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Fraud, Waste & Abuse Manual Helping pharmacies to be compliant with Medicare Part D plan requirements. The Medicare Modernization Act requires that all Part D plan sponsors have a comprehensive fraud, waste and abuse program in place. This includes pharmacies having to certify that their employees have completed fraud training and are familiar with the pharmacies fraud, waste and abuse policies. To assist pharmacies in Florida we are bringing to you a product that can be customized by you to show evidence that you are in compliant with your Part D plan sponsors. This FWAM is written in Word format and can be revised with your company logo and contact information. It is very likely that Part D plan sponsors will be auditing pharmacies for compliance. You will need to have a manual for each pharmacy. Fraud Waste & Abuse CD Manual Order Form Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Company: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _______________ Phone: (_____) ___________________________ Fax: (_____) ___________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ FPA Member Pricing:
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FPA Calendar 2011
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Pharmacists Health Fair at Florida's Capitol
19-20 FPA Council and Committee Meetings 25-28 APhA Annual Meeting Seattle, Washington
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23-25 NCPA Legislative Conference Washington, DC
FPA Law Conference Tampa, Florida
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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, 2011 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
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The President’s Viewpoint Guest Columnist Suzanne Kelley, BPharm, CPh
Ninth Annual Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol
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harmacists and pharmacy students from across the state will visit the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee to participate in the Ninth Annual Florida Pharmacist Health Fair and Legislative Days. This event will occur on Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 16, 2011. The Health Fair will allow pharmacists and pharmacy students to demonstrate the services that go beyond the traditional dispensing of medications. Health screenings will be provided on Wednesday by volunteers at no charge to participants. Some of the services included will be a full cholesterol panel, blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure screening, body composition analysis, bone density screening, cancer screening and medication counseling. This year will be the first time that the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) from the different Florida schools of pharmacy will showcase their Patient Care Projects. Pharmacy students from our schools of pharmacy in Florida have been involved in the following five Patient Care Projects, which were developed to increase community awareness about immunizations, cardiac issues, diabetes, heartburn, and prescription medications. Operation Immunization consists of a promotional campaign designed to increase community knowledge on immunization. Advice is given to participants about where they can get properly immunized. Operation Diabetes is a promotional campaign designed to increase the public’s knowledge of diabetes and the dangers associated with the disease.
Here, participants will receive glucose screening and information regarding proper monitoring and pharmaceutical care in the community. Heartburn Awareness Challenge allows the students to educate the public on heartburn. These students will recommend lifestyle modifications to de-
Health screenings will be provided on Wednesday by volunteers at no charge to participants. Some of the services included will be a full cholesterol panel, blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure screening, body composition analysis, bone density screening, cancer screening and medication counseling. crease the number of attacks and the severity of heartburn, recommend OTC medications, and refer these sufferers to their physicians. Operation Heart gives the pharmacy students opportunities to encourage lifestyle modifications, monitor associated risk factors, and provide education about the various medications used for
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hearth disease. Generation Rx is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of prescription medication abuse and encourage health care providers, community leaders, parents, teens, and college students to actively work to prevent abuse. During this Health Fair, the students will reach out to the attendees and “educate” them on how to “prevent the misuse and abuse of prescription medications.” Our volunteers have benefitted from meeting visitors from all over the state of Florida who have come to the Capitol for many reasons. These guests stop by to see what we are offering and are very anxious to learn what pharmacists are able to provide in their local communities. They all leave appreciative of the many health screenings we offer them while they are in Tallahassee. This year will prove to be quite challenging in regard to the Health Fair. Due to some unforeseen schedulFEBRUARY 2011
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ing conflicts, our Health Fair will take place in Room 117 of the Knott Building, located at 100 W. St. Augustine Rd., adjacent to the State Capitol. In order to ensure the public is aware of the Health Fair location, creativity is needed to get the folks to the Knott Building. We need volunteers, not only to participate in the health screening, but to direct foot traffic to Room 117. We need you! Other recipients of these health screenings include many legislators and their staffs. Since this is an annual event, many have their results with them from the year before. This provides an excellent counseling opportunity as current results are compared to previous ones. Many employees of the Governor’s Office and the Capitol join Tallahassee residents in participating in this Health Fair. This is truly a GREAT chance to demonstrate our capabilities to people from around the state of Florida. In addition, this Ninth Annual Florida Pharmacist Health Fair will provide an occasion for networking with fellow pharmacists and pharmacy students. The Florida Pharmacy Association wants to encourage us to get involved in these opportunities that will prepare us for the future. As the debates continue both in Washington and Tallahassee regarding healthcare, it is crucial that we demonstrate the value of pharmacists to our patients. We provide many services, and it is vital that our legislators in Tallahassee understand that our patients are their constituents. We must take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! During the two days of this event, we will take the time to begin conversations with our Tallahassee legislators and their staffs concerning topics that are critical to pharmacists and our profession. Through the hard work of the Florida Pharmacy Association and its membership, pharmacists won the “privilege” to immunize Floridians with the influenza vaccine. Other matters that we routinely discuss with our lawmakers during this affair include pharmacy reimbursement, pedigree regulations, pharmacy benefit managers, and the registration of pharmacy technicians. Attentiveness and consci6 |
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entiousness must be continued during this decisive period to secure the future of healthcare. Make volunteering at the Ninth Annual Florida Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol one of your resolutions for the year of 2011. Don’t let
During the two days of this event, we will take the time to begin conversations with our Tallahassee legislators and their staffs concerning topics that are critical to pharmacists and our profession. fear keep you from being a part of this great event. Creativity is the key! Our Legislative Affairs council is working now and will continue to work to provide talking points that outline the issues in detail. This will help you to know what to say to your legislator on a particular topic. Lori Weems, our Legislative Consultant, and her staff, are always available to brief us on the issues that need addressing. Since they are able to provide insight into the legislative process, you will feel very comfortable when you visit with your legislator. Keep in mind that he or she is just like you and interested in hearing your opinion on a specific issue. Your legislator knows that he or she is voted into office by people like us. We, also, choose who to keep as our representatives. Appointments with legislators will be made throughout these two days.
Since the goal of the FPA Public Affairs Council was to “educate our communities” on the importance of their local pharmacists, we were given several charges. Our main focus, of course, was the 2011 Health Fair at the Capitol. Another charge that we were given was to help disseminate materials to the local unit associations regarding American Pharmacists Month (October). In order to ensure that pharmacists have the proper tools to bring the importance of pharmacists to the public forethought, we will develop a “miniature toolkit” that will enable the local unit associations to increase community consciousness about the care provided by pharmacists. It is never too early to start planning activities and creating unique celebrations in your local community. Your support is needed to make this Health Fair a successful event. Plan to volunteer with your fellow pharmacists and pharmacy students. This is an exceptional occasion to show the legislators and their constituents the value of pharmacists in their healthcare. If you cannot attend, we can use your support in other ways. Contact your FPA office or a member of the Public Affairs Council. We need you to make this Ninth Annual Florida Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol a SUCCESS! n
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Executive Insight By Michael Jackson, FPA Executive by michael jackson,Vice RPhPresident/CEO
Restricting Patient Choice of Pharmacy
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he Florida Pharmacy Association has been actively working to make sure that patients have access to their pharmacy of choice. In previous Stat News messages, we informed the membership that it was Florida’s intent to identify 20,000 chronically diseased patients in the Medicaid program and offer them a mail-order option. It is interesting that a similar program was tried with diabetic patients and had to stop because it was not working very well. Our members told us of patients who received insulin with no syringes and patients having received syringes mailed to them but no insulin. The current issue was making its way through the committee process at the Florida Capitol during the 2010 session last spring, but FPA lobbyists were successful in keeping it off bills. Unfortunately, in a backdoor tactic, this issue was inserted in an appropriations bill. The added language required the Agency for Health Care Administration to identify these patients and contract with a mail-order pharmacy provider. The Agency issued an invitation to negotiate (ITN) and triggered immediate action by the FPA. FPA leadership made a decision to file a legal challenge against the Agency, citing its lack of proper authority to move forward with this proposal. This has, in effect, put a temporary halt to efforts to create this mail-order program for Medicaid patients. The Association is concerned that patients receiving official communications from the Agency about the mailorder program will have the impact of influencing Medicaid patients to use mail-order services when it may not be in their best interests to do so. Patients would have their mail-ordered
prescriptions coming from one pharmacy and their other medications coming from another. This is not the way to coordinate medication therapy management services. Also, there were no savings scored for this program. We believe that patients should have the freedom to choose a pharmacy for their services. Public policy should not be written in such a way as to give an advantage to one provider over anoth-
We believe that patients should have the freedom to choose a pharmacy for their services. er. The FPA complaint on this issue rises to whether or not the writing of budget proviso language is the proper way to form public policy. This issue now resides in district court and is awaiting its next step. We are very thankful for the many pharmacists and pharmacy owners who have contributed resources to our legal battle. If you would like to support our efforts, please visit our website at this link or call us at the FPA office for more information. Medicaid mail order is not the only defense project that the FPA is working on. State employees will discover that
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certain maintenance medications will have to come from the state’s contracted mail-service provider. Many state employees have received notices that after the third prescription refill their medications will be delivered through the mail. This means that perhaps starting in April, prescription claims filed by community pharmacies for certain maintenance drugs will not authorize. This may not only be a state employee issue. Many local municipalities also connect with the state employee benefit plan. It is possible that they, too, may have to use mail order. The membership has asked what can be done about this. The answer is simply to talk to your state legislator and also your patients. The Florida Legislature inserted this proposal on page 402 of the 2010 Florida budget. They are the ones who have to remove it. Patients are the primary stakeholders on this issue. They also need to talk to their state legislator. This includes many retired state employees as well. FEBRUARY 2011 |
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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
Patients should have to right to choose the pharmacy provider that they are comfortable with, whether it be mail order or their local pharmacy. The government does not tell you where to purchase your groceries, buy gasoline or
sion will begin March 8. The Association has learned that in the governor’s budget proposal, the intent is to move the state employee plan entirely to managed care. What we see as a plan today will look entirely different in May. You
What we see as a plan today will look entirely different in May.
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which hair salon to use. You are never penalized for selecting a tax accountant, financial advisor or even told what church to attend. Why is it that government allows entities to steer patients away from viable qualified pharmacy businesses? After all, these are the same businesses that are paying taxes and fees that help to fund the state employee benefit program as well as Medicaid. They are willing to tax your business assets but not willing to grant you an opportunity to earn some of it back. Keep in mind that the legislative ses-
can help shape what that benefit design can look like. All you have to do is get involved by making phone calls and talking with your patients. They can be your best advocates. Don’t forget Pharmacist Days at the Florida Legislature, March 15 – 16, 2011. You might be able to get face to face with your state legislator here in Tallahassee. n
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FPA Legislative Update Pharmacists Testify Before Senate Budget Committee The Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services held a hearing on January 12, 2011, to cover topics such as Medicaid funding for inmates, the budgetary shortfall in the AIDS Drugs Assistance Program (ADAP), and also to hear testimony from Florida Pharmacy Association members regarding possible savings for Florida’s Medicaid budget. Spending in the Medicaid budget
for fiscal year 2010-2011 is estimated to be in excess of $20 billion. To put this into perspective the spending for Medicaid in Florida for the 2000 – 2001 fiscal year was $8.9 billion. Generally when there is a recession the number of Medicaid eligible patients increase while at the same time the revenue to the state declines. Also last year the state received stimulus money from the federal government. The legislature also raided a number of trust funds to get
their budget balanced. These options will not be available this year. It is very likely that the legislature will be taking drastic steps when looking to fund various programs and contain costs as our state has an obligation to operate under a balanced budget. FPA members were given an opportunity to provide budgetary solutions that the State should consider when looking at funding of the Medicaid program. Shane Abbott, own-
There is a current policy in place that requires state employees to get their maintenance medications exclusively through the state’s contracted mail order provider. er pharmacist from Defuniak Springs suggested that there could be significant savings if the state allowed community pharmacies to provide a 90 day supply of prescription medications as allowed in mail order for the state employee prescription benefit plan. There is a current policy in place that requires state employees to get their maintenance medications exclusively through the state’s contracted mail order provider. Dr. Roger Accardi, a clinical pharmacy owner in Volusia County encouraged the state to look at prescription drug utilization and medication therapy management programs. He also shared with committee members that he has participated in take back programs for unwanted prescription drugs. According to Roger nearly 80% of all medications returned to his pharmacy for proper disposal were from FEBRUARY 2011
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mail order pharmacies that were issued in 90 day lots. He noted that some of his patients were concerned about receiving their 90 day supply of medication after discontinuing the drug months in advance. Also testifying before the committee was Orlando pharmacy owner Lois Adams. Lois mentioned the waste from medications that were dispensed yet not taken properly. She urged the committee to consider the services provided by local community pharmacists and how changes in policy that restrict participation in managed care networks would affect Florida based pharmacy businesses. Last year Dr. Adams received the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Pharmacist of the Year award. Lois is the owner of Freedom Pharmacy and
Wellness Center of Orlando. Consultant Provide Florida Senate with Cost Containment Proposals FPA advocates attended a meeting where a number of cost containment ideas were presented to the legislature for consideration. Participating in the Senate budget committee meeting were Senators Alexander, Negron, Altman, Bogdanoff, Fasano, Flores, Gaetz, Hays, Joyner, Lynn, Margolis, Montford, Rich (by telephone), Richter, Simmons, Siplin, Sobel, Thrasher and Wise. Jeff Lewis, President of the Heinz Family Foundation of Washington, DC working through an organization called PS2 presented the following ideas during Thursday’s budget hearing:
FPA advocates attended a meeting where a number of cost containment ideas were presented to the legislature for consideration.
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Implementing a strategy focused on greater transparency to taxpayers Employing a single prescription drug purchasing strategy Maximizing managed competition Pursing an aggressive procurement and contract plan utilizing vendors that provide prescription drugs at the lowest price possible, with uncompromised quality
Some background on the recommendations are as follows: Group Purchasing To achieve the savings goals recommended by the consultant it was recommended that the state should combine its various agencies into one single state entity responsible for procurement and contracting. Currently the state purchases prescription medications for sections such as Medicaid, the state employee plan and county health departments. The recommendation is that the state could combine its vast purchasing power under one entity
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and create a comprehensive statewide purchasing system leveraging the size of state government to get better contracting prices for prescription drug, hospital supplies and related products. The consultant has recommended that the state should renegotiate its contract with entities such as the Minnesota Multi-State Contracting Alliance (MMCAP). The goal of MMCAP is to provide member organizations the combined purchasing power to receive the best prices available. It was called into question as to whether Florida’s best interests were being met with this program. Reduce and Eliminate Dispensing Fees The Florida pays $4.28 fees for filling prescriptions at retail and $4.22 at mail order for state employees. The consultant has suggested that the market fee is $1.25. The recommendation of the consultant was to reduce the fee for pharmacies to $1.25 and eliminate the dispensing fee altogether for mail order saving the state $10 million. Maximizing Generic Drug Pricing The Florida Department of Health and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities should be more aggressive in negotiating the discounts for the purchasing of generic drugs. It is suggested that are over $800,000 in savings in this area. Coordinated Preferred Drug List This by far was one of the more interesting suggestions. There are many state agencies with various versions of preferred or restricted drug lists. The recommendation is to combine all of the state agencies (perhaps including Medicaid) under one prescription formulary. The use of generic drugs should be used as first line therapy (fail first). Brand named drugs could be used however the co-pay should be higher. Changes in the State Group Insurance Plan A number of suggestions were presented to the budget committee including mandating that state employees,
dependents and retirees use generics where available. If the prescriber orders a branded drug and the patient wants that drug the patient should pay the cost difference. Retirees in the state group insurance program that are eligible for Medicare Part D should see their drug copays increased. There is also language that protects Medicareeligible state employee retirees from large premium increases. The current premiums collected do not cover the cost of the benefit provided. It was recommended that the legislature remove this cap on retiree premiums to allow the increase collected to cover the deficit. Seek Greater Subsidies for State Retirees While somewhat difficult to understand this proposal had two recommendations. One was to either take advantage of an option of an “800 Series Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) to get greater subsidies to support retirees and their dependents that are Medicare eligible or simply end the prescription benefit for state retirees (forcing them into the Medicare Part D program). This last suggestion would save the state $83 million. Consolidation of Medicaid Formularies There are various formularies utilized by managed care organizations and preferred provider organizations serving Medicaid patients. It was suggested that the state could pool its buying power by being the entity that develops the formulary to obtain higher rebates. The benefit to pharmacy providers is the reduction in the number of formularies that have to be dealt with. It was also suggested that the state should outsource its specialty drugs to a third party vendor. Expansion into the 340B Program Many county agencies have created Federally Qualified Health Centers or FQHCs. Several of these FQHCs are located in rural areas without a pharmacy and therefore do not have a 340B program. The recommendation was for the state to find a PBM to work with the
Department of Corrections and the Department of Health to develop a statewide contract to provide a retail network and mail order 340B pharmacy the Health Centers and the Department of Health. This would allow the state to potentially treat inmates with other diseases such as diabetes, asthma, congestive heart failure etc. One of the interesting questions raised by Senator Negron was the value of face to face pharmacist services as opposed to mandatory mail programs. The response from the presenter was that there is value to patients having a relationship with their community pharmacist. It was clear from the questions raised by committee members along with discussions that there will likely be a sincere effort to look at the consultant’s recommendations and work to implement many of the proposals. Several suggestions get to the heart of the business and practice of pharmacy and should be followed very closely. To FPA Members: Much of the information in this section was provided through our Stat News messages that are sent to you by e-mail. If you are not receiving these messages we either have an incorrect email address for you or your SPAM filter is blocking messages from fpa@pharmview. com. Contact us at the FPA office and we will try to help you.
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Tough Love: Heart Disease Still a Killer Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Heart Disease Facts America’s Heart Disease Burden ■■ In 2006, 631,636 people died of heart disease. Heart disease caused 26% of deaths—more than one in every four—in the United States.1 ■■ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2006 were women.1 ■■ Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease. In 2005, 445,687 people died from coronary heart disease.2 ■■ Every year about 785,000 Americans have a first heart attack. Another 470,000 who have already had one or more heart attacks have another attack.3 ■■ In 2010, heart disease will cost the United States $316.4 billion.3 This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity. Deaths Vary by Ethnicity Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people of most ethnicities in the United States, including African Americans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Hispanics, and whites. Below is the percentage of all deaths caused by heart disease in 2004, listed by ethnicity.2 Race of Ethnic Group African Americans
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Early Action is Key ■■ In a 2005 survey, most respondents—92%—recognized chest pain as a symptom of a heart attack. Only 27% were aware of all major symptoms and knew to call 9-1-1 when someone was having a heart attack.4 ■■ About 47% of sudden cardiac deaths occur outside a hospital. This suggests that many people with heart disease don’t act on early warning signs.5 Americans at Risk Below is the percentage of U.S. adults with heart disease risk factors in 2005-2006.6 Risk Factor
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Deaths Vary by Geography Across the United States, death rates due to heart disease in 2006 were highest in Mississippi and lowest in Minnesota.1
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Risk Prevention ■■ For people with heart disease, studies have shown that lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels can reduce the risk of— • Dying from heart disease. • Having a nonfatal heart attack. • Needing heart bypass surgery or angioplasty. • For people without heart disease, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels can reduce the risk for developing heart disease.
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In 2003, approximately 37% of adults reported having two or more of the risk factors listed above.7 Heart Disease Facts in Men ■■ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. In 2006, 315,706 men died from it.1 ■■ Heart disease killed 26% of the men who died in 2006— more than one in every four.1 ■■ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men of most racial/ethnic groups in the United States, including African Americans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Hispanics, and whites. For Asian American men, heart disease is second only to cancer.2 ■■ In 2006, about 9.4% of all white men, 7.8% of black men, and 5.3% of Mexican American men were living with coronary heart disease.3
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Facts on Women and Heart Disease ■■ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. In 2006, 315,930 women died from it.1 ■■ Heart disease killed 26% of the women who died in 2006—more than one in every four.1 ■■ Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a “man’s disease,” around the same number of women and men die each year of heart disease in the United States. Unfortunately, 36% of women did not perceive themselves to be at risk for heart disease in a 2005 survey.2 ■■ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women of most racial/ethnic groups in the United States, including
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FPA News Michael Moné Receives Linwood F. Tice Friend of APhA-ASP Award WASHINGTON, DC – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announces that Michael A. Moné, Vice President, Anti-diversion and Senior Regulatory Counsel, Cardinal Health, Inc., is the recipient of the 2011 Linwood F. Tice Friend of APhA-ASP Award. He was selected for his commitment to student pharmacists at both the local and national levels, including his involvement with the APhA-ASP House of Delegates, the University of Utah School of Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies (Utah School) and Generation Rx. Formerly known as the “APhA Friend of ASP Award,” the Linwood F. Tice Friend of APhA-ASP Award was established in 1988 to recognize an individual whose long-term services and contributions have benefited the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), and thereby student pharmacists in general. The award was renamed in 1994 to honor Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science Dean Emeritus and APhA Past President Dr. Linwood F. Tice who, in his capacity as Chairman of the APhA Committee on Student Branches in 1952-55, was instrumental in the formation of the APhA organizational unit that evolved into APhA-ASP. APhA’s awards program is pharmacy’s most comprehensive recognition program. In a nomination letter, a colleague noted, “Michael brings unique professional experiences and vast insight to our profession and the students he supports. His impeccable character and amazing ability to make complicated pharmacy and political processes understandable are key attributes in his ability to relate to and serve the students. In his position as parliamentarian to the APhAASP House of Delegates, he coaches and mentors the student Speaker of the House to ensure they are comfortable with their upcoming responsibilities. Thanks to Michael’s leadership, a generation of student pharmacists appreciates the importance of taking an active role in the process that shapes their profession.” Another colleague stated, “Michael’s commitment, passion and dedication to student pharmacists is evident through many channels. At the Utah School he reaches out to and makes himself accessible to the students, realizing the program may be emotional for first-time attendees. This past year, he began GenerationRx with APhA-ASP, whereby student pharmacists can engage
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with their communities to improve prescription drug abuse through better understanding of medication safety issues. Michael is a leader whose positive influence will undoubtedly carry on for generations to be.” Moné currently serves as Vice President, Anti-diversion and Senior Regulatory Counsel, Cardinal Health, Inc., where he is responsible for implementing an improved system for identifying, blocking and reporting the supply chain diversion of controlled substances at the consumer level. Previously, he served as Director of Regulatory Compliance at the Medicine Shoppe International. Moné is an active member of several associations and councils including NABP, ACPE, USP, APhA and FPA. He earned his JD and BS in Pharmacy from the University of Florida. About the American Pharmacists Association
The American Pharmacists Association, founded in 1852 as the American Pharmaceutical Association, represents more than 62,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession. APhA, dedicated to helping all pharmacists improve medication use and advance patient care, is the first-established and largest association of pharmacists in the United States.
CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE 2011 HOUSE OF DELEGATES The House of Delegates Board of Directors will meet in March 2011 to review and approve resolutions for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for submitting resolutions is March 15, 2011! 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:
SEND YOUR RESOLUTIONS TO THE ATTENTION OF RANADA HOWARD AT RSIMMONS@PHARMVIEW.COM
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2011 Summer Conferences Registration Information
Florida Pharmacy Association
A Solid Foundation for Positive Outcomes An outcome is the result or consequence of an event, a disease, a drug, a treatment, etc. Pharmacists have a vital role in the healthcare delivery system and are in the best position for patients to have positive outcomes throughout the healthcare process. Pharmacists have been trained for decades on key issues surrounding the safe and effective use of medications. It is for this reason that pharmacists are called medication experts. Over the years, patient care has evolved to become what is now called Medication Therapy Management (MTM). In order to continue to deliver optimal patient care, pharmacists must go back to the basic foundation to see the future positive outcomes. Florida Pharmacy Association’s mission is to “serve, represent and assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to advance the profession and practice of pharmacy.” This year’s convention will offer a variety of subjects that will be applicable to your practice setting. We are offering consultant and general continuing education hours. In addition, there will be a pre-convention certificate program entitled, Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community. Join us in our effort as we continue to build a solid foundation for positive outcomes at FPA’s 121st Annual 16 | Meeting F lor i d and a P hConvention! ar m a c y To d a Y
121st Annual Meeting and Convention June 22 - 26, 2011 The Fairmont Turnberry Isle & Resort Aventura, FL
FPA 121st Annual Meeting and Convention Schedule June 22-26, 2011 • Schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 8 hrs GCE/TECH
11:00am-1:00pm FPA House of Delegates and Annual Business Meeting 1:00pm-2:00pm
Lunch (Attendees on their own)
7:00am
Registration/Check-in
2:00pm-3:00pm
7:45am
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Keynote Address
3:00pm-5:00pm
House of Delegates Reconvenes
6:00pm-7:00pm
Foundation Reception Social
7:00pm-8:30pm
Adopt-A-Student and Mentor Social
7:30pm-9:30pm
Education: 2 hrs. GCE/TECH 12 Step Recovery
8:00am-5:00pm
Pre-Convention Program Medication Therapy Management Certificate Program
4:00pm-5:00pm
HOD Board of Directors Meeting
5:00pm-6:00pm
Florida Pharmacy PACCE Meeting
6:00pm-7:00pm
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
6:00pm-8:00pm
Florida Pharmacy Foundation Annual Meeting
7:30pm-9:00pm
Officer’s Dinner
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011 6 hrs of GCE/TECH/ RC 7:00am
Registration Desk Open
7:00am-8:00am
Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Breakfast
7:45am-9:15am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Pain Management
8:00am-9:00am
Education: 1 hr. GCE/TECH Legislative Update
4 hrs of GCE/TECH or 3 hrs RC 7:00am
Registration Desk Open
7:45am-9:15am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Nutrient Depletions from Prescription Drugs Incorporating Necessary Supplements
8:00am-10:00am Delegate Registration 9:00am-10:30am CE Provider Workshop 9:20am-10:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Regenerative and Functional Medicine, An Opportunity for Pharmacists as Clinicians 10:50am-11:00am
Break Consultant Track
CODE KEY:
GCE = General Continuing Education
9:00am-10:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STC NASPA/NMA Game Show 9:00am-11:00am Journal Board Meeting 9:20am-10:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Pain Management 10:50am-11:00am
Break
11:00am-1:00pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening 11:00am-1:00pm Student Poster Presentations 12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch (Attendees on their own) 1:15pm-4:15pm
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1:00pm-2:30pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Pain Management
1:00pm-2:30pm
Education: 1 hr STC Pharmacy Review
1:00pm-3:00pm
Local Unit Leaders Meeting
2:00pm
Golf Tournament Practice
2:30pm
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch (Attendees on their own) 1:00pm-2:30pm
Student Luncheon
1:00pm-2: 30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management 1:00pm-2:30pm
Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH Team UP for Success!
PACCE Golf Tournament
2:35pm-4:05pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management
2:35pm-4:05pm
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Cyber Health: Friend or Foe?
2:35pm-4:05pm
Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STC How To Open A Pharmacy
2:35pm-4:05pm
Education: 1.5 hrs STC Preparing Yourself for a Pharmacy Career: Focus on Interviewing Skills and Resume Development
5:00pm-6:30pm
Past Presidents Reception (Invitation Only)
6:00pm-7:30pm
PACCE Wine and Cheese Reception
8:00pm-9:30pm
University Alumni Receptions
7:00pm-10:00pm Awards Ceremony Reception THEME: Moon Over Miami Attire: Black and White Semi Formal
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011 6 hrs of GCE/TECH/RC
4 hrs of GCE/TECH 7:00am
Registration Desk Open
7:00am
Registration Desk Open
7:00am-8:30am
President’s Breakfast and Installation of Officers
7:45am-9:15am
Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management
8:45am-9:45am
Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC State of The ART in 2011
7:45am-9:15am
Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH Small Businesses Don’t Die, They Commit Suicide!
9:50am-11:50am Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH Reducing Medication Errors
9:20am-10:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management 9:00am-11:00am Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC Pharmacy Career Forum
11:50am-12:00pm Break 12:00pm-1:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Florida Board of Pharmacy Update
9:20am-10:50am Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH Can You Get More From the Investment You Have In Your Business? 10:50am-11:00am Break 11:00am-1:00pm Exhibit Hall Open Golf Winners Announced
WHO SHOULD ATTEND • Community Pharmacists • Hospital Pharmacists • Consultant Pharmacists • Long Term Care Pharmacists • Pharmacy Students • Pharmacy Technicians • Mail Service Pharmacists • Managed Care Pharmacists
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TECH = Technician
STC = Student Continuing Education
The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club 19999 W. Country Club Dr. Aventura, FL 33180 (305) 932-6200 Room Rate: $129 and up
won rave reviews from guests and food critics alike. We also offer great seasonal and yearlong packages designed perfectly for you to experience every aspects of our resort, all for a great value.
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ecluded on 300 tropical acres, this stunning Mediterranean-style hideaway begins a new era in luxury travel. Retreat to this gorgeous oasis where you’ll find the essence of elegance and indulgence with 392 spacious guest rooms and suites, two 18-hole Raymond Floyd-redesigned championship golf courses, a private beach front Ocean Club right on the Atlantic, the exclusive award-winning Willow Stream Spa and fitness center, a tennis facility with four clay HydroCourts, three pools including a new lagoonstyle pool featuring a waterslide, lazy river, private cabanas and poolside dining, a supervised children’s program and an array of recreational activities. With a diverse selection of restaurants ranging from American contemporary cuisine at nationallyacclaimed Chef Michael Mina’s new BOURBON STEAK restaurant to seaside casual and regional flavors at Cascata Grille, dining at the resort has
A private membership club featuring three distinguished categories presents guests with the ideal way to turn their stay into a permanent vacation. Worldclass shopping in the Aventura Mall is just steps away. Take a stroll or hop on one of our complimentary shuttles to and from the mall and dive into over 250 specialty shops and stores including Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom’s. With all this and more, it’s no wonder The Fairmont Turnberry Isle was named one of the “World’s Best” in 2009 by Travel + Leisure magazine and received the Mobil Four Star Hotel & Mobil Four Star Spa Award, along with Meetings & Conventions Gold Key Award in 2008. The Miami resort is conveniently located between the two major international airports and seaports of Miami and Fort Lauderdale and nearby elite shopping venues, exciting nightlife and a multitude of cultural and sporting events. The Fairmont Turnberry Isle, located just minutes from North Miami Beach and South Beach, is a member of ‘Leading Hotels of the World’. FEBRUARY 2011
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General Information Room Rates Room Rates: $129 for The Fairmont; $169 for The Deluxe Golf View; $329 for One Bedroom Suite. Room rate based upon single/double occupancy. There will be no charge for children up to and including the age of 18 years who share with their parents. Each extra person above two adults sharing a room will be charged an additional $50 per night (rate cut off date is Friday, June 10, 2011) Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. The checkin time is after 4:00pm and the checkout time is before 12:00 noon. Room reservations can be made by calling (800) 327-7739 or (866) 840-8067. Valet parking is $20 per car per day. Guest self parking is complimentary at Aventura Mall.
Keynote Speaker Lucinda Maine, PhD, RPh, is the Executive Vice President and CEO – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. She has served this position since May 2002. Prior to her current position, she has worked in various capacities over a ten year period at the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA). Dr. Maine received her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, Kellogg Pharmaceutical Clinical Scientist Program, Department of Social and Administrative Pharmacy in January 1985. She received her Bachelor of Science from Auburn University School of Pharmacy in 1980.
General Education Track Thursday - Sunday The general education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining to the profession of pharmacy practice. Specific courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and the Florida Board of Pharmacy Update.
Consultant Education Track Thursday- Saturday The consultant education track will provide pharmacists with the most current information available on various disease states. The specific therapeutic topics being offered include Alternative Medicine, Pain Management, and Diabetes Management. There are 15 hours available for consultant pharmacists.
Student and Technician Track Thursday – Sunday Students and Technicians will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists and attending student and technician focused continuing education programs. The technician track offers several hours of 20
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continuing education on a variety of topics, including the required courses for initial registration renewal: Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and Pharmacy Law. The student track consists of several hours of fun and exciting continuing education, such as The Career Forum and the NASPA/NMA Game Show. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Patient Counseling Competition and showcase their Poster Presentations.
Pre-Convention Education Wednesday Only Our traditional Wednesday program will be a certificate program in Medication Therapy Management (MTM). This outstanding MTM Program will offer 20 hours of continuing education credit. Register for this programs and walk away with valuable information for your pharmacy practice on how to deliver MTM services in your community. A separate registration fee is required for the pre-convention program.
Special Events Exhibits: Participate in our grand opening reception in the exhibit hall! Poster Presentations: Browse submissions from students. Contact Tian Merren Owens in the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation. Awards Ceremony Reception entitled, Moon Over Miami: Honor outstanding practitioners during the awards presentation. The attire is semi formal, black and/or white. President’s Breakfast: Attend the Sunday morning installation of new officers. Receptions: Enjoy catching up with your colleagues as the Universities entertain their alumni and friends, and as the FPA Foundation thank their supporters at a reception. House of Delegates: Be a delegate or observer and see how important member participation is to the direction of the Association. Student Events: Students will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists, attending student focused continuing education programs and learning first hand about the FPA and how involvement can improve their chosen profession. Call the FPA office and offer to mentor or sponsor a student. PharmPACCE Wine and Cheese Reception: Purchase a ticket to this reception to support your Political Action Committee. PACCE Golf Tournament: Join us Friday afternoon for the PACCE Golf Tournament. Please register early to save your space.
The Florida Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education. Up to 40 contact hours are available upon successful completion of the program through attendance and submission of completed attendance forms. Statements of continuing pharmacy education will be mailed six weeks after the meeting. The Florida Pharmacy is also a Florida Department of Health approved provider of continuing education for pharmacists. This is an ACPE application based activity.
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Call
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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.
Criteria:
■■ must be a Florida reg-
istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years.
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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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,
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. 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.
F PA
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
improved patient care.
■■ The recipient should be a practic-
ing 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.
Excellence in Innovation 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-
vative pharmacy practice resulting in
Deadline FOR NOMINATIONS: February 28, 2011 F PA A W ARDS NOMINATION F ORM I am pleased to submit the following nomination:
Nominated by:
Name:
Name:
Address:
Date Submitted: Signature:
For the following Award: (Nomination Deadline February 28, 2011) 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 Excellence in Innovation 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, 2011
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students
FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 121st ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION
June 22 - 26, 2011 The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club ♦ Aventura, Florida Poster Session: Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:00AM-1:00PM
The FPA Poster Presentations are open to PHARMACY STUDENTS ONLY. Complete and submit this COVERSHEET for each abstract submission. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, May 2, 2011. Abstracts will NOT be accepted after this date. Mail or E-mail this application along with the abstract submission to: Tian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Continuing Education Florida Pharmacy Association 610 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 tmerren@pharmview.com
PLEASE TYPE
Contact Information: Presenter's Name (MUST BE A STUDENT):________________________________________________________________
□ Entry Level Pharm.D. □ Post B.S. Pharm.D. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No: _____________________E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________ Abstract Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Poster Type:
□Clinical Research □Basic Science Research □Translational Research (Basic Science and Clinical Research)
Primary Author: __________________________________________________________________________________ (Students must be listed first to be considered for the Award. Presenter will be notified by mail of acceptance). Co-Author(s): _________________________________________________________ Student
□YES □NO
Awards:
Posters will be eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes to be presented at Convention. (Only one prize is given for each winning poster)
Free Registration:
Three entry level students from each Florida College of Pharmacy will be eligible for a complimentary Florida Pharmacy Association Convention Student registration. (Student Registration does not include CE or hotel accommodations) I am interested in being considered for this registration:
College:
□YES
□NO
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ABSTRACT FORMAT The abstract form submitted should be the equivalent of one page. The abstract should include: Title (Include authors’ names and name of College of Pharmacy), Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Abstracts will not be accepted if it is not in this format. Do not include figures or graphs.
Please direct all questions and concerns to:
Tian Merren Owens ♦ (850) 222-2400 ext. 120 ♦ tmerren@pharmview.com DEADLINE DATE: MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011 24
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