Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education

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The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education provides live webinar and online enduring continuing education (CE) activities designed to meet the needs of pharmacists in all practicing settings. Our educational activities encompass New York State changes in scope of practice and required pharmacist CE topics.

New Home Study Activities

Now Available! Pharmacist Dispensing of Self-Administered Hormonal Contraceptives pursuant to the New York State standing Order

This program satisfies the requirement for training to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to the New York State standing order. Accredited for 2.0 contact hours (0.2 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education.

The Drug Overdose Epidemic: Harm Reduction and the Role of the Pharmacist

This training provides an overview of the role of the pharmacist in harm reduction as well as practices for providing harm reduction services. This course will identify barriers to implementing these services and highlight strategies for pharmacists to implement these services. Accredited for 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education.

The Drug Overdose Epidemic: The Role of the Pharmacist in Addressing Stigma

This webinar provides an overview of the impact of stigma on patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and the role of the pharmacist, including practical strategies for addressing stigma and identifying and resolving pharmacists' red flags. Accredited for 1.5 contact hours (0.15 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education.

Featured Program

UB Compounding Pharmacy Continuing Education Activity

Commencing with registration period beginning on or after January 1, 2023, a licensee shall complete as part of the 45 hours of formal continuing education at least three hours of formal continuing education acceptable to the department in compounding. Our online enduring compounding three-hour continuing education activity meets this requirement.

3.0 Contact Hours, 0.3 CEUs

All Programs

Review our live and online home study continuing education programming available for participation. Please note: interprofessional programming opportunities are available.

If you are seeking ACPE accreditation for your activity, please contact the Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education at pharmacyce@buffalo.edu.

Our Mission

The mission of the UB SPPS Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education is to deliver high-quality, accessible continuing pharmacy education activities designed to prepare practicing pharmacists in New York State to adapt to the evolving scope of pharmacy practice. We strive to enhance their knowledge and practical application skills to meet the changing demands of the profession. Additionally, we aim to collaborate with local, non ACPE-accredited organizations to provide interprofessional continuing education opportunities.

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Contact Us

Office of Continuing Pharmacy Education
University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Email: pharmacyce@buffalo.edu
Phone: (716) 645-2467

Meet the OCPE Team

Erin Slazak, PharmD

Director of Postgraduate Education and Clinical Associate Professor,

Department of Pharmacy Practice

Julia Marcotullio

Continuing Education Coordinator,

Department of Pharmacy Practice

ACPE.

The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.