Off Script - The Alabama Pharmacy Podcast

Join host Garrett Aikens and the Chyanne Coe, a Pharmacy Technician and the Clinical Services Manager at Semmes Pharmacy, and a 2026 APhA recipient of the Immunization Champion Award as they discuss expanded roles for pharmacy technicians, the impact of clinical services within community pharmacy, and going for 4 straight Nappie awards for favorite hometown pharmacy.

Chyanne Coe is a National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach and Certified Community Healthcare Worker and has worked as a Pharmacy Technician in multiple practice settings over the past 10+ years.

Expanded Role for Pharmacy Technicians
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-109-H04-P/T
CPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)
Initial Release Date: April 28, 2026     

Expiration Date: April 28, 2028
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the evolving scope of practice for pharmacy technicians in community pharmacy setting.
• Identify specific clinical service tasks that can be safely and effectively delegated to pharmacy technicians.
• Discuss the impact of expanded pharmacy technician roles on workflow efficiency, patient outcomes, and pharmacist capacity to deliver advanced clinical care services.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: Expanded Role for Pharmacy Technicians

We are back again for another round of Alabama Board of Pharmacy recap episodes!

Join Allyson and Garrett as they discuss the latest meeting that took place on April 15, 2026.

The next meeting will be held on May 20th, and you can find the link to join virtually on ⁠⁠⁠ALBOP's website⁠⁠⁠.

For CE credit, please see the following:

April 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-108-H03-P/T
CPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)
Initial Release Date: April 21, 2026     Expiration Date: April 21, 2028
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
List topics discussed at the April 2026 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.

Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the April 2026 business meeting.

Discuss the potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.
LecturePanda Link to claim credit: April 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.

**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

Join our host Garrett Aikens and Dr. Kelli Newman from the Alabama Department of Insurance's (ALDOI) PBM Compliance Division as they discuss recent updates on regulating PBMs after the implementation of 2025 Community Pharmacy Relief Act.

To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information:

⁠⁠⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the
Hill: ALDOI PBM Compliance Division

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APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill with Kelli Newman - ALDOI PBM Division

ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-107-H03-P/T

CPE Credit: .8 contact hour (.8 CEU)

Initial Release Date: April 6, 2026     Expiration Date: April 6, 2028

Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the key provisions and intent of the Community Pharmacy Relief Act (Act 2025-136) in regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in Alabama.
2. Explain the role and responsibilities of the Alabama Department of Insurance’s PBM Compliance Division in enforcing PBM-related regulations.
3. Identify how transparency initiatives, such as publishing regulatory actions, support oversight and stakeholder awareness in Alabama’s pharmacy benefit marketplace.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: ⁠On The Hill: ALDOI PBM Compliance Division

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.

**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

We are back again for another round of Alabama Board of Pharmacy recap episodes!

Join Louise and Danielle as they discuss the latest meeting that took place on March 18, 2026.

The next meeting will be held on April 15th, and you can find the link to join virtually on ⁠⁠ALBOP's website⁠⁠.

For CE credit, please see the following:

March 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap
ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-105-H03-P/T
CPE Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)
Initial Release Date: March 20, 2026   

 Expiration Date: March 20, 2028
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. List topics discussed at the March 2026 Alabama Board of Pharmacy business meeting.

2. Summarize actions taken by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy during the March 2026 business meeting.

3. Discuss the potential impact of actions taken on pharmacy practice.
LecturePanda Link to claim credit: March 2026 ALBOP Meeting Recap

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.

**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.

**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**

Join host Garrett Aikens and Rep. Phillip Rigsby as they discuss proposed 2026 Alabama Legislation related to access to ivermectin treatment, protections for pharmacists dispensing off-label medications, and Dept. of Insurance resources for the PBM Compliance Division.

To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information:

⁠⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill w/ Rep. Phillip Rigsby

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ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-26-104-H03-P/T

Credit: .5 contact hour (.5 CEU)

Initial Release Date: March 6, 2026

Expiration Date: March 6, 2028

Learning Objectives: At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss proposed Alabama legislation regarding the availability of ivermectin by a standing order or as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication. 

2. Discuss proposed Alabama legislation regarding the Department of Insurance's (DOI) Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) division staffing authority.

LecturePanda Link to claim credit: On The Hill w/ Rep. Phillip Rigsby

APA's Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles recaps the week from the 2026 Alabama Legislature as it relates to Pharmacy Practice in Alabama.

**No Continuing Education (CE) Credit**