American College of Apothecaries

01/27/2026

❄️ Snowed in? Still earn CE.

If winter weather has you stuck at home, it’s a great time to catch up on continuing education. ACA offers a variety of Certificate and Home Study programs designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who want flexible learning options.

Our programs allow you to:
• Earn CE on your own schedule
• Choose from certificate programs or home studies
• Build practical knowledge you can apply in practice

No travel required—just log in when it works for you.

🔗 Explore available Certificate and Home Study programs:
https://acainfo.org/certificate-and-home-study-programs/

01/26/2026

🧪 Comprehensive Sterile Compounding Certificate Program

This 3-day, application-based certificate program provides 20 hours (2.0 CEUs) of hands-on training in sterile compounding for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are also welcome to attend.

Participants receive initial aseptic training aligned with state board requirements and gain practical experience in aseptic technique, quality control, and sterile preparation in a simulated sterile environment.

The program includes:
• USP –focused aseptic training
• Media-fill testing (nonsterile to sterile)
• Sterile solutions and injectable manipulation
• Cleaning, disinfection, and USP considerations

🔗 Learn more about the program and fees:
https://acainfo.org/sterile/

01/24/2026

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Join us for this hands-on training designed to strengthen your foundation in non-sterile compounding and ensure compliance with current pharmacy law. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!

01/24/2026

🧪 Nonsterile Compounding Home Study

This knowledge-based home study is designed for compounding pharmacists and pharmacy technicians looking for a solid review of nonsterile compounding fundamentals.

The program covers:
• Applicable regulations and standards
• Common nonsterile dosage forms
• Practical pharmaceutical calculations with examples

🎓 11 hours of CE
✔️ PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program
⏱️ On-demand

🔗 Learn more and view fees:
https://acainfo.org/certificate-and-home-study-programs/

01/23/2026

📅 Save the Date!

The 2026 ACA Annual Conference & Expo (ACE 2026) is headed to
📍 Bourbon Street | New Orleans | Royal Sonesta Hotel
🗓 September 24–26, 2026

Join pharmacy professionals from across the country for education, connection, and inspiration as we continue advancing patient-focused, pharmacist-delivered care through education, training, and advocacy.

Interested in:
• Registration updates
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Exhibiting at ACE 2026

👉 Join the notification list or complete the interest form here: https://acainfo.org/ace/

01/21/2026

📣 On-Demand CE: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue

Pharmacy professionals play an important role in recognizing and managing adrenal health—yet adrenal fatigue is often overlooked or misunderstood.

This 1-hour accredited CE on-demand webinar reviews key signs of adrenal insufficiency, the role of hormones such as adrenaline, hydrocortisone, and progesterone, and practical ways pharmacists can better support patients with adrenal concerns.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.lecturepanda.com/a/AdrenalFatigue

01/21/2026

🧪 Optimizing Sterile Compounding: From Aseptic Processing to FDA Compliance

This 4-hour, ACPE-accredited virtual CE course is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking a focused review of aseptic processing and FDA compliance in sterile compounding.

The course reviews current regulatory expectations and foundational principles to help participants stay up to date and strengthen day-to-day compounding practices.

Topics include:
• Aseptic processing and terminal sterilization
• Release testing (visual inspection, sterility, endotoxin testing)
• Key FDA guidance documents
• Component selection and certificates of analysis

🔗 View dates, fees, and register:
https://acainfo.org/optimizingsterilecompounding/

01/19/2026

⚖️ FREE CE for ACA Fellows

ACA Fellows can access this on-demand webinar at no cost through March 31, 2026:

Legal Insights into Peptide & Semaglutide Compounding:
Navigating FDA, State Boards, and Telemedicine

This session reviews current legal and regulatory considerations impacting peptide and semaglutide compounding, including FDA oversight, state board authority, and the role of telemedicine.

🔗 Access the free webinar here:
https://acainfo.org/freewebinar/

01/17/2026

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“The Shroom Boom in Pharmacy: How you can incorporate mushroom medicine into your functional pharmacy practice” Presented by:  Matthew Hill, PharmD, PHC, Owner/CEO, Impossible Performance, LLC

01/14/2026

🐾 Compounding for the Veterinary Patient – Home Study

This 6-hour knowledge-based home study explores key considerations in veterinary compounding, including regulations, compounding recommendations, and common challenges when treating animal patients.

Participants will learn how to:
• Adjust dosage strengths for veterinary patients
• Create customized dosage forms
• Select ingredients and excipients appropriate for different animal species
• Improve compliance through route of administration and flavoring options

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://www.lecturepanda.com/a/VetPatientHS

01/12/2026

💊 Happy National Pharmacist Day!

Today we recognize and thank pharmacists for their dedication to patient care, medication safety, and the countless ways they support their communities every day. Your expertise, compassion, and commitment do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do.