able authority requires pharmacists, who want to administer these medications, to be a certified immunizing pharmacist, and to have completed long-acting injectable training. In October, and coinciding with the effective date for this new authority, NCAP made available an all-virtual, 24/7 training program. In addition, we created a long-acting injectable resource toolkit. In this issue of North Carolina Pharmacist, you will find a brief article on our LAI program. We have also been working on an educational training and resource toolkit for hormonal contraception, post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, and tobacco cessation. These should be ready in January 2022. We also plan to develop a resource page on our website for the new glucagon and prenatal vitamin authorities. Your assiduous Board of Directors and staff will be meeting on December 15th, and the agenda will include both the approval of revisions to our strategic plan, and an updated advocacy strategic plan. We will be posting these documents in the coming days for our members. Also, in the new year, members will begin to see more activity in our online communities, and our staff will be unveiling a new electronic news format. We’ve been working on changes that should provide even more timely delivery of news, announcements and alerts. As the year winds down, I hope this column provides you with a snapshot of some of the important work that the Association has been conducting. On behalf of the NCAP Board of Directors and staff, we hope that you have a wonderful and joyous holiday season. Pharmacy Proud, Penny
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