
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

Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
This podcast will provide members with an update on federal and state action over the past 6 months on the 340B program. We’ll talk through 340B policy shifts at the federal level and what’s happening in the states. We’ll also discuss where 340B advocacy goes from here.
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 Nov 05, 2025
Technician Insights: Let's Get Board! Technicians and State Boards of Pharmacy
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Ever wondered how pharmacy technicians can shape the future of pharmacy regulation? Listen as pharmacy technicians share their experiences serving on State Boards of Pharmacy and learn how you can advocate for technician representation in your state.
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 Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
ASHP’s Education Director, Hannah Post, is joined by Kristin Zimmerman, Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University Health, to discuss an upcoming Midyear session presented by Marina Trefethen, PharmD, BCPP, Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner at the White River Junction Department of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. The session explores GLP-1 receptor agonist effects on substance use and addictive behaviors in both clinical trials and real-world populations.
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 Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
ASHP co-hosted an invitational summit with APhA and NABP in June 2025 to discuss workplace and well-being issues in the pharmacy workforce. In this episode, two attendees reflect on the experience and the actions of their organizations to improve the pharmacy workplace and discuss the newly released report on the 2025 Implementing Solutions summit. Learn about the new workforce summit report and actionable solutions for well-being that can implemented within an organization.
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 Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
This episode discusses the evolving standards of care in providing support after rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and highlights RSI pharmacology and the management of post-intubation analgesia and sedation. CE for this episode expires on November 1, 2027.
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 Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Discover the essential contributions of pharmacists in patient care with We’re Your Pharmacist, a monthly podcast from ASHP. This episode features Amber Lanae Martirosov, associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice at Wayne State University and clinical specialist at Henry Ford Hospital. She shares what inspired her to pursue a career in pharmacy and offers insights into the many paths within the profession, highlighting how pharmacists make a difference every day.
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.

Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In this episode, current and past executive committee members for the Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners sit down together to share stories and discuss the impact made by the 2024 Distinguished Service Awardee, Tara Kelley.
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.

Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Student Perspectives: Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders: Inside Rutgers' NxtGen
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In this episode, student leaders from Rutgers University share how their SSHP developed the NxtGen Student Leadership Program—a peer-led initiative focused on building leadership skills and preparing future pharmacy leaders. Listeners will hear how the program was designed, how it engages members at all levels, and the impact it’s had on their chapter. This episode offers practical takeaways for other SSHPs interested in starting or strengthening their own leadership development programs.
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 Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Join members of the Council on Pharmacy Practice to unpack ASHP’s newly approved policy on moral distress and moral injury. They’ll explain what these terms mean, share real-world examples, and explore how moral injury contributes to occupational burnout in the pharmacy workforce. The conversation takes you behind the scenes of the policy process, highlighting challenges faced along the way, and look ahead to what this policy means for the future of pharmacy practice. Listeners will be introduced to the emerging concepts of moral distress and moral injury and discover how they impact the pharmacy profession.
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 Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
ASHP’s education director, Hannah Post, is joined by Curtis Geier, emergency medicine clinical pharmacist at San Francisco General Hospital, as he discusses his upcoming Midyear sessions that focus on the role of pharmacists in the care of patients in cardiac arrest.
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.
