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Features

Convention Highlights

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The Presentation of Awards

5 President’s Viewpoint 7 Executive Insight 18 FPA Foundation Report 24 Buyer’s Guide

Members gathered for the 119th year to take part in the best in networking, education and visiting with family and friends at one of the most beautiful properties in Florida, the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.

The 119th Annual Meeting and Convention was a huge success – due in large part to the sponsors who contributed and made it possible. The FPA thanks the sponsors who participated.

Each year the Florida Pharmacy Association recognizes individuals who have shown their commitment to pharmacy in many exceptional ways. These award recipients continue to strive for excellence in their profession, meeting challenges and opportunities while demonstrating their commitment to their respective communities.

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FPA Calendar 2009

September 20 - 27 Florida Pharmacy Association CE at SEA Port of Canaveral, Florida OCTOber 10-11 FPA Midyear Clinical Conference Nuclear Recertification Conference Sheraton Orlando North Orlando 13-14 Board of Pharmacy Meeting Tallahassee 17-21 NCPA Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA November 7-8

FPA Committee and Council Meetings Marriott Orlando Downtown

13-15 NASPA Fall Symposium Naples, Florida

26-27 Thanksgiving, FPA Office closed December 5-6 Sarasota Law Conference Hyatt Regency at Sarasota Bay 6-10 ASHP Midyear Regional Conference Las Vegas, NV 24-25 Christmas Holiday FPA Office Closed

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

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30-31 FPA Law & Regulatory Conference Sandestin, FL

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17-20 ASCP Senior Care Pharmacy Meeting Anaheim, California

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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 KAREN WHALEN, FPA President

Collaboration is Key: The Grassroots

s outlined in my presidential address (reprinted in last month’s journal), the theme for 2009-2010 is “Collaboration is Key.” One of the most important ways that you can participate in a collaborative effort, and make a difference for your profession, is by becoming a member of FPA’s grassroots political advocacy network. What is “grassroots?” The Minnesota Pharmacists Association provides an excellent definition of grassroots on their advocacy Web site: “grass•roots (gras´roots´, -roots´) n. (sing. or pl. in number). 1. People or society at a local level. 2. The groundwork or fundamental source of something. 3. Engaging people to change public policy.” Thus, the FPA’s political advocacy grassroots network is Florida pharmacists working at the local level to influence the outcome of public policy. Why do we need grassroots involvement? Don’t our employers watch out for our best interests in Tallahassee? Don’t the executives of our state associations and their respective lobbying teams tirelessly track bills and advocate for the profession of pharmacy? The answer to those questions is “yes,” but the efforts of these individuals alone are not enough. The Association’s executives and lobbyists may stand in front of the legislators in Tallahassee and report that they are representing the views of a few thousand pharmacists and pharmacy students, but unless your local legislator hears it from you, how does he/she really know that the opinions of the Association mirror those of his/her constituents? Keep in mind, the elected official is

there in Tallahassee because of your vote. Although the Association executives and lobbying teams convey the message for pharmacy very effectively, direct communication of a message from a pharmacist or student constituent (i.e., a person who will vote to get them re-elected in the future) is much more meaningful. By participating in grassroots activities, you will have firsthand knowledge of issues facing pharmacy, and will have the opportunity to participate in efforts to advance the practice of pharmacy in Florida and reduce the regulatory burden placed on pharmacists. How do I get started? It is easy to get started with grassroots efforts! First, you need to identify your Florida legislators, if you don’t already know who they are. Your voter registration card will list your state senate district and state house district. You may use these district numbers or your zip code to look up your senator at www.flsenate.gov and representative at www.myfloridahouse.gov. The FPA Web site (www.pharmview.com) also has a link to these Web sites under the advocacy tab. Next, you need to establish communication with your legislators. You will be surprised at how much they value the input and opinion of their constituents. You may establish contact via phone, e-mail, or a personal visit. Personal visits are most easily accomplished when the legislators are in their local district offices. Always contact the office ahead of time to schedule an appointment. When communicating with your legislators, thank them for their support of previous pharmacy issues, if appropriate. Let your legislator know that you are willing to serve as a resource

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for pharmacy-related issues that come up in Tallahassee. Try to focus on one major issue per visit, and keep your email, phone call, or visit short and to the point. Most importantly – do your homework before e-mailing, phoning, or visiting in person! Know the issue and the important points/counterpoints. If visiting in person, organize your thoughts and prepare a one-page fact sheet concerning the issue. The FPA staff and lobbying team often have prepared materials that can assist you in your efforts. Finally, thank the legislator for his/her time and follow-up with a thank-you e-mail or phone call. Another example of grassroots activity includes inviting your legislator to “spend a day with a pharmacist.” Nothing gives them a better view of what pharmacists can really do than having them spend a few hours in the pharmacy with one of their pharmacist constituents. If you are a student, consider asking a legislator to come and visit your school so they can see firsthand the levSEPTEMBER 2009

2009/2010 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.

Norman Tomaka.....................................Chairman of the Board of Directors Karen Whalen...............................................................................................FPA President Don Bergemann.....................................................................................................Treasurer Alexander Pytlarz..................................Speaker of the House of Delegates Dean William Riffee...................Vice 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 Raul N. Correa, Interim Director ................................................................Region 4 John Noriega, Director ......................................................................................Region 5 Chris Lent, Director...............................................................................................Region 6 Kim Murray, Director............................................................................................ Region 7 Joy Marcus, Director...........................................................................................Region 8 Ayala Fishel, Director...........................................................................................Region 9 Peter Iafrate............................................................................................. President FSHP Michael Jackson........................................Executive Vice President and CEO

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair................................................................. Betty Harris, beejpharm@gmail.com Treasurer....................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Secretary...................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.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

el of education, knowledge, and skills of student pharmacists. Local pharmacy association meetings also are a great method for networking with your legislators. Invite them to give a brief address at the beginning of one of your educational sessions. Most legislators would be grateful for the opportunity to address a large number of educated constituents in one setting. Lastly, town hall meetings are a great way to get involved with grassroots efforts. You can be instrumental in arranging a town hall meeting with your legislator. Again, the FPA can assist you with resources for successfully managing these events. How do I become a part of the FPA’s grassroots network? Remember, all pharmacist constituents are created equal, but not all pharmacist constituents express themselves equally. Don’t be one of the silent ones! Let your pharmacy views be known! If you are interested in participating in the FPA’s grassroots political advocacy network, please contact Legislative Committee Chair Ken Wisniewksi (kewisniewski@cvs.com), President Karen Whalen (whalen@cop.ufl.edu), or the FPA office (www.pharmview.com, phone 850-222-2400). n

References/ Suggested Resources: American Pharmacists Association. Government Affairs: Communicating with Elected Officials. http:// www.pharmacist.com/AM/ Template.cfm?Section=Get_ Involved&Template=/MembersOnly.cf m&NavMenuID=1438&ContentID=164 58&DirectListComboInd=D. Florida Pharmacy Association. Legislative Action Center. http://capwiz.com/ pharmview/state/main/?state=FL. Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Governmental Affairs: A Pharmacist’s Guide to the Legislative Process. http://www.fshp.org/login. cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=80. Minnesota Pharmacists Association. Grassroots. http://www. mpha.org/displaycommon. cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=12.

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Executive Insight By Michael Jackson, FPA Executive by michael jackson, Vice RPh President/CEO

Some Form of Health Care Reform is Coming

nless you have been sitting in a cave on the planet Saturn with only a shortwave radio with the capability of receiving a signal from three miles away, the term â&#x20AC;&#x153;health care reformâ&#x20AC;? is a familiar phrase to you. I simply enjoy the conversations in the Tallahassee bars listening to the conversations between the Republicans, Democrats, Independents, liberals and conservatives as they debate the issues over hearty brews and short glasses with amber-colored liquid. On each side of the issue you hear compassionate and sometimes argumentative debate. We hinted that this was coming with our July 2009 article in Florida Pharmacy Today. Hopefully, you spent the month of August reaching out to your congressional delegation to share with them your concerns about health care. If you have not then we will presume that you will be happy with whatever plan (or lack thereof) you are given at the close of this congressional session. No matter what your position is on health care reform, please consider these points being debated and use your own judgment on the need for health care reform. Medicaid Generic Reimbursement Reform We have told you in previous messages how troublesome the revisions to Average Manufacturer Pricing (AMP) would be for pharmacy reimbursement and how we understand that it may lower pharmacy payments below product purchase costs. Pharmacy businesses should not be forced into providing health care services to the indigent below their costs. At press time, the House health care reform bill (HR 3200) does include a permanent fix to the Average Manufacturers

Price (AMP) issue. This reform project sets the Medicaid Federal Upper Limit (FUL) for generics at 130% of weighted average AMP, using a reformed AMP that more closely reflects retail pharmacy acquisition costs (rather than prices to mail order, HMOs or PBMs).

Pharmacy businesses should not be forced into providing health care services to the indigent below their costs.

PBM Transparency According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, the House bill includes Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) transparency language that was inserted by Congressman Weiner (D-NY), Ross (D-AR) and Berry (D-AR). Health care plans in the health insurance exchange that use a PBM would have to report certain information to the plans and the commissioner of the new exchange. It is believed that the reporting of this information by PBMs would be a good first step in assuring strong Federal oversight of PBMs. Medicare DMEPOS Accreditation Any pharmacy business that has plans to provide diabetes supplies, durable medical equipment and prosthetic and orthotic services would be obligated to seek to become accredit-

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ed by the end of September 2009. The FPA is working with national associations to ensure that Congress consider an exemption for pharmacy before October 1. Because of the intense debate on health care reform, it is very unlikely that this will happen by the September 30, 2009, deadline. The House bill includes an exemption from accreditation for pharmacies that provide diabetes testing supplies, crutches and canes to Medicare beneficiaries. Pharmacy Services (MTM) Provisions House and Senate Committee bills include health system reforms that will provide new opportunities for pharmacists to provide patient care services. These include accountable care organizations, medical home pilot projects, and a grant program for pharmacists to provide MTM services in the treatment of chronic disease. There have been a lot of town hall meetings that you have been hearing about in the news. A number of interesting points have been made along SEPTEMBER 2009

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 Chair..................................Betty Harris, Lighthouse Point Treasurer...............................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa Secretary.........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Member...................................... Jennifer Pytlarz, Brandon Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee

This is a peer reviewed publication. ©2009, 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.

with recommendations for the government to cease tinkering with health care. What truly is amazing is that government has been involved with health care since the creation of Medicare, Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Government has been tasked with ensuring that our system of health care services is run efficiently and with quality. Perhaps government should not be in the business of providing health care, however is it appropriate that our system of health care be allowed to manage itself without some measure of oversight? With the collapse of the financial markets, the message to Congress was loud and clear. Do not let this happen again, and monitor what is going on in this industry. There are billions of federal and state dollars that currently fund health care services. There also

are billions of private dollars doing the same thing. It just seems to me that some public entity or neutral agency that is not a provider or payer of health care services watch what is going on and be allowed to fix problems before a catastrophic event occurs. Regardless of your position on health care reform, it is clear to us that come components of the current system are in need of change. For example, pharmacists who identify and resolve a medication therapy management issue that results in a prescription drug removed from a patient’s profile should not be penalized. Current pharmacy payment systems are based upon whether a prescription drug claim is filed and not if a medication problem is corrected. A drug removed from the patient refill profile could have reduced a side effect, prevented a physician office visit or even better, saved a life. That should have a value that true health care reform should endorse as a cure for an ailing health care system. n

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Florida Pharmacy Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 119th Annual Meeting and Convention July 8 - 12, 2009

ABOVE Left to right: FPA EVP Michael Jackson, Rep David Rivera, Rep Greg Evers, PACCE Treasurer Theresa Tolle, Rep Mike Weinstein , PACCE Chair Mark Hobbs, Rep Alan Hays, FPA President Norman Tomaka, FSHP EVP Mike McQuone and Clay Ford FAR LEFT Ponce de Leon and his escort visited members attending the FPA convention in St. Augustine. LEFT Foundation Trustee Bill Mincy presents the Walk of Fame program to convention participants.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors FPA would like to thank our sponsors for helping to make the 119th Annual Meeting and Convention such a great success!

2009 Convention Sponsors & Contributors

CVS/Caremark Rx, Inc. (Platinum) McKesson (Bronze) Healthcare Consultants Lexi-Comp, Inc. Novo Nordisk Inc. RX Systems, Inc. Wolters Kluwer Health

Exhibitors Dr. Comfort

Novo Nordisk, Inc

Rexam Prescription Products

MTS Medication Technologies

Health Care Consultant Pharmacy Staffing

TransDermal Technologies

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Wal-Marrt Stores, Inc Health and Wellness

New England Financial/ Metlife

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Wachovia Securities

University of Florida College of Pharmacy

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Llorens Pharmaceutical International Division Inc.

H. D. Smith

Bayer Healthcare Consumer Care Smith Drug Company Walgreens CVS/Caremark

Wellpoint Point of Sale Faciltated Enrollment

Meadowbrook Insurance Group

Abbott Diabetes Care

Pharmacy Designs, LLC

ACS

PCCA

Letco Medical

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Innovation

Associated Pharmacies, Inc Health Business Systems, Inc Merck & Co., Inc McKesson Corp.

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2009 Awards Recipients Each year THE FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION recognizes individuals who have shown their commitment to pharmacy in many exceptional ways. These award recipients continue to strive for excellence in their profession, meeting

The following awards were presented during the 119th Annual Meeting and Convention at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida.

challenges and opportunities while demonstrating their commitment to their respective communities.

Innovative Practice Pharmacy Award received by Zachary Eisenman. The award is intended to honor practicing pharmacists who have demonstrated innovation in pharmacy practice that has resulted in improved patient care. AZO/Frank Toback Consultant Award presented to Tom Cuomo. DCPA Sidney Simkowitz Award presented to Chris Lent. 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.

Lee Fallon accepts the James H. Beal Pharmacist of the Year Award from FPA President Norm Tomaka.

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Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia received by Kathy Petsos. Awarded to a pharmacist for outstanding community service above and beyond professional duties. Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards of Excellence presented to Karen Bills, Kathy Petsos, Theresa Tolle and Humberto Martinez. Interamerican Pharmacist Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award received by Theresa Tolle. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to advance the profession.

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Photography courtesy of Carol Porter, Stu Ulrich and Michael Jackson

Chris Lent was recognized with the DCPA Sidney Simkowitz Award

AZO/Frank Toback Award is presented to Tom Cuomo by Michael Jackson

Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Award is presented to Kathy Petsos

Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award presented to Lee Fallon. Awarded to recognize the FPA member who has shown exceptional guidance to pharmacy students.

Pharmacists Mutual Companies Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award received by Todd Rosen. Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy.

Student Patient Counseling Comp. 1st) Bridgette Dei (PBA); 2nd) Brandon Huang (UF); 3rd) Amanda Branhim (PBA)

R.Q. Richards Pharmacy Public Relations Award received by Alex Pytlarz. This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida.

Poster Presentation Awards 1st) Jamie Caruthers (PBA); 2nd) Yaneya Armas (PBA); 3rd) Marlene Lesmes (NOVA)

Technician of the Year Award Presented to Stacey Brooks.

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119th Annual Meeting and Convention Pharmacist’s Mate Award presented to Terry Tomaka. James H. Beal “Pharmacist of the Year” presented to Lee Fallon. The recipient of this award is a Florida registered pharmacist and a member of FPA who has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years.

Dr. Todd Rosen receives the Pharmacist Mutual Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award. To the left is FPA Chairman of the Board of Directors Don Bergemann

Students enjoy the convention activities.

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Dr. Alexander Pytlarz receives the R.Q. Richards award. To Alex's left is his wife, Jennifer

Michael Jackson presents the Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award to Zachary Eisenman

This year's poster presentations were as impressive and competitive as ever.

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Past President Lee Fallon and President Elect Karen Whalen

Roman Maximo Corrons award presented to Theresa Tolle by Humberto Martinez and Eric Alvarez

Technician of the Year Award presented to Stacey Brooks by Verender Gail Brown

Adopt-A-Student The Florida Pharmacy Association would like to thank the following Contributors to this year’s Adopt-A-Student Program Ed Hamilton Gary Koesten Alton Tower Kathy Petsos Dade C ou n t y P h a r m ac y Association Don Bergemann Michael Mone Marilyn Underberg Karen Whalen Teresa Tolle Norman Tomaka Paul Ackerman

Preston McDonald Robert Hoye Carl “Fritz” Hayes Alachua County Association of Pharmacists Interamerican Pharmacists Association Inc Carla Barber Escambia County Pharmacy Association Caridad Ferree W. David Andrews

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50-Year Pharmacists Honored

TOP LEFT Speaking to the FPA membership is a tremendous learning experience. TOP CENTER Don Bergemann presents a recognition award to outgoing president Norman Tomaka TOP RIGHT FPA EVP Michael Jackson presents the FPA Legislative Update. 16

MIDDLE LEFT Ayala Fishel and Carmen Aceves enjoy fellowship in St. Augustine MIDDLE RIGHT Greg Evers and David Rivera enjoy the company of FPA leadership and members ABOVE L to R - Kim Murray, Paul Ackerman and Lenny Kohn

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Those who have served our profession as pharmacists for a half-century were honored at the 119th Annual Meeting and Convention. We are grateful for these pioneers who have seen our profession evolve over five decades and have played such an important role in making pharmacy what it is today.

2 0 0 9 F P A 5 0 - Y ea r P h a r mac i s t s Alan Katz Frederick Lippman Alan Taffet

F r o m t he 1 1 9 t h F P A C o n v e n t i o n Buzz Petsos considers purchasing a "Walk of Fame" brick

Speaker of the House of Delegates Suzanne Kelley moves the agenda

APhA President Ed Hamilton presents the McKesson Award to Humberto Martinez on behalf of Peter Pardo

FPA Recognizes Those We Lost in 2008-09 During the 119th Annual Meeting and Convention in St. Augustine, the Florida Pharmacy Association recognized the passing of the following FPA members. We are grateful for their contributions and remember them with fondness and respect.

TOP Alan Katz is recognized for 50 years as a Florida licensed pharmacist

In memoriam* Barnard S. Varn Calvin William Brown Bernard Schuster Fletcher Gibson Leonard Mitrick Gerald Dominey Lorraine Ford Constantine Lopilato William Mount John Marcus Gus Marcus Joe Baldridge Jack Pieper Arnold Albert Reva L. Massey Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dickâ&#x20AC;? Witas *This list is believed to be accurate as of the convention. If any names were omitted, please contact the FPA office.

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Scholarships Hit An All-Time High by PATSEY J. POWERS FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

The number of scholarships presented this year was the most ever awarded. Seventeen scholarships out of 18 available were awarded to students representing the state’s five colleges of pharmacy. To apply, an application had to be completed, which was available online at each college, with information such as GPA, current level of study and in addition, some required an essay of 300 words. The scholarship committee reviewed 130 applications. Listed below are the sponsors and the recipients of the scholarships: PATSEY J. POWERS

Akerman Senterfitt Pharmacy Law Department 1. Rebecca Rosenwasser – U of F - $500 2. Stephanie Meas – PBA - $500 3. Connieb Kar Yee Man – PBA - $500 Juanita L. Haines Charititable Foundation Scholarship 1. Rita Gayad – FAMU - $1,500 Arlene “Lee” Jaffry Scholarship 1. Yuliet Quesada – Nova - $500 Leon County Pharmacy Association 1. Rachel Porter – FAMU - $500

James A. Mincy Scholarship 1. Kelli Fairley – FAMU - $500 2. Max Beauvoir – FAMU - $500 3. Khalilaj Espada – FAMU - $500 1-800 PetMeds 1. Derrick Benton – U of F - $500 2. Brittany Herring – FAMU - $500 3. Danielle Pierini – U of F - $500 4. Christine Murray – LECOM $500 5. Jacqueline Tower – U of F - $500

Recovering Pharmacists of Florida Scholarship 1. Baoanh Tran – U of F - $1,000 Volusia/ Flagler County Pharmacy Association 1. Tom Hill – Nova - $1,000 2. Chris Lindstrom – PBA - $1,000 3. Robert Bushey -- U of F - $1,500

James B. and Patsey J. Powers Scholarship 1. Lori Gordon – FAMU - $500

DEADLINE FOR PURCHASING A BRICK FOR THE WALKWAY OF RECOGNITION IS DECEMBER 31.

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Back row: Foundation President Ken Norfleet and Gary Koesten, director of pharmacy services, 1-800 PetMeds. L-R: Rachel Porter, Leon County Pharmacy Scholarship; Khalilaj Espada, FAMU, James A. Mincy Scholarship; Brittany Herring , FAMU, 1-800 PetMeds; and Connieb Man, PBA, Akerman Senterfitt Pharmacy Law Dept. These students attending the luncheon had already received their scholarships at a previous time.

WALGREENS and FOUNDATION HOST 7TH ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL Once again, the Ice Cream Social was enjoyed by a crowd of young and old. The Trustees donned their usual attire of apron, soda fountain hat and ice cream scoop to dish up the various flavors of ice cream, and the toppings were piled high.

Robert Bushey, U of F, receives the Walgreens award from President Ken Norfleet.

Gary Koesten, director of pharmacy services, 1-800 PetMeds, presents Christine Murray, LECOM, a cash award of $500.

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Christina Talluto(c), student trustee, PBA, stopped by the Foundation booth and introduced two of her friends (L) Amanda Brahim and Jamie Caruthers.

ABOVE Walgreens sponsors line up to get a scoop or two (c) Terry Gubbins, market director; Lince Jacob, pharmacy supervisor; and Jeenu Philip, pharmacy supervisor. Trustees (L-R) Weyman Ethridge, Cyndi Mincy and Paul Ackerman. RIGHT Ed Ray, son-in-law of Alan Katz, Hollywood, and Alan’s grandson, Adam, made several trips back to the ice cream table,

(L-R) Paul Ackerman and President Ken Norfleet hold up the sign of the “Projected Walkway of Recognition”

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First Student Luncheon The Foundation was represented at the First Student Award Luncheon, held during the FPA Annual Convention in St. Augustine. The students met President Ken Norfleet; Gary Koesten, director of pharmacy services, 1- 800 PetMeds; and Pat Powers, Executive Vice President. Several Foundation scholarships were awarded at that time. Robert Bushey received the Walgreens scholarship, and Christine Murray received one of five 1-800 PetMeds scholarships.

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Dear Pharmacist, We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that effective immediately AeroChamber Plus® Valved Holding Chamber (VHC) is available on The Florida Medicaid Preferred Drug List (PDL). This provides your Medicaid patients the opportunity to have their AeroChamber Plus® VHC prescription covered for up to 2 AeroChamber Plus® VHCs per year. Forest Pharmaceuticals would like to remind you that there is no substitute for AeroChamber Plus® VHC and to inform you of the following features and benefits: • FLOWSIGnal* whistle that alerts the patient if he or she is inhaling too quickly. This feature encourages the patient to breathe slowly and deeply to make sure that medication is delivered effectively • EZ Flow exhalation valve that directs exhalations away from the face and eyes • Latex-free ComfortSeal* mask that seals comfortably around the nose and mouth • Durable holding chamber made of unique, flexible, shatterproof plastic AeroChamber Plus® is the #1 prescribed VHC1 and can be used with most commonly prescribed HFA pMDIs. AeroChamber Plus® delivers twice as much medication (P<0.001)2 as the next VHC brand.† If you have any questions, please contact Forest Pharmaceuticals Inc. Customer Service at 1.800.678.1605. Kind regards, Jade Cantor Product Manager, AeroChamber Plus® Forest Pharmaceuticals Please see attached full AeroChamber Plus® Prescribing Information. This message is sponsored by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * Registered trademarks of TMI. †

The results are reported from a single in vitro valved holding chamber comparison study. The clinical significance of this finding is presently unknown.

1. NPA Plus™ Therapeutic Category Report. Plymouth Meeting, PA: IMS Health; March 2009. 2. Mitchell JP, et al. Performance of an improved small volume valved holding chamber (VHC). Presented at: World Congress on Lung Health (ERS); August 30-September 3, 2000; Florence, Italy.

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June 2008

2008 Recipients of the “Bowl of Hygeia” Award

Rick Stephens Alabama

Ron J. Miller Alaska

Stephen Nathenson Arizona

Rob Richardson Arkansas

Jeffrey Shinoda California

Thomas L. Stock Colorado

Thomas Buckley Connecticut

John Murphy Delaware

Michael Kim District of Colombia

Theresa Tolle Florida

Michael Farmer Georgia

Byron Yoshino Hawaii

Stanley Gibson Idaho

Om Dhingra Illinois

Daniel Degnan Indiana

Leman Olson Iowa

Geraldine Liebert Kansas

Charles D. Peterson Kentucky

Allen Cassidy Louisiana

Maureen Burke Maine

Stephen L. Disharoon Maryland

Karen Ryle Massachusetts

Willie Flounory Michigan

Gary Raines Minnesota

Keith Guy Mississippi

Dennis Bond Missouri

John A. Fitzgerald Montana

Robert Marshall Nebraska

Paul Oesterman Nevada

Brenda McBride New Hampshire-

Frederick Trinkley New Jersey

Debra Herman New Mexico

John Navarra New York

Fred Eckel North Carolina

Patricia Churchhill North Dakota

Jerry Marlowe Ohio

Don Coody Oklahoma

David Widen Oregon

Coleen Kayden Pennsylvania

Blanca I. Vazquez Puerto Rico

Scott Campell Rhode Island

Pam Whitmire South Carolina

Julie Meintsma South Dakota

Martha Shepard Tennessee

OC Houston Texas

Joel Jolley Utah

The “Bowl of Hygeia”

Keith Hodges Virginia

Richard Kuch Washington

Susan Meredith West Virginia

James Fuhs Wisconsin

James Carder Wyoming

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals takes great pride in continuing the “Bowl of Hygeia” Award Program developed by the A. H. Robins Company to recognize pharmacists across the nation for outstanding service to their communities. Selected through their respective professional pharmacy associations, each of these dedicated individuals has made uniquely personal contributions to a strong, healthy community which richly deserves both congratulations and our thanks for their high example.

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

*2008 recipient awarded in 2009

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