January 2013 Florida Pharmacy Journal by Florida Pharmacy Today

The Official Publication Of The Florida Pharmacy Association JAN. 2013

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florida PHARMACY TODAY Departments 4 Calendar 4 Advertisers 5 President’s Viewpoint 7 Executive Insight 19 Buyer’s Guide

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Pharmacy Time Capsule Are Your Patients at High Risk for Serious Illness from the Flu?

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FPA Calendar 2013

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Advisory Council on Pharmacy Practice Orlando

26-27 FPA Clinical Consultant Conference 31

Election Ballots Due FEBRUARY

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Board of Pharmacy Meeting St. Augustine

Deadline for submitting awards nominations

APRIL 20-21 FPA Law and Regulatory Conference (Tampa) 28-30 NASPA Leadership Retreat for president elects MAY 3

Legislative session ends

7-8 NCPA Legislative Meeting 14-17 ASCP Spring Meeting (Orlando) 18

FPA Law Conference (Jacksonville)

MARCH 1-4

APhA Annual Meeting Los Angeles, California

Legislative session begins

12-13 Legislative Days and Health Fair 15

Deadline to submit resolutions

23-24 FPA Committee and Council Meetings Orlando

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, 2013 or prior to licensure renewal. Technicians will need to renew their registration by December 31, 2012. *For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact 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

Mission Statements: of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal

The Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is a peer reviewed journal which serves as a medium through which the Florida Pharmacy Association can communicate with the profession on advances in the sciences of pharmacy, socio-economic issues bearing on pharmacy and newsworthy items of interest to the profession. As a self-supported journal, it solicits and accepts advertising congruent with its expressed mission.

of the Florida Pharmacy Today Board of Directors

The mission of the Florida Pharmacy Today Board of Directors is to serve in an advisory capacity to the managing editor and executive editor of the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal in the establishment and interpretation of the Journal’s policies and the management of the Journal’s fiscal responsibilities. The Board of Directors also serves to motivate the Florida Pharmacy Association members to secure appropriate advertising to assist the

Journal in its goal of self-support.

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CONTACTS FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400 FSHP — (850) 906-9333 U/F — Dan Robinson (352) 273-6240 FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301 NSU — Carsten Evans (954) 262-1300 DISCLAIMER Articles in this publication are designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with respect to the subject matter covered. This information is provided with the understanding that neither Florida Pharmacy Today nor the Florida Pharmacy Association are engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this publication. If expert assistance or legal advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The use of all medications or other pharmaceutical products should be used according to the recommendations of the manufacturers. Information provided by the maker of the product should always be consulted before use. 4 |

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The Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Viewpoint GOAR ALVAREZ, FPA President

New Year Brings New Opportunities to Impact Pharmacy

nother year has passed, and like many of you, I wonder where the time went. We can all take pride in the achievements and strides that have been made in such a small period of time. We continue to be your voice in protecting our right to compound. We have formed new bonds with sister organizations. We continue to build consensus on issues important to pharmacy on a state and national basis. Our membership continues to grow. The students in each of the colleges of pharmacy around the state are hearing the call and responding with their membership, and our right to be heard is stronger than ever. I am encouraged and inspired by all the new voices that have joined us this year and am happy to see all our old friends staying strong in support of our causes. This upcoming year, the FPA will once more fight for the rights of our profession and continue to strengthen our relationships with other organizations so we can all, united as pharmacists, accomplish our goals. We have big plans for this year, and we will once more ask for your participation in helping to move our profession forward. Imagine what we can do and the heights we can achieve if we continue to work together to grow our membership. This past year illustrated that when we think of ourselves as pharmacists united by our ONE profession, rather than divided by our work setting, we can achieve goals that no one thought possible. So what are our goals, you ask? They are to protect, preserve and promote the profession of pharmacy. To

explore ways in which pharmacists can become integral members of the health care team, providing patient care services in collaboration with other health care providers. We know there is a great societal need for and access to primary care. As the most accessible health care provider, we as pharmacists can and should fill that void. Our goal is to empower pharmacists to practice to the full ex-

This upcoming year, the FPA will once more fight for the rights of our profession and continue to strengthen our relationships with other organizations so we can all, united as pharmacists, accomplish our goals. tent of their education and training and to improve opportunities for pharmacists in all settings. To accomplish this, we must effectively communicate the value of pharmacists to legislators and patients (our champions) so that a clear understanding of what pharmacists CAN do is heard loud and clear. For this, we need your help. We need to count on you at the 2013 Legislative Day and Health Fair in Tallahassee March 12-13 and throughout the coming year.

Goar Alvarez, 2012-2013 FPA President

It is a holiday tradition to reach out to our friends, loved ones and those we may have not spoken to in some time, and wish all a happy holidays and a healthy new year. We all lead busy lives, and sometimes, despite our good intentions, we lose touch with people or causes that are important in our lives. So, following this tradition I ask for you to include one more item on your list of resolutions, which I hope you are still sticking to. I ask that you reach out to that special friend, colleague or classmate and ask them to join you in our causes. Maybe you had a great student who you remember fondly because of their passion and dedication to our profession. This is a great time to not only wish them health and happiness this new year, but also to find out what they have done with their dreams and wishes. Additionally, this would be a great JANUARY 2013

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............................................. Jennifer Pytlarz, Brandon Vice Chair...................Don Bergemann, Tarpon Springs Treasurer...............................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa Secretary.........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton Beach Member..................................... Joseph Koptowsky, Miami Member..............................Rebecca Poston, Tallahassee Member.............................. Carol Motycka, St. Augustine Member....................................Cristina Medina, Hollywood Member................................. Norman Tomaka, Melbourne Member..............................Verender Gail Brown, Orlando Executive Editor.........Michael Jackson, Tallahassee Managing Editor.........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee

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opportunity for all of us to contact a professor or a preceptor from our past and let them know that we remember them, and how grateful we are for their influence in our lives. We often talk about how as pharmacists we have a special relationship with our patients. The achievements we can make as professionals will mean nothing if we do not remember why we fight, and that is for the people in our care. As pharmacists, we always value our time with our patients, and as the future of the pharmacy profession moves toward more direct patient care, our biggest allies for change will be the people we serve. When they know who we are and trust us, they will be our biggest champions for change. As president of the FPA and as someone who spends time teaching students, I often reflect on what I see as the future of our profession. Students bring enthusiasm and energy. Their passion and zeal can breathe new life into even the most seasoned professional. However, they need direction, guidance and experience and you can be that pivotal person in their life who will set them on their future path. I am asking those of you who currently do not act as preceptors to consider this great opportunity. Many of you are an example of what our pro-

fession can do and are a shining illustration of what we want our future to be. By mentoring a student you are assuring a legacy of that excellence, and you can be an inspiration for new generations of caring health professionals. If you had a great preceptor or a professor in your life, remember how their presence and words of wisdom influenced you. What an opportunity for you to help shape the pharmacy leaders of tomorrow one-on-one just by your willingness to share your everyday experience and your love for the profession. To see future leaders guide our profession to where we wish it to be, we must take an active role in shaping them and preparing them for such tasks. As we reminisce about this past year we cannot rest on our laurels, but look to them as a path and guide for us to move forward. As our profession evolves and changes, so then must we. Just like time, we cannot stand still. With respect and honor for our past, we look to the future, bringing the best of our ideas forward and continuing to strive for excellence. All of us are pharmacists, and we are all bound to each other’s successes. I wish each of you a very joyful, healthy and prosperous New Year and a future bright with promise and hope. n

Executive Insight by michael jackson, RPh Michael Jackson, BPharm, EVP & CEO, Florida Pharmacy Association

Disaster Avoided! We Are Still Here!

t seems like we ventured down this path in the year 2000 when we were warned that the Y2K bug in computer systems would bring the world to its knees. Our recent graduates may not remember that discussion 12 years ago, but to refresh our memories some computer systems were built on technology that identified the years as ’97, ’98 or ’99 rather than 1997, 1998 or 1999. When the calendar flipped to the year 2000, it was anticipated that there would be mass chaos, confusion, turmoil and pandemonium. The Internet, which we all know is the most accurate source of verifiable information, published claims of doom and gloom. It was projected that digital processors and computer systems all over the globe would fail, resulting in airplanes falling out of the sky and nuclear missiles launching on their own. Sounds like a movie of machines taking over the planet doesn’t it? Well, as luck would have it, the majority of events were minor and actually gave an opportunity for businesses and government agencies to update their data processing hardware and technology. Let us fast forward to Dec. 21, 2012, which supposedly represented the end of the cycles of the ancient Mayan calendar at the Winter Solstice. According to Wikipedia, this calendar was based on a system commonly used many centuries ago. We heard tales of the magnetic poles possibly shifting along with the continents. There were even stories that the alignment of the planets would cause catastrophic events such as earthquakes, super volcanoes and massive flooding. There was even a blog on the Internet of a planet on a collision course with Earth. Of course, if the Internet

says it then it has to be true, right? Well, much to our relief (or disappointment for you doomsday enthusiasts out there), you are reading this article, which means that the world did not end and we don’t have to begin build-

We are planning to have Rear Admiral Scott Guiberson, one of the principal authors and architects of the report “Improving Patient and Health System Outcomes through Advanced Pharmacy Practice,” as our keynote speaker at the 2013 convention at the JW Marriott at Orlando Grande Lakes. ing a new civilization on a continent that used to be nothing but sand and desert surrounded by mountains. Just to be prepared though, I bought a dozen Twinkies and an extra gallon of 2% milk on Dec. 20 in case I got this one wrong. Of course, if disaster did strike, then I probably wrote the January article (in December) that no one will read anyway. But since you are reading this, you still have to go to work tomorrow. If you are retired, you get to watch us

Michael Jackson, B.Pharm

go to work. Since we survived the Winter Solstice, it’s back to the business of FPA representing the membership. This means that we finished a great year, having accomplished a lot of things and have begun ramping up our activities for 2013. This includes the planning and preparation for six regional educational conferences, our annual meeting, the Southeastern Gatherin and a CE at SEA in Alaska. We are also building our plans for the 2013 Legislative Days and Health Fair at the Florida Capitol and expecting big crowds again this year. We are planning to have Rear Admiral Scott Guiberson, one of the principal authors and architects of the report “Improving Patient and Health System Outcomes through Advanced Pharmacy Practice,” as our keynote speaker at the 2013 convention at the JW Marriott at Orlando Grande Lakes. This report should be required reading for all of us who believe in pharmacist-delivered patient care services. It is an exJANUARY 2013 |

2013 FPA Board of Directors The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work deligently all year long on behalf of our members.

Bob Parrado.............................................................................. Chairman of the Board Goar Alvarez ................................................................................................FPA President Terry Gubbins............................................................................................ President Elect Betty Harris ............................................................................................................Treasurer Eric Alvarez.................................................Speaker of the House of Delegates Gary Koesten.................................Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates Preston McDonald, Director............................................................................ Region 1 Michael Hebb, Director ......................................................................................Region 2 Eva Sunell, Director ..............................................................................................Region 3 Raul N. Correa, Director ...................................................................................Region 4 Jeffery Parrado, Director ...............................................................................Region 5 Scott Tomerlin, Director.....................................................................................Region 6 Paul Rohrbaugh, Director.................................................................................. Region 7 Raul Gallo, Director.................................................................................................Region 8 Paul Elias, Director.................................................................................................Region 9 Constance Hogrefe.................................................................President Elect FSHP Michael Jackson........................................Executive Vice President and CEO

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair......................................................Jennifer Pytlarz, jlc_rxdoc@hotmail.com Vice Chair......................................................... Don Bergemann, don@bceinfo.com Treasurer....................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.com Secretary...................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.com Member.................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.com Member........................Rebecca Poston, rebecca_poston@doh.state.fl.us Member....................................................... Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Member........................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Member................................................................Norman Tomaka, FLRX9@aol.com Member................... Verender Gail Brown, brownvgrx4304@hotmail.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com

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ample of what this profession could and should be doing. A Dec. 16, 2012, article in the New York Times was quite revealing when it suggested that there could be a shortage of primary care practitioners throughout the United States. It seems that in pharmacy we are best equipped to resolve some of those issues only if our profession can be utilized to the top of our training and experience. We can fill that gap. We do it every day despite the limitations placed on us by public policy and restricted managed care contracts.

A Dec. 16, 2012, article in the New York Times was quite revealing when it suggested that there could be a shortage of primary care practitioners throughout the United States. The FPA believes that any pharmacist who wants to know how and why they should advance their practice should find a way to get into the audience to hear Admiral Guiberson. I have heard his presentations at least three times, and for some reason I can never get enough. Our president, Goar Alvarez, has focused our efforts this year on looking at our practice, and his battle cry has been “Join the Evolution Revolution – Transform the Profession of Pharmacy.” Start your evolution revolution by planning to attend the FPA annual meeting July 10 – 14, 2013. Let’s do this before the end of the next Mayan calendar. n

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By: Dennis B. Worthen Lloyd Scholar, Lloyd Library and Museum, Cincinnati, OH One of a series contributed by the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, a unique non-profit society dedicated to assuring that the contributions of your profession endure as a part of America’s history.  Membership offers the satisfaction of helping continue this work on behalf of pharmacy, and brings five or more historical publications to your door each year. To learn more, check out: www.aihp.org

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Are Your Patients at High Risk for Serious Illness from the Flu? (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Influenza, commonly called the “flu,” is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system — the nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhea. The flu can be a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. CDC estimates that from the 1976-1977 flu season to the 2006-2007 season, fluassociated deaths ranged from a low of about 3,000 people to a high of about 49,000 people.

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Who Is More Likely to Get Seriously Ill from Flu? While the flu can make anyone sick, some people are at greater risk for serious flu-related complications like pneumonia. These groups include: ■■ Children younger than 5 years, but especially children younger than 2 years old ■■ Adults 65 years of age and older ■■ Pregnant women And people who have certain medical conditions, including: ■■ Asthma ■■ Neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and muscle, such as cerebral palsy; epilepsy (seizure disorders); stroke; intellectual disability (mental retardation); moderate to severe developmental delay; muscular dystrophy; or spinal cord injury ■■ Chronic lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis ■■ Heart disease, such as congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, or coronary artery disease ■■ Blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease ■■ Endocrine disorders, such as diabetes mellitus ■■ Kidney disorders ■■ Liver disorders ■■ Metabolic disorders, such as inherited metabolic disorders and mitochondrial disorders ■■ Weakened immune system due to disease or medication (such as people with HIV or AIDS; or people with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment; or those on long-term corticosteroid medications)

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People younger than 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy People who are morbidly obese (Body Mass Index, or BMI, of 40 or greater)

The best defense against influenza— and its possible complications—is for patients to receive an annual vaccination. CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccination. The flu vaccine is safe and can’t cause the flu. The flu shot—not the nasal spray—is recommended for people with chronic medical conditions. Flu-Related Complications Can Be Severe Millions of Americans are impacted by long-term health conditions, but many people aren’t aware that they have one of these conditions. For example, diabetes affects about 25.8 million Americans, but it is estimated that 1 in 4 people with the disease don’t know they have it. It’s important to ask patients whether they have a health condition that makes them more vulnerable to complications from the flu. Consider these statistics: ■■ According to a three-year study conducted from 2005 through 2008, more than a third of adults hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza had cardiac disease. ■■ 9 out of 10 flu-related deaths in the United States occur in people 65 and older. ■■ In pregnant women, changes in the immune system, heart and lungs make them more likely to develop a serious illness if they get the flu. A pregnant woman with the flu also has an increased chance for miscarriage or preterm birth.

If your patients are currently living with a chronic health condition like heart disease, diabetes or asthma, certain behaviors are probably part of their daily routine, like watching your diet or blood sugar levels, taking your prescribed medications or keeping your inhaler on hand. Make getting an annual flu vaccine another part of their health management routine—it’s their best defense against the flu and related complications. Since the flu is contagious, it’s also important that all of their close contacts are vaccinated. In addition, people with medical conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease also should get the pneumococcal vaccine. Sick with Flu? Early Antiviral Treatment Is Important If your patients have a condition that increases their chance of developing serious complications and they get the flu, early treatment with flu antiviral medication is important. Antiviral drugs are prescription medications that can be used to treat the flu. Quick treatment

with antiviral drugs in someone with a high-risk condition can mean the difference between being sick at home and possibly ending up in the hospital. Studies show that these drugs work best when they are started within 2 days of getting sick. However, starting them later can still be helpful, especially if the sick person has a high-risk health condition or is very sick from the flu. Antiviral medications are not a substitute for vaccination. Annual flu vaccination is the first and best way to prevent the flu, but if your patients do get sick with the flu, antiviral medications are a second line of defense. CDC recommends using flu antiviral drugs for treatment regardless of a person’s vaccination status, because it’s possible that some people who were vaccinated could still get the flu. If your patients have a high-risk medical condition and develop flu-like symptoms, they should check with their doctor quickly.

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The Stats Home: Naples, Florida Practice Area: Pharmacy Manager at Walgreens in Naples (18 years) Hobbies Away from Work: Learning about wine and visiting in-laws in Hungary who are winemakers

What do you value most about your FPA membership? I would say staying connected with where the direction of pharmacy is going.

What are some thoughts you have on pharmacy as a profession right now?

Right now, the reimbursement level of the drugs is so tight that everybody, including the chains, has to find a new avenue to bring in enough revenue to support the profession. As a result, the Wellness Experience at Walgreens is putting pharmacists on the floor and having us interact with patients more by doing all kinds of injections and health testing. All these things lead to the customer having a better quality of life through how we help them.

Is there any particular change you’d like to see that would make you be more effective with your patients?

Drug abuse is our biggest stress now. It would be a huge benefit if we could take the time we’re spending on enforcement and spend it with the people who really need our help.

What are you most excited about regarding the future of pharmacy?

Pharmacy is headed in a really good direction. We’re able to talk with the patients more and spend time reviewing their medications and immunizations, including whether they need certain immunizations or not. We are helping them have a better quality of life, and I’m excited about that.

What do you wish everybody knew about pharmacy?

I would like them to know that the knowledge I have can help make their life better.

What got you interested in pharmacy in the first place?

I was 15 years old and my first job was in a pharmacy in the Buffalo area. I looked back at the pharmacist and thought, “They’re out there helping people and contributing to the community,” which I felt was really worthwhile.

What do you think your patients would say about you and your practice?

They would say they respect me and come to me for consultation even if they are going to a different pharmacy now.

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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. ■■                 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 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 2 years. ■■ Candidate must have demonstrated contributions and dedication to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice.

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N o m i na t i on 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 (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: ■■ 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 stu-

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dents. 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 prac-

ticing 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. Applications 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, 2013 F P A A W A RDS N OMI N A TIO N F ORM I am pleased to submit the following nomination:

Nominated by:

Name:

Address:

Date Submitted: Signature:

For the following Award: (Nomination Deadline February 28, 2013)  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.)

 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  Upsher Smith Excellence in Innovation Award  Technician of the Year 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, 2013

JANUARY 2013

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students

FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 123rd ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION

July 10-14, 2013 JW Marriott Grande Lakes ♦ Orlando, Florida Poster Session: Friday, July 12, 2013 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 6, 2013. 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

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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 6, 2013 18

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