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CDC Reports Provide Vital Info About Smoking Florida Pharmacy Foundation Announces the Alton Tower Philanthropy Award Florida Pharmacist Legislative Days and Health Fair 2011

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FPA Calendar 2011

JANUARY 29-30 FPA Consultant Conference Sandestin, FL 31

Election Ballots Due

25-28 APhA Annual Meeting Seattle, Washington April 9-10

FEBRUARY 8-9

Board of Pharmacy Meeting Tampa

Florida Pharmacy Council Conference Call

Awards Nomination Due MARCH

Legislative Session Begins

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NACDS RxIMPACT Washington, DC

Last day to submit resolutions

FPA Law Conference Tampa, Florida

12-13 Board of Pharmacy Meeting, Jacksonville, Florida 22

Good Friday, FPA Office Closed MAY

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Pharmacist Mutual Leadership Conference

Legislative Session Ends

23-25 NCPA Legislative Conference Washington, DC 30

Memorial Day, FPA Office Closed

15-16 Pharmacist Days at the Legislature 16

Pharmacists Health Fair at Florida's Capitol

19-20 FPA Council and Committee Meetings

For a complete calendar of events go to www.pharmview.com CE CREDITS (CE cycle) The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours LIVE Continuing Education as part of the required 30 hours general education needed every license renewal period. Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2011 or prior to licensure renewal. *For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact Ranada Simmons in the FPA office. For More Information on CE Programs or Events: Contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our Web site at www. pharmview.com

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

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The President’s Viewpoint Guest Columnist Mark Hobbs, Chair, FP-PACCE

“Your Political PACCEmaker!”

e recently completed a process that is as American as mom and apple pie – our political elections. Your PACCE was able to contribute over $15,000 to candidate “friends” of pharmacy. It was a critical election cycle, as the governor and cabinet along with the full House and half of the Senate were up for election. Under the guidance of our political counsel, Lori Weems, we were able to watch as the vast majority of candidates we supported were elected to office. What exactly is the PACCE? Florida Pharmacy Political Action Committee of Continuing Existence (PACCE) is an advocacy group for the profession of pharmacy in Florida that has no political party affiliation. Its purposes are (1)To promote and strive for the improvement of government by encouraging and stimulating the profession and business of pharmacy and others to take a more active and effective part in governmental affairs (2) To encourage pharmacists and others to understand the nature and actions of their government, as to important political issues, and as to the records of officeholders and candidates for elective office (3)To assist pharmacists and others in organizing themselves for more effective political action and in carrying out their civic responsibilities and (4) To do any and all things necessary or desirable for the attainment of the purposes stated above. At the 120th Annual Meeting of the Florida Pharmacy Association in Marco, the PACCE held one of the most successful conventions in our history. The annual PACCE Golf Tournament drew over 40 golfers to the Rookery course for a beautiful day of golf. Under the leadership of Ken Wisniewski, the event raised over $2500. Later in the evening, over 100 pharmacists and

guests joined a full house of political candidates for an evening of fine wine and cheese. We had the opportunity to hear from each of the candidates about their vision for our state and for our profession. The same two events are scheduled for this year’s convention at the beautiful Fairmont Turnberry Resort in Aventura. Please plan to attend

What exactly is the PACCE? Florida Pharmacy Political Action Committee of Continuing Existence (PACCE) is an advocacy group for the profession of pharmacy in Florida that has no political party affiliation.

Mark Hobbs

box on your membership application or you can send a check to the PACCE at the FPA office. You could also set up a monthly contribution on your VISA or Master Card at www.pharmview.com. Thanks for your support! n

and support your PACCE! Florida Pharmacy Association has as one of its primary goals to be the most effective, proactive, and powerful pharmacy advocacy group in the state. How can you help? If you’re interested in the PACCE, you can e-mail me at hobbsxr@msn.com. More importantly, make a contribution today to support your profession! Check the JANUARY 2011

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Executive Insight By by GUEST COLUMNIST LORI WEEMS michael jackson, RPh

From the 2010 Election Comes 2011 Health Policy – Prepare Yourself The 2010 fall election was nothing short of historic, both at the federal level and here within the state of Florida. In this month’s, message we will provide an analysis and debriefing of the November 2010 legislative election cycle and examine the potential impact and challenges presented for pharmacy issues in Florida. General Political Climate & Analysis ■■ Obviously, the Republican Party was overwhelming in its defeat of the Democratic candidates – taking back every single Cabinet position in Florida and building veto-proof majorities in the Florida House and the Florida Senate. Florida’s incoming Cabinet positions have been taken over by the following individuals: ■■ Office of Florida Governor: Rick Scott (former CEO of ColumbiaHCA with vast knowledge of health care financial and regulatory issues; became political power player for the first in time in leading and financing national opposition campaign against the Obama Health Care Reform Act) ■■ Florida Attorney General: Pam Bondi (former state prosecutor who ran on extremely strong anti-Obama health care agenda) ■■ Chief Financial Officer: Jeff Atwater (traditional friend of pharmacy who has been especially helpful on scope of practice and access issues. ■■ Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Secretary: Adam Putnam, a former member of Congress (very conservative but

also very pro-small business in general and small pharmacy in particular) ■■ The Florida Legislature – largely due to the pick-up of two Republican seats in the Senate and six Republican seats in the House – is expected to take an even harder turn to the right. At the same time, House and Senate leadership have each ex-

This all comes in a two-year cycle in which the Florida Legislature is undergoing the political once-every-10year reapportionment process.

pressed vocal and committed desires to advance a Medicaid Managed care agenda with an interest to send all of Medicaid into Medicaid Managed Care in the upcoming 2011-12 fiscal year. The goal would be to diligently work to restructure – if not avoid completely – the impacts on Floridians from the Federal Health Care Reform Act passed by Congress last year.

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This all comes in a two-year cycle in which the Florida Legislature is undergoing the political once-every-10-year reapportionment process. Reapportionment is when a study and review of population trends determine the need to revise the legislative geographic districts. In some measures, this has been a politically motivated process in which all legislative and congressional districts will be redrawn with incumbent legislators posturing to hold onto their numeric advantages. An otherwise tumultuous process is rendered only more so in light of the passage of Amendments 5 and 6 which will, for the first time in Florida history, limit the power of the Legislature in the redistricting process by establishing standards on how the districts are drawn. These standards require districts to be compact, observe geographic boundaries, and not be drawn so as to favor or disfavor particular incumbent legislators or political parties.

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It is highly likely that much of the reapportionment decision-making will, therefore, end up in the hands of the federal court system. Reapportionment “turf wars” will dominate every other agenda item before the Legislature with most legislators primarily concerned with how any particular policy decision

Likely Practical Implications & Results of Such Political Climate It is possible that the following are likely practical implications of the overall political climate in which we will find ourselves: ■■ Medicaid Managed Care Reform will move through the Florida Leg-

An otherwise tumultuous process is rendered only more so in light of the passage of Amendments 5 and 6 which will, for the first time in Florida history, limit the power of the Legislature in the redistricting process by establishing standards on how the districts are drawn. could impact the particular legislator in the grand reapportionment debate. This represents the overall, general political climate in which we find ourselves a Legislature that is itself vetoproof and a Republican Governor who is committed to acting even more conservatively than that Legislature.

islature in the upcoming 2011 legislative session in a form that is largely advocated for by managed care organizations and designed to establish capitated risk to the State of Florida. The genesis of this comes from the potential Medicaid enrollment increases anticipated from the implementation of the Feder-

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al Health Care Reform Act. Such a managed care plan will require a federal government waiver that could prove harder to achieve. Pharmacy has already been so impacted by Medicaid Managed Care that the primary fight our industry will face is finding a way to keep the pharmacy networks open to all eligible providers and to ensure that policy is not written that favors one provider type such as mandatory mail order in a larger Managed Care scheme over other providers. Our primary challenge is keeping an open-provider-network part and parcel of any Medicaid Managed Care reform plan and preventing the federal government from approving any federal plan waiver that does not incorporate free access to any willing Medicaid pharmacy provider. While the federal and state governments fund the Medicaid program and should have a say in how it is managed, we are not convinced that limiting provider access by policy will generate the savings that are alleged.

Specific Likely Leaders on Health Care Issues Senate

Already the Senate has selected its full leadership team in the upcoming legislative session: Senate President Mike Haridopolos, Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, Senate Budget Chairman J.D. Alexander, Senate President Pro-Tem Mike Bennett, Senate Rules Chairman John Thrasher and Senate Reapportionment Chairman Don Gaetz (who is the likely successor to Senator Haridopolos as the Senate’s 2012-14 Senate President). The likely leaders in the Health Care debate, in particular, will be Senator Hariopolos himself, Senator Alexander (Lake Wales), Senator Thrasher (Jacksonville) and Senator Joe Negron of Palm City (who will have a key role to play in Florida’s Health and Human Services Appropriations). We believe that of these individuals, Senator Negron will be critically important to working with pharmacy issues. We

also believe that newly elected Senator Rene Garcia from Miami will also be very important. We also have very good dialog on behalf of any willing provider in the following senators: Senators Bennett, Dockery, Storms, Dean, Evers, Latvala, Garcia, Flores and Diaz de la Portilla. The key is going to stay out of the center of the managed care debate and make this a separate issue. House

In the House, Speaker Dean Cannon (Winter Park) is himself the point person on Medicaid Managed Care reform assisted closely by Appropriations Chair Denise Grimsley (Sebring), Health Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Matt Hudson (Naples) and Speaker Designate Will Weatherford (Wesley Chapel). The House is much more controlled from a managed agenda from the top than is the Senate. It will be very important, therefore, that we work closely with other medical providers to position ourselves as well as possible under the circumstances. The House has traditionally been much more hesitant to close pharmacy networks than has the Senate - where the Senate staff itself ideologically favors network closure. This all could change with debate on both sides. Key allies in the House fight for pharmacy access and free participation will be found, not surprisingly, in the areas of the state where there are more independent pharmacies thriving. We will need, in particular, to focus our energies on continuing the support and help of Rep. Esteban Bovo (Hialeah), Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera (Miami), Rep. Jimmy Patronis (Panama City), Rep. Mike Weinstein (Orange Park), Rep. Grimsley, Rep. Hudson, newly elected Rep. Gayle Harrell (Stuart), Rep. Jim Frishe (St. Petersburg), Rep. Eddie Gonzales (Hileah), Rep. Jeanette Nunez (Miami) and, in particular, Rep. Brad Drake (Defuniak Srings) and all the other Florida panhandle representatives whose districts include many rural independent pharmacies. If your legislator has been mentioned above, now is the time to make an appointment to discuss with them the issues

facing pharmacy. Watch Stat News or the FPA website for updates on policy development. Summary It is going to be a very strong challenge on the Medicaid reform front given the results of a veto-proof legislative election cycle. The empowerment of House and Senate leadership is unprecedented. We need to focus carefully on working within that framework to push leadership toward an understanding of the importance of the open network and access issues for a meaningful and effective Medicaid system designed to promote quality of care. Editor’s Note: Members please work into your calendars a plan to be here in Tallahassee on March 15 – 16, 2011, for Florida Pharmacist Legislative Days. It would be great if the Florida Capitol could be swarming with pharmacists, pharmacy students and technicians.

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CDC Reports Provide Vital Info About Smoking Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New reports show more efforts are needed to reduce smoking and secondhand smoke exposure in the United States, especially with people who smoke more and are exposed to secondhand smoke. ■■ The burden of cigarette smoking continues to be high, particularly in certain groups in the U.S. ■■ Although U.S. smoking rates have dropped in the past 30 years, very little has changed in the past 5 years. In 1965, more than 40% of adults in the United States smoked cigarettes. Although that number dropped dramatically to 20.9% by 2005, in 2009, about 20.6% of U.S. adults (46.6 million people) still smoked cigarettes, and some groups smoke more. For example, more men (nearly 24%) than women (about 18%) smoke. Nearly 30% of adults of mixed races and 23% of American Indian/Alaska Native adults smoke cigarettes. About 31% of people living below the poverty level smoke cigarettes.

Secondhand Smoke CDC Vital Signs reports that— ■■ Even brief exposure to secondhand smoke can be harmful to health. ■■ 88 million nonsmokers—and an especially high percentage of children—continue to be exposed to secondhand smoke, despite the dangers. ■■ While secondhand smoke exposure in the U.S. has fallen substantially over the last 20 years, more needs to be done to continue this decline. Secondhand smoke is a mixture of gases and fine particles that includes smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar, or pipe and smoke that has been exhaled by the person smoking. When a nonsmoker breathes secondhand smoke, the body begins to break down (i.e., metabolize) the nicotine in the smoke. During this process, a nicotine byproduct called cotinine is produced. Secondhand smoke exposure can be measured by testing saliva, urine, or blood for cotinine. From 1988–1991, around 88% of nonsmokers in the United

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Employers to establish smoke-free policies and to provide employees with health insurance coverage that covers help in quitting. Healthcare providers to advise and help patients—and parents of pediatric patients—quit tobacco use, to tell all patients and parents to make their homes and vehicles 100% smoke-free, and to advise nonsmokers to avoid being exposed to secondhand smoke, especially if they have heart disease or respiratory conditions. State and community leaders to use the World Health Organization’s MPOWER strategies to prevent and control tobacco use; to reduce tobacco use by making tobacco products less accessible, affordable, desirable, and accepted; and to ensure that nonsmokers are protected from exposure to secondhand smoke in workplaces and public places.

States were exposed to secondhand smoke. However, after a growing number of smoking bans in work and public places and public health efforts to reduce smoking in homes, that number dropped to about 53% by 1999–2000. During 2007– 2008, about 4 out of 10 people, or 40% nonsmokers were exposed to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke causes heart disease and lung cancer in adults who do not smoke, and it causes a number of health conditions in children, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), middle ear problems, more severe asthma, and respiratory infections. About 54% of children (aged 3-11 years) are exposed to secondhand smoke. Both reports show that more efforts are needed to reduce smoking and secondhand smoke exposure in the United States, particularly in groups who smoke more and/or those with more exposure to secondhand smoke.

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Call to Action The tobacco-related issue of CDC Vital Signs includes direct calls to action for— ■■ Tobacco users to quit and to never smoke in the home, vehicles, or around nonsmokers (especially children and persons with heart disease or respiratory conditions). ■■ Parents and nonsmokers to never allow others to smoke in their homes or vehicles and to teach children about the harmful health effects of smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.

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Florida Pharmacy Foundation Announces the Alton Tower Philanthropy Award The Board of Trustees, at a recent meeting, voted to honor Foundation Board member Al Tower with an award in his name -- the Florida Pharmacy Foundation Alton Tower Philanthropy Award. A cash award of $500 will be presented to the winner’s choice of charity/organization and a plaque will be presented to the winner annually at the Florida Pharmacy Association’s awards night, during convention. The word “philanthropy” means to give of oneself, which describes the life of Al Tower. Al has given so much to the AL TOWER profession of pharmacy and has received the R.Q. Richards Award, James H. Beal Pharmacist of the Year Award, Sidney Simkowitz Pharmacist Involvement Award, Jean Lamberti Mentor Award, IPA Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award, U.B. Willis Gregory Award, Abilities Guild in Community Serving Award and the Bowl of Hygeia Award. He has held leadership roles in many organizations including the Pinellas County Pharmacy Association, Florida Pharmacy Association, Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International and the American Pharmacists Association. Al is very active in his community, serving on the boards of many healthcare organizations such as the American Cancer Society, Future Scientists of America, and Florida Tobacco-Free Coalition. He also has been a career speaker in public schools. As the Chair of the Florida Pharmacy Foundation Fundraising Committee, Al set a goal for the Trustees to raise $300,000 for scholarships. The plan was that the interest earned on the endowment would fund new scholarships for pharmacy students. Thanks to Al, and all of you who have participated in the Foundation’s fundraising activities, the Foundation has reached half of its goal. The Trustees: Ken Norfleet, president; Todd Schmidt, vice president; Cyndi Mincy, treasurer; and members R. Weyman Ethridge, Gary Koesten, Bill Mincy, Rod Presnell, Paul Ackerman, N. Lois Adams, Terry Gubbins, Donna Wartski, Bob Miller and Honorary Member Michael Jackson, congratulate Al for giving of himself in making a difference for others. If you wish to make contribution to the Award in honor of Al, please make your check payable to the Florida Pharmacy Foundation Alton Tower Philanthropy Award, 610 N Adams St. Tallahassee, FL 32302.

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Criteria for FLORIDA PHARMACY FOUNDATION ALTON TOWER PHILANTHROPY AWARD The Florida Pharmacy Foundation is pleased to present this award in honor of Al Tower. Please follow all of the required criteria. The Selection Committee will review all applicants and make the final decision. Only the winner will be notified. There is a cash award of $500 presented to the winner’s choice of charity/ organization and a plaque presented to the winner at the Annual Meeting of the Florida Pharmacy Association Awards Night at The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Aventura, FL, June 25, 2011. I nominate___________________________ Philanthropist of the Year for his/her involvement in a ■■ charitable organization/s that meets the criteria below: ■■ Elaborate reason for nomination: motivation, enthusiasm ■■ Membership/ serving as an officer, committee chair ■■ Effort to inform community about organization ■■ Community service project/s participation ■■ Contributing factors of success with project/s ■■ Speaking engagements Please limit your typed submission to 3 pages. Send 4 copies to: Patsey J. Powers, Executive Vice President Florida Pharmacy Foundation 610 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32302 Deadline for submission is April 15, 2011

CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS TO THE 2011 HOUSE OF DELEGATES The House of Delegates Board of Directors will meet in March 2011 to review and approve resolutions for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for submitting resolutions is March 15, 2011! PLEASE NOTE THIS DEADLINE.

The following information will be needed when submitting resolutions: 1. Name of organization: The name of the organization submitting the resolutions(s); 2. Name and telephone number of individuals: A contact in the event clarification Or further information is needed; 3. Problem: A statement of the problem addressed by the resolution; 4. Intent: A statement of what passage of the resolution will accomplish; 5. Resolution Format: (please type and use double spacing) Title of Resolution Name of Organization Whereas

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FPA News Florida Medicaid DME Policy Training Scheduled Durable Medical Equipment (DME) policy training for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton county providers only will be held on February 3, 2011 at the Medicaid Area Office 1, 160 W. Government St, Room 504, Pensacola from 9 AM – 12 PM. Registration is required. Go to http://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/medres/ index.aspx to register. DME Accreditation Exemption: Don’t Forget to Apply if you Qualify (From NCPA) Starting January 1, 2011, all community pharmacies must either be accredited to provide Medicare Durable Medical Equipment or be exempted from accreditation. To qualify for the exemption, the pharmacy must have been enrolled in Medicare as a DME supplier for at least 5 years; the pharmacy may not have had an unrescinded final adverse action during the past five years; and the pharmacy’s Medicare billings for DME, other than drugs and pharmaceuticals which are not subject to accreditation, are less than 5 percent of pharmacy sales for the previous 3 calendar or fiscal years. Pharmacies meeting these criteria for exemption can complete an attestation form and should return it to the National Supplier Clearinghouse as soon as possible. Pharmacies that are not accredited or exempted stand to lose their DME billing privileges.

Medicare Part D Donut Hole Program Starts (From NCPA) Starting January 1, Medicare beneficiaries that fall into the Part D “donut hole” will receive about a 50% discount on brand name drugs and a 7% discount on generic drugs. For brands, pharmacies collect about half the negotiated prescription price from the beneficiary and will receive the balance of the prescription price from the Part D plan within 14 days. For generics, pharmacies collect 93 percent of the price from the beneficiary and will receive the remaining 7 percent from the plan. FSA Changes; OTCs no Longer Covered without a Rx (From NCPA) Starting January 1, 2011, OTC medications are no longer eligible for reimbursement from FSA/HRA accounts unless the patient has a prescription for the OTC item. This also applies all purchases made after January, even if the patient has 2010 eligible dollars remaining in their accounts. Moreover, the IRS issued new guidance on December 23, 2010, that will allow for the use of FSA/HRA cards to purchase these OTC items with a prescription as long as the purchase meets certain conditions. The IRS had previously ruled that such purchases could not be made with these cards at the point of service even if the purchaser had a prescription because the online substantiation system could not determine whether the purchaser actually had a prescription for the OTC item. A copy of the December 23 IRS release can be found at http:// www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=233483,00.html Bill Filed to Combine Massive Florida Health Agencies The Florida Pharmacy Association has learned that House bill 115 is being filed that seeks to combine the Department of Health (DOH), Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Children and Families (DCFS) along with their trust funds into one entity entitled the Florida Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). A description of the bill provides guidelines for procurement of health services, establishes the Central Office of Investigative Services and Office of Inspector General. The bill also directs the Board of Governors to establish regional policy development and research exchange centers at specified state universities for certain purposes. This bill, if found fa-

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vorable by the Florida House and Senate and signed by Governor Scott, will be effective July 1, 2011. USP Proposes Medication Labeling Standards (From US Pharmacopeia) Universal standards to guide the content, language, format and appearance of prescription medication labels to reflect how patients read and understand medication instructions are being proposed on a national level. These labels can vary significantly from pharmacy to pharmacy, even though they are intended to convey critical information for the safe use of medications. The new standards, developed by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)—the nonprofit scientific organization that sets FDA-enforceable standards for the quality, purity and strength of medicines in the

United States—are the result of a broad effort led by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to improve health literacy in the United States by bringing together government, industry, associations and other groups to advance practical strategies that can be implemented to maximize patient comprehension of health information. The new USP standards are being proposed for a 90-day public comment period, during which the organization will accept feedback from healthcare professionals, consumers and all other interested parties. For more information on the USP proposal, go to http:// www.usp.org/USPNF/notices/generalChapter17.html To FPA Members: Much of the information in this section was provided through our Stat News messages that are sent to you by e-mail. If you are not receiving these messages we either have an incorrect e-mail address for you or your SPAM filter is blocking messages from fpa@pharmview.com. Contact us at the FPA office and we will try to help you.

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students

FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 121st ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION

June 22 - 26, 2011 The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club ♦ Aventura, Florida Poster Session: Friday, June 24, 2011, 11:00AM-1:00PM

The FPA Poster Presentations are open to PHARMACY STUDENTS ONLY. Complete and submit this COVERSHEET for each abstract submission. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, May 2, 2011. Abstracts will NOT be accepted after this date. Mail or E-mail this application along with the abstract submission to: Tian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Continuing Education Florida Pharmacy Association 610 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 tmerren@pharmview.com

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Contact Information: Presenter's Name (MUST BE A STUDENT):________________________________________________________________

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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

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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:

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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.

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Bowl of Hygeia Awarded to a pharmacist for outstanding community service above and beyond professional duties. The use of the following selection criteria is required: ■■ The recipient must be a Florida licensed pharmacist and a member of FPA. ■■           ■■ T recipient has not previously received the award. ■■                 on its award committee or an officer of the association in other than an ex officio capacity. ■■   has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which, apart from his/her specific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession. James H. Beal Award Awarded to the "Pharmacist of the Year." The criteria established for this award is that the recipient be a Florida registered pharmacist and a member of FPA, who has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years.

Criteria:

■■   must be a Florida reg-

istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■   has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years.

Technician of the Year Award Awarded annually to a Florida pharmacy technician who is recognized for his/her outstanding performance and achievement during his/ her career. Criteria:

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Candidate must be a member of the Florida Pharmacy Association for at least 2 years. Candidate must have demonstrated contributions and dedication to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice. Candidate must have demonstrated contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Association and/or other pharmacy organizations. Candidate must have demonstrated commitment to community service. Candidate is not a past recipient of this award.

R.Q. Richards Award This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida.

Criteria:

■■  recipient must be a Florida reg-

istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■   has displayed outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida. Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award

Criteria:

■■ Candidate must be an FPA member,

registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a consultant pharmacist in good standing. ■■ Candidate should be selected based on their outstanding achievements in the field of consultant pharmacy. DCPA Sidney Simkowitz Pharmacy Involvement Award

Presented annually to a Florida pharmacist who has been active at the local and state pharmacy association level in advancement of the profession of pharmacy in Florida.

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Criteria:

■■ A minimum of five years of active

involvement in and contributions to the local association and FPA. ■■ Candidate must have held office at local level pharmacy association. ■■ Member in good standing for a period of at least five years in the FPA and must have served as a member or chairman of a committee of the association. ■■ Candidate must have been actively involved in a project that has or could potentially be of benefit to members of the profession. Pharmacists Mutual Companies Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy. Criteria: ■■ Licensed to practice for nine (9) years or less. ■■ Licensed to practice in the state in which selected. ■■ Participation in national pharmacy association, professional programs, and/or community service. IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award Interamerican Pharmacists Association created this award to honor the memory of Roman M. Corrons who inspired and motivated countless pharmacists to participate actively and aspire to take on leadership roles in their profession. Roman was always there with guidance and support that motivated pharmacists and encouraged visionary leadership, approachable active membership and succession planning. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to advance the profession. Criteria:

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The recipient must be a Florida Licensed Pharmacist and a member of the FPA. ■■ Candidate should motivate others to excel within the profession by encouraging them to be leaders. ■■ Candidate is not necessarily an association officer, but guides, supports and/or inspires others. A brief description on the candidate’s motivational/inspirational skills must accompany the nomination.

perience with pharmacist candidates. The award is named in honor of long time FPA member Jean Lamberti for her effort in working with pharmacy students. Criteria

The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award

Awarded to honor practicing pharmacists who have demonstrated innovation in pharmacy practice that has resulted in improved patient care. Criteria:

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The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award was established in 1998 to honor those pharmacists who have taken time to share their knowledge and ex-

■■ The recipient must be an FPA mem-

ber.

■■ The recipient must serve as a role

model for the profession of pharmacy.

vative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care. ■■ The recipient should be a practicing pharmacist within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association. Qualified Nominee: A pharmacist practicing within the geographic area represented by the presenting Association.

Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award

■■ The recipient has demonstrated inno-

Deadline FOR NOMINATIONS: February 28, 2011 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, 2011)  Bowl of Hygeia Award  James H. Beal Award

Please describe briefly below the nominee's accomplishments, indicating why you feel he or she should receive this award. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

 R.Q. Richards Award  Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award  DCPA Sydney Simkowitz Award  Pharmacists Mutual Co. Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award  Academy of Pharmacy Practice Practitioner Merit Award  The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award  IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award  Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award  Technician of the Year Award

Mail nominatons to: Annual Awards, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-2400 FAX (850) 561-6758 DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 28, 2011

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HELP SUPPORT THE ADOPT-A-STUDENT PROGRAM Florida Pharmacy Association 121st Annual Meeting & Convention June 22-26, 2011 The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club – Miami, Florida

Again this year, students from Florida Colleges of Pharmacy will be “Adopted” for the FPA Annual Meeting and Convention. Pharmacy students will benefit from the interaction with practicing pharmacists, learn first hand how FPA actually operates and how they can become involved in their chosen profession. As you remember, college students are on a tight budget and most of them cannot afford to attend convention. Here is how you can help! The cost to register/sponsor one student is $110.00. They also have travel, room and food expenses. Adopted students will receive complimentary registration, hotel accommodations and be able to attend special programs designed for them. If enough money is raised, FPA will also be able to include additional support for meals. Make a contribution yourself! Ask your local unit association or get together with friends to Adopt-AStudent. Remember…..these are the future leaders of pharmacy! Mentor Program. Each of the adopted students will be assigned a pharmacist who will invite them to attend meetings, CE programs, and share their knowledge and pharmacy experience with them. If you plan to attend the convention and would like to be a mentor, please contact the FPA office. Please fill out the form below and fax or mail with your check to: Florida Pharmacy Association 610 North Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301 Fax: (850)561-6758 Please make your check payable to the Florida Pharmacy Foundation Sponsor Name:_________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________________ State: __________ Zip:_______________________ Phone: ________________________________ Amount of Contribution:___________________________ Charge to the following (please circle):

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Account #:_____________________________________Security Code:________ Exp. Date: ____________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________  Yes, I would like to serve as a Mentor.  Contact me with more information on Mentoring. Contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Association Foundation are tax deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Consult your CPA for complete details.

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