January 2017 Florida Pharmacy Journal

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The Official Publication Of The Florida Pharmacy Association JAN. 2017

SURVEY SAYS! 94 PERCENT SUPPORT LEGISLATION PROHIBITING PRESSURE TO SWITCH PRESCRIPTIONS


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Survey: 94 Percent Support Legislation Prohibiting Pressure to Switch Prescriptions

7 Executive Insight 16 FPA News & Notes 24 Buyer’s Guide

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A Cautionary Tale: The Perils of Owning a Retail Pharmacy

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Mission Statements:

FPA Calendar 2017

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JANUARY 28-29 Clinical Conference Destin 31

Last day to submit election ballots FEBRUARY

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Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Conference Call

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Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting

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Award Nominations Due MARCH

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Legislative Session Begins

11-12 FPA Committee and Council Meetings Orlando 13-15 Health Fair and Legislative Days at the Capitol Tallahassee

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Good Friday - FPA Office Closed

22-23 FPA Law and Regulatory Conference Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay 26-27 NCPA Flyin Washington, DC MAY 5

Last day of legislative session

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NASPA Leadership Conference

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Last Day to Submit Resolutions

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FPA Continuing Education Conference Jacksonville

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Memorial Day - FPA Office Closed

24-27 APhA Meeting San Francisco, CA

For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com Events calendar subject to change 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. There is a new 2 hour CE requirement for pharmacists on the dispensing of controlled substances effective this biennial renewal period. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2017 or prior to licensure renewal. Consultant pharmacists and technicians will need to renew their licenses and registrations by December 31, 2018. For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact the FPA office. For more information on CE programs or events, please contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our website at www.pharmview.com

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CONTACTS FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400 FSHP — Tamekia Bennett (850) 906-9333 UF — Kristin Weitzel (352) 273-5114 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 is 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. 4 |

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The President’s Viewpoint SCOTT TOMERLIN, FPA PRESIDENT

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A New Year of Opportunities

he New Year is upon us, and with that comes the reality of changes and opportunities. Pharmacy is an ever-changing profession, and with each year that passes that becomes even more apparent for those who have been in the practice for some time. Change is not always a bad thing. In fact, change has brought upon some very good things for our profession and patient care. Consider the expansion of all the new areas of practice pharmacists can serve, anywhere from ambulatory care to veterinarian compounding. Pharmacists and student pharmacists can now immunize and protect our patients from many common diseases. In some practice settings, pharmacists can work through a collaborative agreement partnership with physicians and other members of the health care team in cutting-edge patient care models. And, it does not stop there. To continue to ensure professional viability, consider expanding beyond your comfort zone. Maybe 2017 is the year for you to work toward earning a consultant pharmacist licensure. Perhaps, your interest is pharmacotherapeutics, psychology, diabetes or MTM. A board certification in one of these areas may be of interest for you to consider. Maybe 2017 is the year that you open your own pharmacy, serve in a leadership role in a professional association such as the FPA, or become a community leader through involvement in organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and your church or religious establishment. Part of growing your profession includes growing your profes-

sional development within yourself. These are a few outstanding options to consider. While I have mentioned that there are great opportunities that are abundant for the observant practitioner, I certainly cannot ignore the challenges that also exist. Challenges we

Change is not always a bad thing. In fact, change has brought upon some very good things for our profession and patient care. have seen well beyond 2016 that have grown into 2017, including a consistent onslaught of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) abuses to community pharmacies through below-cost reimbursements, network restrictive participation and overall challenges in providing optimal patient care to our

Scott Tomerlin 2016-2017 FPA President

communities we serve. The problem will not go away on its own, and it requires us all to be active participants in the legislative process. Fortunately, we have just the outlet for concerned practitioners—and citizens—to participate in this process of advocacy, to educate the folks that we elect to serve to represent us in the Legislature. We will touch on that shortly. Perhaps 2017 is the year you may decide to run for elected office. Whether it be the state Legislature in Tallahassee, or the local city council or the PTA president of your child’s school, pharmacists are well respected and trusted. In fact, recent polls have continued to place pharmacists as the No. 2 trusted professionals. You have earned that distinction through your commitment to your patients and communities you serve. It does not take a huge position status or title to be a leader in your community. Leadership is best displayed by example. JANUARY 2017

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2016-17 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 diligently all year long on behalf of our members.

Tim Rogers............................................................................................................Board Chair Scott Tomerlin..............................................................................................FPA President Alexander Pytlarz.................................................................................... FPA Treasurer Suzy Wise ...................................................................................................President-Elect Carol Motycka............................................................................Speaker of the House David Mackarey............................................................Vice Speaker of the House Kathy Baldwin.......................................................................................... FSHP President Jennifer Chen........................................................................................ Region 1 Director Neil Barnett............................................................................................Region 2 Director Tom Cuomo.............................................................................................Region 3 Director Linda Lazuka.........................................................................................Region 4 Director Robert Parrado...................................................................................Region 5 Director Luther Laite IV.....................................................................................Region 6 Director Paul Delisser.................................................................... Region 7 Director (Interim) Humberto Martinez..........................................................................Region 8 Director Mitchell Fingerhut.............................................................................Region 9 Director

Referring back to my previous point about how you can advocate for your profession, I would like to invite you to register now for the upcoming Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair at the Capitol, to be held March 1415, 2017, in Tallahassee. Make plans to register and secure your hotel arrange-

I would like to invite you to register now for the upcoming Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair at the Capitol, to be held March 14-15, 2017, in Tallahassee.

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair.............................................................. Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Vice Chair....................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Treasurer...............................Don Bergemann, don.bergemann@verizon.net Secretary................................................................... Stuart Ulrich, stuarx@aol.com Member.............................. Rebecca Poston, Rebecca.Poston@flhealth.gov Member.................................................Patricia Nguebo, notablep@hotmail.com Member................................................................Norman Tomaka, FLRX9@aol.com Member............................................Greta Pelegrin, gretapelegrin@yahoo.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com Journal Reviewer....................... Dr. Melissa Ruble, mruble@health.usf.edu Journal Reviewer....................................Dr. Angela Hill, ahill2@health.usf.edu

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ments now, as space will fill up fast as time gets closer to the legislative session. This event will feature CE educational programming on Tuesday, with a reception that evening at the Governors Club – a tremendous opportunity for networking at one of Tallahassee’s most exclusive venues. On Wednesday, student pharmacists from our wonderful pharmacy schools across the state will run a full-scale health fair in the Capitol rotunda, showcasing some of the many efforts pharmacists can make in patient care. I hope to see many of you there. Our FPA leadership is well underway in helping meet the goal of bringing at least 100 pharmacists to the Capitol, and hundreds of student pharmacists, so please make plans to join us. n


Executive Insight BY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH MICHAEL JACKSON, B.PHARM, EVP & CEO, FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION

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130 Years of Advocacy History

t is amazing to realize that your professional association has been on the front lines of advocacy for 130 years. That’s right, boys and girls, 2017 marks 13 decades of support and service to our members. We were organized as a pharmacy entity two years before there was a Board of Pharmacy. We also supported the creation of pharmacist-based training within the state of Florida through the advocacy of the creation of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. To put it into perspective, here are a few historical events that happened during the same decade that FPA was created: the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor from France in July of 1885, Mark Twain published The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in 1884. The U.S. population as noted in the 1880 census was 50,189,209. Considering that Florida’s current population is over 20,000,000 or nearly half of the entire country, I’d say the country—like FPA—has come a long way. During the 130 years of our creation, development and growth as an Association we have facilitated 126 conventions and a host of other meetings and gatherings too numerous to mention. Your leadership has invested heavily in the sustainability and viability of your organization through the establishment of a permanent home in the shadow of the Florida Capitol and Governor’s Mansion. We have in place a set of governing documents and operational policies that have withstood the test of time. The FPA annually resets its leadership team with individuals who bring new ideas and new concepts that build from the foundation laid by our creators. I think that they would be very proud of their organization as we continue its long-standing work toward the growth

and strength of our profession. While it is good to reminisce about our accomplishments since 1887, the fact is that history is still being written as you read this. Your current leadership is helping to build on the legacy of the Florida Pharmacy Association through the investment of many hours of time that they give to your profession. They do so not because it’s cool,

During the 130 years of our creation, development and growth as an Association we have facilitated 126 conventions and a host of other meetings and gatherings too numerous to mention.

but because they believe in the mission and vision of our creators and are committed to working as a volunteer leader on your behalf. They see the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that organizations face on behalf of

Michael Jackson, B.Pharm

their industry every day, and it is their tenacious work and support as well as the work of our contracted advocates that prevent our profession from being stricken from relevance in the health care marketplace. We are currently preparing to engage in a political campaign to fight for a number of issues. That campaign started with discussions at the House of Delegates at the FPA annual meeting last summer. Our Governmental Affairs Committee put together an advocacy plan based upon those discussions and also policy statements from previous conventions. The plan was presented to the FPA Board of Directors last August and with their review of available resources and approval, the policy work of the FPA began. That advocacy plan is as follows:

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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

Educational Services Office Assistant Stacey Brooks, ext. 210 Coordinator of Membership Christopher Heil, ext. 110

FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY BOARD Chair..................................... Carol Motycka, St. Augustine Vice Chair................................Cristina Medina, Hollywood Treasurer...................Don Bergemann, Tarpon Springs Secretary.........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member..............................Rebecca Poston, Tallahassee Member.............................................. Patricia Nguebo, Ocala Member................................. Norman Tomaka, Melbourne Member..............................................Greta Pelegrin, Hialeah Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee

This is a peer-reviewed publication. ©2017, 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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Advocate for Legislation – High Priority: Access to Pharmacist Services Act (Relabeled as the Pharmacist Collaborative Practice Act) – To advocate for legislation that supports proposed changes to the Pharmacy Practice Act. This is a continued advocacy effort from the 2015-2016 legislative session. Bill sponsors are to be identified. This is a high-priority issue. MAC Pricing Enforcement – Advocacy includes implementing laws or rules that require PBMs to comply with updating MAC pricing. PBM Transparency – This includes legislation that seeks to provide regulatory control of PBMs within the Florida Board of Pharmacy and Florida insurance commissioner. Such a proposal needs to take into consideration the issues surrounding the closure of pharmacy networks. Federal Provider Status – Continue to support efforts to have pharmacists recognized as health care providers in the Social Security act. Advocate for if opportunity presented: Emergency Refill Services – FPA should work to make changes allowing pharmacists to provide up to a 30-day supply of life-sustaining maintenance medications when the prescriber is unable to be contacted. Dispensing of Oral Contraceptives – FPA should support legislation that allows for the pharmacist to initiate dispensing of oral contraceptive drugs. Consultant Pharmacist Review in ALFs, Surgery Centers, etc. – FPA should support this legislation if filed as a bill. Population-based Board of Pharmacy Appointments – FPA should support legislation that is filed that requires the governor to make Board of Pharmacy appointments based upon population density of stakeholders.

Monitor: Equality of Pharmacists – FPA will monitor and object to legislation that may treat PharmD pharmacists differently than pharmacists who hold the Bachelor of Science degree. The monitoring should include a review of the proposed legislation that may have an impact on reimbursement or payment of services. The exception would be for the services provided by the different types of pharmacist licenses such as nuclear, consultant or immunization registrations. Medical Marijuana Laws – The FPA will continue to monitor and provide input on efforts to change or implement Florida laws and rules on medical marijuana. This list is subject to modification depending upon issues that may come before the Legislature, which begins its 2017 session on March 7. This activity is being monitored by the FPA Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) and the Presidents Committee who will be at GAC table. For 130 years, our pharmacist members have been part of the advocacy efforts and planning. Help to make your mark in the history books and be a part of the legacy of the FPA. March 13 – 15, 2017, is Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair at the Florida Capitol. Register through Pharmview. com, and attend to see history in the making. n


CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE 2017 HOUSE OF DELEGATES The House of Delegates Board of Directors will meet in May 2017 to review and approve resolutions for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for submitting resolutions is May 19, 2017. PLEASE NOTE THIS DEADLINE. The last day to submit items of new business is June 16, 2017. The following information will be needed when submitting resolutions: 1. Name of organization: The name of the organization submitting the resolutions(s); 2. Name and telephone number of individuals: A contact in the event clarification or further information is needed; 3. Problem: A statement of the problem addressed by the resolution; 4. Intent: A statement of what passage of the resolution will accomplish; 5. Resolution Format: Please type and use double spacing. TITLE OF RESOLUTION NAME OF ORGANIZATION WHEREAS , AND

WHEREAS :

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED (THAT THE FPA OR SUBDIVISION OF FPA)

CONTACT NAME AND PHONE #: PROBLEM: INTENT:

Return this form to: Membership Coordinator, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 or fax (850) 561-6758

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Survey: 94 Percent Support Legislation Prohibiting Pressure to Switch Prescriptions By Seth Ginsberg, President and Co-Founder of Global Healthy Living Foundation

A coalition of 36 patient and provider organizations known as the Floridians for Reliable Health Coverage has released results of a survey showing that a majority of Floridians living with chronic health conditions have experienced non-medical switching—insurance coverage reductions that pressure patients to switch their prescription medications. Reductions in coverage include increased out-of-pocket costs, eliminating a drug from the formulary entirely or other restrictions around access. The results of the survey, which was conducted by the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF), support state-level action on the issue. Non-medical switching is quickly becoming a critical issue for patient and provider groups across the country, including Florida where HB 95/SB 182 have been filed to restrict the activity by commercial health insurers. Related legislation was proposed in eight states in 2016. “Annually, when a Florida resident signs up for insurance their contract is very specific. But what may not be apparent is that their insurer is allowed to alter the contract by reducing their drug coverage at any time during the plan year,” stated Seth Ginsberg, president and co-founder of GHLF, whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people with chronic illness and is a member of the Floridians for Reliable Health Coverage. “Not only is the contract unfair to consumers, but it puts patients’ health at risk when access to their medication 10

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becomes uncertain. We are pleased to hear that legislation is being introduced in Florida—it’s time for legislators to protect patients from non-medical switching.” While consumer fairness is a main concern, patients and providers argue non-medical switching is harmful to patient health and undermines providers’ efforts to do what’s best for their patients. The survey found that more than two-thirds (68%) of Floridians with chronic illness have had their insurer make changes to their health plan’s formulary that reduced coverage of their prescribed medication. The reduction in coverage was so dramatic that the primary medication they were using to control the symptoms and progression of their disease became suddenly and significantly more expensive. Nearly three-fourths of the respondents (74%) were unable to afford the increase in out-of-pocket prices and were forced to switch to an entirely different medication. Medication Switching Disrupts Care and Leads to Negative Health Consequences ■■ 61 percent of respondents had to try multiple medications before finding another medication that worked for them. ■■ 58 percent reported that their new medication, after being switched, was less effective. ■■ 77 percent experienced side effects after switching to a new medication ■■ 84 percent reported a general “negative physical impact” after being non-medically switched, and many missed work or required hospitalization ■■ 88 percent reported degraded control of their disease signaled by worsening symptoms when changes to their formulary delayed access to their prescribed medication “People with HIV, epilepsy and other chronic disease will spend weeks, months or even years seeking an effective treatment regimen,” stated Jason Goldman, MD, FACP, the governor of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians, another member of the Floridians for Reliable Health Coverage. “An insurance company completely disregards the severity of destabilizing a patient with a chronic disease when they make it more difficult or impossible for that patient to access or afford the medications they prefer and that are recommended by their health care provider. These insurers may lower their drug costs, but will not reduce their overall healthcare costs – data shows that switching medications often increases provider visits, emergency room trips and even hospitalization.”[i]


Beyond the health and cost implications, the survey found almost half (48%) of all respondents never received notifications from their insurer (letters, emails or phone calls) detailing their plan’s midyear formulary changes or modifications being made to their health plan coverage. The coalition is advocating to reduce non-medical switching by commercial health plans in Florida. It includes GHLF, U.S. Pain Foundation, Epilepsy Foundation Florida, American College of Cardiology (Florida Chapter), The AIDS Institute, Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis, National Patient Advocate Foundation, Florida Gastroenterology Society, American Academy of Pediatrics Florida Chapter, Florida Academy of Family Physicians, Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., Suncoast Epilepsy Association, The Florida Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery, NAMI Florida, Florida

“PEOPLE WITH HIV, EPILEPSY AND OTHER CHRONIC DISEASE WILL SPEND WEEKS, MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS SEEKING AN EFFECTIVE TREATMENT REGIMEN,” STATED JASON GOLDMAN, MD, FACP, Legal Services, Inc., Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Florida Society for Respiratory Care, Inc., H.E.A.L.S. of the South, Epilepsy Association of the Big Bend, Force Empowered, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., Lupus Foundation of Florida, Florida Medical Association, Budd Bell’s Clearinghouse on Human Services, The Arc. of Florida, American College of Physicians Florida Chapter, Florida Society of Rheumatology, AIDS Alliance for Children, Mended Hearts, Youth & Families, Florida Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Psychiatric Society, Arthritis Foundation, Family Café, and Florida Pharmacy Association. “We were not surprised that a huge number of professional and patient societies elected to join our coalition in Florida because we all have urgent concerns about how easily insurance companies disrupt the treatment of patients,” stated Michael Ruppal, executive director of The AIDS Institute, which is leading the coalition. “We hope these survey results start a much-needed conversation about how we can protect the provider-patient relationship.” An executive summary and infographic detailing additional survey results is available on the GHLF website at https://creakyjoints.org/advocacy/florida-patient-sentimenttoward-non-medical-drug-switching/. The Floridians for Reliable Health Coverage plans to continue its outreach efforts to educate patients, providers and lawmakers on the harmful impact of non-medical switching. More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/FlaReliableHealth/

About the Survey In August 2016, GHLF partnered with the Floridians for Reliable Health Coverage, which represents hundreds of thousands of Floridians living with chronic illness and their care providers. GHLF and the Coalition invited Florida residents living with a chronic or rare illness to complete an online, 57-item survey that investigated patient experiences with the manipulation of their respective health plans’ formularies. In order to complete the survey, eligible respondents had to be residing in Florida and diagnosed by a provider with a chronic or rare disease. A diverse sample of 62 Florida residents diagnosed with chronic or rare diseases completed the survey. Although respondents’ individual diseases varied widely, five separate classes were represented: autoimmune (35.5%), neurological (30.6%), mental health (14.5%), oncological (4.8%), and other (14.5%). Private insurance was held by the most number of respondents (53%), followed by public insurance (29%), followed by a combination of private and public insurance (6%). Eleven percent of respondents did not provide their insurance type. What is Non-Medical Switching? Non-medical switching occurs when changes are made to a health plan’s formulary (the official list of available and approved medications) in a way that monetarily pressures patients to cease filling their prescribed medication in lieu of a “preferred” or cheaper drug. Insurers are free to change their formulary at will and often do so mid-plan year. Patients, however, cannot renegotiate their contracts until the end of their plan year. Essentially, patients are not being provided with the benefits that were marketed to them during the open enrollment period. Non-medical switching can be very harmful to patients. As a result of being switched from their original, providerprescribed medication, patients may experience additional side effects, symptoms, disease progression and even relapse. Beyond the immeasurable impact of this unnecessary suffering, the negative effects of non-medical switching can result in additional medical appointments, emergency room visits and even hospitalization, thereby actually increasing overall healthcare utilization costs. About Global Healthy Living Foundation The Global Healthy Living Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic illnesses, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, migraine, diabetes, psoriasis, cardiovascular disease and chronic pain, by advocating for improved access to care at the community, state and federal levels, and amplifying education and awareness efforts within its social media framework. GHLF is also a staunch advocate for vaccines. The Global Healthy Living Foundation is the parent organization of CreakyJoints, the go-to source for more than 100,000 arthritis patients and their families world-wide who are seeking education, support, advocacy and patient-centered research and ArthritisPower, the first ever patient-led, patient-centered research registry for arthritis, bone and inflammatory skin conditions. JANUARY 2017 |

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A Cautionary Tale: The Perils of Owning a Retail Pharmacy (Confessions of a Pharmacist with Discipline) By: Anonymous

Picture this if you would: riding around in Miami with a new BMW X5, smiling at everyone because all is good—great job, beautiful family, big house, the works. Well, it’s the often-heard story of a poor kid who grows up doing things the right way and succeeding in life. Despite all the obstacles that were stacked against him, he was awarded scholarships and graduated from one of the top pharmacy schools in the nation. Hard work and long study hours led to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a residency and much respect from his peers. For 15 years, everything was working smoothly, until an act of kindness from one party led to an act of greed from another. Being my brother’s keeper cost me a long-standing, profitable pharmacy business and my reputation in the pharmacy world. It was all gone in a blink of an eye. I used to ask myself 1,000 times a day, how could this have happened to me? Continue to read, as the story moves 12

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from bliss to tragedy and lastly to peace. Despite having a job as a clinician and consultant pharmacist, I ventured into pharmacy ownership. I had prior experience running a pharmacy. I helped another gentleman build a pharmacy from infancy into a thriving business in a matter of months. I knew all the idiosyncrasies of the retail pharmacy business and I utilized that experience for my own benefit. I hired a pharmacy manager, office manager, technicians and one driver to make my vision come to fruition. The operation ran smoother than I could have ever expected. It turned a profit in year one and continued to increase in sales for the next nine years. One day, a long-term physician friend of mine asked if I would partner with him on opening an internet pharmacy. At this time, internet pharmacy was in full bloom. My pharmacy was already serving as a fulfillment center for a local internet pharmacy and I knew first-hand the profit margins on

this type of business. After much investigation, we hired what some would consider the top corporation law firm in South Florida. We knew that this business was new to the market and we did not want to be ignorant of any laws. After shelling out thousands of dollars for attorney fees and corporation set-up, we thought we were ready to rock and roll. We hired one young lady who had experience working at an internet pharmacy. She came recommended from the local internet pharmacy that I was already servicing. We hired her for customer service and adjudicating the claims. It took us about six to seven months to get the company ready for the public, only to get bad news from someone already in the industry. This gentleman owned four internet pharmacies and stated that the government had recently changed the laws and such amendments would negatively impact this new business dramatically. We were stunned. Even the top law firm we hired was unaware that the new law had gone into effect. So much money had been spent and we had nothing to show for it. The law firm did return some of our monies because they realized that their investigations should have caught this change in the business. This particular law firm was already advising other internet pharmacies prior to our arrival with this new venture. The law firm’s history with identical projects was the main reason they were chosen. The young lady we hired was now obsolete. My partner in the internet business and I decided to hold off on any transactions with the internet until we could get better advice. I personally felt bad for the new employee because


we were going to have to let her go, unfortunately. I decided to keep her on my payroll from my retail pharmacy as a person who could help with the phones and maintaining the office. It was really just busy work until we could hopefully get the internet business up and running properly. She understood that I was doing her a personal favor and agreed to work four hours per day in the morning. Believing that her job may be eventually eliminated, this employee decided to take matters into her own hands. Because she had worked at another internet pharmacy, she maintained relationships with some of her former clients. She went on to create her own small hydrocodone business under our noses. At this time, a bottle of 500 tabs of hydrocodone cost us about $20. Most of my retail pharmacy patients had longterm conditions and their medications were expensive, thus our weekly drug inventory was enormous. We utilized a regular sheet of notebook paper for items we needed to re-order. My technicians had been together for so long that the turn-key operation for ordering medications necessary for business the next day, had become routine and swift. Whatever items that were on the re-order list got ordered at the end of the day. Well, this process worked great for the villainous new employee. She would order a bottle per week of items she could sell to her clients then sneak into the prescription area during our lunch period and retrieve her bottle of pills. Six years ago, low-dose hydrocodone with acetaminophen was not required to be kept in a safe. This employee started mailing her clients stolen tablets to another state. She was caught fairly quickly by the authorities via a wiretap making a deal with an outof-state informant. Realizing that she may be in trouble, she terminated her employment without saying what had transpired. Months after she left, we were informed of her actions. An investigation into my pharmacy and its employees proceeded because this young lady told the authorities that the employees knew of her actions. Thankfully, all of the

pharmacy employees were cleared of any wrongdoing. However, the authorities stated that I enabled her transgressions because my check-and-balance system at the pharmacy was substandard. I told the investigators that I had another full-time job at a different clinic and that I only came by the pharmacy at the end of the day to sign checks. The authorities verified my outside employment but stated I was still liable because the workplace should have had more safeguards against theft or diversion. It took the government four years to throw out all their original charges against me and offer a plea deal of bad record keeping of hydrocodone/acetaminophen. After careful consideration and advice from my attorney, I accepted the plea. It is a very scary situation, especially for someone who had never been arrested. The indictment read, “The United States of America versus ME!” Somehow, they had me confused with Pablo Escobar. It was a total nightmare. How do I explain to my friends and family that I was going to have a felony? Although the sentence was only nine months, the repercussions last forever. The four years leading up to my court date were extremely hard on me and my family. I went through self-pity, denial, blaming, seclusion, hatred and depression. I did my best to put on a façade and continue my responsibilities, but I’m sure those close to me noticed the change. I am also sure you will be surprised to read that though I’m glad the ordeal is over, I do not regret that it happened. The difficult part starts now. Trying to rebuild my trust, image and professional career will be a treacherous road. Many people will judge me without knowing me. They will automatically assume that I must have done something wrong. Why would I accept a plea, right? I used to believe the same way. I did not associate with people that were believed to be felonious. To avoid the pitfalls of growing up in life full of deception, I had to walk a narrow path. However, life has its own way of expressing reality to its subjects. The state of Florida has seven schools

of pharmacy. Now that Florida allows licensure transfer, it has been inundated with pharmacists seeking employment. I mean who wouldn’t want to work in the Sunshine State that has no employment income tax? Due to the fact that I must notify hospitals and pharmacies of my plea, employment is pretty much impossible. Most human resources (HR) departments will not take a chance with someone with baggage, especially when there is a glut of pharmacists with clean slates. Even though the story seems a bit dim at the current moment, I continue to be optimistic. These obstacles were put in my life for a reason. I am mentally stronger and appreciate life so much more now. The great job and impeccable reputation are gone, but the smile remains the same. I guess the moral of the story is that pharmacists must really understand how much liability is associated with their license and protect themselves accordingly. Being guilty by association can cause dreadful damage to your professional career. Prayerfully, the next chapter in this story will speak of a resurrection. I only know one way to operate, and that is one step at a time without regret, blame or worry. It is ironic that I went through hell but in the process found a jewel not many encounter—peace. I offer these words to you all, “Be encouraged and welcome all challenges with a smile.” Editor’s Note: Individuals electing to serve as prescription department managers will have a considerable amount of responsibility as defined by pharmacy laws and rules. Members are encouraged to review Department of Health inspection forms to make sure that your pharmacy is compliant. You can download those inspection form templates from the laws and rules section in Pharmview.com.

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FPA News & Notes Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair Registration Open Want to be part of the advocacy efforts for pharmacy in Florida? Do you believe that you can make a difference? Do you want to be informed of policy decisions that affect your practice and your profession? If so then Tallahassee is where you need to be on March 13 – 15, 2017. Hundreds of pharmacists and pharmacy students are planning to be in Leon County to participate in Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair. It is here where you get to see firsthand how policy is shaped and what are the current issues being discussed at the Florida Capitol. You may even have an opportunity to see and talk with your state House and Senate member. There will be an hour of continuing education offered at this event. For more information or to register visit this link. You must be a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association or Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists to participate. The last day to pre-register is March 3, 2017. The Florida Pharmacy Foundation Launches the 12 for 12 Program Thanks for a record year of supporting the Foundation’s mission of financially assisting deserving pharmacy students thru scholarships. Through your giving, we were able to add another pharmacy student scholarship, the John Davies Memorial Scholarship, dedicated to the memory of a great person and former FPA President, John Davies. In the past year, the Foundation has made many positive changes with the addition of our social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, the online store with various FPF products, and the new online electronic payment system. Just as 2016 has been a year of change, the Foundation looks forward to making more positive changes to increase its awareness and help create more scholarships. On January 3, 2017, the Florida Pharmacy Foundation launched its 12 for 12 program. What’s the 12 for 12 Program? It’s where you commit to give recurring payments of $12 a month for 12 months to help the Foundation’s mission of creating more scholarships. Your donation is

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100 percent tax deductible. For more information, select the Donate Button from our website, www.flpharmfound.org. New Board of Pharmacy Executive Director Erica White, MBA, JD (photo image left) has been appointed the new executive director of the Florida Board of Pharmacy. White, who comes from the Department of Business and Professional regulations, was introduced to the Board at their December meeting in Orlando. She will be serving as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Board, coordinate administration of the Board’s budget, analyze and track legislation, act as liaison with state and national associations and interact with Board of Pharmacy members. We will be extending an invitation for White to attend the FPA annual convention in Orlando this summer so that you may get a chance to meet her in person. Medical Marijuana Amendment Now in Effect Amendment 2, wh ic h passed by over a margin of 70 percent during the November election, took effect on Jan. 3, 2017. Six dispensing organizations have received approval to cultivate, process and dispense low THC and medical cannabis. Each dispensing organization is required to move through a three-state authorization process as their facilities come online. The Florida Office of Compassionate Use located within the Florida Department of Health is responsible for administering the program as defined under Florida Statutes 381.986. Medical Marijuana is available in Florida. However, it remains illegal under federal law. Currently there is no pathway for pharmacy in the medical marijuana industry. For more information please visit http://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-andservices/office-of-compassionate-use/index.html


Background Screening Notices Some pharmacists and pharmacy owners have been receiving background screening notices from the Florida Department of Health. Background screening through fingerprinting is required for key pharmacy personnel such as owners, prescription department managers or affiliates. Fingerprinting data that was formerly in the FALCON database was moved over to the Agency for Health Care Administration clearinghouse. Some pharmacists have received notices from the Department of Health regarding the submission of new fingerprint information. If you are no longer a prescription department manager or affiliated person of a pharmacy that triggers a requirement for fingerprinting and background check you may need to contact the Department of Health. For more information on background screening please visit http:// www.flhealthsource.gov/background-screening/. Bills Filed that Restrict Prescription Drug Formulary Revisions House bill 95 and Senate bill 182 have been filed to limit removal of prescription drugs from formularies by insurance policies during a plan year. These bills, if signed into law by Governor Scott, would not permit the removal of covered drugs from a list during a plan year unless there were certain circumstances such as the FDA raises a safety issue, manufacturer discontinuance of the drug or the drug was ordered to be discontinued under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The bills would prohibit the reclassification of these drugs to a more restrictive tier or cause the patient to pay a higher cost share. There are a few exceptions noted in the bills. These exceptions would not apply to pharmacists’ interchange of brand and generic or biosimilar drugs as defined in 456.025 and 465.0252. Pharmacist Provider Status Bill Reintroduced Senators Grassley, Casey and Brown have reintroduced to Congress S. 109 that recognizes pharmacists as health care providers in rural areas. The House version of this bill has also been reintroduced and will retain the H.R. 592 number from the 114th Congress. You may recall that there was a campaign underway during the 114th Congress to support provider status in H.R. 592 and S.314. The House version had 296 cosponsors (21 from Florida) and 51 cosponsors in the Senate. Since we are now in a new Congressional session new bills have to be introduced. We can begin now talking to members of our Florida delegation of Congress and ask for their continued support of this initiative. There were 21 of the 27 members of Congress from Florida that signed on as cosponsors. Neither Senator Rubio nor Nelson was signed on as a cosponsor of S.314. We will let you know when the House version of this bill is released.

Rural Americans at Higher Risk of Death (from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) The CDC has released a report showing that Americans living in rural areas are more likely to die from five leading causes than those citizens living in urban areas. Many deaths among rural Americans were potentially preventable, including 25,000 from heart disease, 19,000 from cancer, 12,000 from unintentional injuries, 11,000 from chronic lower respiratory disease, and 4,000 from stroke. The FPA believes that pharmacy can play a key role in health quality with revisions to the pharmacy practice act and recognition of pharmacist provider status at the federal level. FPA Supporting Efforts to Eliminate “Bait and Switch” in Formulary Designs Bills have been filed in the Florida House and Senate that places restrictions on health plans ability to make changes to their prescription drug formularies in the middle of a plan year. SB 182 and HB 95 have been filed to address commercial plans revisions of prescription drug formularies after a patient has selected their pharmacy benefit. Currently, health plans through their PBM are free to do such things like change copays, restrict coverage or even remove coverage of prescription drugs after

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a plan has been selected by the patient. This is disruptive to the continuity of care, provider services and is unfair to consumers who selected plans based upon coverage. The Florida Pharmacy Association is supporting this legislation. CMS Issues Bulletin on Collaborative Practice (Pharmacists can Make a Difference) The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a bulletin on pharmacist scope of practice and collaborative practice agreements. This bulletin specifically showed the advantages to pharmacists using their training to execute standing orders for patients. “These practices can facilitate easier access to medically necessary and time-sensitive drugs for Medicaid beneficiaries,� according to the bulletin. Members are encouraged to share this bulletin with your state legislator and educate them on the value of pharmacist services. Also, mark your calendars to be with us in Tallahassee during Florida Pharmacists Legislative Days and Health Fair. FPA Presidential Debate Now Available Online The 2017 FPA Presidential debate hosted by Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy is now available online. We would like to again thank the students, faculty and staff for making this event such a success and also thank our candidates William Napier and Angela Garcia for their participation. The election is still open, and if you have not voted you can do so through Pharmview.com. You will need to sign in with your username and password. Click here to view the video of our 2017 candidates for president. IN MEMORIAM: Bob Hoye The Florida Pharmacy Association joins the family, friends and colleagues of longtime FPA member Robert Steven Hoye in mourning his untimely passing. Hoye, 57, was involved in a tragic automobile accident that occurred on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. As the owner of a clinical pharmacy located in Tampa, Fla., Hoye has been a registered pharmacist since 1986 and consultant pharmacist since 1994. Throughout his career, he actively served the pharmacy community through his participation in numerous professional organizations including the National Board of Homeopathic Examiners and the Florida Pharmacy Association. Hoye, who has been an active member of the FPA since 1985, served as a board member for the FPA Region Rep 11 for 10 years and was the recipient of the 1996 Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Room Rates: $159 and up based on single/double occupancy. The room reservation deadline is Friday, June 23, 2017 or when room block is full. Thereafter, reservations may be taken on a space available or rate available basis. Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. The check-in time is 4:00pm and the checkout time is 11:00 am. Room reservations can be made by calling (800) 266-9432 or online at FPA’s website. Guest self parking is $9 per car per day. Valet parking is $25 per day/night.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Pharmacist, entrepreneur and diabetes educator, DeAnn Mullins is devoted to keeping people well — As the owner of Mullins Pharmacy and WeCare Wellness, she inspires, educates and fights for patient rights, by empowering real people to care for themselves. DeAnn’s award-winning WeCare Diabetes Education Program has helped thousands of people gain the skills to balance their blood sugar levels — and lead longer, healthier, more joyful lives. She has published numerous articles on diabetes and was a regular diabetes care columnist for Retail Pharmacy Management magazine. Her column reached every retail pharmacy in the United States and then some—totaling more than 60,000 pharmacies—and had an estimated 120,000 readers. DeAnn received her formal training from Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy — but her role as a caregiver and wellness crusader began long before that, when her brother was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, at age 9. As the current President of the National Community Pharmacists Association and Board of Directors member, she is deeply committed to the continued growth and prosperity of independent community pharmacy. DeAnn is a former member of the Florida Board of Pharmacy and is currently serving on advisory boards and committees for Cardinal Health, Samford University, Prescribe Wellness and the NCPA Innovation Center. DeAnn has been recognized for her professional and patient care efforts with awards including the Mylan Excellence in Pharmacy Award; Samford University Professional Service Award; Eli Lilly Award for Ethics, Scholarship and Leadership; ASHP Leadership Award; and the FPA Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award. Married for 29 years to husband Ken and Mom to Stevie-Marie (20) and Gracie (17), DeAnn considers her girls to be her best contribution thus far towards making the world a better place. Learn more about her story at mullinspharmacy.com

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 required Florida Board Approved courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and the Validation of Controlled Substances. There will also be an Innovative Pharmacy Practice Panel of pharmacists with various backgrounds who will share unique things occurring in their pharmacy.

CONSULTANT Education Track FRIDAyThe- general SATURDAy The consultant education track will provide pharmacists with the most current information available on various topics education track will offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining that pharmacists encounter in the profession of pharmacy. The consultant track will focus on Geriatric Pharmacy and Infectious Disease. to the profession of pharmacy practice. Specific required courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors and HIV/AIDS. The specific topics being offered include STOPP Criteria/BEERS, Pain in the Elderly, Alzheimers, Deprescribing, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Antimicrobials, There will also be a Specialty Drug Update course which focuses on key trends in specialty pharmaceuticals for various health and Antibiotic Stewardship. There are 12 hours available for consultant pharmacists. conditions. 18

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STUDENT AND TECHNICIAN Track THURSDAy - SUNDAy Students and Technicians will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists and attending student and

technician focused continuing education programs. The technician track offers several hours of continuing education on a variety of topics, including the required courses for Florida registration and PTCB renewal: Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and Law. The student track consists of several hours of fun and exciting continuing education, such as The Career Forum, the NASPA/NMA Game Show and Responsibilities of a Pharmacist upon graduation. Students will also have an opportunity to participate in the Patient Counseling Competition and showcase their Poster Presentations.

SPECIAL EVENTS HOUSE OF DELEGATES: Be a delegate or observer and see how important member participation is to the direction of

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FPPC RECEPTION: Attend this reception to support your Political Action Committee. STUDENT EVENTS: Participate in the Adopt-A-Student Mentor Social and Volleyball Tournament. 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.

ExHIBITS: Participate in our grand opening reception in the exhibit hall! POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Browse submissions from pharmacy students. Contact the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation.

RECEPTIONS: Enjoy catching up with your colleagues as the Universities entertain their alumni and friends, and as the FPA Foundation host its reception. Also, participate in Karaoke Night!

5K FUN RUN/WALK: Exercise is good for the soul. Incorporate health and fitness while at the FPA convention. Please register early to reserve your space.

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FPA 127th Annual Meeting and Convention July 12-16, 2017 Orlando, FL

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Daily registration does not include admittance to functions or handbooks. Handouts will be posted on our website July 10.

Name: _____________________________________________________ Name _______________________________________________ Address______________________________________________ Badge Name: _______________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________________ Phone___ _______________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________ Email________________________________________________ Phone: (W) (H)_______________________ Practice Setting________________________________________ License: PS______________ PU _____________RPT_________ Fax: ______________________________________________________ NABP Date of Birth__________ License:e-profile#__________________ PS________________ PU_________ Other State________ Emergency Contact Name/Number_______________________

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(BEST Value includes Registration & Membership) Please indicate below which functions you will attend. Tickets will be provided upon request during the pre-registration process and placed in your packet. If no boxes are selected, we will assume you will not attend any of the events listed below and tickets will not be available onsite. Please see box 5 for additional tickets.

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APhA Foundation and NASPA 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. ■■               two  on its award committee or an officer of the association other than in 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 registered 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: ■■ Candidate must be a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association for at least two years. ■■ Candidate must have demonstrated contributions and dedication to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice.

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N O M I N A T I O N S ■■ 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 registered 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. 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.

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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 years or fewer. ■■ 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: ■■ 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 experience with pharmacist candidates. The award is named in honor of long time FPA member Jean Lamberti for her effort in working with pharmacy students.


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Criteria: ■■ The recipient must be an FPA member. ■■ The recipient must serve as a role model for the profession of pharmacy. Upsher Smith 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 innovative 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. Cardinal Generation Rx Award The Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award recognizes a pharmacist who has demonstrated excellence in community-based prescription drug abuse prevention. The award is intended to recognize outstanding efforts within the pharmacy community to raise awareness of this serious public health problem. It is also intended to encourage educational prevention efforts aimed at patients, youth and other members of the community. The nominee must be a pharmacist who is a member of the state association. Self-nominations are allowed. Applica-

tions will be evaluated based upon the following criteria: ■■ Commitment to community-based educational prevention efforts aimed at prescription drug abuse ■■ Involvement of other community groups in the planning and implementation of prevention programs ■■ Innovation and creativity in the creation and implementation of prevention activities ■■ Scope/magnitude of prescription drug abuse efforts ■■ Demonstrated impact of prescription drug abuse prevention efforts

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: FEBRUARY 28, 2017 FPA AWARDS NOMINATION FORM I AM PLEASED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION:

NOMINATED BY:

Name:

Name:

Address:

Date Submitted: Signature:

FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARD: (Nomination Deadline February 28, 2017)  APhA Foundation and NASPA Bowl of Hygeia  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.)

 Technician of the Year Award  R.Q. Richards Award  Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award  DCPA Sydney Simkowitz Award  Pharmacists Mutual Co. Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award  IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award  The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award  Upsher Smith Excellence in Innovation Award  Cardinal Generation Rx 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, 2017

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS AHCA MEDICAID PHARMACY SERVICES 2727 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 412-4166 www.fdhc.state.fl.us/medicaid/ pharmacy AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (APhA) Washington, D.C. (800) 237-2742 www.pharmacist.com AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACISTS Bethesda, MD (301) 657-3000 www.ashp.com/main.htm DRUG INFORMATION CENTER Palm Beach Atlantic University (561) 803-2728 druginfocenter@pba.edu FLORIDA BOARD OF PHARMACY 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C04 Tallahassee, FL 32399-3254 (850) 245-4292 www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa FLORIDA POISON INFORMATION CENTER NETWORK (800) 222-1222 http://floridapoisoncontrol.org/ NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 683-8200 (703) 683-3619 fax info@ncpanet.org

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