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CE | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Presented by: Anisha Dhillon, PharmD

When

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:00-7:00pm

Where

This event will be held in-person and virtual!

In-person
MultiCare Deaconess Medical Office Building 1, 910 W 5th Ave.

Parking/Directions: Attendees can park in the Deaconess parking garage for $3 or can utilize the street parking in the surrounding area. The parking garage can be accessed from 5th street only. This will also bring you right past the entrance to use to get to the presentation. View Map >

Virtual
After submitting your registration, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

Cost

SPA Member – Free
Non-member: Pharmacist – $10.00
Non-member: Pharmacy Technician – $5.00

Register

CE Information

Activity Type: Knowledge
Target audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
CEUs: 0.1
ACPE UAN: 0130-9999-25-705-H01-P, 0130-9999-25-705-H01-T, 0130-9999-25-705-L01-P, 0130-9999-25-705-L01-T

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Recall the signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus.
2. Describe commonly used tools to assess disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus.
3. Recognize the different medications used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

To Earn CE Credit:
To receive credit, you must complete the evaluation as validation of attending. The evaluation as well as your NABP e-profile ID and birth date MMDD will need to be received by the WSPA in order for you to receive credit.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association only has 60 days from the date of the activity to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CE within 3-4 weeks after the event. It will be your responsibility to check the CPE Monitor before the 60 days to make sure the CE is uploaded in your profile. If there are any problems, you will need to contact WSPA at 425-228-7171. CE cannot be uploaded after the 60 days from the date of the event.

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Fall Newsletter

Message from the Board
By: SPA Executive Vice President Steven Webbenhurst

Shorter days are just one sign that fall is here. For many of us, that means the end of some of the summer activities we enjoy. But don’t fear, Spokane Pharmacy Association has lots in store to keep you busy.

We have a private trivia night on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6pm at Humble Abode Brewery (926 W. Sprague Ave). Come alone or bring friends for a fun night of trivia and beer. Visit our website to sign up.

We continue to offer great monthly continuing education. Watch for emails about the next topic. You can attend virtually or in person (note that the location has changed due to shortened hours at the public library).

Want to get more involved in the pharmacy community? It’s that time of year that we are looking for interested pharmacists and technicians to be on our board. You can have great impact without a major time commitment. Click here to apply and get more information.

We are already planning our 2026 annual awards banquet and meeting. You’ll soon see a save-the-date message so you can make plans to attend!

Our current communications director is moving on and we are looking for a replacement (who will be trained by our current person). This is a PAID position and oversees our website, handles sending emails/texts, and much more. The position is just a few hours per month. Send a message to us at info@spokanepharmacy.org for more information or to apply.

I hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!

And here is a warm-up trivia question. Which one Canadian province lies directly north of Washington state?

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Board Applications/Nominations 

If you are looking for a leadership opportunity or want to increase your network and interact with other health care professionals, now is the time to take action!

The Spokane Pharmacy Association is currently accepting applications and nominations for the Board of Managers for the next term starting January 2026. We are seeking pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to fill our Board. Our open positions are President-Elect, Technician Representative, CE Co-chair, and Annual Meeting Co-Chair.

The deadline to submit a nomination or application is Thursday, November 13th at 5pm.

Apply/Nominate Here

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Social Event | Trivia Night

Want to have fun? Nothing could be more fun than an evening of trivia among others in the pharmacy community. Come alone or bring friends. We will divide into groups and see who knows the EASIEST trivia that night. Your first beverage will be compliments of the Spokane Pharmacy Association.

When

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
6:00pm

Where

Humble Abode Brewing
926 W Sprague Ave, Suite 101
We have the entire venue to ourselves!

Cost

SPA Member: FREE
Non-Member: $7

Register

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CE | Beyond the Bronchodilator: New Agents in the 2025 GOLD Report

Presented by: Sky Zelenko, PharmD

When

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
6:00-7:00pm

Where

This event will be held in-person and virtual!

In-person
MultiCare Deaconess Medical Office Building 1, 910 W 5th Ave.

Parking/Directions: Attendees can park in the Deaconess parking garage for $3 or can utilize the street parking in the surrounding area. The parking garage can be accessed from 5th street only. This will also bring you right past the entrance to use to get to the presentation. View Map >

Virtual
After submitting your registration, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

Cost

SPA Member – Free
Non-member: Pharmacist – $10.00
Non-member: Pharmacy Technician – $5.00

Register

CE Information

Activity Type: Knowledge
Target audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
CEUs: 0.1
ACPE UAN: 0130-9999-25-601-H01-P, 0130-9999-25-601-H01-T, 0130-9999-25-601-L01-P, 0130-9999-25-601-L01-T

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
1. Describe the role of the two new medication additions in the 2025 GOLD guideline update.
2. List major findings to support the use of dupilumab and ensifentrine as demonstrated in randomized control trials.
3. Discuss safety and administration considerations for both dupilumab and ensifentrine.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

To Earn CE Credit:
To receive credit, you must complete the evaluation as validation of attending. The evaluation as well as your NABP e-profile ID and birth date MMDD will need to be received by the WSPA in order for you to receive credit.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association only has 60 days from the date of the activity to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CE within 3-4 weeks after the event. It will be your responsibility to check the CPE Monitor before the 60 days to make sure the CE is uploaded in your profile. If there are any problems, you will need to contact WSPA at 425-228-7171. CE cannot be uploaded after the 60 days from the date of the event.

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CE | Interchange This: What to Know About Biosimilars

Presented by: Vance Frenzel, PharmD, M.ETM

When

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
6:00-7:00pm

Where

This event will be held in-person and virtual!

In-person
MultiCare Deaconess Medical Office Building 1, 910 W 5th Ave.
Parking: Attendees can park in the Deaconess parking garage for $3 or can utilize the street parking in the surrounding area.

Virtual
After submitting your registration, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

Cost

SPA Member – Free
Non-member: Pharmacist – $10.00
Non-member: Pharmacy Technician – $5.00

Register

CE Information

Activity Type: Knowledge
Target audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
CEUs: 0.1
ACPE UAN: 0130-9999-25-511-H03-P, 0130-9999-25-511-H03-T, 0130-9999-25-511-L03-P, 0130-9999-25-511-L03-T

Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. List reference biologics, biosimilars, and interchangeable biosimilars.
2. Identify resources for obtaining up-to-date storage and handling information for biologic drugs.
3. Recognize key components of the clinical trials required for interchangeable biosimilars.
4. Indicate the requirements for when a biosimilar product may be substituted for a reference biologic product in Washington State.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

To Earn CE Credit:
To receive credit, you must complete the evaluation as validation of attending. The evaluation as well as your NABP e-profile ID and birth date MMDD will need to be received by the WSPA in order for you to receive credit.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association only has 60 days from the date of the activity to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CE within 3-4 weeks after the event. It will be your responsibility to check the CPE Monitor before the 60 days to make sure the CE is uploaded in your profile. If there are any problems, you will need to contact WSPA at 425-228-7171. CE cannot be uploaded after the 60 days from the date of the event.

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Summer Newsletter

Message from the Board
By: SPA Executive Vice President Steven Webbenhurst

With the 4th of July behind us, it will only be a short time until schools are back in session and many of us adjust our schedules. Change is everywhere! As pharmacists, technicians and students, we are constantly adjusting to change. For some of our colleagues at Rite-Aid, their professional lives are changing. They may be about to shift to becoming CVS employees or might be seeking employment elsewhere.

The Spokane Pharmacy Association is always changing too. I like the term “adapting” because that implies taking in the needs of our members and changing to provide for them (you).

In the last couple of years, our Continuing Education committee has really raised the bar for themselves, in quantity, in quality and in methods of attending our CE’s (live or virtual). We’ve had great programs with interesting topics and speakers, and that will continue this fall.

We have social/networking programs which are great for meeting new professionals as well as spending time with your pharmacy friends and colleagues. Trivia, bowling, hatchet throwing are examples of our recent events.

We’ve also started planning for next spring’s annual meeting and awards banquet. I think everyone can agree these are wonderful events.

Maybe you want to help make a change. Have you thought about becoming a board member? Applications will go out this fall. It’s a wonderful way to be active in our profession!

If you’re not currently a member, why not join today and have access to all that SPA offers? Or encourage a coworker or friend to join with you? That would be a positive change!

Hope to see you at an event soon!

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CE | Pharmacist Led Management of Hepatitis C

Presented by: Sharon Jayamohan, PharmD

When

Thursday, May 22, 2025
6:00-7:00pm

Where

This event will be held in-person and virtual!

In-person
Spokane Public Library – Central, 906 W. Main Ave.
Events Room B
Dinner will be provided. To guarantee you have a meal at the in-person session, you must register at least 1 day in advance.

Virtual
After submitting your registration, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.

Cost

SPA Member – Free
Non-member: Pharmacist – $10.00
Non-member: Pharmacy Technician – $5.00

Register

CE Information

Activity Type: Application
Target audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
CEUs: 0.1
ACPE UAN: 0130-9999-25-317-H01-P, 0130-9999-25-317-H01-T, 0130-9999-25-317-L01-P, 0130-9999-25-317-L01-T

Learning Objectives:
Pharmacists – At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the epidemiology and pathophysiology of hepatitis C
2. Review first line drug therapy choices for hepatitis C patients
3. Describe opportunities for pharmacist intervention in the treatment of hepatitis C
4. Utilize a primary care hepatitis C treatment workflow involving a clinical pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician – At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
1. Recall the basics of hepatitis C
2. Recognize the role of pharmacy technicians in hepatitis C management
3. Utilize a primary care hepatitis C workflow to assist in adherence monitoring and medication management

The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

To Earn CE Credit:
To receive credit, you must complete the evaluation as validation of attending. The evaluation as well as your NABP e-profile ID and birth date MMDD will need to be received by the WSPA in order for you to receive credit.

The Washington State Pharmacy Association only has 60 days from the date of the activity to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CE within 3-4 weeks after the event. It will be your responsibility to check the CPE Monitor before the 60 days to make sure the CE is uploaded in your profile. If there are any problems, you will need to contact WSPA at 425-228-7171. CE cannot be uploaded after the 60 days from the date of the event.

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Social Event | Spokane Indians Baseball Game

Take me out to the ballgame! It’s Spokane Pharmacy Day at the Spokane Indians. Bring your family, friends, or coworkers and enjoy a wonderful time.

When & Where

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Gametime: 7:05pm
This game is Star Wars and Fireworks Night!

Avista Stadium
602 N Havana St
Spokane Valley, WA

Buy Tickets
Tickets are discounted for us.

Visit the Spokane Indians Baseball website for more game information.