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Vol. 71 | No. 12dEcEmBEr 2008 THE oFFicial PuBlicaTioN oF THEFlorida PHarmacy aSSociaTioNP H A R M A C Y T O D A Y

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Departments 4 calendar

4 advertisers

5 President’s Viewpoint

7 Executive insight

14 FPa News

19 Buyer’s Guide

FeaturesEnjoy a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

call for award Nominations

call for resolutions

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2008-2009

FPA Calendar DECEmbEr

24- 1/1 Christmas holiday - FPa oFFiCe Closed

January

1 New year's day - FPa oFFiCe Closed

19 martiN luther KiNg's Birday - FPa oFFiCe Closed

31 last day to suBmit eleCtioN Ballots

31-2/1 FPa CoNsultaNt CoNFereNCe

Sandestin, Florida

FEbruary

5 FPa CaNvassiNg Committee meets Orlando

9-10 Board oF PharmaCy meetiNg Jacksonville

14 miami dade health CeNter CamPus health Fair

Miam

28 FPa awards NomiNatioNs due

marCH

3 legislative sessioN BegiNs

15 deadliNe to suBmit resolutioNs

18 Florida PharmaCy health Fair

Florida Capitol - Tallahassee

17-19 legislative days

21-22 FPa Committee aNd CouNCil meetiNgs

aPrIL

3-6 aPha meetiNg San Antonio

10 good Friday - FPa oFFiCe Closed

14-15 Board oF PharmaCy meetiNg Tampa

18-19 FPa regulatory aNd law CoNFereNCe Tampa

CE CrEDITS (CE cycle)The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours LIVE Continuing Education as part

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

www.pharmview.com

COnTaCTSFPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400FSHP — Michael McQuone (850) 906-9333U/F — Dan Robinson (352) 273-6240FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301NSU — Carsten Evans (954) 262-1300

DISCLaImEr Articles in this publication are designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with respect to the subject matter covered. This information is provided with the under-standing that neither Florida Pharmacy Today nor the Florida Pharmacy Association are engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this publication. If expert assistance or legal advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The use of all medications or other pharmaceutical products should be used according to the recommendations of the manufacturers. Information provided by the maker of the product should always be consulted before use.

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For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com

Mission Statements:of the Florida Pharmacy Today JournalThe Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is

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.

The Board of Directors also serves to motivate

the Florida Pharmacy Association members

to secure appropriate advertising to assist the

Journal in its goal of self-support.

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On Tuesday, March 17, through Thursday, March 19, 2009, pharmacists and pharmacy

students from across the state will vis-it the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee to participate in the Eighth Annual Flor-ida Pharmacist Health Fair and Leg-islative Days. This event successfully showcases the ability of pharmacists and pharmacy students to provide ser-vices outside of traditional medication dispensing.

On Wednesday, March 18, volunteers will provide health screenings that will include a full cholesterol panel, blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure screening, body composition analysis, bone density screening, cancer screen-ing, cardiac risk assessment and of course, medication counseling. These services are provided at no charge to participants.

In the past seven years of this event, volunteers have enjoyed a day filled with meeting visitors from all over the state of Florida who have come to the Capitol for a plethora of reasons, but all of whom stop by to see what we are of-fering. These visitors are very interest-ed to learn what pharmacists are able to offer them in their local communities and are very appreciative of the health screenings that we offer them.

Many of the legislators and their staffs also participate in the health screenings, and oftentimes have their results from the previous year with them so that we can make a compari-son. Participants also include Capitol employees, employees of the governor’s Office and Tallahassee locals. This is truly an opportunity to showcase our abilities to people from around the en-tire state, and it provides and excellent

occasion to network with pharmacists and pharmacy students as well.

It is imperative in the current en-vironment of decreasing reimburse-ment, that as pharmacists we embrace our ability to provide these types of services to our patients. It is just as im-portant that our legislators in Tallahas-see understand that as health care pro-viders we are willing and competent to

provide these services to their constit-uents. The Florida Pharmacy Associa-tion wants to empower you, the phar-macist and the pharmacy student, to get involved in opportunities such as these to broaden your skills to prepare for the future of the pharmacy profes-sion.

On all three days of this event, we also will take the time to start conver-sations with our legislators and their staffs regarding issues that are of the utmost importance to pharmacists and our profession. Through the efforts of the Florida Pharmacy Association and its membership, pharmacists are now able to immunize the citizens of Florida with the influenza vaccine. Maine now remains the only state that does not al-low pharmacists to immunize. The

past several years of this event, phar-macist immunization has been a high priority in discussions with our legis-lators, and our diligence has paid off. Pharmacy reimbursement, pedigree regulations, pharmacy benefit manag-ers, and pharmacy technician registra-tion are just a few of the topics that we routinely discuss with our lawmakers at this event.

Don’t be concerned that you don’t know what to say to your legislator, or that you don’t know everything there is to know about a particular issue. We have an excellent Legislative Affairs Council that will provide talking points that outline the issues for you in detail. We also will have our Legislative Con-sultant, Lori Weems, and her staff avail-able to brief us on the issues and to pro-vide insight into the legislative process. Remember that your legislator is just a regular guy and is just as interested in hearing your opinion on an issue as anyone else’s. He knows that it is peo-

Eighth Annual Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol

The President’s Viewpoint

Karen bills, mS, Pharm D.

by KarEn bILLS, mS, PHarm D.guEST COLumnIST

Less than 20 percent of the more than 17,000

licensed pharmacists in the state of Florida are members of any state

association.

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ple like us who put him in office and choose to keep him there. Appoint-ments with legislators will be made throughout all three days of this event.

Please consider volunteering with your fellow pharmacists and pharma-cy students at the Eighth Annual Flori-da Pharmacist Health Fair and Legisla-tive Days. It is a unique opportunity to advance our profession, while empow-ering yourself in the process. If you are unable to attend this event, the Public Affairs Council also will be hosting a Health Fair at the Dade County Com-munity College on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Please contact Bert Martinez at bertrph11@aol.com for more infor-mation. n

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 ................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.comExecutive Editor ...............Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.comManaging Editor ..................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com

2008/2009 FPa board of Directors

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Executive Insightby mICHaEL JaCKSOn, rPH

Now that the election is over, Congress will attempt to be-gin discussions on the reform

of the entire health care system. We suspect that much of this may be cen-tered around how health care is fund-ed as well as what innovation is avail-able out there that would make sense for Americans.

Florida, of course, is no stranger to health care reform having traveled down that road several times. In each case, the desired plan was to encourage private industry to step up to manage health care and provide some type of funding through premiums and per-sonal choices. In general, there is an ex-pectation that the federal government is good at managing issues related to de-fense, interstate commerce and foreign affairs. Their role should be in interna-tional relations and making sure that our country is strong within the global markets. Health care is best managed by integrated provider networks part-nering with state governments. After all, it is the state government that is re-sponsible for writing laws that provid-ers must abide by. Wouldn’t it be ap-propriate for state legislatures to make the determination which reform model works best for the provider groups they regulate?

Still, health care reform is indeed on the radar screen of our policymak-ers within the Capitol Beltway. Send-ing them to Washington, D.C., without our input is risky and may only result in decisions that are not in the best in-terests of the patients you care for or the profession and business that you have invested in. It is no secret that the current business model for pharmacy is unsustainable within the current re-imbursement structure. It also is clear

that absent real change, prescription drug costs will continue to escalate.

Let’s consider a few trends. During a presentation by Florida Medicaid at the FPA Law and Regulatory Confer-ence in Sarasota, the Florida Pharmacy Association learned that overall expen-ditures in Florida Medicaid increased from $1.512 billion in 1989 to $15.74 billion projected through the end of

the 2009 fiscal year. Of that $15.74 bil-lion, $1.532 billion will be spent on pre-scribed drug services. The prescribed drug budget for 2009 is almost as high as the entire cost of the Medicaid pro-gram 20 years ago.

What is truly amazing is that dur-ing that entire period, the profession of pharmacy did not see a single increase in reimbursement, and in fact, had to endure policies that not only reduced payment to pharmacies but also add-ed changes that include preferred drug lists and prior authorization programs.

With information like this, is it like-ly that the current policy trends have aggravated the cost of health care? Do you think that the pharmacy drug bud-get would be so out of control if the em-phasis could be placed on better coordi-nation of care and robust drug therapy management programs? Perhaps it is

time to gut the current reimbursement model for pharmacy, which is dispense a drug and then get paid, and change it to manage drug therapy and get paid.

Pharmacists are trained to facilitate management of drug therapy, yet those who fund this side of health care bud-gets fail to take advantage of that re-source. Football programs that have been successful over the years take spe-cial care to put their best players on the playing field. No one knows drug ther-apy and its unique issues better than a pharmacist. Why not invest in this health care practice sector and see what happens?

It is obvious when we look at Medic-aid that the current model is not work-ing. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Let us all help Congress make the right decision and use the holi-days to talk about real health care re-form through pharmacist intervention services. We can help you through our Web site. Watch your e-mail for more information. n

by mICHaEL JaCKSOn, rPH

Reforming American Sick Care to Health Care

by mICHaEL JaCKSOn, FPa ExECuTIvE vICE PrESIDEnT anD CEO

michael Jackson

Health care is best managed by integrated

provider networks partnering with state

governments.

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Executive Vice President/CEOMichael Jackson

(850) 222-2400, ext. 200Director of Continuing Education

Tian Merren-Owens, ext. 120Controller

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 .................................... Joseph Koptowsky, MiamiExecutive Editor ........Michael Jackson, TallahasseeManaging Editor ........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee

This is a peer reviewed publication. ©2008, 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.

The Journal of the Florida Pharmacy Association does not accept for publication articles or letters concerning religion, politics or any other subject the editors/publishers deem unsuitable for the readership of this journal. In addition, The Journal does not accept advertising material from persons who are running for office in the association. The editors reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. Letters and materials submitted for consideration for publication may be subject to review by the Editorial Review Board. FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY, Annual sub-scription - United States and foreign, Indi-vidual $36; Institution $70/year; $5.00 single copies. Florida residents add 7% sales tax.

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FPA STAFF

Attention FPA MembersThis is a reminder that online journal issues are posted to www.pharmview.com by the 20th of every month. Budget limitations are preventing the mailing of reminder postcards on the months in which there is not also a printed journal, but you will receive notice through the FPA’s Stat News e-mail newsletter.

Full Time Pharmacist Wanted

Thomas Langley Medical Center located in Sumter County is looking

for a full time Pharmacist. We are a Federally Qualified Community

Health Center which offers an excellent opportunity to the Pharmacist

who desires to advance and spend more time with their family. Ben-

efits include 8am to 5pm working hours, five days a week, no week-

ends, a good retirement program, liberal holidays and paid time off,

and a competitive salary. We provide Professional Liability insurance

and excellent working conditions in a brand new Pharmacy.

Some management experience desired, but this can be off set with a

good work ethic and a desire to advance. References and pre-employ-

ment drug test required. Florida License in good standing necessary.

Pharmacist is a member of the Senior Management team and will

chair the Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee. Must have working

knowledge of the Rx 30 software system or be a quick learner.

E-mail or fax CV to jpike@telmedical.com or (352) 793-6269. For more information call Judy Pike, HR manager, at (352) 569-2942.

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Let the Holiday Spirit move youIf you make your family time active, you will become

healthier and have fun doing so. Be adventurous and try something new, but also choose something you enjoy.

Stick to your regular exercise routine as much as possible. n

Especially during the holidays, plan your physical activity routine in advance (don’t leave it up to chance). Mark it on the calendar and consider it as important as any other ap-pointment. get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity daily, and more if possible. Cut back on your family’s television viewing time. Limit n

the number of hours your children spend playing video games. Instead make a new holiday tradition. Take a brisk walk (or wheel) around the neighborhood to see the holi-day decorations or grab your bike, walking shoes or snow shoes and head out to the nearest trails or national park. Play some backyard football or Frisbee with children and n

adults before the big holiday dinner or during football half-time. Dance or exercise to your favorite holiday music. n

Make a New Year’s resolution with friends to start a daily n

walking group. Be physically active to avoid or relieve the holiday stress. n

Holiday Cooking: Keeping it Safe!Throughout the holidays we like to celebrate by enter-

taining friends and family, throwing parties, and preparing feasts. From the buffet table to the office party, food moves center stage throughout the holiday season. Be sure to keep food safe by following basic food safety steps...

Clean: Wash hands and food-contact surfaces often. Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, knives, sponges, and counter tops.

Separate: Don’t cross-contaminate--don’t let bacteria spread from one food product to another. This is especially true for raw meat, poultry and seafood. keep these foods and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.

Cook: Cook to proper temperatures. Foods are properly cooked when they are heated for a long enough time and at a high enough temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illness.

Chill: Refrigerate promptly. Refrigerate foods quickly keeps most harmful bacteria from growing and multiplying. Refrigera-tors should be set at 40 F and the freezer at 0 F, and the ac-curacy of the settings should be checked occasionally with a thermometer.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Enjoy a Safe and Healthy Holiday SeasonIt’s not too late to remind your customers, clients, patients and colleagues that following a few simple reminders about exercise and food care can help make this holiday season a happy one.

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FPa Website Visit our FPA Website at ww.pharmview.com. The site, launched in December 2004 and revised in October 2008, includes a members only section. The website of-fers a secure server so that you can reg-isters for CE programs, renew your mem-bership or purchase resources materials with your credit card.

in keeping with a tradition of offering our members real benefits, the Florida Pharmacy association (FPa) is proud to announce the introduction of sponsored discount Benefits Program. these vendors are dedicated to providing an excellent value to all FPa members and associates. to take advantage of benefits contact the vendors directly at the numbers listed below and identify yourself as a FPa member and have your membership id number handy.

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2009 Health Fair and Legislative Days Call for Volunteers

VOLUNTEER REgISTRATION FORMFlorida’s pharmacists are holding a Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday, March 19. Volunteers are needed to conduct screenings, and to visit with legislators and their staff. If you cannot come to Tallahassee, your financial support as well as any supplies that you can donate will be welcome to assist these volunteers in this project.

Health Screenings Include: Cholesterol/Blood glucose ~ Blood Pressure ~ Body Composition Analysis

Risk Assessment of Colorectal, Breast and Ovarian Cancer ~ Medication ReviewBone Density Screening

HEAltH FAir rEgiStrAtiOn FOrM

Name:

address:

City: state Zip

CoNtaCt phoNe # e-mail address

t-shirt siZe: (Xs, s, m, l, Xl, XXl, etC.)

I am available to volunteer on:

*Health screenings will only take place from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM, but legislative visits will also be conducted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 until 5:00 PM.

I can donate for use of the following supplies and/or machines:

I cannot attend the 2009 Health Fair but would like to donate the following monetary amount $ _________________.

paymeNt method: q CheCk q masterCard q Visa q ameX q disCoVer aCCouNt # eXp. date

sigNature

Please return form by Friday, February 27, 2009 to: Florida Pharmacy Association, Health Fair

610 North Adams Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Fax: (850) 561-6758 Phone (850) 222-2400 E-Mail: fpa@pharmview.com

tuesday, March 17, 2009 (Legislative Visits)q 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMq 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMq All Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (Health Screenings)*q 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMq 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMq All Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

thursday, March 19, 2009 (Legislative Visits)q 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMq 12:00 PM - 5:00 PMq All Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

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The concrete bricks are 4x8 and can be engraved with up to 14 characters per line, three lines available, spaces and punctuation count as one character. Please fi nd enclosed my check for $_________ for _________ bricks.

PLEASE PRINT: Please charge my ❑ Master Card ❑ Visa

CARD # EXP. DATE

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

PHONE (W) (H)

O R D E R F O R M

Send to Florida Pharmacy Foundation, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301,or fax to (850) 561-6758.

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 INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

The Walkway of Recognition

❑ YES, I want to order _______ concrete brick/s at $250.00 each. (Please copy form for additional inscriptions).

Have you been searching for just the right gift or thought of placing your name in perpetuity? If so, then consider purchasing an engraved brick for you or someone else.

The main sidewalk at the Florida Pharmacy Association needs replacing. The Florida Pharmacy Foundation has undertaken the project to repair and beautify the sidewalk with engraved personal bricks purchased by pharmacists or friends of pharmacy.

Engraved 4x8 bricks can be purchased for $250.00 each with the donor’s name engraved (3 lines available) or you could also purchase an engraved brick for someone you feel should be honored or remembered.

The monies earned from this project will be used to fulfi ll the goals and future of the Foundation. There are a limited number of bricks available – so, it is fi rst come fi rst served.

PLEASE PRINT INSCRIPTION

THE WALKWAY OF RECOGNITION

YOUR NAME HERE

Florida SHOTS Data upload Takes the Pain Out of Shot-Tracking requirements

If you have joined the ranks of pharmacists now certified to provide adult influenza vaccinations to your customers, then you already know that you are required* to enter those shot records into Florida SHOTS™, the statewide online immunization registry. However, did you know that Florida SHOTS can help you significantly reduce record-keeping time with Flor-ida SHOTS data upload: Advanced Tracking Technol-ogy™?

Data upload eliminates the need to manually en-ter shot records and is the easiest way to comply with the statutory reporting requirements by offering a sim-ple batching linkage from your existing billing, prac-tice management, or EMR software to the statewide im-munization registry. With this linkage, pharmacists can automatically upload shot records into the registry in-stead of entering them by hand into the system.

Florida SHOTS has successfully implemented data upload linkages with multiple medical software com-panies, managed care organizations, health systems, and private physicians practices. They can work with your organization to create a data upload linkage with your corporation’s software so that you can easily com-ply with the reporting requirements of your adult influ-enza vaccination program.

For more information about data upload, or to re-quest development of a data upload linkage with the registry, contact (877) 888-SHOT, email flshots@doh.state.fl.us, or visit www.flshots.com.

*Section 465.189, Florida Statutes

LECOm bradenton to host International Osteopathic research Conference

Walgreens Pharmacy continued its commitment to education by donating $10,000 to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton.

The monies will be used to support the LECOM Bra-denton Student Scholarship Fund, assisting the next generation of physicians and pharmacists with the high cost of a medical education.

“It is important that we offer the most support we

can for the College and the pharmacy profession,” said Hugh Morrow, pharmacy supervisor for Walgreens Sarasota North District.

For the past two years, Walgreens has served as the title sponsor for LECOM Bradenton’s annual Dinner and Auction gala. All proceeds from the event benefit the student scholarship fund.

“LECOM Bradenton has very high standards and

Walgreens knows the importance of providing oppor-tunities for students to learn and enhance the profes-sion,” said Morrow.

LECOM opened in 1993 and has grown to become the largest medical school in the country with more than 2,000 students at campuses in Erie, Pa., and Bra-denton. LECOM’s School of Pharmacy in Bradenton opened in 2007 and offers a four-year doctoral degree program.

More than 1,500 students are currently enrolled in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and more than 1,700 alumni are practicing medicine or completing postgraduate medical training.

FPA NEWS

Hugh morrow, pharmacy supervisor for Walgreens Sarasota north District and matt mcLaughlin, district manager Walgreens Sarasota north District present a $10,000 check to LECOm School of Pharmacy bradenton Dean Dr. gary Levin (center).

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Health Debit Card Developments (From nCPa)

We received some good news on the IRS/IIAS/FSA/HRA front. What that alphabet soup means to commu-nity pharmacies is that the Internal Revenue Service has extended that deadline on when Flexible Spend-ing Account and Health Reimbursement Arrangement debit cards may not be used at pharmacies unless the store has an Inventory Information Approval System or at least 90% of the store’s gross receipts for the prior tax year qualify as medical care expenses.

The original deadline of Jan. 1, 2009 has been extend-ed to July 1, 2009. We are gratified that the IRS pushed back the deadline, as we had requested in our letter to them Sept. 15.

But despite this reprieve, employers, the credit card companies behind the debit cards, third party admin-istrators, and others are continuing to steer/push ben-eficiaries to pharmacies that use IIAS point-of-sale technology to instantly identify prescription and non-prescription items that qualify as medical care expens-es and give the customer a record of them.

Remember, there is no IRS requirement that a phar-macy have an IIAS/POS. And, there are alternatives to IIAS/POS. (All of this is explained more fully in a frequently asked questions posting on the NCPA Web site.)

We are working on a bag stuffer that pharmacies can download that alerts customers that pharmacies can continue to accept FSA/HRA debit cards (absent a IIAS/POS, until July 1, 2009). I realize that for those of you without a POS, an $8,000—$30,000 outlay is a daunting expense in these perilous economic times. Please talk to your accountant about the special tax benefits of purchasing a POS this year. They may be enough to tip the balance to investing in a POS.

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Wyeth bowl of Hygeia

Awarded to a pharmacist for out-standing community service above and beyond professional duties. The use of the following selection criteria is re-quired:

The recipient must be a Florida li- n

censed pharmacist and a member of FPA.The recipient must be living. Awards n

are not presented posthumously.The recipient has not previously re- n

ceived the award.The recipient is not currently serving n

nor has he/she served within the immediate past 2 years on its award committee or an officer of the asso-ciation in other than an ex officio ca-pacity.The recipient has compiled an out- n

standing record of community ser-vice, which, apart from his/her spe-cific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession.

James H. beal award

Awarded to the "Pharmacist of the Year." The criteria established for this award is that the recipient be a Flori-da registered pharmacist and a mem-ber of FPA, who has rendered outstand-ing service to pharmacy within the past five years.Criteria:

The recipient must be a Florida reg- n

istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA.The recipient has rendered outstand- n

ing service to pharmacy within the past five years.

Technician of the year awardAwarded annually to a Florida

pharmacy technician who is recog-nized for his/her outstanding perfor-mance and achievement during his/her career.

Criteria:

Candidate must be a member of n

the Florida Pharmacy Association for at least 2 years.Candidate must have demonstrat- n

ed contributions and dedication to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice.Candidate must have demonstrat- n

ed contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Association and/or oth-er pharmacy organizations.Candidate must have demonstrat- n

ed commitment to community ser-vice.Candidate is not a past recipient of n

this award.

r.Q. richards award

This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceu-tical public relations in Florida.Criteria:

The recipient must be a Florida reg- n

istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA.The recipient has displayed out- n

standing achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida.

Frank Toback/aZO Consultant

Pharmacist award

Criteria:Candidate must be an FPA member, n

registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a consultant pharma-cist in good standing.Candidate should be selected based n

on their outstanding achievements in the field of consultant pharmacy.

DCPa Sidney Simkowitz

Pharmacy Involvement award

Presented annually to a Florida pharmacist who has been active at the local and state pharmacy association level in advancement of the profes-sion of pharmacy in Florida.

Criteria:A minimum of five years of active n

involvement in and contributions to the local association and FPA.Candidate must have held office at n

local level pharmacy association.Member in good standing for a pe- n

riod of at least five years in the FPA and must have served as a member or chairman of a committee of the association.Candidate must have been active- n

ly involved in a project that has or could potentially be of benefit to members of the profession.

Pharmacists mutual Companies

Distinguished young Pharmacist

award

Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy.Criteria:

Licensed to practice for nine (9) years n

or less.Licensed to practice in the state in n

which selected.Participation in national pharmacy n

association, professional programs, and/or community service.

IPa roman maximo Corrons

Inspiration & motivation award

Interamerican Pharmacists Association created this award to honor the memo-ry of Roman M. Corrons who inspired and motivated countless pharmacists to participate actively and aspire to take on leadership roles in their profession. Roman was always there with guidance and support that motivated pharma-cists and encouraged visionary leader-ship, approachable active membership and succession planning. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to ad-vance the profession.Criteria:

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The recipient must be a Florida Li- n

censed Pharmacist and a member of the FPA.Candidate should motivate others n

to excel within the profession by en-couraging them to be leaders.Candidate is not necessarily an as- n

sociation officer, but guides, sup-ports and/or inspires others.

A brief description on the candidate’s motivational/inspirational skills must accompany the nomination.

The Jean Lamberti

mentorship award

The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award was established in 1998 to hon-or those pharmacists who have taken time to share their knowledge and ex-

perience with pharmacist candidates. The award is named in honor of long time FPA member Jean Lamberti for her effort in working with pharmacy students.Criteria

The recipient must be an FPA mem- n

ber.The recipient must serve as a role n

model for the profession of pharmacy.

Innovative Pharmacy Practice

award

Awarded to honor practicing phar-macists who have demonstrated inno-vation in pharmacy practice that has resulted in improved patient care.Criteria:

The recipient has demonstrated inno- n

vative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care.The recipient should be a practic- n

ing pharmacist within the geograph-ic area represented by the presenting Association.

Qualified Nominee: A pharmacist prac-ticing within the geographic area repre-sented by the presenting Association.

I AM PLEASED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION:

Name:

Address:

FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARD:

(Nomination Deadline February 28, 2009)

q Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Award

q James H. Beal Award

q R.Q. Richards Award

q Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award

q DCPA Sydney Simkowitz Award

q Pharmacists Mutual Co. Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award

q Academy of Pharmacy Practice Practitioner Merit Award

q The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award

q IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award

q Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award

q Technician of the Year Award

NOMINATED BY:

Name:

Date Submitted:

Signature:

Please describe briefly below the nominee's accomplishments, indicating why you feel he or she should receive this award. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

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CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE 2009 HOUSE OF DELEGATES

The House of Delegates Board of Directors will meet in March 2009 to review and approve resolu-tions for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for submitting resolutions is March 15, 2009! PLEASE NOTE THIS DEADLINE.

The following information will be needed when submitting resolutions:

1. Name of organization: The name of the organization submitting the resolutions(s);2. Name and telephone number of individuals: A contact in the event clarification Or further in-

formation is needed; 3. Problem: A statement of the problem addressed by the resolution;4. Intent: A statement of what passage of the resolution will accomplish;5. Resolution Format: (please type and use double spacing)

title of resolutioN

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Whereas , aNd

Whereas :

therefore be it

resolVed (that the fpa or subdiVisioN of fpa)

CoNtaCt Name aNd phoNe #:

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