September 2011 Florida Pharmacy Journal by Florida Pharmacy Today

The Official Publication Of The Florida Pharmacy Association SEP. 2011

The 2011 Convention

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Debbie Engala’s patients take their annual medication review just as seriously as their annual physical. People have been noticing that she does more for them than dispense medication. Immunizations, health tests – and now a comprehensive medication review, recommended annually – and performed for Walgreens and non-Walgreens prescriptions alike. The peace of mind her patients receive comes with: • Face-to-face consultation • A check for duplicate therapies and harmful interactions • Guidance on medication adherence • A personalized medication record and medication action plan (summary of the review) • Answers to medication questions

Transforming community pharmacy – one patient at a time – with nearly 400 Best in Class MTM locations in Florida.*

Debbie Engala, Walgreens Pharmacist – Riverview, FL, Outcomes Regional MTM Center of the Year. ®

*As recognized by Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care, March 2011.

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Convention Highlights Members gathered for the 121st year to take part in the best in networking, education and visiting with family and friends at one of the most beautiful properties in Florida, the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Aventura, Florida.

Thank You to Our Sponsors The 121st Annual Meeting and Convention was a huge success – due in large part to the sponsors who contributed and made it possible. The FPA thanks the sponsors who participated.

The Presentation of Awards Each year the Florida Pharmacy Association recognizes individuals who have shown their commitment to pharmacy in many exceptional ways. These award recipients continue to strive for excellence in their profession, meeting challenges and opportunities while demonstrating their commitment to their respective communities.

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FPA Calendar 2011-2012

OCTOBER

DECEMBER

8-12

NCPA Annual Meeting Nashville Tennessee

3-4

APhA Immunization Training Program

13-14 Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Gainesville, Florida

15-16 FPA Midyear Clinical Conference 18-19 Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Tallahassee, Florida

FPA Law Conference Sarasota, Florida

23 & 26 FPA Office Closed for Holidays JANURAY

November

12-13 Board of Directors and Budget and Finance Committee Meetings

FPA Office Closed for New Year’s Day

Legislative Session Begins

Veterans Day FPA Offices Closed

FPA Office Closed for Martin Luther King’s Birthday

17-20 NASPA Fall Meeting

Journal Board Conference Call

24-25 Thanksgiving FPA Offices Closed

24-25 Pharmacy Days at the Florida Capitol 25

Florida Pharmacy Health Fair at the Florida Capitol

28 - 29 FPA Law and Consultant Conference Sandestin

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 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 BOB PARRADO, FPA President

Where Will Pharmacy be in the Future of Health Care?

n this month’s Pharmacy Times Editor’s Note, Fred Eckel talks about expanding the role of the pharmacist. In discussing this topic, we have all heard the phrase, “If you want to practice medicine, you should go to medical school.” We have also heard pharmacists say, “If I wanted to practice medicine, I would have gone to medical school.” What do you think pharmacists will be doing in the future? Will we still be practicing a style of pharmacy that is based on selling a product? With all the technology we have today, pharmacists no longer need to be as heavily involved in the “Count and Pour, Lick and Stick” style of pharmacy that has been the standard for so many years. I am a firm believer in using our cognitive abilities to manage positive medication outcomes. This is where our future as professionals lies. Medication Therapy Management is rapidly being viewed as the point of the sword in providing patients with the understanding of how their drug therapy will improve their health. A patient that has been educated on why a certain medication has been prescribed to them and the importance of compliance will have a more positive outcome. If we wish to enhance our professional value, we will have to show the payers of health care that we can produce positive outcomes that will lower total health care costs. In last month’s “Presidents Message,” I wrote about the millions of new patients that will be coming on to Medicaid rolls and the need for providers to manage them. Opportunities to participate in the future of health care in America will

present themselves quickly. Pharmacists need to be prepared to take advantage of these opportunities. If we do not step in and show our value, someone else will. We need to be willing to change how we practice pharmacy and prepare for the challenges that will present themselves.

I am a firm believer in using our cognitive abilities to manage positive medication outcomes. This is where our future as professionals lies. Expanding the scope of practice will be one of the greatest challenges we will face. Influenza Vaccine Administration was the most recent expansion of our scope of practice. Last year, our attempt to expand the number of vaccines we are allowed to administer was not successful. Allowing pharmacy interns, under the direct and immediate supervision of a Certified Pharmacist Immunizer, was also denied. The arguments that were presented to legislators

Bob Parrado, 2011-2012 FPA President

about the inherent danger of pharmacists expanding their scope of practice were totally unsubstantiated. We all need to speak with our legislators now, not during session, about the benefits of pharmacists being allowed to immunize patients with pnuemococcal and varicella vaccines in the future. Hundreds of thousands of Florida citizens received Influenza vaccines without a single adverse event. Many of these citizens would not have received this vaccine if it were not available from their pharmacist. Many of us have heard requests from these same patients to receive pnuemococcal and varicella vaccines because of the hurdles of trying to have their primary care provider administer them. Another challenge for us will be to be recognized as “health care providers” legislatively. We must take the lead in promoting this “sea change” in the perception SEPTEMBER 2011

2011/2012 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.

Humberto Martinez............................................................. Chairman of the Board Robert Parrado .........................................................................................FPA President Goar Alvarez............................................................................................... President Elect Betty Harris ............................................................................................................Treasurer Suzanne Wise............................................Speaker of the House of Delegates Eric Alvarez.....................................Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates Preston McDonald, Director............................................................................ Region 1 Marcus Dodd-o, Director .................................................................................Region 2 Eva Sunell, Director ..............................................................................................Region 3 Raul N. Correa, Director ...................................................................................Region 4 Jeffrey Parrado, Director ...............................................................................Region 5 Chris Lent, Director...............................................................................................Region 6 Paul Rohrbaugh, Director.................................................................................. Region 7 Raul Gallo, Director.................................................................................................Region 8 Paul Elias, Director.................................................................................................Region 9 Venessa Price.......................................................................................... President FSHP Michael Jackson........................................Executive Vice President and CEO

of the value of the pharmacist in our health care system so that we can properly be reimbursed for what we know and not what we sell. Mr. Eckels properly states that an expanded role for pharmacists will not happen unless pharmacists become excited by the opportunity it offers them. If pharmacists want to change, and

With your support, the Florida Pharmacy Association stands ready to provide the advocacy and leadership needed to enhance our role in the future of health care.

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 Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com

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leaders provide the direction for this change, both society and the profession of pharmacy will benefit. With your support, the Florida Pharmacy Association stands ready to provide the advocacy and leadership needed to enhance our role in the future of health care. n

Executive Insight By Michael Jackson, FPA Executive by michael jackson,Vice RPhPresident/CEO

Pharmacist Immunization Services Should be Expanded

uring the 2007 Florida legislative session, the FPA was actively involved in a campaign to revise the Pharmacy Practice Act to allow pharmacists to provide immunization services. This effort took considerable political outreach and education of our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 160 legislative politicians. Involvement by FPA leaders, students and pharmacist stakeholders was considerable. Coalitions were formed with other interested parties, and the issue that was about eight years in the making eventually found its way to the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desk for signature. It was indeed amazing to listen to the arguments by opposing entities suggesting that the training by Florida pharmacists was inadequate to provide influenza vaccines. The warnings to the Legislature that allowing pharmacists to provide these services would result in poor patient care, bad outcomes and even patient deaths for some reason has never seemed to materialize. We also have learned that the number of influenza vaccines administered to Florida residents has increased significantly within the past few years. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it gratifying to know that the message we delivered was right on? Perhaps now it is time to revisit this issue and see if there are other immunization programs we can participate in. If you are providing flu shots to patients ask them if there are similar services that they would be interested in us providing. Many of our members are telling us that their patients appreciate the convenience of getting their flu shots from their pharmacist. Some have even suggested that had it not been for their

neighborhood pharmacist they would not have made an effort to get this shot. The presumption is that if a person receives the influenza vaccine, then it is less likely that this patient will suffer from the flu. This means fewer sick days from work and lower health care costs for insurance plans and employer-funded health benefits. During the 2011 legislative session,

The warnings to the Legislature that allowing pharmacists to provide these services would result in poor patient care, bad outcomes and even patient deaths for some reason has never seemed to materialize. we worked with proposed legislation designed to add pneumoccal and varicella vaccines to the list of services that pharmacists could provide. These vaccines are available from pharmacists in a number of states. Also added to that bill was language adding epinephrine to the list of medications that pharmacists can administer. This was proposed to correct some deficiencies in the 2007 legislation.

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Many protocol arrangements between pharmacists and physicians require the availability and administration of epinephrine should an anaphylactic reaction occur. Unfortunately, it is believed that the current practice act did not clearly articulate that a pharmacist could administer this emergency drug. This is somewhat of an oversight that could be easily fixed during the 2012 session. We also discovered that the law passed in 2007 appears to omit the ability of pharmacy students with intern registrations to administer influenza vaccines under the supervision of an immunization-certified Florida licensed pharmacist. New language was also introduced during the 2011 session to allow influenza vaccine training of pharmacy interns who have completed a certification program. Does all this seem logical to you? It does to FPA leadership, however, using the words logic and public policySEPTEMBER 2011 |

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making in the same sentence doesn’t always create common-sense agreement on issues. While the proposed legislation moved in the Florida Senate last year, the House never allowed it past its first committee reference.

This year it is very possible that we will again see similar legislation introduced. Now is the time to get started with conversations on this issue with members of the Florida House and Senate. The session will begin in Janu-

Now is the time to get started with conversations on this issue with members of the Florida House and Senate. There is a video of the debate during the House Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee meeting on April 6, 2011. You can view that debate by going to www.myfloridahouse.gov and find the April 6, 2011, Committee meeting video archive. The dialog on the video is quite spicy and should get the temperature of your advocacy fever up significantly.

ary this year due to redistricting work that has to be done. Remember that background work done now will increase the chances for success during the session. Your patients can be involved in helping to get the message out. Watch Stat News for tools that the FPA will share with you on this issue. n

Student Shares Thoughts on Convention Experience FPA2011

Wow! What a great experience I had at the FPA annual meeting! I have attended my fair share of pharmacy conferences and this one tops the list! I loved the intimate setting, the meeting location, and the genuine people I met along the way. I wanted to say thank you for allowing me to participate in the “Adopt-a-Student” program and wanted to let you know it left a lasting impact on me! My mentor, Kathy Petsos, was an inspiration and extremely fun to hang out with at various events. I was in awe of how many pharmacies wanted to participate in the mentor-mentee program and I want to make sure I give back in a similar way one day as a practicing pharmacist. FPA is a great organization and I plan on attending next year’s meeting and encouraging my classmates to do the same! Thank you, Abigail Plummer

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From the 121ST FPA Convention

Thank You to Our Sponsors FPA would like to thank our sponsors for helping to make the 121st Annual Meeting and Convention such a great success!

2011 Convention Sponsors & Contributors

GOLD SPONSOR

Health Care Consultants BRONZE CVS/Caremark

SUPPORT SPONSORS

Cardinal Health Empire Pharmacy Consultants Lexi-Comp, Inc McKesson Rx Systems Voice Tech Walgreens Wolters Kluwer Health

Exhibitors Florida Pharmacy Foundation

Wells Fargo Advisor

Healthcare Consultant

Abbott

PCCA

Florida Poison Information Center Network

Meadowbrook Insurance Group

Pamlab, LLC

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University of Florida

LECOM School of Pharmacy

Publix Pharmacy

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America

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Bellco Generics

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McKesson Corp.

Pharmalink

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American Associated Pharmacies

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Wal-Mart

UF Online MS Pharmacy Program GlaxoSmithKline Merck & Co., Inc

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. AmerisourceBergen/Good Neighbor Pharmacy

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Florida Pharmacy Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 121st Annual Meeting and Convention June 22 - June 26, 2011

TOP From left to right: Past Presidents Karen Whalen, Don Bergemann, Tom Cuomo and Norman Tomaka

Convention attendees enjoy participating in session discussions (left) and making the most of networking opportunities (above)

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Convention

2011 Awards Recipients Each year THE FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION recognizes individuals who have shown their commitment to pharmacy in many exceptional ways. These award recipients continue to strive for excellence in their profession, meeting

The following awards were presented during the 121st Annual Meeting and Convention at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Aventura, Florida.

challenges and opportunities while demonstrating their commitment to their respective communities.

AZO/Frank Toback Consultant Award presented to Reginal Harris. DCPA Sidney Simkowitz Award presented to Suzanne Kelley. 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. Pfizer Bowl of Hygeia received by Robert "Bob" Wilson. Awarded to a pharmacist for outstanding community service above and beyond professional duties. Innovative Pharmacy practice award presented to Amtus Sami Shafiq.

Humberto Martinez presents the James H. Beal award to Carl "Fritz" Hayes

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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards of Excellence presented to Suzanne Kelley, Angela Garcia, Preston McDonald and Don Bergemann. Interamerican Pharmacist Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award received by Norman Tomaka. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to advance the profession. Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award presented to Ed L. Hamilton. Awarded to recognize the FPA member who has shown exceptional guidance to pharmacy students.

From the 121ST FPA Convention

Scrapbook

Photography courtesy of Carol Porter, Stu Ulrich and Michael Jackson

Susanne Kelley gets the Sidney Simkowitz Pharmacy Involvement award presented by Michael Jackson

Norman Tomaka presents the Frank Toback Consultant Pharmacist Award to Reginal Harris

Robert "Bob" Wilson receives the Pfizer Bowl of Hygeia award from Eric Alvarez

R.Q. Richards Pharmacy Public Relations Award received by Kimberly Murray. This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida.

Poster Presentation Awards 1st Place - Mohammed Imam (NOVA); 2nd Place - Angela Khantaveth (NOVA); 3rd Place - Erika Walters (UF)

National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations Nonprescriptions Medicines Academy Game Show 1st Place - Palm Beach Atlantic

Pharmacists Mutual Companies Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award received by Angela Garcia. Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy.

Student Patient Counseling Competition 1st Place - Jonathan Chesser (FAMU); 2nd Place - Joshua Benson (FAMU); 3rd Place - Karl Healy (UF) Technician of the Year Award Presented to Richard Clark SEPTEMBER 2010

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121st Annual Meeting and Convention Pharmacist’s Mate Award presented to Mercedes Martinez. James H. Beal “Pharmacist of the Year” presented to Carl "Fritz" Hayes. The recipient of this award is a Florida registered pharmacist and a member of FPA who has rendered outstanding service to pharmacy within the past five years.

Ranada Simmons presents the Pharmacist's Mate Award to Mercedes Martinez.

Suzanne Wise presents the Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award to Angela Garcia

Bob Parrado, Art Diaz and Jeff Parrado relax between scheduled events

Preston McDonald receives a President's Award from Humberto Martinez

Kathy Petso and Kim Murphy wind down after a busy day

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From the 121ST FPA Convention

121st Annual Meeting and Convention

Legislator Recongintion Award goes to Senator Mike Fasano of New Port Richey (second from the right) presented by (L-R) Lori Weems, Don Bergman, Ranada Simmons and Michael Jackson

Verender Gail Brown presents Technician of the Year Award to Richard Clark

Adopt-A-Student The Florida Pharmacy Association would like to thank the following Contributors to this year’s Adopt-A-Student Program

Academy of Students of Pharmacy Leadership Recognition Award from left to right – Indira Dupotney, Jennifer Scales and Adrianna Smith 16

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Alachua County Pharmacy Association Arthur’s Original Pharmacy Inc Paul Ackerman W. David Andrews Aillyn Aulov Carla Barber Don Bergemann Daniel Buffington Raul Gallo John Garcia W. Andrew George Ed Hamilton Betty Harris Carl Hayes Michael Hebb Mark Hobbs

Robert Hoye Preston McDonald Bill and Cindy Mincy Michael Mone’ Carol Motycka Rosamond Pappy Bob Parrado Kathy Petsos James B. Powers Jennifer Pytlarz Robert Renna William Riffee Theresa Tolle Norm Tomaka Al Tower Marilyn Underberg Karen Whalen Antonia Zapantis

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2 0 1 1 F P A 5 0 - Y ear P h armac i sts 50-Year Pharmacists Honored

Those who have served our profession as pharmacists for a half-century were honored at the 121st Annual Meeting and Convention. We are grateful for these pioneers who have seen our profession evolve over five decades and have played such an important role in making pharmacy what it is today.

TOP LEFT Marc Delorenzo of Cardinal Health presents Robert Miller with the Generation Rx Champion Award TOP CENTER NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award presented by Kim Murray to Amtus Sami Shafiq TOP RIGHT Kathy Petsos presents the Jean Lamberti Mentorship award to Ed Hamilton

Dennis S. Felcher (Member since 1973)

Walter E Dykes (Member since 1973)

Eugene H Mills, Jr (Member since 1989)

J. Merle Henry (Member since 1965)

Marc A Port (Member since 1990)

Jerry C Sapp Jr (Member since 1993)

Jay J Silbert (Member since 1993)

Gloria N Tanner (Member since 1993)

Ernest C Suarez (Member since 1977)

Robert W Ethridge (Member since 1993)

Ronald K Tarvin (Member since 1976)

Leonard W Kohn (Member since 1962)

Robert B Taylor (Member since 1962)

Fredrick Lippman (Member since 1968)

Lowell A Harris (Member since 2006)

Gilbert Weise (Member since 1961)

Michael L Johnson (Member since 1984)

Robert Fishman (Member since 1973)

ABOVE Roman Carrons Inspiration Award presented to Norman Tomaka by Al Tower SEPTEMBER 2010

From the 121ST FPA Convention PACCE Chair Mark Hobbs with Representative Martin Kiar, Senator Eleanor Sobel and PACCE golf tournament coordinator Ken Wisniewski

Jim Springer (McKesson) presents Bob Parrado with McKesson Award

FPA Recognizes Those We Lost in 2010-11 During the 121st Annual Meeting and Convention in Aventura, the Florida Pharmacy Association recognized the passing of the following FPA members. We are grateful for their contributions and remember them with fondness and respect.

In memoriam* Daniel J. Fleischer Michael A. DeLuca Sr. Bruce Ritter Miriam Leikert Lorenzo Stewart *This list is believed to be accurate as of the convention. If any names were omitted, please contact the FPA office.

MIDDLE OF PAGE Karen Whalen installs Goar Alvarez as FPA President-Elect ABOVE FPA Board of Directors installation 18

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The annual golf tournament drew an impressive field of participants.

National vendors use the FPA conference to help maintain a strong presence in our state.

TOP L to R: Shannon Zandy, William Riffee, Humberto Martinez, Kimberly Murray

ABOVE The exhibit hall featured a wide variety of vendors serving the profession of pharmacy

Nova Southeastern University students Indira Dupotey-Rubi, Ashley Bomarito and Cristina Salas present their poster

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Foundation Plays Strong Hand at Convention

ABOVE The Florida Pharmacy Foundation won 1st prize as “Outstanding Exhibitor” Back Row Trustees: Paul Ackerman, Pat Powers, Ken Norfleet and Gary Koesten Front Row Trustees: Bob Miller, Al Tower, Rochelle Forsyth and Weyman Ethridge. FAR LEFT Casino Night Chics: Lynda Miller (left) and Mina Norfleet were very creative in their attire to advertise Casino Night during convention. LEFT Bob Miller (left), incoming president of the Florida Pharmacy Foundation, is congratulated by Ken Norfleet, outgoing president.

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS AHCA MEDICAID PHARMACY SERVICES 2727 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 487-4441 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 www.fpicn.org National Community Pharmacists Association 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314 703.683.8200 703.683.3619 fax info@ncpanet.org Recovering Pharmacists Network of Florida (407) 257-6606 “Pharmacists Helping Pharmacists”

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FreeStyle Lite & Precision Xtra Formulary Coverage ®

Florida Health Plan

FreeStyle Lite®

Precision Xtra™

Aetna

Preferred

TRICARE

Preferred

Health First Health Plans

Preferred

Sole Preferred

WellCare - Medicare Advantage Plan

Preferred

Staywell Health Plan

Preferred

Healthease Health Plan

Preferred

Childrens Medical Services

Preferred

Florida Medicaid

Open

Medicare Part B

Open

Preferred Care Partners, Inc. -Medicare Advantage Plan

Source: Formulary Compass Database as of April 2011.

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The FreeStyle Promise Program is a FREE benefit that provides patients with the knowledge and support they need to better manage their diabetes ®

Save up to

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.

$ per 600 year*

Blood Glucose & Ketone Monitoring System

8 out of 10 FreeStyle Promise program members with private insurance pay only $15 per month for program-eligible test strips, even if their plan changes* ®

Sole Preferred – Preferred brand covered at the lowest co-pay. Preferred – Where products are physically listed on a formulary, searchable site or PDL at an approved, tier 2 or on PDL designation, including where competitors may be listed at the same level (T2/A/PDL) or higher. Covered – Status is less favorable than a competitor, unless competitors require additional restrictions such as PA, SE, etc. Prior Authorization – Covered after plan authorization; actual co-pay may vary by plan benefit. Open – Test strips are at the same reimbursement level as all other test strips offered by the plan. Customer is ultimately responsible for determining the appropriate codes and payment policies for individual patients. Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. does not guarantee third-party coverage or payment for Abbott Diabetes Care products or reimburse customers for claims that are denied by third-party payers.

FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips are intended to be used with FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Freedom Lite meters only. ®

* You are responsible for the first $15 of each co-pay under your insurance coverage. Persons on high co-pay plans may have additional responsibility, but 8 out of 10 eligible patients pay just $15 co-pay per month for test strips through the FreeStyle Promise program. Void where prohibited. Co-pay assistance is not valid for prescriptions covered under Federal (e.g., Medicare) or similar State programs, and is not available for residents of the State of Massachusetts. Abbott can modify or rescind this offer without notice. ®