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a peer reviewed journal which serves as a

medium through which the Florida Phar-

macy Association can communicate with

the profession on advances in the sciences of

pharmacy, socio-economic issues bearing on

pharmacy and newsworthy items of interest

to the profession. As a self-supported journal,

it solicits and accepts advertising congruent

with its expressed mission.

of the Florida Pharmacy Today boardof directors The mission of the Florida Pharmacy Today

Board of Directors is to serve in an advisory

capacity to the managing editor and execu-

tive editor of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal in the establishment and interpreta-

tion of the Journal’s policies and the manage-

ment of the Journal’s fiscal responsibilities.

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the Florida Pharmacy Association members

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Boston, Massachusetts

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11-12 Board of PharMaCy Meeting

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Sandestin, Florida

29-30 fPa CoMMittee and CounCiL Meetings Orlando

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20 - 27 fLorida PharMaCy assoCiation Ce at sea Port of Canaveral, Florida

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of the required 30 hours general education needed every license renewal period.Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this

biennial period by September 30, 2009 or prior to licensure renewal.*For Pharmacy Technician certification Board Application, exam Information and

Study materials, please contact ranada Simmons in the FPA office.For More Information on ce Programs or events:contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our Web site at

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Many patients and health care providers think of pharma-cists as health care profes-

sionals who are involved primarily to help with the “treatment” of diseases by dispensing medication. Incomplete definitions range from the American Heritage Medical Dictionary saying a “Pharmacist is one who prepares and dis-penses drugs; a druggist” to one of the more modern, yet still incomplete, defi-nitions from the Saunders comprehen-sive Veterinary Dictionary which adds that a pharmacist also “cooperates and consults with and sometimes advises the li-censed practitioner concerning drugs.”

Where in any of these definitions does it talk about primary, secondary, tertiary or any prevention at all? Please do not misunderstand, the treatment of diseases by providing counseling, consultation, and dispensing of medi-cations is paramount in what we do as pharmacists, but the helping in “pre-vention” of diseases is one of our best attributes to the community.

According to one of last month’s ar-ticles “Pharmacists are the Prescription for Health care reform,” FPA President norm Tomaka discusses many areas in which pharmacists can make mean-ingful changes. Providing information on smoking cessation programs, pre-natal care, dietary intervention, poten-tial high risk adverse reactions, and ad-ministering flu vaccinations are some of the examples. In all of these instanc-es, prevention is the key. Prevention is the recipe in averting unnecessary dis-ease, death and dollars.

According to the Florida Depart-ment of Health, influenza results in ap-proximately 200,000 hospitalizations each year in the united States. Annu-

ally, over 36,000 people in the u.S. die from the flu, and most are 65 years of age or older. More people die from flu than from any other vaccine-prevent-able disease. Primary prevention avoids the development of a disease. Most public health measures are advocated at this level. That’s a major reason why the Florida Pharmacy Association, Flor-ida universities, pharmacists and phar-macy students alike fought so hard to get legislation passed to enable an in-crease of access to the public in getting flu shots, especially for the elderly.

Access is the means to health care. Just a few years ago, according to the center for Disease control and Pre-vention, Florida ranked 49th out of 50 states in percentage of flu shots admin-istered to patients 65 years of age or older. Having one of the highest pop-ulations of senior residents only exac-erbates that horrible and unacceptable ranking. This statistic alone prompted state legislators to realize that Florida had an access problem.

I am happy to announce that during this first year of implementation since new legislation was passed, the Florida Department of Health reports approxi-mately 1,400 pharmacists are now certi-fied in Florida to give influenza shots. I wouldn’t be surprised when final sta-tistics are tallied from this inaugural year flu season that the total number of influenza vaccinations by Florida phar-macists approaches 100,000. This huge number, coupled with the increase in openings of clinics inside pharmacies, will surely help Florida improve its ranking from the bottom dwellers of the nation. The tens of thousands of flu shots given by these pharmacists in the 2008-2009 flu season certainly have pre-

vented many hospitalizations, illnesses, and deaths, not to mention all the costs saved. The potential monetary savings for the general public, employers, and insurance companies by preventing the flu and its complications should not be overlooked, especially with the current condition of Florida’s economy.

The increase of access to flu shots can be measured in at least seven ways:1) The increase of locations where flu

shots are available2) The wide variety of hours of opera-

tions open each day 3) The flexibility of being able to get

flu shots on the weekend4) The convenience of being able to

make an appointment for a specific time

5) The convenience of being able to just walk up without an appoint-ment

6) The minimal charge or complete coverage of the cost of the flu shot by several parties including Medi-

Pharmacists & Immunizations = Prevention

The President’s Viewpoint

todd Rosen, Chairman, Professional Affairs Council

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The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work deligently all year long on behalf of our members.

Don Bergemann .....................................Chairman of the Board of Directors Norman Tomaka ........................................................................................FPA President Karen Whalen ........................................................................................... President ElectMichael Moné ..........................................................................................................Treasurer Suzanne Kelley ........................................Speaker of the House of DelegatesAlexander Pytlarz .....................................................................................Speaker Elect Preston McDonald ............................................................................ Director Region 1Marcus Dodd-o ..................................................................................Director Region 2Al Tower, Director .................................................................................................Region 3 Carmen Rosado, Director ...............................................................................Region 4 John Noriega, Director ......................................................................................Region 5 Chris Lent Director ...............................................................................................Region 6Kim Murray (Interim Director) ...................................................................... Region 7Joy Marcus ...........................................................................................Director Region 8Ayala Fishel ...........................................................................................Director Region 9Richard Montgomery ......................................................................... President FSHPMichael Jackson .......................................Executive Vice President and CEO

florida Pharmacy today Journal board

Chairman ...........................................................Dick Witas, witas@moffitt.usf.eduTreasurer ...................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.comSecretary ..................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.comMember ......................................................... Betty Harris, beejpharm@gmail.comMember ................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.comMember ..............................................Jennifer Pytlarz, jlc_rxdoc@hotmail.comExecutive Editor ...............Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.comManaging Editor ..................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com

2008/2009 fPA board of directors care Part B, other insurances, and employers

7) The addition of access for rural ar-eas that might not have many physi-cians or hospitals nearby“There are many people who don’t

have access to go to their physician’s office and wait up to two hours to get their flu shot during business hours,” according to robert O’neill, Pharma-cy Manager of a Publix Pharmacy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “Many pa-tients who came here to get their flu shot came during the evening hours or on the weekends. Some of the pa-tients told me they weren’t sure if they would even get vaccinated if we didn’t offer them.” Many pharmacists, includ-ing O’neill, who gave flu shots this past flu season to walk-ups also gave them at scheduled clinics during business hours. These clinics also were valuable because of the convenience and number of locations available. Having certified pharmacists on staff at all hours of the day and on all days of the week increas-es the access for influenza vaccinations to our patients even more.

As pharmacists, we need to get out of the box. There are many opportunities to talk to patients and help them pre-vent possible morbidities. Whether it is reminding patients to get a colonosco-py or mammogram, performing choles-terol or osteoporosis screenings, sitting down with patients and giving general Medication Therapy Management, the pharmacist plays a major role. The time is now to become certified and increase patients’ access to flu shots. next flu season is not that far away. There’s no easier type of compliance for a patient than receiving a one-time injection and being protected for the year. Let’s help prevent some of the 36,000 deaths that occur each year from the flu, one patient at a time. n

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Executive Insightby miChAEl JACkson, RPh

Planning for new Technician regulations

Pharmacy regulations change continuously due to variations in pharmacy laws as well as re-

visions to practice standards. During the 2008 legislative session, the House and Senate passed Senate Bill 1360, which was signed into law by Gover-nor charlie crist redefining technician requirements. Features of the new law and Board of Pharmacy implementa-tion plan include the following:

Pharmacy technicians are now re- n

quired to be registered with the Board of Pharmacy.The new law requires that regis- n

tered pharmacy technicians dem-onstrate a minimum level of com-petency by completing a training program and then completing on-going biennium continuing-educa-tion requirements.The registration and training re- n

quirements will be phased-in over the next several years with the full implementation date being January 1, 2011.effective January 1, 2011, an appli- n

cant registering to become a phar-macy technician must have com-pleted a board-approved pharmacy technician training program. The law requires that pharmacy n

technicians be at least 17 years old and requires them to complete 20 hours of technician continuing edu-cation. Technicians in training programs n

would not have to register immedi-ately.registered pharmacy interns are n

exempt from having to register as technicians.A person whose license to prac- n

tice pharmacy has been suspend-

ed, denied, or restricted, is prohib-ited from registering as a pharmacy technician. The law makes it unlawful for a n

person to represent himself or her-self as a registered technician if not in compliance with this law.A phase-in program is being creat-

ed that would help pharmacies in their efforts to become compliant with this new law. Beginning this fall (Septem-ber 2, 2009) technicians can start the registration process. A comprehensive application is being created for techni-cian candidates to complete. The appli-cation process will be available online beginning in September. Technicians will have until December 31, 2009, to file an application along with submis-sion of the registration fee.

Starting in January of 2010, techni-cians can begin showing evidence to the Department of Health that they ei-ther worked under a licensed pharma-cist for 1,500 hours or hold a current certification from a program approved by the national commission for certi-fying Agencies (nccA) or have com-pleted a board-approved training pro-gram.

It is our understanding that the Board will use the period between De-cember 31, 2009, and December 21, 2010, to allow technicians to complete one of the three options above. Technicians who have not completed any of these requirements will be given a one-year expiration on their initial registration. Once the training, employment hours or nccA certification has been validat-ed by the Board of Pharmacy, a full reg-istration will be issued to technicians. The $105 registration fee will cover both the one-year and three-year regis-

tration period that will expire Decem-ber 31, 2012. After December 31, 2010, new applications will be approved only if technicians have completed board-approved training programs.

The Florida Board of Pharmacy es-timates that there are about 50,000 ap-plicant records that will be created this fall. A list of frequently asked ques-tions will be published on the Board’s Web site when approved.

During this entire process there will be a significant number of ques-tions asked by members. The FPA will be facilitating three law conferences this year to help with compliance. The first program was facilitated in Tam-pa on April 18-19, 2009. The next pro-gram will be offered on September 12-13, 2009, with the final program at our annual Sarasota conference on Decem-ber 5-6, 2009. Make plans to visit with us at these meetings for the latest up-dates. n

by miChAEl JACkson, fPA ExECutivE viCE PREsidEnt/CEo

michael Jackson

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Executive Vice President/CEOMichael Jackson

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Wanda Hall , ext. 211Membership CoordinatorRanada Simmons , ext. 110

Educational Services Office AssistantStacey Brooks , ext. 210

floRidA PhARmACy todAy boARdChairman .................................................. Dick Witas, OdessaTreasurer ..............................Stephen Grabowski, TampaSecretary ........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton BeachMember ..........................Betty Harris, Lighthouse Point Member .................................... Joseph Koptowsky, MiamiMember ..................................... Jennifer Pytlarz, BrandonExecutive Editor ........Michael Jackson, TallahasseeManaging Editor ........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee

This is a peer reviewed publication. ©2009, FLORIDA PHARMACY JOURNAL, INC.ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE: The Florida Phar-macy Today is a publication that welcomes articles that have a direct pertinence to the current practice of pharmacy. All articles are subject to review by the Publication Review Committee, editors and other outside referees. Submitted articles are received with the understanding that they are not being considered by another publication. All articles become the property of the Florida Pharmacy Today and may not be published without written permission from both the author and the Florida Pharmacy Today. The Florida Pharmacy Association assumes no responsibility for the statements and opinions made by the authors to the Florida Pharmacy Today.

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On July 8, 2009, during the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting & convention at The renaissance resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, there will be a six-hour c.e. program entitled “compounding conference.”

The program is a convention special program that features not only Florida compounding pharmacists such as Sam Pratt, BPharm, FIACP and Paul Franck, BPharm, FIACP, but also national compounding leaders including Dr. Loyd V. Allen, Ph.D., of the International Academy of compounding Pharmacists (IAcP) and Dr. Tom Murry, PharmD, M.S., of the Pharmacy compounding Accredita-tion Board (PcAB).

These gentlemen recently were featured speakers at the APHA Annual Meet-ing in San Antonio, Texas. The program will also feature Lynette Perales, uSP 797 specialist from Shands Hospital as well as Richard Sands, BPharm, CPh, State-wide Pharmaceutical Program Manager, who will address our Florida compound-ing laws and rules.

This program, featuring outstanding speakers and up-to-date information at both the national and state levels, is a must for all compounding practitioners and those aspiring to provide these services in their practices.

You can register with full convention registration or separately. However, if you wish to attend, you should register nOW! You can register by contacting the FPA office at (850) 222-4000 or go on line at www.pharmview.com TODAY!

Another program you do not want to miss! Bob Fishman, Past President of the Network, will be presenting a 1.5 ce program entitled, “Tried and True Meth-od of Bio-Identical Hormone replacement” on Friday, July 10, 2009, from 10:15 to 11.45 a.m.

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7:30 - 8:30 a.m. compounding Pharmacy Today- Where we are! Sam Pratt, BPharm, FIAcP compounding Specialist

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9:50 - 10:50 a.m. Legal update for compounding Practices & compound-ing Pharmacies Accreditation Loyd V. Allen, Ph.D. and Tom Murry, PharmD, M.S.

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12:00 – 12:50 p.m. Lunch on your own

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Common Questions About Vaccine Safety

As a pharmacist, you probably are asked about vaccine safety from time to time. The following is information from the centers for Disease control that may help you explain more about the subject.

Vaccines are held to the highest stan-dard of safety. The united States cur-rently has the safest, most effective vac-cine supply in history. Years of testing are required by law before a vaccine can be licensed. Once in use, vaccines are continually monitored for safety and efficacy. However, like any medica-tion, immunizations can cause side ef-fects.

Are vaccines tested and monitored for safety?

Yes. Before vaccines are licensed, the FDA requires testing to ensure safety. This process can take 10 years or lon-ger. Once a vaccine is in use, the cDc and FDA monitor its adverse events through the Vaccine Adverse event re-porting System (VAerS). Any hint of a problem with a vaccine prompts fur-ther investigations by the cDc and FDA. If researchers find a vaccine that may be causing a side effect, the cDc and FDA will initiate actions appropri-ate to the nature of the problem. This may include the changing of vaccine la-bels or packaging, distributing safety alerts, inspecting manufacturers’ facil-ities and records, withdrawing recom-mendations for the use of the vaccine, or revoking the vaccine’s license.

Who should not be vaccinated?Some people should not get certain

vaccines or should wait to get them. For instance, children with compromised immune systems, as occurs with cancer patients, often need to wait to be vac-cinated. Similarly, if a person has had a severe allergic reaction to a vaccine, a subsequent dose is not reccommended. However, a person with a mild, com-mon illness, such as a cold with a low-grade fever, does not have to wait to be vaccinated. For more information, vis-it Who Should not Be Vaccinated with These Vaccines?

What should i do if someone has a Reaction to a vaccine?

call a doctor. If the reaction is se- n

vere, take the person to a doctor im-mediately. Tell your doctor what happened, n

when it happened, and when the vaccination was given. Ask your doctor, nurse, or health n

department to file a VAerS form, or call VAerS yourself at 1-800-822-7967.

What Are Possible side Effects of immunization?

each person is unique and may react differently to immunization.

Occasionally, people who receive n

a vaccine do not respond to it and may still get the illness the vaccine was meant to protect them against. In most cases, vaccines are effective n

and cause no side effects, or only mild reactions such as fever or sore-ness at the injection site. Very rarely, people experience more n

serious side effects, like allergic re-actions. Be sure to tell your health care provider if you have health problems or known allergies to medications or food. Severe reactions to vaccines occur n

so rarely that the risk is difficult to calculate.

Once in use, vaccines are continually

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The Florida Pharmacy Association2008 House of Delegates Resolutions Report

It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as the Speaker of the House of Delegates for the Florida Pharmacy Association for the 2008 – 2009 year. Since my year in office is almost over, I want to update you on the status of the resolutions enacted at the 2008 House of Delegates. In the following article, you will find the current status of each resolution. Through the various councils, the Association has been diligently addressing each and every resolution. I want to thank these coun-cil members for their hard work and hours spent on the resolutions.

remember that the House of Delegates is the body that determines the official policy positions of the Flori-da Pharmacy Association. If you have an issue that you feel strongly about, and you would like the FPA to act on your issue, then submit a resolution to the House of Del-egates. This is the best way to accomplish this. If you need assistance in submitting a late resolution, please contact me.

The upcoming 2009 Houses of Delegates will be meeting at the FPA convention on July 10 and 11, 2009, in St. Augustine, Florida. The deadline for submission of resolutions was March 15, 2009. eight resolutions were received in the FPA office prior to this deadline. It is not too late to bring something to the table if you have a great idea! resolutions submitted after the deadline may still be introduced as items of new business in the House of Delegates. Additional resolutions submitted after the March 15 deadline will require suspension of House rules to be read in the House. Anyone who wish-es to bring new business before the House should sup-ply enough written copies of the material for each del-egation.

I would like to remind you that the “call for Dele-gates Form” needs to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the 19th Annual Meeting and convention. This con-vention will be held July 8 – 12 at the renaissance re-sort at World Golf Village located in the lovely historic St. Augustine, Florida. The most important part of the form is the number of members for each unit associa-tion. each unit association is entitled to two delegates and one additional delegate for each 50 members, up to a maximum of seven delegates. I urge you to submit the forms on time to ensure that your unit has adequate representation reserved in the House.

My last responsibility as your Speaker will be to serve as the moderator for your House of Delegates in St. Augustine. We have an exciting session in store for you, including the consideration of thought-provoking resolutions and an issues presentation focused on a very controversial subject of pharmacy waste. To find out why there are so many opinions on medication dispos-al, come join us at the 2009 House of Delegates. I look forward to seeing you at convention!

By Suzanne Kelley, FPA Speaker of the House of Delegates

If you have an issue that you feel strongly about, and you would like the FPA to act on your issue, then submit a resolution to the House of Delegates.

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Resolution #1Alachua county Association of Phar-macistsCONSULTANT PHARMACIST RE-CERTIFICATION CONTINUING EDUCATION – HOME STUDYreSOLVeD, the FPA consider ways to increase the availability and variety of consultant pharmacist recertifica-tion home study programs by assign-ing these issues to the appropriate FPA committee for review.AdoptedStatus: FPA staff is currently working on home study programs for consultant recer-tification continuing education. Tentative release date is the last quarter of 2009.

Resolution #3Alachua county Association of Phar-macistsWORKLOAD Resolution – 2008reSOLVeD, the FPA, in the interest of public safety, assign the issue of devel-oping a reasonable definition of phar-macist safe and unsafe workload, to the appropriate FPA committee, and report back to the House of Delegates their findings.Adopted as amendedStatus: Professional Affairs council has a standard developed and will submit to House of Delegates. This policy statement can be found in the 2008 Policy Manual that will be submitted to the 2009 House of Delegates for approval.

Resolution #5Lake Sumter Pharmacy AssociationEXTENDING THE INTERVAL BE-TWEEN PARTIAL FILLINGS OF A SCHEDULE II PRESCRIPTION FROM 3 DAYS TO 10 DAYSreSOLVeD, that FPA move to have APhA move to have DeA amend its ap-plicable regulation, 21 cFr 1306.13(a), to permit 240 hours, rather than 72 hours, between the initial and final partial fill-

ings of a prescription for a medication listed in schedule II.Adopted as an action itemStatus: No action taken at this time due to uncertainty as to the best way to pursue this issue. More information is required be-fore asking APhA to persuade DEA amend its applicable regulation.

Resolution #6Broward county Pharmacist Associa-tionPHARMACY MANAGER IN CHARGE: MANDATE RULE CHANGES FOR A STATE REQUIR-MENT TO BE ON-SITE 24 HOURS/WEEKreSOLVeD, that the Good Members of the FPA utilize it’s good offices to pro-pose that the Florida Pharmacy Board promulgate rules which safeguard the public by having a responsible party on premises for an average of 24 hrs per given week.Referred to the Professional Affairs CouncilStatus: Professional Affairs Council agreed with the Resolution and plan to submit a policy proposal at the House of Delegates. This Resolution was added as a referred is-sue of the Association in the 2008 Policy Manual. Referred items are not considered policy at this time.

Resolution #8Broward county Pharmacist Associa-tionFPA CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC TO SHOW PHARMACY’S CHANGING ROLEreSOLVeD, that The FPA create and disseminate education Programs for the Public showing “The Pharmacist changing role in the Health Arena”Referred to the Public Affairs Coun-cilStatus: Public Affairs Council revised the

Resolution and plan to submit at the House of Delegates. This Resolution was added as a referred issue of the Association in the 2008 Policy Manual. Referred items are not considered policy at this time.

Resolution #10Brevard county Pharmacy AssociationADEQUATE FUNDING FOR STATE COLLEGES OF PHARMACYreSOLVeD that the Florida Pharma-cy Association advocate for adequate funding for all state colleges of Phar-macy.AdoptedStatus: Legislative Committee agreed to leave this responsibility in the hands of the schools. FPA supports this stance with an active Policy Statement in the 2008 Policy Manual that will be submitted to the 2009 House of Delegates for approval.

Resolution #11Dade County Pharmacy AssociationCONSULTANT PHARMACISTS FOR MEDICAL FACILITIESreSOLVeD, that the Florida Pharma-cy Association support processes that would require medical facilities and centers have consultant pharmacists of record to ensure that medications are stored and handled in a manner that enhances patient safety.AdoptedStatus: This policy statement can be found in the 2008 Policy Manual that will be sub-mitted to the 2009 House of Delegates for approval.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION TOPICS New Drug Update Michael Thompson, PharmD, BCNSP, FAMU Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice At the completion of this program the participant should be able to: ♦ Discuss the following aspects of new

drugs: Approved and off-label indications; contraindications; clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics; instructions for uses (e.g. dose, route, special handling, storage); additional patient counseling information

♦ Explain potential drug interactions ♦ List any new drugs expected to be

approved in the very near future 2 hours of General Continuing Education ACPE No.165-000-09-115-L04-P/T

Reducing Medication Errors Through Implementing a Continuous QualityImprovement Program Michael Jackson, R. Ph., FPA Executive Vice President & CEO At the completion of this program the participant should be able to: ♦ Define elements of a Continuous

Quality Improvement Program ♦ Restructure a pharmacy practice to

address medication errors ♦ Recognize some common causes of

medication errors ♦ Implement an action plan to address

quality of care in pharmacies 2 hours of General Continuing Education ACPE No.165-000-09-116-L05-P/T

HIV/AIDS Update Michael Thompson, PharmD, BCNSP, FAMU Associate Professor of Pharmacy

At the completion of this program the participant should be able to:

♦ Recite the recordkeeping require-ments of the Federal Controlled Sub-stance Acts

♦ Illustrate the requirements of a controlled substance prescription

♦ Debate the standards for dispensing of controlled substances

1.5 hours of General Continuing EducationACPE No. 165-000-09-108-L03-P/T

Regulatory Panel Discussion: A Discussion of Pharmacy Issues Michael Jackson, R.Ph., FPA Executive Vice President & CEO, Lori Weems, JD, FPA Governmental Affairs Consultant, Michael Thompson, PharmD, BCNSP, FAMU Professor of Pharmacy Practice At the completion of this program the participant should be able to: ♦ Determine how various state agency

regulations impact the profession on pharmacy

♦ Clarify the purpose and intent of pharmacy laws and rules

♦ Apply state and federal rules and regulations appropriately while providing pharmacy patient care services

♦ Review the current pharmacy laws and rules

2 hours of General Continuing Education ACPE No. 165-000-09-119-L03-P/T

Practice At the completion of this program the participant should be able to: ♦ Review current modes of

transmission ♦ Identify high risk behaviors ♦ Discuss role of the pharmacist in

providing care for HIV infected patients

♦ Describe mechanism of action of antiviral

♦ Describe rationale behind combination therapies

♦ Interpret current Florida law on HIV/AIDS

1 hour of General Continuing Education ACPE No. 165-000-09-117-L02-P/T

2008 Legislative Update Managing Public Policy Changes That Affect Patient Care Michael Jackson, R.Ph., FPA Executive Vice President & CEO At the completion of this program the participant should be able to: ♦ Recite recent changes in pharmacy

laws which affect the practice of pharmacy

♦ Describe issues of state and national interest to the profession of pharmacy

♦ Identify recent statutory operational changes that affect the role of pharmacy technicians

1.5 hours General Continuing EducationACPE No. 165-000-09-118-L03-P/T

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119th Annual Meetingand Convention

Florida Pharmacy Association

Mark Your Calendar!

Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare system. Pharmacists provide substantial care and make a great impact on improving patient’s quality of life. FPA would like to empower pharmacists, enhance their therapeutic knowledge, and equip them with practical tools that can be utilized in their various professions as they make a difference in patient care.

FPA’s mission is to “serve, represent and assist Florida pharmacists to advance the profession and practice of pharmacy.” This year’s convention will offer a variety of important topics that will be applicable to your practice setting. We will offer consultant and general continuing education hours, in addition to a Wholesaler Conference and a Compounding Conference. Come and Get Empowered at FPA’s 119th Annual Meeting and Convention!

Renaissance Resort at World Golf VillageSt. Augustine, FL

July 8-12, 2009

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CODE KEY: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Recertification Consultant TECH = Technician STC = Student Continuing Education

119th Annual Meeting and ConventionSchedule

Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village • St. Augustine, FloridaSchedule is subject to change

Who Should Attend?

• Community Pharmacists • Consultant Pharmacists • Hospital Pharmacists • Pharmacy Technicians • Pharmacy Students • Long term Care Pharmacists• Wholesalers • Compounding Pharmacists

Wednesday, July 8, 20097:00am Registration/Check-in7:15am Welcome and Introductory Remarks7:30am-3:00pm Compounding Conference 9:00am-3:30pm Wholesaler Conference4:00pm-5:00pm HOD Board of Directors Meeting5:00pm-6:00pm Florida Pharmacy PACCE Meeting6:00pm-7:00pm Budget & Finance Committee Meeting6:00pm-8:00pm Florida Pharmacy Foundation Annual Meeting7:30pm-9:00pm Officer’s Dinner

Wholesaler Conference Schedule (6 hrs of GCE)

9:00am-10:00am Education: 1 hr GCE The Inspector’s Perspective and Evaluation Criteria for Florida Richard Sands, RPh, CPh, Statewide Pharmaceutical Program Manager, Florida Department of Health ACPE No. 165-000-09-049-L04-P10:05am-11:35am Education: 1.5hrs GCE Compliance with Florida Wholesaler Regulations and Laws Gregg Jones, RPh, Compliance Manager, Florida Department of Health ACPE No. 165-000-09-050-L04-P11:35am-11:50am BREAK11:50am-12:50pm Education: 1 hr GCE Wholesale Drug Distributors Perspective on Pedigree Requirements Gary Cacciatore, PharmD, JD, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Cardinal Health ACPE No. 165-000-09-051-L04-P12:55pm-1:55pm (Lunch Symposium) Education: 1 hr GCE Drug Enforcement Administration Update John Mudri, Mudri Associates Incorporated, ADEA Consultancy ACPE No. 165-000-09-052-L04-P2:00pm-3:30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE Panel Discussion: Federal and State Pedigree Requirements Panel Members: Richard Sands, Gregg Jones, Gary Cacciatore, John Mudri ACPE No. 165-000-09-053-L04-P

Compounding Conference Schedule (6 hrs of GCE)

7:30am-8:30am Education: 1 hr GCE Compounding Pharmacy Today Where We Are! Sam Pratt, RPh, FIACP, Founding President, Pharmacy Specialists ACPE No. 165-000-09-054-L04-P8:35am-9:35am Education: 1 hr GCE USP <797> Sterile Compounding Regulations: Florida and Federal Lynette Perales, RPh, CPh, <USP 797> Certified RPh, IV Center Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist, Shands Hospital at the University of Florida ACPE No. 165-000-09-055-L04-P9:35am-9:50am BREAK9:50am-10:50am Education: 1 hr GCE PCAB: Regulatory Solutions for Compounding Pharmacies Tom Murry, PharmD, Esq, Executive Director, Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board ACPE No. 165-000-09-056-L04-P10:55am-11:55am Education: 1hr GCE Compounding Veterinary Medicines Paul Franck, RPh, FIACP, Owner, Franck’s Compounding Lab, Inc. ACPE No. 165-000-09-057-L04-P12:00pm-12:50pm LUNCH12:55pm-1:55pm Education: 1 hr GCE Florida Compounding Regulations Richard Sands, RPh, CPh, Statewide Pharmaceutical Program Manager, Florida Department of Health ACPE No. 165-000-09-058-L04-P2:00pm-3:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE Sports Medicine and Pain Management Compounding Paul Franck, RPh, FIACP, Owner, Franck’s Compounding Lab, Inc. ACPE No. 165-000-09-059-L04-P

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CODE KEY: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Recertification Consultant TECH = Technician STC = Student Continuing Education

Thursday, July 9, 2009 (6 hrs of GCE/TECH or 3 hrs RC)

6:00am Registration Desk Open7:00am-8:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “The Pharmacist’s Role in HIV Care: Can You Make A Difference? Part 1” (Will also be the required BOP HIV/AIDS course) Michael Thompson, PharmD, BCNSP, Professor of Pharmacy, Florida A&M University Lisa Inge, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVE, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Florida College of PharmacyUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Review the epidemiology of the current HIV/AIDS pandemic; Identify when and which antiretroviral agents are indicated HIV positive individuals; Describe the potential benefits and limitations of these antiretroviral agents; Discuss potential roles of a pharmacist and technician in a patient’s treatment success. ACPE No. 165-000-09-060-L02-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: List the risk factors associated with HIV transmission; Explain what monitoring is utilized to measure effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy; Describe the challenges patients face when taking antiretroviral therapy. ACPE No. 165-000-09-060-L02-T8:35am-10:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “The Pharmacist’s Role in HIV Care: Can You Make A Difference?” Part 2 Lisa Inge, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVE, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Florida College of PharmacyUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe the role of the pharmacist in clinical patient care activities; Explain the necessary steps in the development of a pharmacist run clinic; List possible mechanisms used to obtain funding sources for interventions with an example of outcome measurement; Review the current Florida Law on HIV/AIDS. ACPE No. 165-000-09-027-L02-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Describe the general reasoning behind the statement “take all of your medications”; State why patient interactions are important in assessing the side effects of certain antiretroviral agents; Explain the Florida laws on HIV patient confidentiality. ACPE No. 165-000-09-027-L02-T

10:05am-10:15am Break 10:15am-11:15am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH “Legislative and Regulatory Update” Michael Jackson, RPh, Executive Vice President and CEO, Florida Pharmacy AssociationUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: State the recent changes in the legislature which will affect the practice of pharmacy in Florida; Describe issues of state and national interest to the profession of pharmacy; Identify changes to the Pharmacy Practice Act as a result of legislative proposals. ACPE No. 165-000-09-048-L03-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Identify recent statutory changes that affect the role of pharmacy technicians; Describe the purpose of the Board of Pharmacy; List the requirements to become registered with the Board of Pharmacy. ACPE No. 165-000-09-048-L03-T11:20am-12:20pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH “The Role of the Pharmacist in Coordination of Care and Medication Therapy Management” Mary Kay Owens R.Ph, C.Ph., President of Southeastern Consultants, Inc.

Upon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe the patterns of behavior and utilization indicative of uncoordinated care; Discuss the data and implications regarding the cost of uncoordinated care in the population; Discuss the role of the pharmacist in cooperative partnership with other providers and review the “Medical Home Model”; Discuss a “Targeted “ approach to providing medication therapy management (MTM) services to demonstrate greater return on investment and improved quality of care. ACPE No. 165-000-09-028-L04-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define MTM; Define the Medical Home Model; Identify the impact of uncoordinated care in the state. ACPE No. 165-000-09-028-L04-T11:20am-1:20pm (Non CE Credit) CE Provider Workshop For Florida Department of Health Providers12:20pm-1:20pm Lunch (Attendees on their own)12:20pm-1:20pm Annual Business Meeting (Lunch Available for Purchase) 1:25pm-2:25pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Keynote Address: “Advocating for Pharmacy: The Face of Neighborhood Healthcare” Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Chain Drug StoresUpon completion of this program, pharmacists and technicians should be able to: Describe the effects on community pharmacy public policy issues resulting from changes in the legislative and executive branches of the federal government caused by the 2008 elections; Describe the effects on community pharmacy public policy issues at the federal and state levels resulting from the economic climate; Describe opportunities for pharmacists, pharmacy students and other pharmacy personnel to make their opinions known among elected officials at the federal and state levels.ACPE No. 165-000-09-029-L04-P ACPE No. 165-000-09-029-L04-T2:30pm-6:00pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening 4:30pm-6:00pm Adopt-A-Student and Mentor Social4:30pm-6:30pm Journal Board Meeting7:00pm-8:00pm Foundation Reception Social

Friday, July 10, 2009 (7 hrs of GCE/TECH or 4.5 hrs RC)

6:00am Registration Desk Open6:30am-7:00am Golf Tournament Practice6:30am-7:30am Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Breakfast7:30am Golf Tournament

7:00am-8:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Diabetes Education: Making a Difference for Your Patients” DeAnn Mullins, RPh, CDE, CPh, CPT, WeCare Mullins PharmacyUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Explain the importance of improving diabetes care; Identify the possibilities of pharmacist delivered diabetes self-management education; Describe payment strategies for diabetes care services; Discuss the current standards of care based on the Clinical Practice Recommendations. ACPE No. 165-000-09-030-L01-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define diabetes; List the different types of diabetes; Describe complications of poorly controlled diabetes.ACPE No. 165-000-09-030-L01-T

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CODE KEY: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Recertification Consultant TECH = Technician STC = Student Continuing Education

8:00am-9:45am Local Unit Leaders Meeting8:00am-10:00am Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC “NASPA/NMA Game Show” Tian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services, Florida Pharmacy AssociationUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Identify and explain aspects of the effective and safe practice of pharmacy self care treatments through a process of answering a selected group of questions similar to a national board exam; Analyze the usage and effectiveness of over-the-counter medications; Classify different groups of over-the-counter medications based on drug treatment classes. ACPE No. 165-000-09-031-L04-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Identify the use of over-the-counter medications; List the classes of various OTC products; Identify proper storage and handling techniques of OTC products. ACPE No. 165-000-09-031-L04-T

8:35am-10:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Insulin Pump Therapy: Better is Better” DeAnn Mullins, RPh, CDE, CPh, CPT, WeCare Mullins PharmacyUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Discuss the purpose and expectations of insulin pump therapy; Recognize and understand the basic calculations needed to initiate pump therapy; Identify compensation opportunities for diabetes care. ACPE No. 165-000-09-032-L01-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: List treatment options for the management of diabetes; Define insulin pump therapy; Recognize the difference between insulin pump therapy and oral anti-diabetic therapy. ACPE No. 165-000-09-032-L01-T

10:00am-12:00pm Delegate Registration10:05am-10:15am Break 10:15am-11:15am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC “Facilitating Change in Pharmacy Practice through Empowerment” Reginal Harris, PhD, MS, PharmD, President/Founder, InfoSource Communications, LLCUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Define “Empowerment” from the perspective of progressive change in the Pharmacy workplace; Identify opportunities to empower oneself towards the attainment of career goals in diverse Pharmacy practice settings; Explain how leaders can consolidate improvements and produce more change by fostering an environment of empowerment; Discuss strategies of empowerment needed to break from the ‘status quo of dispensing’ and move towards patient care. ACPE No. 165-000-09-033-L04-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define Empowerment; Identify ways technicians can be empowered in different pharmacy settings; Explain how technicians can improve changes in their work environment. ACPE No. 165-000-09-033-L04-T

10:15am-11:45am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC (To receive RC credit, consultants must attend Sunday’s course, Clinical Nutrition in the Private Practice of Pharmacy: Integrative Approach) “Tried and True Method of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement” Robert Fishman, RPh, Owner, Post Haste PharmacyUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe and understand the relationship between the endocrine system and hormone replacement management; Explain men have the same hormones, why do women have more problems? Identify osteoporosis and what we are doing wrong.

ACPE No. 165-000-09-034-L01-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Express when hormone replacement therapy is needed; Identify hormones men and women have in common; Define osteoporosis and list available treatments. ACPE No. 165-000-09-034-L01-T

11:15am-3:00pm Student Patient Counseling Competition11:20am-12:20pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC “Tell Me and I Will Forget. Involve Me and I Will Understand”- A Different Approach to Counseling-By Empowering Patients Maria Maniscalco, PharmD, RPh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, NOVA Southeastern UniversityUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Explain accurately the concept of patient empowerment; List six patient factors that are involved in measuring the impact of patient empowerment; Describe medication counseling strategies utilizing the concept of patient empowerment. ACPE No. 165-000-09-035-L04-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Describe patient empowerment; List some factors involved in empowering the patient; Describe ways the pharmacy technician can assist patients in the pharmacy. ACPE No. 165-000-09-035-L04-T12:20pm-1:00pm Lunch Break1:00pm-2:00pm Education: 1 hr TECH/STC “Review of Pharmacy Calculations” Carmen Aceves Blumenthal, RPh, MS, Director of Pharmacy, Sister Emmanuel Hospital for Continuing Care Upon completion of this program, technicians and students should be able to: Recognize various units of measure; Identify basic mathematics and formulas necessary to calculate pharmacy problems; Use patient demographic information to solve patient specific dosages.ACPE No. 165-000-09-036-L04-T1:00pm-3:00pm Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH “Reducing Medication Errors Through Implementing a Continuous Quality Improvement Program” Michael Jackson, RPh, Executive Vice President and CEO, Florida Pharmacy AssociationUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Define elements of a Continuous Quality Improvement Program; Restructure a pharmacy practice to address quality related events; Analyze some common causes of quality related events; Implement an action plan to address quality of care in pharmacies with a goal towards error reduction and prevention; Recite quality improvement regulations for Florida Pharmacies. ACPE No. 165-000-09-116-L05-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define CQI; List most common medication errors; Employ techniques to reduce medication errors by using CQI. ACPE No. 165-000-09-116-L05-T2:00pm-3:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH “Advancing the Pharmacy Team by Empowering the Pharmacy Technician” Melissa Murer Corrigan, RPh, ExecutiveDirector/ Chief Executive Officer, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Upon completion of this program, pharmacists and technicians should be able to: Discuss the importance of PTCB certification for advancing the pharmacy team; Explain the importance of training and lifelong learning as means of advancing a pharmacy technician’s career; Describe how training and certification of pharmacy technicians may create workforce solutions that empower the pharmacist to spend more time on patient-focused services; Discuss advances at PTCB that will enhance the testing and certification process for pharmacy technicians. ACPE No. 165-000-09-037-L04-P ACPE No. 165-000-09-037-L04-T

Friday, July 10, 2009...cont’d

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CODE KEY: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Recertification Consultant TECH = Technician STC = Student Continuing Education

2:00pm-3:00pm Education: 1 hr STC (Non CE Credit) Preparing For The Most Important Test in My Career Todd Rosen, PharmD, Publix Supermarkets, Inc. Upon completion of this program, students should be able to: Discuss various therapeutic disease states; Identify treatment regimens for different disease categories; Review clinical questions that may improve testing techniques. 3:00pm-4:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Issue Presentation 3:00pm-5:00pm FPA House of Delegates 4:30pm-6:00pm Student Poster Presentations 4:30pm-7:00pm Exhibit Hall Opens5:30pm Golf Winners Announced in Exhibit Hall7:00pm-8:30pm PACCE Wine Tasting Reception8:00pm-9:00pm #1 Club Reception (Invitation Only)8:00pm-9:30pm University Alumni Receptions

Saturday, July 11, 2009(7 hrs of GCE/TECH or 6 hrs RC)

6:00am Registration Desk Open7:00am-8:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Role of the Pharmacist in Asthma Education” Maria Maniscalco, PharmD, RPh, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, NOVA Southeastern UniversityUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe the role of the pharmacist in provision of asthma services in various healthcare settings; Discuss implementation strategies, and barriers, to creating an asthma management service in different healthcare settings; List available resources for developing an asthma management service. ACPE No. 165-000-09-038-L01-P Upon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define asthma; Recognize signs and symptoms of asthma; Identify risk factors associated with asthma. ACPE No. 165-000-09-038-L01-T8:35am-10:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Controversies In Asthma Therapy” Leslie Hendeles, PharmD, Professor, Pharmacy and Pediatrics, University of FloridaUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe the advantages of administering albuterol by MDI through a valved holding chamber; Discuss and cite evidence indicating that levalbuterol is neither safer nor more effective than racemic albuterol, just more expensive; Explain why inhaled corticosteroids should not be used for acute asthma; Justify why ipratropium should not be used in hospitalized patients. ACPE No. 165-000-09-039-L01-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define MDI; List therapies available for treatment of asthma; Assess if patient is relying on quick relief medications too often. ACPE No. 165-000-09-039-L01-T

9:00am-11:00am Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC “The Pharmacy Career Forum” Facilitator: Jim Powers, RPh, FPA Past President Presenters: Don Bergemann-Consultant; Melinda Collada-Home Infusion; Brian Kahan-Law; DeAnn Mullins-Diabetic Practice; Peggy Ann Zaenger-CE Med Information Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to: Recognize various practices of pharmacy and opportunities available to pharmacists; Describe the practice setting that best suit the individual skills and abilities; Identify personal strengths and

weaknesses to consider when contemplating career choices. ACPE No. 165-000-09-040-L04-P ACPE No. 165-000-09-040-L04-T10:05am-10:20am Break

10:20am-11:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Pharmacy Managed Hyperlipidemia Clinic: How To Get Started” Tara Henry, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, North Florida South Georgia Veterans Medical CenterUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Clinic Initiation- Discuss clinic setup, workflow, scheduling, permits/licenses/credentials, and communication skills needed to initiate a pharmacist managed hyperlipidemia clinic; Clinical Protocols- Discuss the best clinical practices for hyperlipidemia management and how to create algorithms based upon available formulary options; Medication Therapy Management- Discuss the role of the pharmacist in providing MTM services. ACPE No. 165-000-09-041-L01-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define hyperlipidemia and hypertension; Identify normal ranges for lipids and blood pressure; Identify risk factors associated with hyperlipidemia and hypertension.ACPE No. 165-000-09-041-L01-T

11:15am-1:00pm Student Luncheon12:00N-1:00pm Lunch Break12:00N-1:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH “Board of Pharmacy Update” (Box Lunch Available for Purchase) Rebecca Poston, RPh, Director of Florida Board of PharmacyUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe the purpose of the Board of Pharmacy and its relationship to state government; Recognize recent changes in the Board of Pharmacy administrative rules affecting the practice of pharmacy; Identify proposed changes to the Board of Pharmacy administrative rules that are under consideration. ACPE No. 165-000-09-042-L04-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Describe the purpose of the Florida Board of Pharmacy; Recognize recent changes in the Board of Pharmacy that affect the profession of pharmacy; Recognize changes in the Board that affect pharmacy technicians. ACPE No. 165-000-09-042-L04-T

1:00pm-2: 30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Pharmacy Managed Hyperlipidemia Clinic: Practice Models and Payment Mechanisms for Clinical Services” Dan Buffington, PharmD, President and CEO, Clinical Pharmacology ServicesUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Practice Model Design- Discuss different clinical practice models for pharmacist-managed hyperlipidemia services; Practice Documentation- Illustrate different methods for documenting ambulatory care practice records for pharmacist-based hyperlipidemia services; Reimbursement Strategies- Identify and demonstrate the application of different methods for billing and reimbursement for pharmacist-based clinical services, including the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Medication Therapy Management Services (MTMS) codes. ACPE No. 165-000-09-043-L01-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: List different models available for hyperlipidemia services; List various documentation methods; Define and explain the importance of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). ACPE No. 165-000-09-043-L01-T

1:00pm-2:30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STC “FDA’s New Guideline for Over-the- Counter Pediatric Cough & Cold Drugs”

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The Florida Phar-macy Association is accredited by the Ac-creditation Council for Pharmacy Educa-

tion as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education. Up to 30 contact hours are available upon successful completion of the pro-gram through attendance and sub-mission of completed attendance forms. Statements of continuing pharmacy education will be mailed six weeks after the meeting. The Florida Pharmacy is also a Florida Department of Health approved provider of continuing education for pharmacists. The program is an ACPE application based activity.

Reginal Harris, PhD, MS, PharmD, President/ Founder, InfoSource Communications, LLCUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Discuss briefly the evolution of FDA guidelines for over-the-counter medications; Identify the challenges of using OTC cough and cold drugs in children under 4 years of age; Outline the FDA Pediatric Committee and Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee recommendations on the use of these drugs in children; Explain why drugmakers voluntarily made label changes to over-the-counter pediatric cough and cold drugs; Discuss counseling tips for parents, caregivers and healthcare professionals as recommended by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA). ACPE No. 165-000-09-044-L04-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Explain the role of the FDA; List reasons why children under 4 years of age should be careful with OTC products; Identify where OTC cough and cold products are located on the shelf in the pharmacy. ACPE No. 165-000-09-044-L04-T1:00pm-2:30pm Delegate Registration 2:30pm-4:30pm House of Delegates Reconvenes5:00pm-6:30pm Past Presidents Reception (Invitation Only)6:00pm-10:00pm Awards Ceremony Reception

Sunday, July 12, 2009 (4.5 hrs of GCE/TECH/RC)

6:00am Registration Desk Open6:30am-8:00am President’s Breakfast and Installation of Officers

8:00am-9:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Strategies to Overcome Barriers Associated with Anticoagulation Clinics” Nancy Borja Hart, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor, NOVA Southeastern UniversityUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe available anticoagulation clinic models; Discuss the limitations and barriers associated with each model; Describe methods to overcome barriers related to patient tracking and emergency situations. ACPE No. 165-000-09-045-L01-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Define anticoagulation; List some anticoagulation

CODE KEY: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Recertification Consultant TECH = Technician STC = Student Continuing Education

medications; Recognize conditions in which a person may need an anticoagulant. ACPE No. 165-000-09-045-L01-T9:35am-11:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC “Establishment of a Pharmacist-Managed Anticoagulation Service” Kristin Morse, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Service’s Director and PGY1 Residency Program Director, Florida Hospital Celebration HealthUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Discuss the rationale of an anticoagulation management service; Identify the basic needs to initiate a clinic; Describe options of obtaining payment for anticoagulation services. ACPE No. 165-000-09-046-L01-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Describe the need for an anticoagulation clinic; List laboratory work performed for anticoagulant patients; Describe complications that can develop of disease in not under control. ACPE No. 165-000-09-046-L01-T

11:05am-11:20am Break11:20am-12:50pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC (To receive RC credit, consultants must attend Friday’s course, Tried and True Method of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement) “Clinical Nutrition in the Private Practice of Pharmacy: Integrative Approach” Robert Fishman, RPh, and Lynn Lafferty,PharmD, ND, CNC, Post Haste PharmacyUpon completion of this program, pharmacists should be able to: Describe disease state management with the minimal use of pharmaceuticals (help your patients and increase your profits); Explain the use of nutrition to help the body recover and achieve normal balance; Discuss the use of glandulars to heal the body; Discuss the use of herbals and homeopathics to heal the body. ACPE No. 165-000-09-047-L04-PUpon completion of this program, technicians should be able to: Explain the role of nutrition on the body; Define glandulars; List therapies available for healing the body.ACPE No. 165-000-09-047-L04-T

Florida Pharmacy Association will adhere to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) policy. Please contact us in advance for any special accom-modations or arrangements at (850) 222-2400.

Hotel InformationThe Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village

500 South Legacy TrailSt. Augustine, Florida 32092

Phone: (904) 940-8000 or (888) 740-7020www.pharmview.com

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Room Rates(Rate cut off date is Wednesday, June 17, 2009). The special Florida Pharmacy Association Group room rate is $129 plus tax per night. Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. The check-in time is 4:00pm and the checkout time is 12:00 noon. Room reservations can be made by calling 1-888-740-7020. Complimentary self parking is available and valet parking is optional for a nightly fee.

Keynote SpeakerSteven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE is President and Chief Executive Of-ficer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, a position he assumed in 2007. He represents and is the chief spokesman for the community pharmacy industry, which has annual sales of $827 bil-lion. In 2004, Anderson was named the “Association Executive of the Year” by Association Trends newspaper, joining only 25 men and women honored with that title since 1980.

General Education Track Thursday - SundayThe general education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining to their pharmacy practice. Specific courses being offered are Reduc-ing Medication Errors, Over-The-Counter Medications, and a Board of Pharmacy Update as well as the always-popular offerings of Florida Legislative Update.

General InformationConsultant Education Track Thursday- SundayDisease State Management ClinicsThe consultant education track will provide the pharmacists with the most current information available on empowerment and overcom-ing barriers in various disease state clinics. Some specific therapeutic topics being offered include Management of Diabetes, Asthma, Lipid/Hypertension, Anticoagulation, HIV/AIDS, and Hormonal Therapy. There are 18 hours available for consultant pharmacists.

Student and Technician Track Thursday – SundayStudents and Technicians will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists and attending student and technician focused continu-ing education programs. The technician track offers several hours of continuing education on a variety of topics, including a course on Empowering The Technician. The student track consists of 10 hours of fun and exciting continuing education. Some specific courses being offered include Preparing for the Most Important Test In Your Career, Review of Pharmacy Calculations, and the NASPA/NMA Game Show.

Pre-Convention Education Wednesday OnlyOur traditional Wednesday programming has expanded this year to a Wholesaler’s Conference and an outstanding Pharmacy Compound-

ing Program. The wholesaler’s conference will offer live continuing education credit. The compounding conference will offer 6 hours of live continuing education credit. Register for these programs and walk away with valuable information for your pharmacy practice. A separate registration fee is required for each program.

Special EventsExhibits: Participate in our grand opening reception in the exhibit hall! Poster Presentations: Browse submissions from students. Contact Tian Merren Owens in the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation. Awards Ceremony Reception: Honor outstanding practitioners during the awards pre-sentation. The Dress code is business casual which is a business suit or sports coat for men and a dinner dress or pants suit for women. President’s Breakfast: Attend the Sunday morning installation of new officers. Receptions: Enjoy catching up with your colleagues as the Universities entertain their alumni and friends, and as the FPA Foundation thank their supporters at a reception. House of Del-egates: Be a delegate or observer and see how important member participation is to the direction of the Association. Student Events: Students will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists, attending student focused continuing education programs and learn-ing first hand about the FPA and how involvement can improve their chosen profession. Call the FPA office and offer to mentor or sponsor a student. PharmPACCE Wine Tasting Reception: Purchase a ticket to this reception to support your Political Action Committee. Golf Tournament: Join us Friday morning for the traditional FPA Golf Tournament. Please register early to save your space.

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P A I DTallahassee, FLPermit #801

Florida Pharmacy Association610 North Adams StreetTallahassee, FL 32301

119th Annual Meetingand Convention

Florida Pharmacy Association

Renaissance Resort at World Golf VillageSt. Augustine, FL

July 8-12, 2009

The FPA Poster Presentations are open to PHARMACY STUDENTS ONLY. Complete and submit this COVERSHEET for each abstract submission. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, May 4, 2009. Abstracts will NOT be accepted after this date. Mail or E-mail this application along with the abstract submission to:

Tian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services Florida Pharmacy Association

610 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301

tmerren@pharmview.com PLEASE TYPE Contact Information: Presenter's Name (MUST BE A STUDENT):________________________________________________________________

□ Entry Level Pharm.D. □ Post B.S. Pharm.D. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No: _____________________E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________ Abstract Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Author: __________________________________________________________________________________

(Students must be listed first to be considered for the Award. Presenter will be notified by mail of acceptance).

Co-Author(s): _________________________________________________________ Student □ YES □ NO

_________________________________________________________ Student □ YES □ NO

Awards: Posters will be eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes to be presented at Convention. (Only one prize is given for each winning poster)

Free Registration: Three entry level students from each Florida College of Pharmacy will be eligible for a complimentary Florida Pharmacy Association Convention Student registration.

(Student Registration does not include CE or hotel accommodations) I am interested in being considered for this registration □YES □NO

College: _____________________________________________________________________________

The abstract form submitted should be the equivalent of one page. The abstract should include: Title (Include authors’ names and name of College of Pharmacy), Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Abstracts will not be accepted if it is not in this format. Do not include figures or graphs.

Please direct all questions and concerns to: Tian Merren Owens ♦ (850) 222-2400 ext. 120 ♦ tmerren@pharmview.com

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students

FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 119TH ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION

July 8 - 12, 2009 Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village ♦ St. Augustine, Florida

Poster Session: Friday, July 10, 2009, 4:30-6:00PM

ABSTRACT FORMAT

DEADLINE DATE: MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009

To contribute to the Adopt-A-Student Program or to become a men-tor, please complete the form below. The cost of adopting one student is $110, however, any contribution would be appreciated. All funds

contributed will be combined to pay for the students’ registration fees and hotel rooms. Mail contributions to:

FLORIDA PHARMACY FOUNDATION610 North Adams Street • Tallahassee, FL 32301

Call the FPA office (850) 222-2400 for more information.

How Can You Help? At the FPA Annual Meeting and convention students benefit from the chance to get to know pharmacists, see how FPA actually works, and how they can become involved in their chosen profession. As you remember, students are on a tight budget. Most of them cannot afford to go to conven-tion. That’s where you can help. The cost to register one student is $110.00. Talk with your unit asso-ciation or get together a few of your friends and Adopt-A-Student. remem-ber. . . these are the future leaders of pharmacy.

Adopt-A-Student Contribution Form

I would like to contribute to the Adopt-A-Student Program. My contribution is: $ _______ I will be attending the FPA convention and would like to serve as a Mentor. Please contact me with more information about being a Mentor.

Please make checks payable to the “Florida Pharmacy Foundation.”

name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

city: ____________________________________ State: _____________Zip: _______________________

Phone: ___________________________________e-mail Address: _____________________________

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!

The Florida Pharmacy Association 119th Annual Meeting and ConventionJuly 8 - July 12, 2009 • Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village • St. Augustine, FL

The Florida Pharmacy Association and the Florida Pharmacy Founda-tion wish to thank all contributors to the Adopt-A-Student Program. Our sponsors made a very special impact on the experience of the phar-macy students who participated: mentoring, networking, education, and fun were all part of students’ experience with FPA members.

contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Foundation are tax deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. consult your cPA for complete details. Fed emp I.D. #59-2190074.

A copy of the official registration and financial infor-mation may be obtained from the Division of consumer Services by calling toll-free (800) 435-7352 within the State. registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.

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