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florida PHARMACY TODAY Departments 4 Calendar 4 Advertisers 5 President’s Viewpoint 7 Executive Insight 14 FPA News 19 Buyer’s Guide
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Enjoy a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season Call for Award Nominations Call for Resolutions
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FPA Calendar 2008-2009
MARCH
December 24- 1/1 Christmas Holiday FPA Office Closed January 1
New Year's Day FPA Office Closed
19 Martin Luther King's Birday FPA Office Closed
FEBRUARY 5
FPA Canvassing Committee Meets Orlando
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Board of Pharmacy Meeting Jacksonville
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of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal
3 Legislative Session Begins
The Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is
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a peer reviewed journal which serves as a
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medium through which the Florida Phar-
Florida Pharmacy Health Fair Florida Capitol - Tallahassee
17-19 Legislative Days 21-22 FPA Committee and Council meetings
macy Association can communicate with the profession on advances in the sciences of pharmacy, socio-economic issues bearing on pharmacy and newsworthy items of interest to the profession. As a self-supported journal,
31 Last day to submit election ballots 31-2/1 FPA Consultant Conference Sandestin, Florida
Mission Statements:
APRIL 3-6 APhA Meeting San Antonio 10 Good Friday - FPA Office Closed 14-15 Board of Pharmacy Meeting Tampa 18-19 FPA Regulatory and Law Conference Tampa
FPA Awards Nominations Due
it solicits and accepts advertising congruent with its expressed mission.
of the Florida Pharmacy Today Board of Directors The mission of the Florida Pharmacy Today Board of Directors is to serve in an advisory capacity to the managing editor and executive editor of the Florida Pharmacy Today
Journal in the establishment and interpretation of the Journal’s policies and the management of the Journal’s fiscal responsibilities. The Board of Directors also serves to motivate the Florida Pharmacy Association members
For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com CE CREDITS (CE cycle) The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours LIVE Continuing Education as part of the required 30 hours general education needed every license renewal period. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2009 or prior to licensure renewal. *For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact Ranada Simmons in the FPA office. For More Information on CE Programs or Events: Contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our Web site at www.pharmview.com CONTACTS FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400 FSHP — Michael McQuone (850) 906-9333 U/F — Dan Robinson (352) 273-6240 FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301 NSU — Carsten Evans (954) 262-1300 DISCLAIMER Articles in this publication are designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with respect to the subject matter covered. This information is provided with the understanding that neither Florida Pharmacy Today nor the Florida Pharmacy Association are engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this publication. If expert assistance or legal advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The use of all medications or other pharmaceutical products should be used according to the recommendations of the manufacturers. Information provided by the maker of the product should always be consulted before use.
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The President’s Viewpoint by KAREN BILLS, MS, Pharm D. GUEST COLUMNIST
Eighth Annual Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol
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n Tuesday, March 17, through Thursday, March 19, 2009, pharmacists and pharmacy students from across the state will visit the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee to participate in the Eighth Annual Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days. This event successfully showcases the ability of pharmacists and pharmacy students to provide services outside of traditional medication dispensing. On Wednesday, March 18, volunteers will provide health screenings that will include a full cholesterol panel, blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure screening, body composition analysis, bone density screening, cancer screening, cardiac risk assessment and of course, medication counseling. These services are provided at no charge to participants. In the past seven years of this event, volunteers have enjoyed a day filled with meeting visitors from all over the state of Florida who have come to the Capitol for a plethora of reasons, but all of whom stop by to see what we are offering. These visitors are very interested to learn what pharmacists are able to offer them in their local communities and are very appreciative of the health screenings that we offer them. Many of the legislators and their staffs also participate in the health screenings, and oftentimes have their results from the previous year with them so that we can make a comparison. Participants also include Capitol employees, employees of the Governor’s Office and Tallahassee locals. This is truly an opportunity to showcase our abilities to people from around the entire state, and it provides and excellent
occasion to network with pharmacists and pharmacy students as well. It is imperative in the current environment of decreasing reimbursement, that as pharmacists we embrace our ability to provide these types of services to our patients. It is just as important that our legislators in Tallahassee understand that as health care providers we are willing and competent to
Less than 20 percent of the more than 17,000 licensed pharmacists in the state of Florida are members of any state association. provide these services to their constituents. The Florida Pharmacy Association wants to empower you, the pharmacist and the pharmacy student, to get involved in opportunities such as these to broaden your skills to prepare for the future of the pharmacy profession. On all three days of this event, we also will take the time to start conversations with our legislators and their staffs regarding issues that are of the utmost importance to pharmacists and our profession. Through the efforts of the Florida Pharmacy Association and its membership, pharmacists are now able to immunize the citizens of Florida with the influenza vaccine. Maine now remains the only state that does not allow pharmacists to immunize. The
Karen Bills, MS, Pharm D.
past several years of this event, pharmacist immunization has been a high priority in discussions with our legislators, and our diligence has paid off. Pharmacy reimbursement, pedigree regulations, pharmacy benefit managers, and pharmacy technician registration are just a few of the topics that we routinely discuss with our lawmakers at this event. Don’t be concerned that you don’t know what to say to your legislator, or that you don’t know everything there is to know about a particular issue. We have an excellent Legislative Affairs Council that will provide talking points that outline the issues for you in detail. We also will have our Legislative Consultant, Lori Weems, and her staff available to brief us on the issues and to provide insight into the legislative process. Remember that your legislator is just a regular guy and is just as interested in hearing your opinion on an issue as anyone else’s. He knows that it is peoDECEMBER 2008
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2008/2009 FPA Board of Directors The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work deligently all year long on behalf of our members.
Don Bergemann......................................Chairman of the Board of Directors Norman Tomaka.........................................................................................FPA President Karen Whalen............................................................................................ President Elect Michael MonĂŠ...........................................................................................................Treasurer Suzanne Kelley.........................................Speaker of the House of Delegates Alexander Pytlarz......................................................................................Speaker Elect Preston McDonald............................................................................. Director Region 1 Marcus Dodd-o ..................................................................................Director Region 2 Al Tower, Director ..................................................................................................Region 3 Carmen Rosado, Director ................................................................................Region 4 John Noriega, Director ......................................................................................Region 5 Chris Lent Director................................................................................................Region 6 Kim Murray (Interim Director)....................................................................... Region 7 Joy Marcus............................................................................................Director Region 8 Ayala Fishel............................................................................................Director Region 9 Richard Montgomery.......................................................................... President FSHP Michael Jackson........................................Executive Vice President and CEO
Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chairman............................................................ Dick Witas, witas@moffitt.usf.edu Treasurer....................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Secretary...................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.com Member.................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com
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ple like us who put him in office and choose to keep him there. Appointments with legislators will be made throughout all three days of this event. Please consider volunteering with your fellow pharmacists and pharmacy students at the Eighth Annual Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days. It is a unique opportunity to advance our profession, while empowering yourself in the process. If you are unable to attend this event, the Public Affairs Council also will be hosting a Health Fair at the Dade County Community College on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Please contact Bert Martinez at bertrph11@aol.com for more information. n
Executive Insight by michael jackson, RPhPresident and CEO By Michael Jackson, FPA Executive Vice
Reforming American Sick Care to Health Care
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ow that the election is over, Congress will attempt to begin discussions on the reform of the entire health care system. We suspect that much of this may be centered around how health care is funded as well as what innovation is available out there that would make sense for Americans. Florida, of course, is no stranger to health care reform having traveled down that road several times. In each case, the desired plan was to encourage private industry to step up to manage health care and provide some type of funding through premiums and personal choices. In general, there is an expectation that the federal government is good at managing issues related to defense, interstate commerce and foreign affairs. Their role should be in international relations and making sure that our country is strong within the global markets. Health care is best managed by integrated provider networks partnering with state governments. After all, it is the state government that is responsible for writing laws that providers must abide by. Wouldn’t it be appropriate for state legislatures to make the determination which reform model works best for the provider groups they regulate? Still, health care reform is indeed on the radar screen of our policymakers within the Capitol Beltway. Sending them to Washington, D.C., without our input is risky and may only result in decisions that are not in the best interests of the patients you care for or the profession and business that you have invested in. It is no secret that the current business model for pharmacy is unsustainable within the current reimbursement structure. It also is clear
that absent real change, prescription drug costs will continue to escalate. Let’s consider a few trends. During a presentation by Florida Medicaid at the FPA Law and Regulatory Conference in Sarasota, the Florida Pharmacy Association learned that overall expenditures in Florida Medicaid increased from $1.512 billion in 1989 to $15.74 billion projected through the end of
Health care is best managed by integrated provider networks partnering with state governments. the 2009 fiscal year. Of that $15.74 billion, $1.532 billion will be spent on prescribed drug services. The prescribed drug budget for 2009 is almost as high as the entire cost of the Medicaid program 20 years ago. What is truly amazing is that during that entire period, the profession of pharmacy did not see a single increase in reimbursement, and in fact, had to endure policies that not only reduced payment to pharmacies but also added changes that include preferred drug lists and prior authorization programs. With information like this, is it likely that the current policy trends have aggravated the cost of health care? Do you think that the pharmacy drug budget would be so out of control if the emphasis could be placed on better coordination of care and robust drug therapy management programs? Perhaps it is
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time to gut the current reimbursement model for pharmacy, which is dispense a drug and then get paid, and change it to manage drug therapy and get paid. Pharmacists are trained to facilitate management of drug therapy, yet those who fund this side of health care budgets fail to take advantage of that resource. Football programs that have been successful over the years take special care to put their best players on the playing field. No one knows drug therapy and its unique issues better than a pharmacist. Why not invest in this health care practice sector and see what happens? It is obvious when we look at Medicaid that the current model is not working. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Let us all help Congress make the right decision and use the holidays to talk about real health care reform through pharmacist intervention services. We can help you through our Web site. Watch your e-mail for more information. n DECEMBER 2008
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FPA Staff Executive Vice President/CEO Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400, ext. 200 Director of Continuing Education Tian Merren-Owens, ext. 120 Controller Wanda Hall , ext. 211 Membership Coordinator Ranada Simmons , ext. 110 Educational Services Office Assistant Stacey Brooks , ext. 210
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Florida Pharmacy Today Board Chairman................................................... Dick Witas, Odessa Treasurer...............................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa Secretary.........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee
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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for a full time Pharmacist. We are a Federally Qualified Community Health Center which offers an excellent opportunity to the Pharmacist who desires to advance and spend more time with their family. Benefits include 8am to 5pm working hours, five days a week, no weekends, a good retirement program, liberal holidays and paid time off, and a competitive salary. We provide Professional Liability insurance and excellent working conditions in a brand new Pharmacy. Some management experience desired, but this can be off set with a good work ethic and a desire to advance. References and pre-employment drug test required. Florida License in good standing necessary. Pharmacist is a member of the Senior Management team and will chair the Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee. Must have working knowledge of the Rx 30 software system or be a quick learner.
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Attention FPA Members This is a reminder that online journal issues are posted to www. pharmview.com by the 20th of every month. Budget limitations are preventing the mailing of reminder postcards on the months in which there is not also a printed journal, but you will receive notice through the FPA’s Stat News e-mail newsletter.
Enjoy a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season It’s not too late to remind your customers, clients, patients and colleagues that following a few simple reminders about exercise and food care can help make this holiday season a happy one. Let the Holiday Spirit Move You If you make your family time active, you will become healthier and have fun doing so. Be adventurous and try something new, but also choose something you enjoy. ■■ Stick to your regular exercise routine as much as possible. Especially during the holidays, plan your physical activity routine in advance (don’t leave it up to chance). Mark it on the calendar and consider it as important as any other appointment. Get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity daily, and more if possible. ■■ Cut back on your family’s television viewing time. Limit the number of hours your children spend playing video games. Instead make a new holiday tradition. Take a brisk walk (or wheel) around the neighborhood to see the holiday decorations or grab your bike, walking shoes or snow shoes and head out to the nearest trails or national park. ■■ Play some backyard football or Frisbee with children and adults before the big holiday dinner or during football half-time. ■■ Dance or exercise to your favorite holiday music. ■■ Make a New Year’s resolution with friends to start a daily walking group. ■■ Be physically active to avoid or relieve the holiday stress.
Holiday Cooking: Keeping it Safe! Throughout the holidays we like to celebrate by entertaining friends and family, throwing parties, and preparing feasts. From the buffet table to the office party, food moves center stage throughout the holiday season. Be sure to keep food safe by following basic food safety steps...
Clean:
Wash hands and food-contact surfaces often. Bacteria can spread throughout the kitchen and get onto cutting boards, knives, sponges, and counter tops.
Separate:
Don’t cross-contaminate--don’t let bacteria spread from one food product to another. This is especially true for raw meat, poultry and seafood. Keep these foods and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
Cook:
Cook to proper temperatures. Foods are properly cooked when they are heated for a long enough time and at a high enough temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
Chill:
Refrigerate promptly. Refrigerate foods quickly keeps most harmful bacteria from growing and multiplying. Refrigerators should be set at 40 F and the freezer at 0 F, and the accuracy of the settings should be checked occasionally with a thermometer. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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MEMBERSHIP MATTERS! 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 – rsimmons@ pharmview.com.
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.
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). 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.
Other Member Benefits Discounted Continuing Education
Programs Monthly Issues of the Florida Phar-
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 850701-3200 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: 850222-2400 ext. 110. FPA Website Visit our FPA Website at ww.pharmview. com. The site, launched in December 2004 and revised in October 2008, includes a members only section. The website 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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2009 Health Fair and Legislative Days Call for Volunteers Volunteer Registration Form Florida’s pharmacists are holding a Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol on Tuesday, March 17 through Thursday, March 19. Volunteers are needed to conduct screenings, and to visit with legislators and their staff. If you cannot come to Tallahassee, your financial support as well as any supplies that you can donate will be welcome to assist these volunteers in this project. Health Screenings Include: Cholesterol/Blood Glucose ~ Blood Pressure ~ Body Composition Analysis Risk Assessment of Colorectal, Breast and Ovarian Cancer ~ Medication Review Bone Density Screening Health Fair Registration Form
Name: Address: City: State
Zip
Contact Phone # E-Mail Address T-Shirt Size: (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, etc.)
I am available to volunteer on: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 (Legislative Visits) q 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM q 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM q All Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (Health Screenings)* q 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM q 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM q All Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Thursday, March 19, 2009 (Legislative Visits) q 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM q 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM q All Day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
*Health screenings will only take place from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM, but legislative visits will also be conducted on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 until 5:00 PM.
I can donate for use of the following supplies and/or machines:
I cannot attend the 2009 Health Fair but would like to donate the following monetary amount $ _________________. Payment Method:
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q Mastercard
q VISA q AMEX
q Discover
Account # Exp. Date Signature
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THE WALKWAY OF RECOGNITION
YOUR NAME HERE
Have you been searching for just the right gift or thought of placing your name in perpetuity? If so, then consider purchasing an engraved brick for you or someone else. The main sidewalk at the Florida Pharmacy Association needs replacing. The Florida Pharmacy Foundation has undertaken the project to repair and beautify the sidewalk with engraved personal bricks purchased by pharmacists or friends of pharmacy. Engraved 4x8 bricks can be purchased for $250.00 each with the donor’s name engraved (3 lines available) or you could also purchase an engraved brick for someone you feel should be honored or remembered. The monies earned from this project will be used to fulfill the goals and future of the Foundation. There are a limited number of bricks available – so, it is first come first served.
ORDER FORM
The Walkway of Recognition
❑ YES, I want to order _______ concrete brick/s at $250.00 each. (Please copy form for additional inscriptions). PL E A S E P R INT I NSC RIP TION
The concrete bricks are 4x8 and can be engraved with up to 14 characters per line, three lines available, spaces and punctuation count as one character. Please find enclosed my check for $_________ for _________ bricks. PLEASE PRINT: Please charge my
❑ Master Card
CARD #
Contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Foundation are tax deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Consult your CPA for complete details. Fed Emp. I.D. #59-2190074
❑ Visa EXP. DATE
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE NAME ADDRESS CITY
STATE
PHONE (W)
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Send to Florida Pharmacy Foundation, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301, or fax to (850) 561-6758.
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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
FPA NEWS Florida SHOTS Data Upload Takes the Pain Out of Shot-Tracking Requirements If you have joined the ranks of pharmacists now certified to provide adult influenza vaccinations to your customers, then you already know that you are required* to enter those shot records into Florida SHOTS™, the statewide online immunization registry. However, did you know that Florida SHOTS can help you significantly reduce record-keeping time with Florida SHOTS data upload: Advanced Tracking Technology™? Data upload eliminates the need to manually enter shot records and is the easiest way to comply with the statutory reporting requirements by offering a simple batching linkage from your existing billing, practice management, or EMR software to the statewide immunization registry. With this linkage, pharmacists can automatically upload shot records into the registry instead of entering them by hand into the system. Florida SHOTS has successfully implemented data upload linkages with multiple medical software companies, managed care organizations, health systems, and private physicians practices. They can work with your organization to create a data upload linkage with your corporation’s software so that you can easily comply with the reporting requirements of your adult influenza vaccination program. For more information about data upload, or to request development of a data upload linkage with the registry, contact (877) 888-SHOT, email flshots@doh. state.fl.us, or visit www.flshots.com. *Section 465.189, Florida Statutes LECOM Bradenton to host International Osteopathic Research Conference Walgreens Pharmacy continued its commitment to education by donating $10,000 to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton. The monies will be used to support the LECOM Bradenton Student Scholarship Fund, assisting the next generation of physicians and pharmacists with the high cost of a medical education. “It is important that we offer the most support we
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can for the College and the pharmacy profession,” said Hugh Morrow, pharmacy supervisor for Walgreens Sarasota North District. For the past two years, Walgreens has served as the title sponsor for LECOM Bradenton’s annual Dinner and Auction Gala. All proceeds from the event benefit the student scholarship fund. “LECOM Bradenton has very high standards and
Hugh Morrow, pharmacy supervisor for Walgreens Sarasota North District and Matt McLaughlin, district manager Walgreens Sarasota North District present a $10,000 check to LECOM School of Pharmacy Bradenton Dean Dr. Gary Levin (center).
Walgreens knows the importance of providing opportunities for students to learn and enhance the profession,” said Morrow. LECOM opened in 1993 and has grown to become the largest medical school in the country with more than 2,000 students at campuses in Erie, Pa., and Bradenton. LECOM’s School of Pharmacy in Bradenton opened in 2007 and offers a four-year doctoral degree program. More than 1,500 students are currently enrolled in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, and more than 1,700 alumni are practicing medicine or completing postgraduate medical training.
Health Debit Card Developments (From NCPA) We received some good news on the IRS/IIAS/FSA/ HRA front. What that alphabet soup means to community pharmacies is that the Internal Revenue Service has extended that deadline on when Flexible Spending Account and Health Reimbursement Arrangement debit cards may not be used at pharmacies unless the store has an Inventory Information Approval System or at least 90% of the store’s gross receipts for the prior tax year qualify as medical care expenses. The original deadline of Jan. 1, 2009 has been extended to July 1, 2009. We are gratified that the IRS pushed back the deadline, as we had requested in our letter to them Sept. 15. But despite this reprieve, employers, the credit card companies behind the debit cards, third party administrators, and others are continuing to steer/push beneficiaries to pharmacies that use IIAS point-of-sale technology to instantly identify prescription and nonprescription items that qualify as medical care expenses and give the customer a record of them.
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Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Awarded to a pharmacist for outstanding community service above and beyond professional duties. The use of the following selection criteria is required: ■■ The recipient must be a Florida licensed pharmacist and a member of FPA. ■■ ■■ T recipient has not previously received the award. ■■ on its award committee or an officer of the association in other than an ex officio capacity. ■■ has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which, apart from his/her specific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession. James H. Beal Award Awarded to the "Pharmacist of the Year." The criteria established for this award is that the recipient be a Florida registered pharmacist and a member of FPA, who has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years.
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Candidate must be a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association for at least 2 years. Candidate must have demonstrated contributions and dedication to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice. Candidate must have demonstrated contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Association and/or other pharmacy organizations. Candidate must have demonstrated commitment to community service. Candidate is not a past recipient of this award.
R.Q. Richards Award This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida.
Criteria: ■■ recipient must be a Florida reg-
istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ has displayed outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida. Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award
Criteria: ■■ Candidate must be an FPA member,
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registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a consultant pharmacist in good standing. ■■ Candidate should be selected based on their outstanding achievements in the field of consultant pharmacy.
Technician of the Year Award Awarded annually to a Florida pharmacy technician who is recognized for his/her outstanding performance and achievement during his/ her career. Criteria:
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DCPA Sidney Simkowitz Pharmacy Involvement Award
Presented annually to a Florida pharmacist who has been active at the local and state pharmacy association level in advancement of the profession of pharmacy in Florida.
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Criteria: ■■ A minimum of five years of active
involvement in and contributions to the local association and FPA. ■■ Candidate must have held office at local level pharmacy association. ■■ Member in good standing for a period of at least five years in the FPA and must have served as a member or chairman of a committee of the association. ■■ Candidate must have been actively involved in a project that has or could potentially be of benefit to members of the profession. Pharmacists Mutual Companies Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy. Criteria: ■■ Licensed to practice for nine (9) years or less. ■■ Licensed to practice in the state in which selected. ■■ Participation in national pharmacy association, professional programs, and/or community service. IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award Interamerican Pharmacists Association created this award to honor the memory of Roman M. Corrons who inspired and motivated countless pharmacists to participate actively and aspire to take on leadership roles in their profession. Roman was always there with guidance and support that motivated pharmacists and encouraged visionary leadership, approachable active membership and succession planning. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to advance the profession. Criteria:
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The recipient must be a Florida Licensed Pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ Candidate should motivate others to excel within the profession by encouraging them to be leaders. ■■ Candidate is not necessarily an association officer, but guides, supports and/or inspires others. A brief description on the candidate’s motivational/inspirational skills must accompany the nomination. ■■
The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award
The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award was established in 1998 to honor those pharmacists who have taken time to share their knowledge and ex-
perience with pharmacist candidates. The award is named in honor of long time FPA member Jean Lamberti for her effort in working with pharmacy students. Criteria ■■ The recipient must be an FPA mem-
ber. ■■ The recipient must serve as a role
vative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care. ■■ The recipient should be a practicing pharmacist within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association. Qualified Nominee: A pharmacist practicing within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association.
model for the profession of pharmacy. Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award
Awarded to honor practicing pharmacists who have demonstrated innovation in pharmacy practice that has resulted in improved patient care. Criteria: ■■ The recipient has demonstrated inno-
Deadline FOR NOMINATIONS: February 28, 2009 F P A A W AR D S N O M I NA T I O N F O RM I am pleased to submit the following nomination:
Nominated by:
Name:
Name:
Address:
Date Submitted: Signature:
For the following Award: (Nomination Deadline February 28, 2009) Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Award James H. Beal Award
Please describe briefly below the nominee's accomplishments, indicating why you feel he or she should receive this award. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
R.Q. Richards Award Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award DCPA Sydney Simkowitz Award Pharmacists Mutual Co. Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award Academy of Pharmacy Practice Practitioner Merit Award The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award Technician of the Year Award
Mail nominatons to: Annual Awards, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-2400 FAX (850) 561-6758 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 28, 2009
DECEMBER 2008
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CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE 2009 HOUSE OF DELEGATES The House of Delegates Board of Directors will meet in March 2009 to review and approve resolutions for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for submitting resolutions is March 15, 2009! PLEASE NOTE THIS DEADLINE.
The following information will be needed when submitting resolutions: 1. Name of organization: The name of the organization submitting the resolutions(s); 2. Name and telephone number of individuals: A contact in the event clarification Or further information is needed; 3. Problem: A statement of the problem addressed by the resolution; 4. Intent: A statement of what passage of the resolution will accomplish; 5. Resolution Format: (please type and use double spacing) Title of Resolution Name of Organization Whereas
, and
Whereas
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Therefore be it Resolved (that the FPA or Subdivision of FPA)
Contact name and phone #: Problem: Intent:
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