APhA The First Fill

Jan 23 2025 82 ep. 6 mins 20
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The only pharmacy-focused podcast subscription delivering you CE on-the-go, delivered in 5-minute bite-sized segments! Join us each week for a fresh dose of education highlights, practice pearls, and insights to inform your pharmacy practice and advance patient care. Easily squeeze in 30 mins of CE every month. Whether on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, we’ve got your covered!

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