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florida PHARMACY TODAY Departments 4 Calendar 4 Advertisers 5 President’s Viewpoint 7 Executive Insight 20 Buyer’s Guide

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The Florida Pharmacy Association 2007 House of Delegates Resolutions Report Health System Pharmacy Highlights 118th FPA Annual Meeting and Convention Schedule & Registration Information

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FPA Calendar 2008

July

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Board of Pharmacy Meeting Orlando, FL

12-13 FPA Consultant Conference Airport Marriott, Tampa, FL MAY 2 Last Day of Regular Session 14-16 ASCP Midyear Las Vegas, NV 19-21 NCPA Legislative Conference Washington, DC 26 Memorial Day - FPA Office Closed June 10-11 Board of Pharmacy Meeting Orlando Florida

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118th Annual FPA Meeting Conference Orlando, Florida and

20-23 AACP Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois 25 Legislative Committe Meeting Tentative (subject to change) Orlando, Florida 31 - 8/3 FSHP Annual Meeting August 1-3 Southeastern Officer's Conference Biloxi, MS 3-6 Southeastern Gatherin Sandestin, Florida 12 - 13 Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Orlando, Florida 17 - 19 NABP Regional Meeting Sandestin, Florida

Mission Statements: of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal The Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is a peer reviewed journal which serves as a 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 — Otis Kirksey (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 CARMEN ACEVES-BLUMENTHAL Guest Columnist

Educational Affairs Focuses on MTMS and Alzheimer’s Programs

t is my honor to serve as this year’s chair of the Educational Affairs Council, the committee charged with oversight of the Association’s educational programming. President Bergemann set our goals at the outset. In addition to oversight of convention planning for the 2008 meeting, we were asked to develop two new educational tracks related to Medication Therapy Management Services (MTMS) and Alzheimer’s Disease. The obvious reason for the MTMS program is that our profession has finally reached the point that our leaders have been dreaming of: getting paid for clinical services. These services have gone by many names over the years. We have learned about pharmaceutical care and touted payment for cognitive services. It is all the same – getting paid for what we know and can impart to our patients, not just for the drug. The Association is poised to help pharmacists develop many new skills – not just clinical assessment, but the documentation and business side of MTMS. Under the old paradigm, pharmacists knew just what to do to get paid by signing up with insurers, billing for the drug according to the contractual markup and waiting for reimbursement. Under MTMS, pharmacists must also consider how and where MTMS should take place, what documentation to maintain, how to negotiate legal and contractual issues, and much more. Our council has developed a program that will spotlight current MTMS provider-pharmacists who will share their experiences. They will discuss barriers to implementation, problems they have encountered as well as successes they have achieved.

The program is not focused only on entrepreneurial independent pharmacists, it also will include discussion of providing MTMS in a corporate environment. The challenges here include the need for teamwork, workflow changes, collaboration, ownership and responsibility for the process. In developing the Alzheimer’s Disease program, President Bergemann requested that this educational program

The Association is poised to help pharmacists develop many new skills – not just clinical assessment, but the documentation and business side of MTMS. focus on quality-of-life issues. Certainly, quality of life for the patient is important, but so too, are quality-of-life issues for the caregiver. While investigating existing resources for this program, we found that the University of South Florida in Tampa offers educational programming for caregivers and health care providers. We are reaching out to them to form an educational partnership through the provision of

Carmen Aceves-Blumenthal Chair, Educational Affairs Council

their courses during our annual conference. This collaboration would be a first for Pharmacy and USF as they have never thought to include pharmacists as professionals interested in this topic and their focus on patient care. We can use this program to show other health professionals and educators the true role of the pharmacist, the most readily accessible member of the health care team. The Alzheimer program will emphasize the role of pharmacists’ screening in the community, community resources, psychosocial issues as well as the clinical issues involved in the disease. The Council suggested inviting patients/caregivers to share their life experiences. Our Council also has been involved with some of the administrative, behind-the-scenes activities that being an ACPE continuing education provider entails. The Association is scheduled A P RIL 2 0 0 8

2007/2008 FPA Executive Committee 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.

Chair................................................................................................................. Leo "Lee" Fallon President.....................................................................................................Don Bergemann President Elect.......................................................................................Norman Tomaka Treasurer....................................................................................................Michael A. Mone’ APP Chair.......................................................................................................Suzanne Kelley HOD Speaker.................................................................................................... Goar Alvarez HOD Vice Speaker...................................................................................Suzanne Kelley Region 1 Rep.......................................................................................................Darrell Miller Region 2 Rep.......................................................................................Allison Underwood Region 3 Rep............................................................................................ Anita Thompson Region 4 Rep........................................................................................................ Tim Rogers Region 5 Rep................................................................................................ Alice McNeese Region 6 Rep........................................................................................................Kim Murray Region 7 Rep...............................................................................Sharon Smith-Wollner Region 8 Rep........................................................................................................Tom Cuomo Region 9 Rep.............................................................................................Robert J. Renna Region 10 Rep.....................................................................................................Ayala Fishel Region 11 Rep.............................................................................................................Bob Hoye Region 12 Rep...................................................................................... John "Dolph" Cone Region 13 Rep...........................................................................................Alan Oberlender Region 14 Rep........................................................................................................ Karen Bills FSHP President.............................................................................. Christine Gegeckas Dean FAMU..................................................................................Henry Lewis, Pharm D Dean LECOM................................................................................... Gary Levin, Pharm D Dean NOVA SE.....................................................................Andres Malave, Pharm D Dean PBAC...................................................................................... Dan Brown, Pharm D Dean UF................................................................................................ William Riffee, Ph.D. ASP President FAMU...................................................................................Erin Gaffney ASP President NOVA SE..................................................................Kimberly Lamas ASP President PBAC.......................................................................................Paul Young ASP President UF..........................................................................................Jennifer Kim Educational Affairs Chair...................................Carmen Aceves-Blumenthal Organizational Affairs Chair.................................................................. Alex Pytlarz Professional Affairs Chair................................................................Don Thibodeau Public Affairs Chair............................................................. Mayra Gonazlez-Abreu Journal Board Chair..................................................................... Peggyann Zaenger Foundation Executive Vice President..................................... Patsey Powers Executive Vice President and CEO........................................Michael Jackson

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chairman................................................Peggyann Zaenger, pzaenger@fdn.com Vice Chair................................................................Gary Dalin, HOSPRx50@aol.com Secretary/Treasurer....................................... Patsy Powers, Editor Emeritus ppowers@pharmview.com Member............................................Greta Pelegrin, gretapelegrin@yahoo.com Member............................................................... Dick Witas, witas@moffitt.usf.edu Member.................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.com Member........................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.com Member........................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com 6 |

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for review this fall. In preparation for this re-accreditation, the FPA must produce documentation to support the excellent educational programming that it offers its members. Some things that may seem petty to CE participants are critical to the accreditation process. Have you ever complained about the lines at the end of each program during our meetings to “punch your card”? While this seems childish, there is a reason for this process. The FPA must demonstrate a mechanism that ensures monitoring of attendance during each program. Did you fill out your evaluation forms and the end of the program? And if you did, did you turn them in? Again, the reason for these forms is that ACPE accreditation requires providers to assess the content and quality of each program, put together an action plan for program improvement and show how participants’ comments were incorporated into future programming. The council members discussed some of the weaknesses of our current processes and made recommendations for improvement and increased compliance with these requirements. You may notice some of these changes in upcoming meetings. I wish to thank our staff liaison, Andre Clark, for his Herculean effort in coordinating the educational programming for the association this year. It also has been a pleasure to work with the members of this council: Lisa Devonick, De Ann Dugan, David Laven, Darrell Miller, Kira J. Munger, Jim Powers, Jennifer Pytlarz, Aubrey Wilkerson, student members Katie Donahue and Kimerly Lamas. They have been inspirational and dynamic. I also wish to thank Suzanne Kelley, Goar Alvarez, Michael Jackson and Don Bergemann who have carved time out of their busy leadership roles to actively participate and contribute to the productive outcome of our meetings. n

Executive Insight by michael jackson, RPhPresident/CEO AND By Michael Jackson, FPA Executive Vice Viviene Heitlage, Pharm.D. Candidate 2008

Federal and Florida Medicaid: Tamper – Resistant Prescription Requirements Federal Medicaid As part of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act, originally passed to be effective on October 1, 2007, physicians must use tamper-resistant pads when writing prescriptions for all outpatient drugs to be reimbursable by Medicaid in accordance with section 7002(b) of the US Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act of 2007. On Sept. 25, 2007, the Senate unanimously passed the S. 2085 bill, which made April 1, 2008, the new effective date for prescribers and pharmacists to comply with the previous act requiring all Medicaid prescriptions to be written on tamper-resistant paper1. Tamper-Resistant Prescription Information: ■■ By April 1, 2008, all written prescriptions for outpatient drugs prescribed to a Medicaid beneficiary must be on paper with at least one tamper-resistant feature as outlined below by CMS1. ■■ By October 1, 2008, prescriptions must be on paper that meets all three baseline characteristics of tamper-resistant pads as defined below1. ■■ There are three baseline characteristics of tamper-resistant prescription pads, but each state will define which features it will require to meet those characteristics in order to be considered tamper-resistant. The baseline characteristics must prevent1: ■■ Unauthorized copying of a completed or blank prescription form; ■■ The erasure or modification of information written on the pre-

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scription by the prescriber; and The use of counterfeit prescription forms.

The following are outlined situations as expressed to state Medicaid directors where the new requirement does and does not apply. The requirement does not apply1: ■■ When the prescription is communicated by the prescriber to the pharmacy electronically, verbally, or by fax; a managed care entity pays for the prescription (please note that a prescription generated electronically by computer in the physician’s office and then printed will need to meet the tamper-resistant standards); ■■ In most situations when drugs are provided in certain institutional and clinical facilities; and ■■ The letter also allows emergency fills as long as a prescriber provides a verbal, faxed, electronic, or compliant written prescription within 72 hours. Florida Medicaid Policy The Florida Medicaid program in accordance with section 409.912 (39)(a)5, Florida Statutes, requires medical practitioners to use a counterfeit-proof prescription blank produced by an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) approved vendor when writing hard-copy prescription orders for Medicaid recipients for any covered service under the Florida Medicaid Prescribed Drug Services Program. Examples of covered services include, but are not limited to: drugs, syringes, nutritional supplements, and test strips2, 3. Consult the Florida Medicaid Pro-

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vider Coverage, Limitations and Reimbursement Handbook, Prescribed Drug Services, for covered services. The requirement has actually been in effect in Florida since July 1, 2000, and meets the requirements of the new federal law becoming effective on April 1, 2008. Prescriptions that are presented via A P RIL 2 0 0 8

FPA Staff

Executive Vice President/CEO Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400, ext. 200

Director of Continuing Education Andre Clark, ext. 210 Director of Pharmacy Services Tian Merren, ext. 120 Director of Membership Gillian Nolden. ext. 110 Controller Wanda Hall , ext. 211 Pharmacy Services Admin. Asst. Ranada Simmons , ext. 121 Pharmacy Services Office Asst. Stacey Brooks , ext. 122 Communication Services Admin. Asst. Leroy Smith , ext. 220 Receptionist/Meeting Planner Catherine Walker , ext. 230 Florida Pharmacy Today Board Chairman....................Peggyann Zaenger, Jacksonville Vice Chair..................................... Gary Dalin, Delray Beach Secretary/Treasurer...................................Patsy Powers, Editor Emeritus, Tallahassee Member................................................. Greta Pelegrin, Miami Member...................................................... Dick Witas, Odessa Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee Member..............................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member...................................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa

This is a peer reviewed publication. ©2008, FLORIDA PHARMACY JOURNAL, INC. ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE: The Florida Pharmacy 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 subscription - United States and foreign, Individual $36; Institution $70/year; $5.00 single copies. Florida residents add 7% sales tax. Florida Pharmacy Association

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other modes of transmission, e.g., facsimile, electronic, telephone, or transfers, are exempt from this requirement. However, please keep in mind that the Drug Enforcement Administration does not recognize electronic prescriptions for controlled substances at this time and that C-II prescriptions cannot be faxed or called in except under certain circumstances. For more information see the Code of Federal Regulation 1304.11 published on pages 200:67 and 200:68 of the 2008 FPA Law and Information Manual.

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To assist in identifying a blank produced by an approved vendor, the alpha prefix identifier on the prescription blank should match with a vendor listed on the approved vendor list. The list is updated as needed. Complaints about a vendor's blanks may be filed with Medicaid Program Integrity by calling (850) 921-1802. A prescription order written on a counterfeit-proof prescription blank does not automatically make the prescription order compliant or valid.

A uniform layout, format, or style is not required when a vendor produces the blank. There is no standard. The Prescription Format (Florida) A uniform layout, format, or style is not required when a vendor produces the blank. There is no standard. The program requires only that all vendors produce the blanks according to specifications with the minimum security features required and with a tracking identification number printed on the blank2. The security features include the following4: ■■ The background color of the blank must be blue or green and resist reproduction. ■■ The blank must resist erasures and alterations, and the word "void" or "illegal" must appear on a photocopy of the blank. ■■ Additional security features are encouraged, but are not required. ■■ The security features are listed on the blank. ■■ In regard to the tracking identification number, approved vendors are assigned a unique alpha prefix identifier (e.g. ABC) that is the first part of a tracking identification number required to be printed on the front of the blank.

As with all prescription orders, the pharmacist should exercise professional judgment and take appropriate measures necessary to ensure the validity of any prescription received. The pharmacist should comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the practice of pharmacy. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) approves vendors to manufacture and distribute the counterfeit-proof prescription blanks. These vendors are required to produce, as specified, a quality product, maintain the security of the supplies they are storing, and follow certain safeguards to ensure timely delivery of the blanks to authorized practitioners4. ■■ For a full vendor list in Florida please visit - http://floridamedicaid. consultec-inc.com/index.jsp (This is the Web site for the current fiscal agent for Florida Medicaid. The fiscal agent will change after June 30, 2008.) ■■ For additional information, please refer to the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Web site: http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/index. shtml

Consequences According to a survey, sponsored by Ayres, McHenry & Associates Inc., a research firm near Washington, D.C., less than 10 percent of the physicians said they transmit prescriptions electronically by a computer or hand-held device5. Therefore, it is important to keep in consideration that the tamper-resistant prescription will more than likely be the main form of Medicaid drug orders by physicians for some time. If pharmacists choose not to comply with the statutes during the time specified, then there could be significant losses in Medicaid reimbursement when the pharmacy is audited. Primary responsibility for auditing Medicaid providers rests with the states, however, there are some circumstances in which CMS, the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, or some other federal agency may have occasion to audit a pharmacy provider6, 7. n

References 1. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ DeficitReductionAct/30_GovtInfo.asp {accessed March 2008} 2. Florida Medicaid http:// floridamedicaid.consultec-inc.com/ index.jsp {accessed March 2008} 3. Florida Department of Health http:// www.doh.state.fl.us/pharmacy/ddcupdates.html{accessed March 2008} 4. Agency for Health Care Administration http://ahca. myflorida.com/ 5. Thompson, Cheryl A. Government Allows Six-Month Delay on TamperResistant Medicaid Prescriptions [November 15, 2007, AJHP News] http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/ article_news.asp?CID=167&DID=2024 &id=22881{accessed March 2008} 6. National Association of State Medicaid Directors (NASMD) http:// www.nasmd.org/issues/docs/ NCPDP_Tamper_PharmacistsQA. pdf{accessed March 2008} 7. New Mexico Pharmacy Association: http://www.nmpharmacy.com/ Medicare Outreach/Tamper/ ONEPAGER ONTAMPER. doc{accessed March 2008}

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The Florida Pharmacy Association 2007 House of Delegates Resolutions Report It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as the 2007-2008 Chairman of the House of Delegates Board of Directors for the Florida Pharmacy Association. As my year in office is coming to a close, I wanted to provide you with an update on the status of resolutions enacted at the 2007 House of Delegates. You will find the current status of each resolution in the following article. The Association, through the councils, has been working diligently to ensure that all of the resolutions have been addressed. I commend the members of the respective councils on their efforts throughout the year. As a reminder, the House of Delegates is the body that determines the official policy positions of the Florida Pharmacy Association. If you have an issue that you feel strongly about, and you want the FPA to take action on this issue, then submission of a resolution to the House of Delegates is the best way to accomplish this. Any individual FPA member or group of members may submit a resolution to the House of Delegates. The deadline to submit resolutions for the upcoming 2008 Houses of Delegates was March 15. Eight resolutions were submitted prior to the deadline. Although the deadline to submit resolutions for the 2008 House of Delegates has passed, it is not too late to bring something to the table if you have a great idea. Resolutions submitted after the deadline may still be introduced as items of new business in the House of Delegates. Additional resolutions submitted after the March 15 deadline will require suspension of House rules to be read in the House. Anyone who wishes to bring new business before the House

1. Recognition of FPA Treasurers Leon County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the FPA establish a plaque in honor and recognition of past treasurers in line with the names of past presidents and that the recognition be continued in perpetuity, and be it further RESOLVED that the FPA establish a plaque in honor and recognition of past Speakers of the House in line with the names of past presidents and that the recognition be continued in perpetuity. 10

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should supply written copies of the material for each delegation. With respect to the House of Delegates, I would like to remind you that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Call for Delegates Formâ&#x20AC;? needs to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the 118th Annual Meeting and Convention. The Convention will be held July 9 -13 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. The most important part of the form is the number of members for each unit association. Each unit association is entitled to two delegates and one additional delegate for each 50 members, up to a maximum of seven delegates. Please submit the forms on time so that your unit reserves adequate representation in the House. My last responsibility as your Chair will be to assist Speaker Goar Alvarez in running the House of Delegates in Orlando. Speaker Alvarez has an exciting session lined up, including the consideration of thought-provoking resolutions and an issues presentation focused on the timely topic of the pharmacy technician regulations and credentialing. I look forward to seeing you at Convention! Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and the Florida Pharmacy Association. Professionally yours,

Karen Daniel Whalen 2007-2008 Chairman of The House of Delegates Board of Directors

Adopted as amended Status: Completed by FPA staff. The plaque has been installed in the FPA office. 2. Pharmacist Direct Billing to Providers Broward County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association aid in educating the profession on the need to register and receive a National Provider Identification Number, and be it further RESOLVED that the Florida Pharma-

cy Association support legislation that endorses the utilization of this standardized identification number for reimbursement of cognitive pharmacy services and programs. Adopted Status: To achieve the first resolve, an article was published in December 2007 issue of Florida Pharmacy Today informing members of the importance of the NPI number. The second resolve was added to the Resolutions Manual as an active Policy Statement of the Association.

4. Reaffirming the Authority of the Various State Boards of Pharmacy to Regulate Pharmacy Compounding Pinellas Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association supports the traditional right of pharmacists to compound, and be it further RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association articulates to the FDA its support for the well-established position that the various state boards of pharmacy are the exclusive regulatory agencies authorized to regulate pharmacist compounding. Adopted Status: The first resolve was added to the Resolutions Manual as an active Policy Statement of the Association. To address the second resolve a letter was mailed to the FDA in March 2007, and the action was communicated to the membership via the March 21, 2007 issue of Stat News.

5. Endowment Chair for the Study of the History of Florida Pharmacy Dade County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association support the establishment of a project to study, chronicle and document the history of pharmacy in Florida, and be it further RESOLVED that the FPA encourage and support faculty from the colleges of pharmacy in the State of Florida to participate in this project. Adopted as amended Status: Both resolves were added to the Resolutions Manual as active Policy Statements of the Association. Dean Henry Lewis and Dr. Michael McKenzie suggested individuals from their institutions who should be able to provide input on the project. This issue remains an open item on the agenda of the Executive Committee. 6. Duly Authorized Prescriptions: Accent on Validity, Safety and Efficiency Lake Sumter Pharmacy Association

RESOLVED that the FPA pursue the legal, i.e., statutory or administrative authority to require that the computerprinted, full name of the person who enters the prescription data, whether a non-prescriber or the prescriber and preceded by the phrase “Data entered by,“ be present on any computer-generated prescription faxed directly to or printed out for a patient’s presentation at his or her pharmacy of choice, and be it further RESOLVED that the prescriber’s signature, if stated to be “electronic” on the kind of form described above, conform essentially with the general definition of “Electronic signature,“ which is set forth in s 668.003(4), FS, and cited in s 456.42, FS. Adopted Status: Added to the Resolutions Manual as an active Policy Statement of the Association. Resolution forwarded to Legislative Committee for further action. 7. Pharmacy Technicians Broward County Pharmacy Associa-

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tion RESOLVED, that the Florida Pharmacy Association seek legislative changes that call for the mandatory registration of Pharmacy Technicians in the State of Florida. Adopted as amended Status: Resolution forwarded to Legislative Committee for action. Bills have been filed and are moving in the Florida Senate and House. 8. Pharmacy Benefit Managers Accountability Broward County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association support legislation to provide oversight of PBMs from the appropriate agencies, and be it further RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association support legislation that creates an industry standard for reimbursement and timely payment of disputed and non-disputed claims. Adopted as amended Status: Added to the Resolutions Manual as an active Policy Statement of the Association. Resolution forwarded to Legislative Committee for action. This issue has received top priority on the Legislative Committee’s agenda for the 2007-2008 year. 9. Increasing Healthcare Professional Immunization Rates Brevard County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association supports efforts to increase immunization rates of healthcare professionals and urges all pharmacy personnel to receive all immunizations recommended by the Center for Disease Control for healthcare workers for the purpose of protecting patients, and be it further RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association encourage employers to provide necessary immunizations to pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and be it further RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association encourage federal state, and local public health officials to recognize pharmacists as first responders (like physicians, nurses, police, etc) and 12

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prioritize pharmacists to receive medications and immunizations. Adopted Status: The first resolve was added to the Resolutions Manual as an active Policy Statement of the Association. The second resolve was referred to the Public Affairs Council for further action. The third resolve was referred to Legislative Committee for further action. The Florida Pharmacy Association has been amended onto the Florida Department of Health Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for 2008 as a primary partner. Members should go to www. floridadisaster.org for more information. 10. Medication Reconciliation Brevard County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association recognizes pharmacists as the healthcare team member responsible for the medication reconciliation process when patients move between practice settings within the continuum of care, and be it further RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association work with the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists to identify barriers to and strategies for improving communication between pharmacists in all practice settings to facilitate the medication reconciliation process within the continuum of care to improve patient safety. Adopted Status: The first resolve was added to the Resolutions Manual as an active Policy Statement of the Association. The second resolve was assigned to the Professional Affairs Council to open dialogue with FSHP and report via an article in Florida Pharmacy Today. 11. Privacy of Pharmacy Personnel Personal Information Brevard County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association opposes any requirements that mandate publication of pharmacist, student pharmacist and pharmacy technician personal information (e.g., home address, telephone and personal e-mail address), and be it further RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association encourages the Florida Board of Pharmacy to remove from

their Web site personal addresses, phone numbers, e-mail and other nonbusiness contact information of pharmacists and student pharmacists. Adopted Status: The first resolve was added to the Resolutions Manual as an active Policy Statement of the Association. The second resolve was presented to the Board of Pharmacy; however, the Board of Pharmacy is unable to address this issue without written statute. Members may request a business address to be published on the Web site. Members need to be aware that if the business address changes, then they will need to file a correction with the Department of Health. 12. Support of Compounding Pharmacists, Physicians, and Their Patients Leon County Pharmacy Association RESOLVED that the FPA leadership organize a letter writing campaign of all state pharmacy associations and boards of Pharmacy in opposition to the proposed legislation, “The Safe Drug Compounding Act of 2007” to Senators Edward Kennedy and Richard Burr, as well as letters of opposition to our Florida Senators Mel Martinez and Bill Nelson as soon as possible. Adopted as amended Status: A letter was written to FDA via the national organizations in March 2007. A supplemental letter addressing this issue was sent to the Florida Board of Pharmacy. These actions were communicated to the membership via the March 21, 2007 issue of Stat News.

Health-System Pharmacy Highlights by MICHAEL McQUONE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CEO FLORIDA SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS

Savoring our Past… Securing our Future “The late Paul Magalian, Ph.D., former Director of Pharmacy, Veterans Hospital, Miami and Assistant Dean, Nova University, College of Pharmacy was for years the Official Historian of the Florida Society of Hospital Pharmacists, later the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Paul wrote and published several histories of the FSHP for distribution to the attendees of the Society’s Annual Meetings down through the years.” So begins the opening paragraph of the writings of John Ebel, B.S., R.Ph., C.Ph. (Ret.) in a four-volume collection entitled “A Partial History of the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists: The Twenty Years (1964-1984)” In donating this collection to FSHP, John Ebel writes: “The expected value of these papers, as an archive of the FSHP, will essentially be the conceptual references, the development and the eventual institutionalization of such important impacts on FSHP and Florida pharmacy as the steady structural sophistication of the Society as an organizational source of progress of pharmacy practice, mandatory continuing education, the Institutional Permit law and other such enhancements through legislative activity.” John hopes that his work will inspire others to “tell their stories” and further enrich the history of FSHP and Florida pharmacy. Even a casual review of the four volumes will leave one impressed with the excitement and volatility of the period (1964-1984) that gave birth to the concept of the consultant pharmacist, the use of computers, the formation of FSHP’s Regional Societies and council

structure, the introduction of drug utilization review, formation of student affiliates, supportive personnel, the birth of the FSHP Journal of Hospital Pharmacy and the transition from “hospitals” to “health-systems” for the delivery of care. The collection “A Partial History of the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists: The Twenty Years

In “securing our future,” today’s pharmacy practitioners must recognize and appreciate that, throughout history, there is only one constant….change. (1964-1984)” is available for viewing, by appointment, at the FSHP office in Tallahassee. Selections will appear periodically in a special “Blast From The Past” section of the FSHP Web site, the FSHP Report newsletter and similar publications. One of the many lessons that can be learned from “savoring the past” is that pharmacy is not a “spectator” profession. The dedication and sacrifices of the early pharmacy “pioneers” resulted in the pharmacy practice act that we enjoy today. In “securing our future,” today’s pharmacy practitioners must recognize and appreciate that, throughout history, there is only one constant….

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change. “ Me e t i n g t he C h a l le n g e of Change” is the theme for FSHP’s 42nd Annual Meeting and Exhibit Program to be held August 1-3, 2008, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. The CE programs have been submitted to the Florida Board of Pharmacy for General and Consultant Re-Certification. The multi-track format will include administrative topics such as medication errors, Joint Commission medication management update, pharmacy law update and clinical topics providing the latest information on psychiatry/ neurology, cardiovascular medicine, critical care, pain management/addiction and primary care. Visit the FSHP Web site, www.fshp.org, for details.

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The Florida Pharmacy Association 118th Annual Meeting and Convention July 9 - July 13, 2008 • Hyatt Grand Cypress • Orlando, FL

How Can You Help?

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

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

To contribute to the Adopt-A-Student Program or to become a mentor, please complete the form below. The cost of adopting one student is $110, however, any contribution would be appreciated. All funds contributed will be combined to pay for the students’ registration fees and hotel rooms. Mail contributions to: Florida Pharmacy FOUNDATION 610 North Adams Street • Tallahassee, FL 32301

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

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 (800) 435-7352 within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State.

Adopt-A-Student Contribution Form I would like to contribute to the Adopt-A-Student Program. My contribution is: $ _______ I will be attending the FPA Convention and would like to serve as a Mentor. Please contact me with more information about being a Mentor. Please make checks payable to the “Florida Pharmacy Foundation.” Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ City:_ ____________________________________ State:______________Zip:________________________ Phone:_ ___________________________________E-mail Address:_ _____________________________ THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! 14

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FLORIDA PHARMACY FOUNDATION Scholarship Endowment Fundraiser

WE NEED YOUR HELP…AND CONTRIBUTIONS Donation to the Endowment Fund Gets You Support Your $100 a Ticket for the Annual Drawing at Hyatt Regency Scholarship Grand-Cypress, Orlando, FL – July 11, 2008 Program One Winner at $10,000*

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118th ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION “Pathways for Getting Out of the Box” Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando, FL July 9 – July 13, 2008 The special Florida Pharmacy Association Group room rate is $129 plus tax and resort service fee per night for either a single or double. Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. The check-in time is 4:00pm and the checkout time is 11:00am. Room reservations can be made by calling 407-239-1234 or 888-421-1442. Rate cut off date is Monday, June 27, 2008.

GENERAL EDUCATION TRACK THURSDAY – SUNDAY Track: Medication Therapy Management Services (MTMS) The general education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining to their pharmacy practice with an emphasis in MTMS. Specific courses being offered are Ordering and Evaluation Laboratory Data to Improve Patient Outcomes, New Drug Update and a Board of Pharmacy Update as well as the Florida Legislative Update.

CONSULTANT EDUCATION TRACK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Track: Alzheimer’s and the Pharmacist The consultant education track will provide the pharmacists with the most current information available on care for the Alzheimer’s Patient as well as the caregiver.

STUDENT AND TECHNICIAN TRACK THURSDAY – SATURDAY Students and Technicians will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists, attending student and technician focused continuing education programs. The student and technician track offers 10 hours of fun and exciting continuing education. Some specific courses being offered are: Law Review, a National Board of Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NABPLEX) Review, and a course in Over the Counter Medications. The Florida Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board accepts many ACPE accredited program for Technician Certification renewal.

PRE-CONVENTION EDUCATION WEDNESDAY ONLY Our traditional Wednesday programming has expanded this year to an Immunization Certificate Program. Register for this program and walk away with valuable information for your pharmacy practice. This track will offer 8 hours of live continuing education credit for successfully completing the live training seminar and passing the final exam with a grade of 70% or higher. An additional self-study component is required which involves passing the self-study assessment questions with a grade of 70% or higher. This self-study component results in an additional 12.0 contact hours of continuing education he Florida Pharmacy Association would also like to announce the Florida Wholesaler and Regulatory Law Conference is being added to the pre-convention education schedule. Eight hours of live continuing education will be available on the most up-to-date information regarding Florida laws and regulations for the wholesale industry. We have an all-star line up of speakers including Elizabeth Gallenagh, Director of State and Government Affairs, Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA), Joshua Bolin, Board Liaison, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) and John Mudri, Mudri Associates Incorporated, ADEA Consultancy. A separate registration fee is required for these programs. Seating for this program is limited.

SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULE Exhibits: Participate in our grand opening reception in the exhibit hall! Poster Presentations: Browse submissions from students. Contact Dr. Tian Merren in the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation. The Dress code is semi-formal which is a business suit or sport coat for men and a dinner dress or fancy 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 the FPA Foundation thanks 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 Reception: Purchase a ticket to this reception to support your Political Action Committee. Golf Tournament and Tennis Tournament: Annual meeting participants will want to take advantage of the FPA’s golf tournament or tennis tournament at the Grand Cypress on Friday, July 11, 2008. A $10,000 prize is available for a hole in one on the targeted hole. Keynote Speaker: Mr. Larry Wamble. Besides being a well-known Southern artist, Larry Wamble is also one of the most sought-after professional speakers and humorists in America today. He simply makes people feel good. Larry's artwork, along with his original slogans, are definitely "feel goods," allowing the audience to recall good times with cherished friends, to relish a light-hearted, yet thought-provoking experience. The Awards Presentation and Jazz Café’ featuring singer, songwriter and saxophonist, Ms. Stacey Knights! Honor outstanding practitioners during the awards presentation. The Dress code is semi-formal which is a business suit or sport coat for men and a dinner dress or fancy pants suit for women in “Shades of Black and Gray”. 16

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Participant Information

Name: _____________________________________________________ Badge Name: _______________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________ Phone: (W)

(H)_______________________

Email: ____________________________________________________

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 www.pharmview.com after June 30, 2008 Before June 27 After June 27 Amount

A) Immunization Certificate Registration

FPA Member $250 Non Member $395 Program Being Offered: Successful completion of the live seminar component which involves passing the final exam with a grade of 70% or higher will result in 8.0 hrs CE credit issued Successful completion of the Self-study component which involves passing the self-study assessment question with a grade of 70% or higher will result in 12.0 hrs CE credit issued for this program. Total Amount: $__________

Fax: ______________________________________________________ License: PS________________ PU_________ Other State___________

Convention Special: Wednesday, July 9, 2008

B) FPA Wholesaler Regulatory & Law Conference $500 Program Being Offered: Join us for all the current and up to date information regarding changes in Florida’s Prescription Drug Wholesaling requirements. Many of the changes include new rules and revisions to current regulations related to prescription drug distribution and transfer. There will be 8.0 hrs of CE issued for this program. Total Amount: $__________

Special Events Registration

The events listed below must be purchased individually and are not included in any other registration packages.

FPA Member

$280

$350

$_______

Non Member

$450

$495

$_______

Member Technician

$120

$130

$_______

PharmPACCE Luncheon

Non Member Technician

$145

$160

$_______

Tennis Tournament

Student

$110

$_______

Guest (no CE)

$150

$_______

$30

N/A

$______

(includes Membership)

Quantity

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Amount

@ $60

$_______

@ $40

$_______

Golf Tournament

@ $150

$_______

Christian RPh Breakfast

@ $35

$_______

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Total Amount: $________

Guest Name: Handouts

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)

President’s Breakfast (Sunday)

I will not be attending any of these functions.

Daily Registration does not include admittance to functions or handouts. After June 30, 2008, handouts will be posted on our website www.pharmview.com. Before After June 27 June 27 Amount

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

@ $30

$_______

Awards Ceremony

@ $80

$_______

President’s Breakfast

@ $50

$_______

Total Amount: $_______

Daily Education Registration

Additional Tickets

Contributions—Please make a separate check payable to the FPA Foundation.

Adopt-A-Student Program

Amount: $_______

Foundation

Amount: $_______ Total Amount:$_______

FPA Member

$140

$150

$_______

Non Member

$195

$225

$_______

Member Technician

$40

$60

$_______

Check (To: FPA) MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover

Non Member Technician

$55

$75

$_______

Account # ________________________________________________

N/A

$_______

Security Code _________________ Expiration Date _______________

Handouts $30 Please select the day(s) you will attend: Thursday Friday Saturday

Sunday

Four Ways to Register:

Mail: FPA, 610 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 Call: 850-222-2400 Fax: 850-561-6758 Web: www.pharmview.com

Payment

Total Enclosed: $

Billing Address _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Signature __________________________________________________

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Are you “In the Loop?” Don’t miss the next issue of the all-new StatNews, the FPA’s official e-mail newsletter. Open it. Read it. Know it. StatNews is a member service of the Florida Pharmacy Association. For membership information, contact gnolden@pharmview.com or call 850-222-2400 and ask for Gillian.

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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS! Florida Pharmacy Association 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.

Email/Fax Network Hotline Receive up-to-date and up-to-the-minute information on Legislative Developments, Board of Pharmacy changes and other topics affecting the profession of pharmacy. Call FPA Member Services at (850) 222-2400 ext. 110 – gnolden@ pharmview.com. Tax Resource Provides defense and protection of your assets when you are audited. Tax Resource will defend their clients for any income tax audit, Federal or State, for any tax year. Tax Resource pioneered the tax audit service business, and is the largest audit defense firm in the United States. Call (800) 92-AUDIT (800-922-8348). Choice Hotels Sleep Inns, Comfort, Quality and Clarion Hotels; Rodeway Inn, Econo Lodges, Friendship and Mainstay Suite rates are now reduced by 20% for FPA members. For FPA Members only, the identification code is 00700907. Call (800) 258-2847. Atlantic Coupon Redemption Center Receive payment in 25 working days of coupon’s face value plus a rebate of 1/6 cents based on store volume. Call Meredith McCord (800) 223-0398. Florida Commerce Federal Credit Union The chief objective of a credit union is not generating profits for stockholders, but to provide service to its member. The members benefit by getting attractive returns on savings, loans made at fair rates of interest plus enhanced and expanded services. This is probably one of the best deals around. Call (850) 488-0035.

Collection Services For past due accounts call I. C. System, Inc. Call (800) 328-9595. Bank of America MasterCard Quality for FPA’s Platinum MasterCard with no annual fee and low interest rates, offered through Bank of America. Call FPA Member Services at (850) 222-2400. Other Member Benefits  Discounted Continuing Education

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macy Today Journal ITC Deltacom Offering FPA members exclusive association discounts on telecommunication services including local services, long distance, data networks, telephone systems and dedicated internet access. Call 850-701-3200 or visit www.itcdeltacom. com Pharmacy Resource Materials FPA provides the most recent and relevant resources necessary to meet your pharmacy’s law and regulation needs. This includes the Florida Pharmacy Law & Information Manual, Continuous Quality Improvement Manual, Controlled Substance Inventory Booklets and Pharmacy Signs. Please call FPA Members Services for more information: 850-222-2400 ext. 110. FPA Website Visit our FPA Website at ww.pharmview. com. The site, launched in December 2004, includes a members only section. The website offers a secure server so that you can registers for CE programs, renew your membership or purchase resources materials with your credit card.

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS AHCA MEDICAID PHARMACY SERVICES 2727 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 487-4441 www.fdhc.state.fl.us/medicaid/ pharmacy AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (APhA) Washington, D.C. (800) 237-2742 www.aphanet.org AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACISTS Bethesda, MD (301) 657-3000 www.ashp.com/main.htm Drug Information Center Palm Beach Atlantic University (561) 803-2728 druginfocenter@pba.edu DRUG INFORMATION CENTER Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy (800) 451-3181 UF College of Pharmacy Gainesville, FL (352) 395-0408 www.cop.ufl.edu/vdis FLORIDA BOARD OF PHARMACY 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C04 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3254 (850) 245-4292 www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa FLORIDA POISON INFORMATION CENTER NETWORK 1-800-282-3171 http://ora.umc.ufl.edu/ pcc/fpicjax.htm National Community Pharmacists Association 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314 703.683.8200 703.683.3619 fax info@ncpanet.org

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