds approach with live online CE, let’s discuss each format to help you make the right choice.
How to Avoid Last-Minute Stress When Renewing Your License
Imagine earning CE credits while lounging in your favorite chair, coffee in hand, with no commute in sight. Or maybe you’d rather be in a buzzing conference hall, surrounded by fellow pharmacy professionals, swapping insights. Both are legitimate ways to learn—but which one is the best fit for you?
Continuing education isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about growing as a professional, staying ahead of industry changes, and making learning work for your schedule. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online CE, the structure of in-person events, or the best-of-both-worlds approach with live online CE, let’s discuss each format to help you make the right choice.
Online vs. In-Person CE Courses: Which Is Better for You?
Imagine earning CE credits while lounging in your favorite chair, coffee in hand, with no commute in sight. Or maybe you’d rather be in a buzzing conference hall, surrounded by fellow pharmacy professionals, swapping insights. Both are legitimate ways to learn—but which one is the best fit for you?
Continuing education isn’t just about checking a box; it’s about growing as a professional, staying ahead of industry changes, and making learning work for your schedule. Whether you prefer the flexibility of online CE, the structure of in-person events, or the best-of-both-worlds approach with live online CE, let’s discuss each format to help you make the right choice.