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medium through which the Florida Pharmacy 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 Board of Directors The mission of the Florida Pharmacy Today Board of Directors is to serve in an advisory capacity to the managing editor and executive editor of the Florida Pharmacy Today
Journal in the establishment and interpretation of the Journal’s policies and the management of the Journal’s fiscal responsibilities. The Board of Directors also serves to motivate the Florida Pharmacy Association members
For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com 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 CONTACTS FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400 FSHP — Michael McQuone (850) 906-9333 U/F — Dan Robinson (352) 273-6240 FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301 NSU — 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 understanding 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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The President’s Viewpoint by TERESA TOLLE GUEST COLUMNIST
Promoting Independence
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he leaders of the Florida Pharmacy Association have had a vision to better represent the unique needs of independent pharmacy owners in Florida. Dating back to 2006, then-President Leo Fallon gave a directive to form an ad-hoc committee for Independent Pharmacy. Meetings were held in north and south Florida to gather information about the unique needs of independent owners. The ad-hoc committee has been continued under Presidents Don Bergemann and Norman Tomaka, and it now officially has a name – The Florida Independent Pharmacy Alliance (FIPhA). FIPhA’s mission is to unite ALL independent pharmacy owners within the state of Florida for the purpose of furthering independent pharmacy and strengthening the business model by increasing communication among independent owners and facilitating meetings. It has been my privilege to serve as Chair of this ad-hoc committee and to work with other independent pharmacy owners representing various practice and geographic locations. Those pharmacists are: DeAnn Mullins, Mullins Pharmacy, Lynn Haven; Dan Fucarino, Carrollwood Pharmacy, Tampa; Roger Accardi, Accardi Clinical Pharmacy, Orange City; Mark Hobbs, Hobbs Pharmacy, Merritt Island; and Nick Saraniti, Commcare Pharmacy, Fort Lauderdale. This group has worked to finalize the mission, vision and goals of the Florida Independent Pharmacy Alliance and I thank them for all of their efforts. Our next step is to work to strengthen our ties with the 600-plus independent pharmacy practices within Florida. The leadership of FPA recognizes that due to our diverse membership representing all pharmacy practices, some groups, such as independent
pharmacy owners, may feel that they are not adequately represented. FIPhA was developed in part to address this concern. One of the ways we plan to accomplish our mission is via increased communication to members of the Alliance. FPA has recently updated its Web site at www.pharmview.com and we will be
FIPhA’s mission is to unite ALL independent pharmacy owners within the state of Florida for the purpose of furthering independent pharmacy and strengthening the business model by increasing communication among independent owners and facilitating meetings. establishing a message board for members of FIPhA to communicate with one another. This forum should provide opportunities for networking with pharmacists in diverse practices. Another goal for FIPhA is to continue to hold regional meetings to give pharmacy owners an opportunity to meet faceto-face and learn about potential niche market opportunities. In today’s era of increasing government regulation and decreased reimbursement, pharmacy owners have a real need to be represented in front of our Legislature. Florida Pharmacy Association has a strong history of advocating for our profession, but our vision is that members of the FIPhA will have more opportuni-
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ties to shape the legislative agenda and get involved in grassroots advocacy. Finally, FIPhA will exist to help independent pharmacists stay independent. We will be constantly searching for value-added services that will benefit owners such as buying groups, networks, discounts, business services, and opportunities to partner with other organizations and educational institutions. In summary, I would like to thank the current and past leadership of the Florida Pharmacy Association in addition to our CEO, Michael Jackson, for their vision and assistance with getting FIPhA off to a good start. I look forward to the next steps to build upon FIPhA. And, finally, I welcome your comments and input. Please contact FIPhA at independentrx@pharmview. com or you may contact me at twgatorx@cfl.rr.com. n
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2008/2009 FPA Board of Directors 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 Elect Michael MonĂŠ...........................................................................................................Treasurer Suzanne Kelley.........................................Speaker of the House of Delegates Alexander Pytlarz......................................................................................Speaker Elect Preston McDonald............................................................................. Director Region 1 Marcus Dodd-o ..................................................................................Director Region 2 Al Tower, Director ..................................................................................................Region 3 Carmen Rosado, Director ................................................................................Region 4 John Noriega, Director ......................................................................................Region 5 Chris Lent Director................................................................................................Region 6 Kim Murray (Interim Director)....................................................................... Region 7 Joy Marcus............................................................................................Director Region 8 Ayala Fishel............................................................................................Director Region 9 Richard Montgomery.......................................................................... President FSHP Michael Jackson........................................Executive Vice President and CEO
Election Results The 2009 canvassing committee of the Florida Pharmacy Association is pleased to announce the results of the 2009 election. In a very close race, members elected Hialeah pharmacist Humberto Martinez as President Elect of the Florida Pharmacy Association. The FPA's next Treasurer will be Don Bergemann of Tarpon Springs, Florida. The District 7 representative will be Kim Murray. Congratulations to each of these candidates. The installation will take place during the president's breakfast at the annual FPA meeting in St. Augustine, Florida.
Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chairman............................................................ Dick Witas, witas@moffitt.usf.edu Treasurer....................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Secretary...................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.com Member.......................................................... Betty Harris, beejpharm@gmail.com Member.................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.com Member...............................................Jennifer Pytlarz, jlc_rxdoc@hotmail.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com
Humberto Martinez, President Elect
Don Bergemann, Treasurer Elect
Kim Murray, District 7 Representative Elect
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Executive Insight By Michael Jackson, FPA Executive by michael jackson, Vice RPh President/CEO
Is the Profession at the Tipping Point?
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f you have examined your retirement plan lately, you no doubt received a shock beyond belief. All over Florida retirement plan statements arriving in the mail are being opened revealing a severe hemorrhaging of account values. This is likely due to the extended recession affecting our economy, aggravated by the problems with financial institutions. Health care providers generally are shielded from the volatility of the stock market, however, things seem to be different this time. The Florida Pharmacy Association has seen reports of consumers delaying getting their prescriptions refilled, citing a need to conserve funds. The increase in the number of prescriptions filled has leveled. This, along with the increasing costs associated with providing pharmacy services and declining reimbursement, is generating some significant challenges for pharmacy business owners. In January, I had the pleasure of addressing a student class in one of Florida’s pharmacy schools. The topic of discussion was professional associations and leadership. During the presentation, one of the students raised a question regarding whether or not pharmacy jobs will be available when they graduate. They had been hearing that there may be a leveling of the job market and demand for pharmacists. Perhaps it would help to examine where this anxiety may be coming from. Consider that rule 64B16-28.450 written by Florida’s Board of Pharmacy allows for centralized filling of prescriptions by pharmacy providers. This rule permits a “central fill pharmacy” to perform centralized prescription filling, delivering and returning for one or more pharmacies. Under certain circumstances, the central fill facility, act-
ing under the authority of the patient’s pharmacy of record, can “deliver” medications directly to the patient. In this case, one central fill facility can act on behalf of a number of other pharmacies provided that they are doing so under either common ownership or by some contractual relationship. The theory behind this new business plan is to balance the workload in pharmacies by transferring the routine filling of maintenance medica-
The tipping point here is the transitioning of the primary responsibilities of the pharmacist from prescription fulfillment to medication therapy management. tions with refills to a central facility that may be equipped with labor saving automation. This should allow the “field” pharmacists in the communities to spend more time providing patient care services and medication therapy management. It is likely that achieving these economies of scale along with the fledgling economy, has moderated the demand for pharmacists, which may be generating concern based upon questions I entertained from pharmacy students. There is an answer that may provide some comfort to new pharmacy school graduates and those of our members
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with long careers still ahead. Central fill rules and other rules related to common databases that would allow for load leveling in busy pharmacies are all for the purpose of streamlining pharmacy operations. This is being driven to some extent by the further erosion of reimbursement. Understandably, this may represent a fundamental shift in the role that the pharmacist may play in the medication distribution system. The counting by fives and the transfer of medication from bulk manufacturer prescription containers and relabeling for dispensing to the ultimate consumer can easily be automated. Obviously, the Association has taken the position that only a Florida licensed pharmacist should oversee these activities. With centralized filling, it is likely that a single pharmacist can administer and verify the processing of a greater number of prescription orders than in a traditional setting. The tipping point here is the transitioning of the primary responsibilities of the pharmacist from prescription fulfillment to medication therapy manF E B RUARY 2 0 0 9
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FPA Staff Executive Vice President/CEO Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400, ext. 200 Director of Continuing Education Tian Merren-Owens, ext. 120 Controller Wanda Hall , ext. 211 Membership Coordinator Ranada Simmons , ext. 110 Educational Services Office Assistant Stacey Brooks , ext. 210 Florida Pharmacy Today Board Chairman................................................... Dick Witas, Odessa Treasurer...............................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa Secretary.........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member...........................Betty Harris, Lighthouse Point Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Member...................................... Jennifer Pytlarz, Brandon Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee
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agement. Our members (and students) may need to be aware that the traditional practice of filling prescriptions is easily automated and may have a significant impact on the demand. On the other hand, the practice of pharmacy that involves medication therapy management, drug use evaluation and optimizing of prescription drug therapy is not easily automated. You simply cannot manage prescription drug therapy efficiently through an ATM machine. My message to students is that the colleges and universities are preparing them for where the practice of pharmacy is headed and not where it is today. With pharmacy regulations now beginning to catch up to technology, the profession has to move its primary role and responsibility beyond just fulfillment and concentrate on health care quality. It is here where pharmacy will find itself tipped into its new role. Of course, this transition means that the profession, and especially the business of pharmacy, will need to look at its relationships with payers and redefine current reimbursement policy.
My message to students is that the colleges and universities are preparing them for where the practice of pharmacy is headed and not where it is today.
We will also have to change our current business model. Prescription fulfillment must always remain in pharmacy and under the jurisdiction of a Florida licensed pharmacists. Wedded to that must be the pharmacist medication therapy manager coach ensuring that the prescription fulfillment has a positive outcome. Without both sides working in harmony, there is a risk of uncoordinated pharmacy care services and a further erosion of payment for services. Payers no longer are seeing simple prescription fulfillment as a reason for enhanced reimbursement. There is howBoard of Pharmacy Licensure Disciplinary Proceedings ever an interest in medication theraDefense of Chapter 499, Pedigree Laws Violations py management outMergers and Acquisitions come s a nd ph a rCommercial, Civil and Criminal Proceedings macist patient care services. n KAHAN ◆ SHIR, P.L.
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National Poison Prevention Week is March 15 – 21, 2009 People live with poisons every day. In fact, many of the products in our homes and garages are poisons. Many poisons exist in nature too. The Poison Help website teaches people about these poisons, poison safety and prevention and when to contact a poison center. The Poison Help website provides resources for people, health professionals, and organizations. Poison Help resources can be used to help with poison prevention activities. If you are involved in such work, we hope you will find this site helpful. For more information and opportunities for conducting outreach, contact your regional Poison Center or contact us. The Poison Help number, 1-800222-1222, will connect you to the poison center serving your region. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funds the Poison Help number (1-800222-1222), Poison Help website and campaign.
SEASONAL TIPS SPRING As you begin spring cleaning and work on the yard, follow these simple tips to keep your family safe: Household Cleaners and Other Chemical Products Keep poisons in the containers they came in. Do not use food containers (such as cups or bottles) to store household cleaners and other strong chemicals. ■■ Store strong chemicals away from food. Many poisonings occur when one product is mistaken for another. ■■ Read and follow the directions for use of products. Do this BEFORE using the products. Follow the advice carefully. ■■ Never mix chemicals. Doing so can create a poisonous gas. ■■ Turn on fans and open windows when using strong chemicals. ■■ When spraying chemicals, direct spray nozzle away from people and pets. ■■ Never sniff containers to see what’s inside. ■■ Discard old or outdated products. First aid advice on containers may be incorrect and outdated. ■■ Call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) to double check first aid information. ■■ Even in small amounts, windshield wiper fluid is poisonous. If swallowed, it can cause blindness or death to people and pets. ■■ Strong chemicals can burn the skin. Drain openers, toilet cleaners, rust removers, and oven cleaners can cause such burns. ■■ Hydrocarbon liquids (liquids made from petroleum) are poisonous. They include gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, paint thinner, baby oil, lamp oil, and furniture polish. ■■ If hydrocarbons are swallowed, they can easily get into the lungs. Even a small amount can cause breathing problems. The liquid coats the inside of the lungs. That prevents oxygen from entering the blood stream. ■■
Mushrooms Only experts can tell poisonous mushrooms from safe mushrooms. ■■ Poisonous mushrooms, called “death caps,” often grow in yards and parks. ■■ Eating even a few bites of certain mushrooms can cause liver damage that can kill you. ■■
Pesticides Pesticides (pest killers) can be taken in through the skin or inhaled. Even leather shoes and gloves do not offer full protection. Pesticides can be extremely poisonous. Stay away from areas that have been sprayed until the spray has dried or for at least one hour. ■■ Wear protective clothing when using bug spray or other spray products. Put on a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, shoes, and gloves. Remove and wash clothing after using chemicals. ■■ If pesticides are splashed onto the skin, rinse with running water for 15-20 minutes. If pesticide contacts clothing, take off the clothing before rinsing skin. ■■ Many garden chemicals are poisonous to children and adults. These chemicals can be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. ■■
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Reprinted with permission from GATORx Magazine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy.
Leading
by Example
by Dave Fiore
UF Alumni Serve their Profession FPA PRESIDENT 1956-57 1958-59 1959-60 1961-62 1963-64 1965-66 1967-68 1969-70 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1976-77 1977-78 1979-80 1980-81 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1987-88 1990-91 1992-93 1993-94 1996-97 1997-98 2000-01 2003-04 2005-06
UF ALUMNI SERVING FPA Wesley D. Owens James Love Rufus I. Thomas L. W. Harrell Walter Griffin Felix Donatelli Harold S. Osteen Neil Bitting George B. Browning John W. Davies Bernard J. Cimino Gilbert N. Weise Robert T. Showerman Lawrence A. Diaz Joe Cuellar John C. King Michael W. Stamitoles George B. Browning Max A. Lemberger Kenneth R. Norfleet Ed L. Hamilton S. Mark Hobbs M. Peter Pevonka James Powers Paul Ackerman Robert Wilson Theresa Tolle Kathy Petsos
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ver the course of the last century, graduates of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy have impacted the profession in profound
and various ways. In addition to research, education and entrepreneurship, UF pharmacists have provided outstanding leadership in industry organizations at local, state and national levels. That leadership is perhaps most evident within the ranks of the Florida Pharmacy Association, where College of Pharmacy alumni have served as president dozens of times. Their vision and guidance of the organization has made a significant and lasting impact on the profession. To represent that impact, GATORx spoke with three past FPA presidents from different eras to discuss their thoughts on their education, their careers and their profession. All three are accomplished, respected and thoughtful, and their careers and commitment to the future of the profession serve as models for pharmacists of all ages.
Q: What is your biggest challenge as a pharmacist/business owner today? A: The biggest change I’ve had to make is pulling back from being a pharmacist to be a manager. There is not as much time to be the pharmacist behind the counter, but as long as I can be in touch with my patients, then it’s OK. I am out front with them, just not behind the counter in a traditional pharmacist sense. Q: How did you get involved in FPA leadership? A: I started my FPA involvement at the Brevard County Pharmacy Association. I met a man named Red Camp of Camp Pharmacy in Titusville. He took me under his wing and said I had potential that needed to be developed. He plugged me in at the state level and got me a committee appointment in APhA. I was hooked. When I saw what I could do by being involved in the association, I was really interested and wanted to serve. After my first child was born, I took a step back and then started again with a foundation position and then was encouraged to run for state president. Q: What are you most proud of during your time in FPA leadership? A: I really feel that I helped to create more unity within the pharmacy organizations in Florida. My theme was TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) and we worked closely with FSHP and other groups to become a more unified voice for Florida Pharmacy. I feel that we made great strides and have continued to build upon it since then. The other real accomplishment was a strategic planning retreat that “revamped” the FPA mission, vision and goals. Those still stand today and I also think helped give direction to FPA and the profession.
Theresa Tolle
UF Class of 1988; FPA President 2003-04
Pharmacist Profile Current Occupation: Owner/Pharmacist, Bay Street Pharmacy and Home Health Care, Roseland, Fla. Other Leadership Highlights: President, Brevard County Pharmacy Association; Florida Independent Pharmacy Alliance Ad-Hoc Committee Chair; FPA Foundation President; Speaker of the House; Chair of FPA House of Delegates Awards Highlights: Bowl of Hygeia Award, James H. Beal Pharmacist of the Year; Distinguished Pharmacy Service Alumnus, University of Florida; Marion Merrell Dow Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year Community Service Highlights: Served on Board of North Indian River County American Cancer Society; Sebastian River Medical Center; Sebastian River Chamber of Commerce; University of Florida College of Pharmacy National Advisory; Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church, Melbourne, Fla. Family: Theresa and her husband, Joe, have three children ages 12, 10 and 4
Q: What are your thoughts on the profession today? A: “We are in real danger of devaluing what we do to a simple commodity. As a business owner, I have learned to be constantly looking for new niches and ways to market the business. The biggest awakening is really reimbursement issues – you cannot understate them. They are terrible. Our profession needs to continue to reinvent itself, looking for new ways to make a difference in the lives of our patients and bring in new revenue sources.” Q: How did your UF education prepare you for your career? A: “In addition to the clinical education I received, I also received skills in leadership. I was involved in numerous student organizations, but serving as the editor of the yearbook taught me how to recruit people and ask the right questions. UF College of Pharmacy was a great school then and even more respected now. I take great pride in being part of The Gator Nation.” Q: When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist? A: I came to UF because my aunt, Gail Wells, was a pharmacist from UF in the 1970s. She was my inspiration, and she made pharmacy intriguing to me. My younger sister, Carla Barber, graduated from UF and now is a pharmacist as well. Q: How do you stay connected to the university? A: I serve on the advisory board and am very proud to have input on the direction the school is going. People look at you differently when you say you’re a Gator. There is a tremendous amount of respect for the school and the pharmacy program.
Theresa, who loves family, is shown with…Top: Johnny Garcia, husband Joe and her brother, Steven Wells, keeping Gator spirits up at the Ole Miss game. Bottom: Her mom, Joyce, sister Carla Wells Barber (class of ’07), Aunt Gail (class of ’74), and daughters Taelyn and Taryn at Carla’s baby shower last June.
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Q: How did you get involved in FPA leadership? A: I was the president of the UF COP student council and got involved in the FPA immediately after graduation. The FPA does a great job of getting students involved, so it was a natural transition. When I went to my first FPA meeting, I went right up to UF graduate George Browning and asked what I could do. He immediately put me to work. In association work, you get involved at the committee level and if you enjoy it, it is easy to move along the leadership path. The next thing you know, you are president. Q: What are you most proud of during your time in FPA leadership? A: I am most proud that it really was the beginning of the association’s increased political action and media awareness. We did media training and raised the level of our exposure in Tallahassee. I think we did a good job of that. My favorite part of serving was the opportunity to meet a lot of people. I went to a lot of national meetings as well as a presidential road trip to local associations to raise FPA exposure statewide. I saw a common desire to see the profession move forward. Q: What are your thoughts on the profession today? A: There is a lot of opportunity out there – especially in specialized niche work. We are always looking for specialized work. We provide services to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes. You have to look at the marketplace, and find where there is opportunity for locally oriented high-tech, high-touch types of needs. For larger organizations, it wouldn’t work, but it does for us.
Mark Hobbs
UF Class of 1981; FPA President 1992-93
Pharmacist Profile Current Occupation: Community Pharmacist, President and Owner of Hobbs Pharmacy, Merritt Island; also Co-owner of Brevard Medical Equipment Other Leadership Highlights: Speaker of the FPA House of Delegates; President of the FPA Foundation; PACCE Political Action committee; chairman of the APhA Community/ Ambulatory Practice Section; Chairman, Florida Council for United Drugs Awards Highlights: Marion Merrel Dow Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award; The Frank Tobak Consultant Pharmacist of the Year, James H. Beal Florida Pharmacist of the Year, Bowl of Hygeia Community Service Award Community Service Highlights: Served on boards of Brevard
Mark with wife, Kim
County American Cancer Society, Cocoa Beach Area Chamber of Commerce; Leadership Brevard; Advisory Board for Health First Hospice and Wuestoff Brevard Hospice and Homecare. Family: Mark and his wife, Kim, have two sons, Garrett and Alex.
Q: How did your UF education prepare you for your career? A: I got a great classroom-based education and then we moved into the field to get experience in multiple settings. We had longer rotations then, and I spent a summer working in a hospital, so when I came back to the community environment, there was a comfort level with more of what I was doing. The student groups also do a good job preparing students for involvement in professional organizations. Q: When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist? A: I knew I wanted to be a pharmacist after a volunteer rotation in a VA hospital in Gainesville while in the pre-med program. I spent six weeks with medical students before I realized I wanted to do something else. The head of the medical center brought us all into an auditorium and said 100 of us would be doctors and the rest would be seeking career opportunities other than medicine. Pharmacy allowed me to remain involved in health care and be patient-oriented. I also liked having the opportunity to be entrepreneurial and able to react quickly to the marketplace. Being a pharmacist allowed me to keep that entrepreneurial spirit. Q: How do you stay connected to the university? A: I am an adjunct professor and serve on the UF COP Advisory Board. We also have students through here on rotation.sBeing constantly exposed to students keeps me young and on my toes.
above: Mark at work with UF Pharm.D. candidate Cecilia Gibson, who is currently on rotation at Hobbs Pharmacy; right: Mark with Hobbs delivery vehicle, “Medicine Dropper.”
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Q: How did you get involved in FPA leadership? A: I became a pharmacist in Florida at a time when the state legislature could do anything it wanted. A group of us were dissatisfied and tired of always being on the defensive. So, we decided it was time to be offensive. The Florida Pharmacy Association was not an effective organization; they did not lobby and were running the association out of an office in Ft. Myers. When the office moved to Tallahassee, a bunch of us decided to work together to make things better. We hired Jim Powers (UF graduate and future FPA president), who I went to school with. I got involved as treasurer and then as president. Q: What are you most proud of during your time in FPA leadership? A: Together with the UF College of Pharmacy and the Florida Board of Pharmacy, we worked together to get the consultant pharmacist licensing law passed – the first such law in the U.S. It really was quite remarkable. We had people in all three organizations working together -- it is not like that today. We were all close, and when that happens, you can do things better and faster. We also started the continuing education requirements for pharmacists. And in the mid-1980s, we were faced with the issue of product selection, or the availability of generic drugs. It is a fight we started, and Florida was the first state to take on the big companies, so they all had representatives here to try and defeat it.
George Browning
UF Class of 1953; FPA President 1972-73 & 1984-85
Pharmacist Profile Current Occupation: Owner/Pharmacist, Browning’s Pharmacy & Health Care (since 1962) Other Leadership Highlights: President, APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice; Board Member, American Society of Consultant Pharmacists; President, UF COP Alumni Association; also active membership in American College of Apothecaries and National Association of Retail Druggists Awards Highlights: Awarded FPA’s RQ Richards Award for Pharmaceutical Public Relations and James H. Beal Pharmacist of the Year Community Service Highlights: Served on the board of the Melbourne United Methodist Church Trustees, South Brevard YMCA, State of Florida Consumers Council, Florida Medicaid Advisory Council Family: George and his wife, Jeannine, have been married for 55 years. They have four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Q: Why did you want to serve a second term? A: I didn’t like what they were doing. I felt like the leadership needed to be doing something else. Plus, I enjoyed it. I love working with the FPA and the Legislature and national organizations. Being a pharmacist was my life, so I thought I should be involved. You gain knowledge by being involved and can then be more effective. It just seemed natural to do it. Q: What are your thoughts on the profession today? A: The UF COP is doing a good job educating the students, but sometimes it seems that they might be overeducated for their pay. Consulting with people about their prescriptions is as far as it goes unless they work in a hospital setting. They are well-trained, but they come out and are placed in a retail setting and have to learn to deal with people and they are not trained for that. It is sometimes a rude awakening in the retail environment. We never did hide behind the counter. This new way in pharmacy (MTM) is really just the old way. I built my business by communicating with my patients. Q: How did your UF education prepare you for your career? A: My coursework at UF gave me the background to go out and practice, without which I would not be where I am today. That is why I have always supported and given back both monetarily and through service. Q: When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist? A: I went to college to be a chemist, but in my first year my uncle, who was a pharmaceutical salesman, suggested that I should look into pharmacy. Q: At 77 years old, why do you still do it? A: There is only one way to run a business, and that is hands-on. I never felt I have made enough to retire, and I don’t know what I would do if I quit. It is fun to build something and keep it running. If it quits being fun, then I will leave.
George Browning shows us the good ‘ole corner drugstore days. More recently, he and his wife Jeannine enjoyed a reception for pharmacy entrepreneurs at UF’s butterfly garden.
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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
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
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ABSTRACT FORMAT 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:
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Mark Your Calendar! Florida Pharmacy Association
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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.” The 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 Village St. Augustine, FL
July 8-12, 2009
119th Annual Meeting and Convention Schedule Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village • St. Augustine, Florida Schedule is subject to change
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
6 hrs of GCE/TECH)
6 hrs of GCE/TECH or 3 hrs RC
7:00am
Registration/Check-in
6:00am
Registration Desk Open
7:30am
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
7:00am-8:30am
7:30am-3:00pm
Wholesaler Conference
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC HIV/AIDS (Will also be the required BOP HIV/AIDS course)
7:30am-3:00pm
Compounding Conference (6 hours CE Available)
8:35am-10:05am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC HIV/AIDS Management
7:30am-8:30am
Compounding Pharmacy Today
10:05am-10:15am
Break
8:35am-9:35am
<797> State and Federal Regulations
10:15am-11:15am
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Legislative Update
9:35am-9:50am
BREAK
9:50am-10:50am
Legal Update for Compounding Practices & Accreditation
10:55am-11:55am
Compounding Veterinary Medicines
12:00pm-12:50pm LUNCH
11:20am-12:20pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Uncoordinated Care Analysis 11:20am-1:20pm
CE Provider Workshop
12:20pm-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
12:55pm-1:55pm
Florida Compounding Regulations
2:00pm-3:00pm
Sports Medicine and Pain Management Compounding
4:00pm-5:00pm
HOD Board of Directors Meeting
5:00pm-6:00pm
Florida Pharmacy PACCE Meeting
2:30pm-6:00pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
6:00pm-7:00pm
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
2:30pm-6:30pm
Journal Board Meeting
6:00pm-8:00pm
Florida Pharmacy Foundation Annual Meeting
4:30pm-6:00pm
Adopt-A-Student and Mentor Social
7:00pm-8:00pm
Foundation Reception Social
7:30pm-9:00pm
Officer’s Dinner
Who should Attend?
• Community Pharmacists • Consultant Pharmacists • Hospital Pharmacists • Pharmacy Technicians • Pharmacy Students • Long term Care Pharmacists • Wholesalers • Compounding Pharmacists
Consultant Track
CODE KEY:
GCE = General Continuing Education
RC = Recertification Consultant
TECH = Technician
STC = Student Continuing Education
Friday, July 10, 2009
3:00pm-5:00pm
FPA House of Delegates Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Issue Presentation (3:00pm-4:00pm)
7 hrs of GCE/TECH or 4.5 hrs RC 6:00am
Registration Desk Open
4:30pm-6:00pm
Student Poster Presentations
6:30am-7:00am
Golf Tournament Practice
4:30pm-7:00pm
Exhibit Hall Opens
6:30am-7:30am
Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Breakfast
5:30pm
Golf Winners Announced in Exhibit Hall
7:30am
Golf Tournament
7:00pm-8:30pm
PACCE Wine Tasting Reception
7:00am-8:30am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management
8:00pm-9:00pm
#1 Club Reception (Invitation Only)
8:00am-9:45am
Local Unit Leaders Meeting
8:00pm-9:30pm
University Alumni Receptions
8:00am-10:00am
Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC NASPA/NMA Game Show
Saturday, July 11, 2009
8:35am-10:05am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management
7 hrs of GCE/TECH or 6 hrs RC 6:00am
Registration Desk Open
7:00am-8:30am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Asthma Management
10:00am-12:00pm
Delegate Registration
10:05am-10:15am
Break
10:15am-11:15am
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Career Empowerment
8:35am-10:05am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Asthma Management
10:15am-11:45am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Hormonal Therapy Management (Consultants must attend the Sunday course)
9:00am-11:00am
Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC Career Forum with Jim Powers
10:05am-10:20am
Break
10:20am-11:50am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Lipid/Hypertension Management
11:15am-1:00pm
Student Banquet/Awards/ Scholarships
12:00N-1:00pm
Lunch Break
12:00N-1:00pm
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Board of Pharmacy Update (Box Lunch Available for Purchase)
11:15am-3:00pm
Student Patient Counseling Competition
11:20am-12:20pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Patient Empowerment 12:20pm-1:00pm
Lunch Break
1:00pm-2:00pm
Education: 1 hr STC Review of Pharmacy Calculations
1:00pm-3:00pm
Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH Reducing Medication Errors
2:00pm-3:00pm
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Empowering Technicians
1:00pm-2: 30pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Lipid/Hypertension Management
2:00pm-3:00pm
Education: 1 hr STC Preparing For The Most Important Test in My Career
1:00pm-2:30pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STC Over-the-Counter Medications
Consultant Track CODE KEY:
GCE = General Continuing Education
RC = Recertification Consultant
TECH = Technician
STC = Student Continuing Education
1:00pm-2:30pm
Delegate Registration
2:30pm-4:30pm
House of Delegates Reconvenes
5:00pm-6:30pm
Past Presidents Reception (Invitation Only)
6:00am
Registration Desk Open
Awards Ceremony Reception
6:30am-8:00am
President’s Breakfast and Installation of Officers
8:00am-9:30am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Anticoagulation Management
9:35am-11:05am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Anticoagulation Management
11:05am-11:20am
Break
11:20am-12:50pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Hormonal Therapy Management (Consultants must attend the Friday course)
6:00pm-10:00pm
Consultant Track
Sunday, July 12, 2009 4.5 hrs of GCE/TECH/RC
Hotel Information The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village 500 South Legacy Trail St. Augustine, Florida 32092 Phone: (904) 940-8000 or (888) 740-7020 www.pharmview.com OVERVIEW The new Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is the premier vacation and meeting destination in the Southeast, offering groups, families, couples and friends a world full of Florida’s finest pursuits. A golfer’s paradise, this luxurious resort is set in the heart of World Golf Village… surrounded by two 18-hole championship courses designed by legends of the game…and central to St. Augustine, Jacksonville and beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach. The largest resort and conference center combination between Atlanta and Orlando, The Renaissance Resort offers a total of 86,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The resort sits on 6,300 beautifully landscaped acres, next to the one-and-only World Golf Hall of Fame, the Walk of Champions, PGA
TOUR Golf Academy, PGA TOUR Stop retail center, and such restaurants as the golf-themed Murray Bros. and Caddyshack. The 301-room Renaissance features a lush 10-story atrium garden lobby, complete with running streams, a cascading waterfall and exotic 30-foot palms. An all-new Colonial Asian theme and recent resort-wide renovations, apparent upon arrival, set the stage for an elegant, upscale stay, where your every need is our pleasure to handle. GOLF The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village offers two extraordinary 18-hole championship golf courses that were designed by the legends of the game. King & Bear is the only course in the world designed jointly by Arnold Palmer (known as “The King”) and Jack “The Bear” Nicklaus. The signature
features of the 7,279-yard course are its placid lakes edged with large coquina rocks, and its 200-year-old live oaks. The course challenges amateurs and pros alike with five sets of tees, a course rating of 75.2, and a slope of 143. Slammer & Squire is named for legendary Hall of Famers “Slammin” Sam Snead and Gene “The Squire” Sarazen. They partnered with architect Bobby Weed to create this impressive par 72 tree-lined course that features gentle rolling fairways and challenging lakes. The 6,939-yard course has a course rating of 73.8, and its slope is 135. Both courses feature such oncourse amenities as chilled apples on the first and tenth holes, complimentary range balls, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in every cart.
General Information 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 1-888-7407020. Complimentary self parking is available and valet parking is optional for a nightly fee.
Keynote Speaker
Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE is President and Chief Executive Officer 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 billion. 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 - Sunday The 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 Reducing Medication Errors, Over-The-Counter Medications, and a Board of Pharmacy Update as well as the always-popular offerings of Florida Legislative Update.
Consultant Education Track
Thursday- Sunday Disease State Management Clinics The consultant education track will provide the pharmacists with the most current information available on empowerment and overcoming 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 – Sunday Students and Technicians will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists and attending student and technician focused continuing 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 Only Our traditional Wednesday programming has expanded this year to a Wholesaler’s Conference and an outstanding Pharmacy Compounding 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 Events
Exhibits: 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 presentation. The Dress code is busi-
ness 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 Delegates: 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 learning 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.
The Florida Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education. Up to 30 contact hours are available upon successful completion of the program through attendance and submission 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.
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Name: _____________________________________________________ Badge Name: _______________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________ (H)_______________________
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Full Package Registration—Excludes Box 5
Full package registration includes educational programs (Thurs-Sun), Exhibit Hall, Awards Reception, and President’s Breakfast. Handouts not included in full package registration. Handouts will be on our website 30, 2009 2008 www.pharmview.com after June 29, Before June 26 27 After June 26 27 Amount
A) A) Immunization Update on Pharmacy Certificate Compounding Registration
FPA Member (6 Credit Hours Available) $250 Non Member $395 Program Being Offered:with Full Registration FPA Member $50 Successful completion FPA Memberof the live seminar component which involves $140 passing the final exam with a grade of 70% or higher will result in 8.0 hrs Non Member with Full Registration $75CE credit issued Successful completion of the Self-study component which involves Non Member $195 passing the self-study assessment question with a grade of 70% or higher will Amount: $__________ result in 12.0 hrs CE credit issuedfor thisTotal program. Total Amount: $__________
Fax: ______________________________________________________ License: PS________________ PU_________ Other State___________
Convention Special: Wednesday, July 8, 9, 2009 2008
B) FPA Wholesaler Regulatory & Law Conference--$500 B) FPA Wholesaler Regulatory & Law Conference
Program Being Offered: $500 Join us forBeing all theOffered: current and up to date information regarding changes in Program Florida’s Drug requirements. Many ofchanges the changes Join us forPrescription all the current andWholesaling up to date information regarding in include new rules and Drug revisions to currentrequirements. regulations related Florida’s Prescription Wholesaling Manyto ofprescription the changes drug distribution will be CE credit issuedtofor this include new rulesand andtransfer. revisionsThere to current regulations related prescription program. drug distribution and transfer. There will be 8.0 hrs of CE issued for this Total program. TotalAmount: Amount:$__________ $__________
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Special Events Registration
The events listed below must be purchased individually and are not included in any other registration packages.
FPA Member
$280
$350
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Non Member
$450
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Member Technician
$120 $120
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PharmPACCE Golf Tournament Luncheon
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Tennis Tournament Christian RPh Breakfast
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Student
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Guest (no CE)
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Golf Tournament PACCE Wine Tasting Reception Christian RPh Breakfast
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Please indicate below which functions you will attend. These functions are included in the Full Package. If no boxes are selected, we will assume you will not be attending any of the events listed below. Full registration package gives you one ticket to each of these events. Please see box 7 for additional tickets. Exhibit Hall (Thursday and/or Friday) #
Awards Ceremony (Saturday) Reception (Saturday)
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President’s Breakfast (Sunday)
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The following events ARE included in the Full Registration Package. However, you must purchase additional tickets for guests who are NOT registered. Quantity Price Amount
Exhibit Hall
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Awards Ceremony
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President’s Breakfast
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Contributions—Please make a separate check payable to the FPA Foundation.
Adopt-A-Student Program
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Foundation
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FPA Member
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Member Technician
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Check (To: FPA) MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover
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Security Code _________________ Expiration Date _______________
Handouts $30 Please select the day(s) you will attend: Thursday Friday Saturday
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Mail: FPA, 610 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Call: 850-222-2400 Fax: 850-561-6758 Web: www.pharmview.com
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Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Awarded to a pharmacist for outstanding community service above and beyond professional duties. The use of the following selection criteria is required: ■■ The recipient must be a Florida licensed pharmacist and a member of FPA. ■■ ■■ T recipient has not previously received the award. ■■ on its award committee or an officer of the association in other than an ex officio capacity. ■■ has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which, apart from his/her specific 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 Florida registered pharmacist and a member of FPA, who has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years.
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R.Q. Richards Award This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida.
Criteria: ■■ recipient must be a Florida reg-
istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ has displayed outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida. Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award
Criteria: ■■ Candidate must be an FPA member,
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registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a consultant pharmacist in good standing. ■■ Candidate should be selected based on their outstanding achievements in the field of consultant pharmacy.
Technician of the Year Award Awarded annually to a Florida pharmacy technician who is recognized for his/her outstanding performance and achievement during his/ her career. Criteria:
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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 profession of pharmacy in Florida.
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involvement in and contributions to the local association and FPA. ■■ Candidate must have held office at local level pharmacy association. ■■ Member in good standing for a period 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 actively 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 or less. ■■ Licensed to practice in the state in which selected. ■■ Participation in national pharmacy association, professional programs, and/or community service. IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award Interamerican Pharmacists Association created this award to honor the memory 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 pharmacists and encouraged visionary leadership, approachable active membership and succession planning. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to advance the profession. Criteria:
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The recipient must be a Florida Licensed Pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ Candidate should motivate others to excel within the profession by encouraging them to be leaders. ■■ Candidate is not necessarily an association officer, but guides, supports 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 honor 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-
ber. ■■ The recipient must serve as a role
vative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care. ■■ The recipient should be a practicing pharmacist within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association. Qualified Nominee: A pharmacist practicing within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association.
model for the profession of pharmacy. Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award
Awarded to honor practicing pharmacists who have demonstrated innovation in pharmacy practice that has resulted in improved patient care. Criteria: ■■ The recipient has demonstrated inno-
Deadline FOR NOMINATIONS: February 28, 2009 FPA AWARDS NOMINATION FORM I am pleased to submit the following nomination:
Nominated by:
Name:
Name:
Address:
Date Submitted: Signature:
For the following Award: (Nomination Deadline February 28, 2009) Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Award James H. Beal Award
Please describe briefly below the nominee's accomplishments, indicating why you feel he or she should receive this award. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
R.Q. Richards Award Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award DCPA Sydney Simkowitz Award Pharmacists Mutual Co. Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award Academy of Pharmacy Practice Practitioner Merit Award The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award Technician of the Year Award
Mail nominatons to: Annual Awards, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-2400 FAX (850) 561-6758 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 28, 2009
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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 resolutions 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 information 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 Name of Organization Whereas
, and
Whereas
:
Therefore be it Resolved (that the FPA or Subdivision of FPA)
Contact name and phone #: Problem: Intent:
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THE WALKWAY OF RECOGNITION
FPA OFFICE
YOUR NAME HERE
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 fulfill the goals and future of the Foundation. There are a limited number of bricks available – so, it is first come first served.
ORDER FORM
The Walkway of Recognition
❑ YES, I want to order _______ concrete brick/s at $250.00 each. (Please copy form for additional inscriptions). PL E A S E P R INT I NSC RIP TION
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 find enclosed my check for $_________ for _________ bricks. PLEASE PRINT: Please charge my
❑ Master Card
CARD #
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
❑ Visa EXP. DATE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE NAME ADDRESS CITY
STATE
PHONE (W)
(H)
Send to Florida Pharmacy Foundation, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, or fax to (850) 561-6758.
ZIP
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.