WSPA Pharmacy Podcast

By WA State Pharmacy Assoc

This podcast is to inform pharmacy professionals on topics applicable to their practices. The Washington State Pharmacy Association is a member organization, please be a WSPA member or a member of you... more

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January 19, 2026January 14, 2026 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Our Scope Expansion Bill needs your support! Please contact the Senate Health and LTC Committee to ask for a hearing. We have created resources to help with outreach on the Scope Bill Page.
Legislative Session is underway We will summarize our session priorities, and share the bill tracker.
Legislative Days in Olympia - Join us in Olympia to meet with legislators and advocate for our priorities. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are encouraged to participate.
PBM Laws are fully implemented! Use our PBM Law Summary to make the laws work for you and your patients.
Shared Decision Making and Immunizations Under CDTAs pharmacists may participate in shared decision making with patients. This allows pharmacies to maintain access to pediatric vaccines in WA.
Upcoming Events:
The next Town Hall will be Wednesday January 28th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Legislative Days in Olympia January 28th and February 23rd
New Drugs New Laws - All Virtual, March 8th 8-5 pm
Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, ID
WSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA
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28min
December 18, 2025December 17, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Flood Response: WSPA Board and Staff members share our heartfelt concern for the pharmacies, communities and members impacted by the storms. State law permits pharmacists can provide emergency refills during the emergency, and help is available to impacted pharmacies. News Item.
Legislative Update Part 2: Pharmacy Scope Expansion Bill We eagerly await the bill numbers for our scope bill! This is the 3rd year of introducing our scope expansion bill, and we expect release of the sunrise review any day. We will put our full effort behind the bill this session, and we need member's support! We seek independent prescribing and diagnosis based on an individual's training, experience and education.
Washington State Pharmacy Technician Association: We seek new co-chairs for the WSPTA to help shape the future of pharmacy technicians across Washington State.
No December 31st Town Hall Call - canceled for the holidays.
Upcoming Events:
The next Town Hall will be January 14th (No December 31st call). You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
New Drugs New Laws - All Virtual March 8th 8-5 pm
Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, ID
WSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA
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26min
December 09, 2025December 3, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Part 1: Legislative Session Preview Discuss legislator work this week, our coalitions and partners and 340B and concerning Psych Pharmacists bills we are supporting next session.
Join us for Part 2 on December 17th for a discussion of our scope expansion bill efforts. We are eagerly awaiting release of our Sunrise Review sometime this month.
Upcoming Events:
The next Town Hall will be Dec 17th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
The December 31st call is cancelled. Happy New Year!
Check the WSPA Calendar for Academy and SIG Events
Northwest Reception at ASHP Mid Year December 7th 5:30-7:30PM at Mandalay Bay N Conv Center
Pharmacy Legislative Days in Olympia - Jan 28th and Feb 23rd
New Drugs New Laws - All Virtual March 8th 8-5 pm
Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, ID
WSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA
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15min
November 20, 2025November 19, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Array RX Discount Card - This is a State supported discount that is available to all residents, and does not charge the pharmacy fees. It extends the state employee benefits price to uninsured patients. This is a discount card designed to be fair to pharmacies and support un and under insured patients. Help Patients Pay for Prescriptions and ArrayRx Card Resources. Leta Evaskus, Pharmacy Strategy and Innovation Manader for Health Care Authority will present and answer questions. Slides
Annual Meeting Recap - and save the date for 2026 Annual Meeting: November 13-14, 2026 at the Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be December 3rd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Northwest Reception at ASHP Mid Year December 7th 5:30-7:30PM at Mandalay Bay N Conv Center
New Drugs New Laws - All Virtual March 8th 8-5 pm
Northwest Pharmacy Convention May 28th-31st, Coeur d'Alene, ID
WSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA
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23min
November 20, 2025November 5, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
Seeking New Academy Leaders applications are open until November 15th.
Alliance for Medication Safety Tara Modisett will share their solution for tracking errors in pharmacy. This non-profit has been developing and evolving PQC+ as an affordable tool for improving practice safety and culture.
WSPA Annual Meeting - it's not too late to come join us! Onsight registration is available, and one day attendance is an option!

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be Nov 19th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
HIV and PrEP Update Nov 18th 5:00-6:30 PM WSPA Office, Renton, WA
Northwest Reception at ASHP Midyear Dec 7th, 5:30-7:30 PM, Mandalay Bay North Convention Center
New Drugs New Laws March 8th, 2026 - virtual
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25min
November 02, 2025October 22, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
PQAC Recap the last business meeting
NCPA Highlights from the NCPA Annual Meeting
WSPA Academy Leaders Seeking leaders for our WSPA Academies - Deadline Oct 31st

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be November 5th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
WSPA Amb Care Academy Lunch Bunch (CVD Health and Lipid Profiles), October 27, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting, November 7-8th, 2025; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
HIV and PrEP Update, November 18, 2025; 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PT, WSPA Office, Renton, WA
Health in Action Summit 2025; Wednesday November 5th- 8:30AM - 12PM PT - Free to register and attend
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28min
October 13, 2025October 8, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
WSPA Moves Town Hall start time to 11:05 AM
WSPA Annual Meeting Reserve your discounted room today! Seeking dessert donation for PAC Dessert Dash at Awards Soiree. PQAC seeking questions for Annual Meeting CE.
Rural Health Transformation Project WSPA Submits a comment letter
WSPA Ambulatory Care Academy and Technician CE and Taco Social Recap

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be October 22nd. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting, October 10th 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00. Virtual
Independent Academy - Virtual Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting November 7-8th Great Wolf Lodge
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20min
October 01, 2025September 24, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
By popular demand... the Town Hall Call will start at 11:05 am!
Questions for PQAC The PQAC staff want to know what questions you have for them. They will include these questions in their upcoming presentation at Annual Meeting. Submit your questions!
Seeking Leaders for WSPA Academies This is an excellent way to contribute to your profession, connect with others in your practice area and support WSPA. Join Academy Leadership!
State Delays - WSPA is hearing of significant licensing delays and will advocate for resolution. But meanwhile get your license renewals in ASAP! Also, FFS Medicaid is experiencing significant delays with processing PAs. Members have told us they are seeing a one month approved fill for renewal PAs to decrease delays in patient care.
Annual Meeting Limited Time Pricing ends after October 2nd Register today and book your room!
ACIP September Meeting Recap Slides, ACIP Meeting Information WSPA Staff listened to both days of the recent meeting and will recap the findings.

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be October 8th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Technician Taco Social, September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Renton, WA or virtual
Amb Care Academy Fall Meeting, October 3, 2025; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Renton, WA or virtual
Pharmacy Appreciation Night at the Sounders October 4, 2025; 7:30 PM; Lumen Stadium, Seattle, WA
WSPA LTC Academy Meeting, October 7, 2025; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Virtual - email [email protected] for meeting details.
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting, October 10th 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00. Virtual
Independent Academy - Virtual Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting November 7-8th Great Wolf Lodge
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40min
October 01, 2025September 10, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
COVID-19 Vaccine WA DOH Standing Order
COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order FAQ for Health Care Providers (PDF)
COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order FAQ for the Public (PDF)
COVID- 19 Vaccine Schedule for Health Care Providers (PDF)
COVID-19 Coverage Update
Keynote Presentation at WSPA Annual Meeting Dr. Skye McKennon will present From Surviving to Thriving: The Compassionate Path to Fulfillment and Success in Pharmacy
Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be October 24th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Southwest Pharmacy Association - Risk of RSV: Disease Burden and Vaccination. Sept 16th 6:30 pm at Salty's in Portalnd, OR. RSVP via email.
Diabetes General SIG Meeting, September 16, 2025, 5:30 PM. Virtual
Behavioral Health SIG Meeting, September 17, 2025, 12:00 PM. Virtual
Technician Taco Social, September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Renton, WA or virtual
Amb Care Academy Fall Meeting, October 3, 2025; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Renton, WA or virtual
Pharmacy Appreciation Night at the Sounders October 4, 2025; 7:30 PM; Lumen Stadium, Seattle, WA
WSPA LTC Academy Meeting, October 7, 2025; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Virtual - email [email protected] for meeting details.
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting, October 10th 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00. Virtual
Independent Academy - Virtual Meeting the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
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21min
September 05, 2025August 27, 2025 Town Hall for Pharmacy Professionals
Agenda:
WSPA Board of Directors Election Results
PQAC Business Meeting Recap Review key takeaways of the August 14th Business Meeting
PQAC Licensing Delays PQAC was forced to layoff licensing staff, and we are hearing of delays in licensing. WSPA will advocate for these positions to be re-instated.
CDTAs and ACIP Changes WSPA strongly suggests pharmacies update their CDTAs to include more dynamic language for vaccine administration.

Upcoming Events
The next Town Hall will be September 10th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
Taco Tuesday with Spokane Pharmacy Association and WSPA, September 9, 2025; 5:30 PM; De Leon's Taco & Bar - 1801 N Hamilton St, Spokane, WA, 99207
Technician CE & Taco Social, September 26, 2025; 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Ambulatory Care Academy Fall Meeting, October 3, 2025; 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
WSPA LTC Academy Meeting, October 7, 2025; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Contact [email protected] if interested)
WSPA Health System Leadership Meeting; October 10th; Ellensburg, WA
WSPA Industry SIG Meeting, October 21, 2025; 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
WSPA Annual Meeting; November 7-8th; Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA
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22min

FAQs about WSPA Pharmacy Podcast:

How many episodes does WSPA Pharmacy Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 137 episodes available.