2021 Texas Pharmacy Law Update

This presentation has been designated as Texas Pharmacy Law credit (1.25 CPE hours).

Allison Vordenbaumen Benz, RPh, MS

Former Executive Director / Secretary
Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Learning Objectives

Cite recent changes in pharmacy laws and rules and their impact on daily practice.
Discuss applicability of Texas Pharmacy Laws to preceptor development.
Discuss specific practice scenarios/questions regarding Texas pharmacy laws and rules.

Activity Description

This program consists of 1 video and downloadable resources in PDF format. To begin, take the ungraded pre-test in the module below. Review the video and handout(s), then complete the post-test ( > 70% within 5 attempts) and evaluation. CPE credit will automatically upload to CPE Monitor (allow 7 days).

Continuing Education Credit

The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This online activity is approved for 0.125 CEUs (1.25 contact hours) of continuing education credit. In order to receive 1.25 contact hours of CE credit, the participant must complete the online pre-test (ungraded), watch the included video in its entirety, pass the online post-test ( > 70% within 5 attempts), and complete the online evaluation. Upon successful completion of both modules and the course evaluations, continuing pharmacy education credits will automatically be uploaded to CPE Monitor (allow 7 days).

Please make sure NABP profile ID and date of birth (month/year) are entered correctly under learner's profile in this system.

Fee

$25.00

CE Hours

1.25

CE Units

0.125

Activity Type

Knowledge

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians

2021 Texas Pharmacy Law Update

This activity includes an ungraded pre-test, a video, a PDF of presentation slides, and links to useful resources. Learners must complete the pre-test, view the video, and complete the post-test ( > 70% within 5 attempts) and evaluation.

About the Faculty

Allison Vordenbaumen Benz, RPh, MS
Former Executive Director / Secretary
Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Allison Vordenbaumen Benz graduated from the University of Texas, College of Pharmacy in August 1988 and completed a Master’s of Science degree in Pharmacy Administration through the Option II program at the University of Texas at Austin in December 1994. Following graduation, she worked as a community pharmacist in California and Texas. Allison has been an employee of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy since August 1994 and has served for 6-years as Senior Enforcement Officer, 3-years as Assistant Director of Enforcement, and 14-years as Director of Professional Services before being appointed to her present position on December 1, 2017. In her position as Executive Director, Allison serves as the chief executive officer of the agency and an ex-officio member and secretary of the Board. Allison is a member of the Capital Area Pharmacy Association; the National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities; the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws, Prescription Monitoring Program Resource Group; and the National Charity League, Inc., Capital of Texas Chapter. Her awards include the Texas Pharmacy Association, “Forty Under 40” Award in July 2006.

Disclosure: Allison Benz does not have any relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (as defined by the Standards for Integrity and Independence).

Activity Number

0067-0000-21-143-H03-P/T

Release Date: Sep 11, 2021

Credit Expiration Date: Sep 11, 2023

CE Hours

1.25