All Things APhA
This type of membership is specifically designed for pharmacy students at colleges and schools of pharmacy.
What is APhA-ASP (Academy of Student Pharmacists) National Membership?
This common OTC medication is used for pain and fever and is considered safe in pregnancy when used appropriately.
What is Acetaminophen?
This abbreviation means “by mouth.”
What is PO?
This vaccine is recommended every year to protect against seasonal flu.
What is the influenza vaccine?
Amoxicillin belongs to this class of antibiotics.
What are penicillins?
APhA offers this widely recognized certification program that allows pharmacists (and students) to administer vaccines.
What is the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate?
This class of OTC drugs, including Ibuprofen, is used for pain and inflammation but should be avoided in patients with certain GI issues.
What are NSAIDs?
This abbreviation means “twice daily.”
What is BID?
This vaccine protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
What is the Tdap vaccine?
Metformin belongs to this first-line class for type 2 diabetes.
What are biguanides?
This APhA-ASP initiative focuses on educating patients about the safe use of medications.
What is Operation Medication Safety?
This OTC antihistamine, known for causing drowsiness, is often used for allergies and as a sleep aid.
What is Diphenhydramine?
This abbreviation means “in the left eye.”
What is OS?
This vaccine is recommended for adults over 50 to prevent shingles.
What is Shingrix?
Sertraline belongs to this class commonly used to treat depression and anxiety.
What are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)?
Being an active APhA member can help you stand out when applying for these after graduation.
What are residencies or jobs?
This OTC medication is commonly used for heartburn and works by neutralizing stomach acid (example: Tums).
What are antacids?
This abbreviation means “in both eyes.”
What is OU?
This type of vaccine uses mRNA technology and became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is an mRNA vaccine?
Furosemide belongs to this class.
What are loop diuretics?
At American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, MCPHS APhA-ASP was recognized nationally for our outstanding commitment to patient care, community outreach, and student engagement—earning us this prestigious award for which operation through a year of impactful initiatives and teamwork.
What is Operation Heart.
This OTC medication, Loperamide, is used to treat diarrhea by slowing gut movement.
What is loperamide?
This abbreviation means “in the right ear.”
What is AD?
This vaccine helps protect against HPV, which can lead to certain cancers.
What is Gardasil 9?
Albuterol belongs to this class used for quick relief in asthma.
What are short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs)?