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Forward20 Questions: Selecting the Right Compounding Software for Your Practice (PFM On-demand)
Brought to you in partnership with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
Please note that this is the on-demand version of the webinar for APC Pharmacy/Facility Members.
The live webinar was recorded on July 21st, 2022.
Overview
Compounding pharmacies are unique in their specialty and patient demographics/needs. Compounding management software is therefore an essential tool that empowers compounding pharmacists to successfully keep records of patients, automate workflows, and meet regulatory compliance, among other features—but how do you know which one is right for your practice?
This activity is designed to stimulate thought on the different facets of compounding pharmacy management (e.g. inventory management, compliance, master formulations, and reporting) through a series of 20 compounding management-specific questions to facilitate the decision-making process when selecting compounding software.
Open to providers starting a compounding pharmacy or building on an existing one, this program aims to further enhance awareness of engaging pharmacy management software tailored to compounding practice to improve internal processes specific to this specialty pharmacy to ultimately deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Intended audience
- Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians
Learning Objectives
Pharmacists
- Recall the need for compounding pharmacies to use management software customized for compounding.
- Explain the features of a pharmacy management software system tailored to compounding.
- Explore strategies to facilitate the decision-making process in selecting pharmacy software optimally suited to meet compounding and individual pharmacy needs.
- Perform assessments to evaluate technology and software needs for your compounding pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technicians
- Recognize the need for compounding management software for the compounding pharmacy.
- Review key characteristics of a pharmacy management system required for compounding.
- Identify ways in which you can support the choice of pharmacy software relevant to the compounding pharmacy itself.
- Facilitate the assessment process to evaluate technology and software requirements for the compounding pharmacy.
Hardware/software requirements
| Web browser | Google Chrome (most recent 2 versions) Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions) Internet Explorer v11 Apple Safari (most recent 2 versions) Microsoft Edge (most recent 2 versions) |
Internet connection | Computer: 1 Mbps or better (broadband recommended) Mobile device: 3G or better (WiFi recommended) |
Software | No additional software needed |
Hardware | 2GB of RAM (minimum), 4GB or more of RAM (recommended) |
COPYRIGHT
This webinar is Copyright © Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding 2022.
| Alexander Pytlarz, PharmD |  |
Alexander Pytlarz earned his PharmD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 2001.
With 20 years’ experience in the pharmacy field, previously owning and operating compounding pharmacies, Alexander Pytlarz is currently President of Operations for Infuserve America in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He has responsibilities for and works closely with all aspects of the quality department, compliance team, and corporate operations at Infuserve America. His daily and yearly goals focus on maintaining and improving current operations and achieving annual corporate growth.
Alexander also currently sits with the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Board of Directors serving as Treasurer with the Executive Committee.
PHARMACISTS & PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
This CE Activity is accredited for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) through CPE Consultants, LLC.
Total CPE Credits: 1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs
| Type | Knowledge-based |
| UAN | 0864-9999-22-028-H07-P/T |
| Credits | 1 CPE Hour = 0.1 CEUs |
| Release Date | July 21, 2022 |
| Expiration Date | July 21, 2025 |
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
- View the recorded webinar in full.
- Pay the credit reporting fee of $10.00 USD.
- Complete a learning assessment (minimum 80% passing grade, two attempts permitted) within 60 days.
- Submit a completed live event evaluation form online within 60 days.
When the aforementioned steps have been completed and approved:
- Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered in the United States will obtain a statement of completed credits on their NABP e-Profile within 60 days.
- Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians registered elsewhere will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download a statement of participation.
- All participants will receive an automated email from LP3 Network advising that they can download the LP3 Network certificate of completion.
 | CPE Consultants, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. |
International participants should verify with their respective governing board for accreditation equivalency.
Please note: You can enroll in the course for free using the access code you were provided with, to get access to the slides and recording. The credit reporting fee of $10.00 USD only needs to be paid if you intend to claim credits. Upon payment, you will get access to the learning assessment and evaluation form, which must be completed to receive credits.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds, returns or transfers upon payment of the credit reporting fee.