
ASHPOfficial is the premier podcast of ASHP and the collective voice of our 50,000 members in health-system pharmacy. Through interviews and discussions with pharmacy thought leaders, ASHPOfficial will explore issues related to public health, medication use, and supporting the professional practice of pharmacists in hospitals, health systems, ambulatory clinics, and other settings. To learn more about ASHP, please visit ashp.org.
Episodes

10 hours ago
10 hours ago
This podcast is a follow-up to the October webinar, A Day in the Life: Improving Collaboration to Minimize Exposure to Hazardous Drugs from Preparation to Administration and Beyond. Our experts will address audience questions that they were unable to answer during the webinar.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

3 days ago
3 days ago
Ketamine use for the dual purpose of sedation and analgesia in the critical care setting has been increasing dramatically. Ketamine has a unique pharmacologic mechanism of action that has been shown to be effective for various types of pain, sedation and other indications such as alcohol withdrawal, which are commonly seen in an intensive care setting. This podcast with review basic pharmacology and dosing of ketamine and provide guidance on appropriate patient selection for ketamine use in the ICU.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

5 days ago
5 days ago
In this episode, subject matter experts in health system organizations discuss the impact and changes in their organizations, due to accreditation updates in the specialty pharmacy space. This podcast is presented by members of the Accreditation and Compliance Section Advisory Group of the Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

6 days ago
6 days ago
Undecided about your career path? From clinical to specialty pharmacy, informatics to ambulatory care — the options seem endless. In the Career Pearls for Students podcast series you will hear from pharmacists who work in various pharmacy practice settings to learn more about what a day in the life is like. Take away information about careers you have interest in but never took the time to learn about — you may even find something you never knew existed.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Saturday Mar 18, 2023
Hot Topics: Compounding Conundrums: Compounding, what it IS and what it ISN’T
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
Saturday Mar 18, 2023
With the release of the revised USP <797> guidance, it is important to revisit some of the basics of sterile compounding. The Section of Inpatient Care Practitioner’s SAG on Compounding Practice has developed a three-part series that will cover differing definitions of compounding, beyond use dates (BUDs), and extended stability. In this first episode of the series, listeners will review some of the definitions of compounding, how different regulating bodies define compounding, and how best to interpret these definitions in daily practice.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In this Pharmacy Leadership episode, David Chen sits down with the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders’ Awardee, Kate Schaafsma, to discuss what membership within the Section and ASHP means to her and how it has helped him develop as a pharmacy practice leader.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
In this podcast, Dr. Ashley Bowden and Dr. Carlie Wilke discuss the AJHP Commentary, “Implementation of radio-frequency identification technology to optimize medication inventory management in the intraoperative setting,” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Saturday Mar 11, 2023
Ketamine has experienced a recent resurgence in utilization, particularly in the Emergency Department setting. This agent has several indications, each with different considerations and adverse effect profile and our guests on this episode review and discuss these and example patient cases from an Emergency Medicine pharmacist perspective.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
In this episode, speakers explore cyber-attacks in a pharmacy setting. Listeners will be given a general overview of cyber-attacks, phases of cyber emergency management, and common best practices.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Well-being and Resilience: Insights from the Well-Being Ambassador Program
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Join us as we hear from Dr. Brooke Griffin, Vice Chair of Clinical Services and Midwestern University and implementation coach for the Well-Being Ambassador Program. Brooke has led many initiatives in her career to address burnout and restore individual wellness including a focus on restoring joy to the health care workforce and mentoring to inspire bold ideas from within. Dr. Griffin will share her journey to becoming a career coach and how it informs her engagement style with Well-Being Ambassadors.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.