Pennsylvania Pharmacist March/April 2018

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PHARMACIST Mar/Apr 2018 • Volume 99 • Issue 2

350 Pharmacists and Students in attendance

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Poster Evaluators

2018 Mid-Year Conference

KEEP CALM CARE ON by the numbers

10 Past Presidents in attendance who kicked off the Birthday Bash

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Student Poster Presentations

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4 Grant Presentations

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CONTENTS PPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PPA OFFICERS President: Nick Leon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP President Elect: Lauren Simko, PharmD Vice President: Rick Demers, RPh, MS, FASHP Immediate Past President: Eric Pusey, RPh, CDE REGIONAL DIRECTORS Central: Richard Seipp, PharmD Northeast: Thomas Franko, PharmD, BCACP Northwest: Nickolas Kernich, PharmD Southeast: David Stone, PharmD Southwest: Cory Krebs, RPh PRACTICE DIRECTORS Academia: Nicole Pezzino, PharmD, CDE, BCACP Chain Pharmacists: Stephen Pfeiffer, PharmD, MBA Community Independent Pharmacists: Shawn Nairn, RPh Community Independent Pharmacists: Chuck Kray, RPh Health System Pharmacists: Darryle Tillman, RPh MCO/Industry/Government/Other: John Barrett, MBA, RPh Associates: Greg Drew, RPh

ON THE COVER 2018 Mid-Year Conference Thank you to everyone who attended “Keep Calm and Care On” at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster from January 26th-28th!

STUDENT DIRECTORS East: Amandeep (Amni) Kaur West: Tina Schuler PPA OFFICE STAFF CEO: Patricia A. Epple, CAE pepple@papharmacists.com | Ext. 3 Conference and CE Manager: Linsley Gentile lgentile@papharmacists.com | Ext. 2 Government Relations Manager: Jeff Stuby jstuby@papharmacists.com | Ext. 6 Membership and Marketing Coordinator: Victoria Madonna vmadonna@papharmacists.com | Ext. 5 Membership and Program Coordinator: Rachel Stall rstall@paharmacists.com | Ext. 1 Bookkeeper: Michele Dibble mdibble@papharmacists.com | Ext. 4 PPCN Executive Manager: Stephanie McGrath, PharmD smcgrath@papharmacists.com PPCN Trainer: Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD ppcntrainer@papharmacists.com

DEPARTMENTS

ASSOCIATION NEWS

5 Calendar of Events

16 Foundation 2018 Grant Recipients Announced

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President’s Message

8 Campus Checkup

21 Educational Foundation 2017 Annual Report

Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) 508 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 234-6151 Fax: (717) 236-1618 www.papharmacists.com | ppa@papharmacists.com

11 Welcome! New Members 13 Member News

26 Celebrating 140th Anniversary

Pennsylvania Pharmacist (ISSN 0031-4633) is the official publication of the Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association d/b/a Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association and is published every other month, six times per year. Annual subscription is $100 for non-members; for members it is included in the annual dues. Editorial information should be addressed to the PPA address listed above. Peer reviewed articles accepted according to the stated guidelines available from PPA.

13 Affiliated Member News

28 Our Presidents Reminisce Continues

FEATURES 16 Student Member Profiles

30 2018 Mid-Year Conference Highlights

17 Member Profile

34 Staff Update

18 Pharmacy Spotlight

34 Call for Nominations

20 Legislator Profiles

37 A Special Thank You to All 2017 PharmPAC Donors

EDITORIAL BOARD Position Vacant Hershey S. Bell, M.D.,M.S.,FAAFP Kim Coley, FCCP, PharmD, RPh Michael Gionfriddo, PharmD, PhD Yardlee Kauffman, PharmD, MPH, BCACP Associate Editor: Victoria Madonna Editor/Manager: Pat Epple PUBLISHED BY GRAPHTECH Alexis Kierce, Publications Manager (717) 238-5751 x119 alexis@thinkgraphtech.com For Advertising Information: Kristen Bergmaier, Account Manager (717) 238-5751 x129 kristen@thinkgraphtech.com DESIGNED BY GRAPHTECH PHARMACIST STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY MEMBERS Institutional: Gayle Cotchen, BSPharm., PharmD., MBA Independent Community: Rob Frankil, RPh Chain Community: Janet Hart, RPh Chain Community: Theresa M. Talbott, RPh Independent Community: Mark J. Zilner, RPh Board of Pharmacy Meeting Dates: April 10, 2018 May 22, 2018 July 10, 2018 August 21, 2018

OUR VISION Pennsylvania pharmacists will be recognized, engaged, and fairly compensated as health-care providers.

OUR MISSION The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, as the leading voice of pharmacy, promotes the profession through advocacy, education, and communication to enhance patient care and public health.

See what our tomorrow looks like at: phmic.com/tomorrow2

Calendar of Events

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PPA Board of Directors Meeting

PRS Staffing

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Value Drug Company

Legislative Day at the Capital - Harrisburg, PA

May 5–8

National Association of Board of Pharmacy Annual Meeting — Denver, CO

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National Council for Prescription Drug Plans Annual Conference – Scottsdale, AZ

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Law Review at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

For additional events including webinars, CE opportunities, and PPA committee meetings, be sure to see our Calendar of Events on the PPA website!

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President’s Message It was a pleasure to see many of our members at the Mid-Year Conference held at the Marriott at Penn Square in Lancaster as PPA kicked off their 140th year anniversary. With nearly 350 pharmacists and student pharmacist in attendance (including 10 past presidents), it was clear to me that the main reason why PPA has been successful for so long is our history of having a dedicated membership.

The theme of the Mid-Year Conference this year was “Keep Calm and Care On”. While many of pharmacy’s current issues were discussed at length during the conference, I would like to share with you that PPA’s staff has been very active in strongly advocating for issues related to community pharmacies across Pennsylvania, especially regarding the significant reduction in medication reimbursement that, most notably, started in October. PPA staff, with the support of Rochester Drug Cooperative and Independent Pharmacy Buying Group, have been working side-by-side with lobbyists from Value Drug Company and Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance to schedule and attend scores of meetings with PA legislators and their staff, with managed care organization payers, and with government offices such as the Office of Medical Assistance Programs. Additionally, I am proud that PPA members have heeded calls to speak up to their legislators, their pharmacy services administrative organizations, and anyone else who will listen.

To our membership, I want to take this moment to let you know that you are heard, and that we see and appreciate your efforts. PPA, its’ stakeholders and partners, and pharmacy at large win when we speak calmly, with one unified voice, and above all “Care On”. PPA has never been and will never be successful in these efforts by acting like an 800-pound gorilla in a room.

We win by keeping the conversation going, which enables us to repeatedly educate people about the complexities of medication reimbursement and building a cohesive coalition so that pharmacy speaks with one consistent voice. It is this strategy that enables PPA to participate in escalating matters, if needed, effectively.

Last, but not least, it is crucial to emphasize (to anyone who will listen) that community pharmacy is more than safely dispensing and being fairly reimbursed for medications. PPA has been laying a foundation, for years, to firmly establish and advocate the value of pharmacist-provided cognitive services. Initially dreamt of through a series of projects sponsored by the PPA Educational Foundation, the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN) itself is among the most successful investments against the tireless assaults on medication reimbursement in the country. Not only is this initiative actively demonstrating the value of pharmacist-provided cognitive services (which enables a new revenue stream that improves quality), but it is also enabling us to talk directly with the medical benefits side of health care companies as opposed to having the same old conversations with only the pharmacy benefits side of these corporations.

While all things in the world of pharmacy are far from perfect, please know that PPA has been and will continue to employ a multi-pronged strategy that emphasizes “Keeping Calm” and “Caring On” for the benefit of pharmacy across Pennsylvania.

Nicholas Leon, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP PPA President 2017–2018

To our membership, I want to take this moment to let you know that you are heard, and that we see and appreciate your efforts. PPA, its’ stakeholders and partners, and pharmacy at large win when we speak calmly, with one unified voice, and above all, “Care On.” — Nicholas Leon

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Campus Checkup LECOM Contributed by: Clare Dyczkowski, Communication Ambassador PPA at LECOM Erie has been off to a great 2018! Recently, we have held two meetings - one on December 1, 2017 and the other on January 2, 2018 - for general membership. We have continued to complete GRASP modules together and have finished 5 in total! Our OTC competition is being held on January 9 between a few ambitious teams here at LECOM and we hope to bring some fierce competition this year! Outside of school, we will soon be holding a blood pressure clinic at a local YMCA for the “Check, Change, Control” initiative. We’ve had a busy start to the year, but are excited about continuing to grow our club here at LECOM Erie.

Duquesne University Contributed by: Kelly Mazzei, Communication Ambassador This month the Duquesne University PPA Chapter is continuing their membership drive. We have had much interest in PPA’s Pharmacy Legislative Day coming up in April and hope to continue to get students to participate in the event along with becoming members of PPA. Our chapter hosted its local OTC competition early in the month and are proud of our winning team who came in 3rd place at the mid-year conference this month!

Congratulations to Danielle, John, and Jamie!

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Contributed by: Kelly Jenniches, Communication Ambassador Pitt kicked off the semester with a large attendance at the MidYear Conference in Lancaster in January. Eighteen student posters were accepted and presented there. Following the conference, we were in full swing of planning events. On February 10th, we will be at our local convention center informing kids about the cold and flu at Kidapalooza sponsored by Giant Eagle along with the rest of Pitt Pharmacy’s student organizations presenting on their own medication topic.

This is a daylong event with thousands of kids and their families in attendance. In addition to Kidapalooza, we will be visiting the Shadyside Boys and Girls club as well as the Children’s museum

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again to educate the children on Over-the-Counter mediation safety. We will also be holding blood pressure screenings around our campus to promote a healthy

life in March and April. We look forward to a rewarding remainder of the semester educating the public through our events.

Ohio Northern University Contributed by: Connor Rowan, Communication Ambassador The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association at Ohio Northern University has been promoting the opportunities and benefits of membership. We will be hosting our annual workshop to assist Pennsylvanian students in applying for their Pennsylvania intern’s license. In addition, we have been pushing GRASP in our chapter to ensure that our members are paying attention to issues in pharmacy at home. We have successfully participated in the pharmacy college’s research roundtable, learning about the many great impacts that our professors are making in the practice. We will continue to foster engagement between the university and our organization. We look forward to a productive semester!

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Contributed by: Brooke Witmer, Communication Ambassador The PPA Chapter at PCP held the “GRASP the Chip and Pass the Salsa” event on November 30th, 2017 This was a fun way to provide students with an opportunity to complete the Government Relations Advocacy for Student Pharmacists online training program. On January 25th, the chapter hosted a webinar with Jeff Stuby. He talked about the importance of advocating to legislators. This showed a great turn-out of 130 students in attendance, with the majority being P1s. The chapter is planning additional government related events to help prepare students for legislative day. PCP was well represented at the PPA Mid-Year conference January 26th - 28th in Lancaster City.

Twelve PCP students attended mid-year, with three students participating in the Self-Care Competition. All the students enjoyed attending the different programs, CE presentations, competitions, networking with pharmacists, and exploring Lancaster City.

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Wilkes University: Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Contributed by: Kara Cooper, Communication Ambassador The Wilkes University Chapter of PPA has spent our semester giving back to our local community. In hopes of making an impact on hypertension, we have held two blood pressure screenings at the CVS Caremark Mail Order Pharmacy. At these events, we were able to provide over onehundred employees with blood pressure screenings! We are very excited to continue making an impact on the lives of our local community at the next screening!

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Our chapter also held a social event at “Pikes Raceway,” a local go-kart facility. Our members enjoyed the time to socialize with one another while racing on the track! This event provided a great opportunity for our members to take a break from studying and enjoy themselves!

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy held our annual Pharmacy Ball last month! At this event, students along with faculty members enjoyed a dinner and an evening

of dancing. Students look forward to this event every year as it is an opportunity for our School of Pharmacy to socialize with one another outside of the classroom.

This year, the Pharmacy Ball had a 1920’s theme, which allowed the students to feel as though they were in a “Gatsby” era. Not only is the Pharmacy Ball a fun event for the school of pharmacy, but it is also a philanthropy event in which the students collect canned goods to donate to a local food bank.

Welcome! New Members PPA Welcomes the following New Members who joined the association on December 2, 2018 February 2, 2018. Please make these new members feel welcome and part of Pennsylvania pharmacy!

PHARMACISTS

STUDENTS

Natalie Blaine, Willingboro, NJ, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Pamela Buckwalter, Royersford, CVS Health Jennifer Cherundolo, Montrose, Rite Aid Zachary Donehue, Pittsburgh, Giant Eagle Pharmacy Robert Ekiert, Poland, OH, The Hometown Pharmacy Venugopal Ghanta Venkata, Center Valley, Stefko Pharmacy Kristin Green, Palmyra, Hershey Pharmacy Michael Jacobs, Lancaster, RPh on the Go Jaymie Lako, Pittsburgh, Gateway Health Patricia Maier, Lebanon, CVS Pharmacy Kristopher Marchewka, Bethel Park, Span & Taylor Drug Co Kathleen McCoy, Pittsburgh, Rite Aid — Floating Kimberly Miller, Yeadon, Omnicare Wanda Mrozek, Poland, OH, The Hometown Pharmacy Venugopal Narramneni, Bath, Bath Drug Jeannie Ong, Allentown, Lehigh Valley Health Network Samantha Pitzarella, Venetia, Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy/ Valeda Health Laraine Popplewell, Norristown, Myers Drug Store Joseph Spencer, Brockway, Brockway Drug Company Inc. Adrienne Stauffer, McElroy Pharmacy, Lititz Kayla Szabo, Pittsburgh, Chartwell Brian Walker, Newton Square, Delmar Pharmacy Eric Yarnell, Pittsburgh, Gateway Health

Campbell University

ASSOCIATES Marian Ross, Carrolltown, RDC

Carrie Kisch, Douglasville Duquesne University School of Pharmacy Emily Hoover, Pittsburgh Mackenzie Hughes, Conneaut Lake Carrie Kisch, Douglasville Alexa Moss, Hartstown Sarah Powell, McMurray Jefferson College of Pharmacy Jaclyn O’Connor, Philadelphia LECOM School of Pharmacy Sabrina Blake, Erie Mekensie Huggler, Erie Ashley Roland, Erie Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Nicholas Field, Blackwood Julie Ko, Manalapan, NJ Mariya Kotova, San Francisco, CA Jessica Lapczynski, Philadelphia Ashley Romao, Bayville, NJ Melissa Weingartner, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Dana Abraham, Pittsburgh Amy Andreaggi, Pittsburgh Samantha Bailey, Pittsburgh Emilee Baker, Conway Nicole Barber, Sugarloaf Christine Barthen, Moon Township Sawyer Bressler, Pittsburgh Lauren Brock, Pittsburgh Matt Brock, Pittsburgh Meghan Browning, Penfield, NY Marissa Campagna, Clark, NJ Jessica Canonge, Cranberry Township Jaehee Cho, Pittsburgh Mara Cubellis, Wexford Kara DeGrave, Shadyside Rachel Douglass, Belle Vernon Olivia Fritz, Pittsburgh

Samantha George, Pittsburgh Benjamin Harvey, Pittsburgh Emma Haught, Pittsburgh Jeong Heo, San Antonio, TX GwangYee Hu, Eatontown, NJ Haram Ka, Pittsburgh Megan Karuzie, Avoca Hannah Kelly, Pittsburgh Emily Kistler, York Matthew Kuhn, Pittsburgh Jenny Li, Pittsburgh Alexandra Maresh, Pittsburgh Maura McGonigal, Pittsburgh Erin McIntyre, Lebanon Alex Miller, Johnstown Mackenzie Minogue, Howell, NJ Kathy Monangai, Roseland, NJ Divya Patel, Pittsburgh Niti Patel, Bensalem Megha Patel, Pittsburgh

Vincent Piro, Swedesboro, NJ Marisa Postava, Pittsburgh Dhanuvarshini Prakasam, Pittsburgh CeJae Scolese, Brockway Lina Shao, Lancaster Damaris Szmaciasz, Pittsburgh Gina Tamanini, Pittsburgh Alexandria Taylor, Pittsburgh Gerald Taylor, Lake Como, NJ Katherine Van Golen, Landenberg John Wang, Pittsburgh Rachel Writer, Pittsburgh Nikitha Yagnala, Chester Springs Jinli Zhao, Wexford Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Kayla Hiryak, Gilbertsville Autumn Peck, Shamokin

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Member News Judy Kristeller and Dana Manning Receive $150,000 Grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation Judy Kristeller, professor of pharmacy practice, and Dana Manning, associate professor of pharmacy practice, are featured in the June 21, 2017, issue of Academic Pharmacy Now. The two faculty members were spotlighted for their research in developing a pharmacy practice model which works with hospital and community pharmacists to improve medication safety for patients in transition. The pair received a $150,000 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation to expand the research, which is being done in partnership with Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton.

Condolences It is with great sadness that PPA extends our deepest heartfelt sympathies to Mindy Kozminski and her family.

Mindy who worked for PPA as our PPCN Executive Manager, experienced the sudden loss of her infant son.

We also bid a sad goodbye to Bill Pronzato. Bill was a longtime PPA member and frequent attendee at the PPA Conferences. Our condolences are extended to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Affiliated Member News ACPA Update The Allegheny County Pharmacists Association thanks PPA for another great Mid-year Meeting, and from everyone at ACPA, happy 140th to PPA! We also had an informative program on the pharmacist’s role in precision medicine through the All of Us Program.

The presentation was held on February 1st at Duquesne’s campus and given by Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD. We thank everyone who attended.

Lastly, we will be having fundraisers throughout the year to raise money to support our scholarship fund. Every year, ACPA awards scholarships to one student from both Duquesne and Pitt. In order to keep investing in the next generation of talent — as we have in the past — please join us at any of our upcoming fundraisers.

We look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events.

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We are currently seeking nominations for next year’s Board of Directors. If you are interested, or know someone who would make a good leader for the Association, please let a current board member know.

In March, we look forward to a presentation on legislative updates, followed by our trek to the state Capitol on April 16th for Legislative Day. We encourage all members to get active as we move to push pharmacy forward. Register for these events to get informed and engage your legislators. www.papharmacists.com 13

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Affiliated Member News Midyear Madness w/ BucksMont Pharmacists The BuckMont Pharmacists Association was well represented at the PPA Midyear Conference in January. Most of the BMPA Board of Directors attended the conference as well as a number of our members.

Quite a few of our board members were present at the County Association meeting Friday night and contributed to a lively dialogue amongst the various county organizations. Each county had contributions to the conversationAllegheny spoke about their robust social calendar, Lancaster spoke of their counties involvement with

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the opioid crisis and Lehigh spoke of their involvement with activities.

BucksMont Board member John Barrett spoke of our involvement with social media as well as introduced our new BucksMont pamphlets to the group. These pamphlets were so well thought of that the pamphlet he created will now be used as a template for all of the County Associations going forward. During the Saturday Student Programming Track, John presented “Keep Calm and Guarantee Care” which gave the students an overview of medical and pharmacy insurance coverages available through Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial coverage. We had a lot of fun renewing old friendships

and networking with new friends as the weekend progressed. We all agreed that this was a very good conference and we can’t wait for the Annual Conference in October.

Lancaster County Pharmacists Association The Lancaster County Association has announced plans to move ahead with affiliation and will become the fourth local/county group to do so.

Plans are underway to do all the final paperwork and have the affiliation start in March/April. Watch for more news from LCPA!

Lehigh Valley Update Lehigh Valley Pharmacists Association has just returned from the MidYear Pennsylvania Pharmacy Conference in Lancaster, PA. We had many pharmacists within our organization registered for the DSME track, which is supporting pharmacists in the AADE accreditation process.

Additionally, we networked and collaborated with counties across the state at this meeting! We are excited for our upcoming programs!!

Coming up, please join us on February 20 at MELT for a meeting and information on Vascepa(R). Also, we will be going to a IronPigs Game on Friday, April 13. Please bring family and friends along to the IronPigs Game for a fun evening! If you’re on Facebook… LVPA is social, please “Like” our page: www.facebook.com/ LehighValleyPharmacistsAssociation for more updates on events and CE opportunities.

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Student Member Profiles pharmacy profession.

Also, I was intrigued by the multitude of opportunities to build my professional networking skills at various meetings and conferences.

Brooke (r) and Ashley Barlow Huntingdon Valley, PA

PharmD Candidates 2019 Thomas Jefferson College of Pharmacy How did you hear about PPA? Brooke: I heard about PPA through the Student Organizations Fair during my P1 year. I heard about the excellent opportunities to get involved in organizational meetings to shape the

Ashley: I heard about PPA through PPA President, Dr. Leon, who I am honored to say is my professor at Thomas Jefferson College of Pharmacy. During one of his lectures he spoke about his influential role in the organization and how his participation has shaped his role as a pharmacist.

This experience inspired me to get involved and become engaged in my profession to hopefully fulfill a leadership role like Dr. Leon.

Favorite drug name to pronounce Ashley: Lesinurad because it helps me remember the mechanism of action of the

medication “Less-In-YourUric-Acid” which is used in the treatment of gout.

Brooke: Belviq because if I had my own commercial the logo would be “Getting Sleek with Belviq” because it is a weight loss medication.

Flashback to your first year of pharmacy school; what advice would you give yourself knowing what you know now?

Ashley & Brooke: If we had to provide one tip of advice to 1st year students, we would say it’s ok to put your pharmacy books aside and fulfill the hobbies that bring you pride. Outside of the pharmacy world, we are two adventurous, fitness, photography loving girls. We learned to never put the gym aside because it was the perfect way to let off some curriculum

stress and still get an A on the next test. This advice is here to remind us about the importance of relaxation as it is truly the “cure for all” medication.

Where do you think you’ll be in five years?

Ashley: My 5 year goal is to have graduated from a PGY-2 residency program and specialize in cardiology and education. I also aspire to become involved in pharmacy education and lecture pharmacotherapy classes and perform CE presentations for practicing pharmacists.

Brooke: My 5 year goal is to have graduated from a PGY-2 residency program specializing in hematology and oncology. I also seek to obtain a certification as a Board Specialized Oncology Pharmacist.

Foundation 2018 Grant Recipients Announced The PPA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018 Foundation grant! Grants may be used for projects which are targeted towards patient care by pharmacists and innovative activity around pharmacy practice.

• Taylor Buck PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy/ University of Pittsburgh Evaluating patients’ perceived value and experience with a comprehensive medication review in an independent community pharmacy.

She received $1000 • Sara Weinstein PGY1 Pharmacy Resident — Family Medicine UPMC St. Margaret Pharmacists as Drivers of Precision Medicine: Perspectives of Pharmacogenomic Use in Primary Care.

She received $1,000

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• Autumn Stewart Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Duquesne University School of Pharmacy / Heritage Valley Family Medicine Center Healthcare Providers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior Towards Prescribing and De-Prescribing of Benzodiazepines.

She received $817.50

Member Profile

Nicholas Owens

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy — Philadelphia College of Pharmacy University of the Sciences Pharmacy Practice Cooper University Hospital’s outpatient internal medicine practices and the student-run Cooper Rowan Clinic

What is something most people don’t know about you?

I am a board game and video game enthusiast. I have on many occasions found ways to subtly sneak these hobbies into my teaching endeavors.

What made you choose the profession of pharmacy?

While shadowing various medical professionals at a local hospital, one of my Dad’s pharmacy residents helped to convince me that working as a pharmacist would provide even more teaching opportunities and exciting challenges than the career as a science teacher I had envisioned for myself.

What made you decide to join PPA? Participating in the Allegheny County chapter’s engaging CE events and serving on the planning committee for the Pre-Residency Excellence Program helped me to discover all that PPA has to offer.

What topic of pharmacy interests you the most?

I am especially excited by the potential of newtechnologies to improve how medical professionals are trained and how we practice in patient care settings.

Where would you like to see the profession go in 10 years?

In the next 10 years, I am hopeful that the pharmacy profession will continue to develop sustainable strategies that allow pharmacists to serve as essential members on the interprofessional teams that will improve patient care quality, efficiency and access. I would also love to see at least a few more positive portrayals of pharmacists on TV and in movies than I have in the last 10 years.

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Nuclear pharmacy is a pharmacy specialty involving the compounding and dispensing of radioactive materials to be used for medical purposes. Starting in the 1950s and continuing into the 1970s, Captain William H. Briner, the man who is considered the Father of Radiopharmacy, began developing practice models, safety protocols, and worked towards expanding the practice of nuclear pharmacy.

In the early 1970s, nuclear pharmacy practice began emerging mainly in hospitals. As this specialty progressed, technology improved, therefore, allowing for nuclear pharmacies to be located outside of hospitals, more prevalent delivery, as well as continued growth in the field.

Chris Macumber, a nuclear pharmacist who works for GE, described the primary role of the nuclear pharmacist as “compounding with nuclear physics behind it.” Nuclear pharmacists generally work either day shift or night shift. The role of the day shift pharmacists is to receive orders over the phone or by fax and then preparing those orders for the night shift pharmacist to compound. This includes entering them into the computer system and then drawing up any doses that they are able to. Day shift pharmacists may also compound items for the last delivery run of the day if necessary. The night shift pharmacist, when they come in, will take any orders that may have come in after the day shift pharmacists have 18 Pennsylvania Pharmacist • Mar/Apr 2018

gone home. After that, compounding begins for deliveries that will go out in the early morning. This involves obtaining radioactive material either from a manufacturer or from a generator using a method termed “milking.” Once the radioactive material has been obtained, a certain amount is added to a vial of medication. Each medication used in nuclear pharmacy has a unique formula that pharmacists use to compound. After the compounding has been completed, a nuclear pharmacy technician will draw up the desired doses, wait a set amount of time, and then do a quality control check to ensure the medication will work correctly.

A courier will then package the products and they will go out for delivery.

One of the most important aspects of nuclear pharmacy is the safety associated with this specialty. Radiation exposure is measured through dosimetry. Each facility must monitor the amount of radiation its employees are exposed to, in an effort to reduce the amount of exposure as much as possible. For example, if an employee is getting more exposure than others while performing the same tasks, their technique may be assessed to ensure they are minimizing their radiation exposure as much as possible. The National Regulatory Commission (NRC) has set a limit of 50rems of exposure annually, however, many facilities have a lower limit.

Pharmacy students interested in nuclear pharmacy may have the opportunity to take elective courses on this topic at their college or university. In addition to an elective course, APPE rotations, and a few residencies are available to

students interested in this specialty. During his education at Wilkes University, Chris pursued the elective nuclear pharmacy course, as well as the APPE rotation. He went on to pursue a career in this field based on the closeddoor aspect, along with the interaction with medical professionals available to him. After graduating and passing licensure examination, nuclear pharmacists must become authorized users. This can be done through the NRC and Department of Pharmacy Practice (DPP) involving didactic learning, on the job training in medical waste disposal, transportation of hazardous waste, and radiation. Purdue University also offers training to become an authorized user. In addition to authorized user training, there is also the option to become a Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP). This certification involves didactic learning, on the job training, an exam, and also includes recertification requirements.

Being that it is a unique field, nuclear pharmacy has many unique benefits in addition to its many challenges.

One of those benefits, and one that drew Chris in, is the closed-door atmosphere and dealing mostly with medical professionals. This however, may also be viewed as an undesirable aspect to those who enjoy patient interaction and enjoy seeing the effect they have on their patients.

Another perk is the opportunity to actually sit down and eat lunch during the day due to little to no calls coming in when other medical professionals are eating lunch.

Nuclear pharmacy is a setting where every day is different, adjustments to generators are always being made and you are always thinking on your feet. The nuclear pharmacists schedule, which includes day shift, night shifts, as well as weekend hours, may also be a benefit or a challenge for some. One of the greatest challenges nuclear pharmacists face is that of auditing entities. The State Board of Pharmacy, along with the Department of Environmental Protection assesses records, policies and procedures, radioactivity in the air and on surfaces, training, and transportation. New compounding regulations may also play a role as another challenge nuclear pharmacists may face in the future.

As with many other fields of pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy is constantly changing. Despite whatever changes are in store, the future of nuclear pharmacy is bright. Nuclear pharmacy, being a type of compounding pharmacy, has felt the negative effects from the New England Compounding Pharmacy. While the role of nuclear pharmacy as a form of compounding has yet to be determined due to short beyond use dates, more audits and inspections may be needed in the future. In addition to these changes, some tests requiring nuclear pharmacy products are no longer being used as frequently. However, there will always be a need for nuclear pharmacists and the services they provide.

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Legislative Profiles Thomas H. Killion What are the key issues you would like to see addressed this session?

There are several important issues that must be addressed by the General Thomas H. Assembly this Killion Legislative Session. My R-9 priorities as a Senator include new protections from domestic violence, ensuring public schools have the funding necessary to educate our children, protecting our open spaces and natural resources, making our communities safer and job growth across the state.

Tell our members a little about your background and why you are a legislator?

I have a broad background in both the private and public sectors. My familiarity with the challenges facing Pennsylvania’s job providers has been tremendously helpful while serving as a County Councilman, State Representative and Senator. I believe it is the responsibility of public servants to provide for the wellbeing of residents and to protect our natural resources while making sure regulations do not hurt businesses and stifle economic development.

How do you see pharmacy and its role in health care evolving in the in the future?

I see pharmacy and its role in health care evolving in the future.

One particular area of interest is legislation that would further combat the opioid addiction crisis in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the past year, the Senate has sent a number of bills to the Governor that not only fights the opioid crisis, but ensures that our state agencies, law enforcement, health care providers and pharmaceutical providers all work together in providing the best 20 Pennsylvania Pharmacist • Mar/Apr 2018

care possible. Some of the recent actions taken include: strengthening the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) so that doctors are required and able to check the system each time they prescribe opioids; developing nine new prescribing guidelines to help doctors who provide opioid prescriptions to their patients; and establishing a limit on the amount of opioids that can be prescribed to a minor to seven days. In addition, new investments in battling the opioid epidemic in the fiscal year 2017–2018 state budget included over $3 million for the PDMP. We have much more work to do to address this important issue facing many Pennsylvanians.

Advice for pharmacists about the political process?

More Pennsylvanians should become involved with the legislative process in order to effect real change in our state. All voices must be heard by members of the General Assembly on issues that impact taxpayers, families and the business community. The duration of a Legislative Sessions is two years, and during this timeframe thousands of bills can be introduced

by State Representatives and Senators. It is not uncommon for bills to take multiple Sessions to become law. Public stakeholders in legislation must always be vocal and never give up.

Robert F. Matzie What are the key issues you would like to see addressed this session?

Job creation and education funding are always my top priorities. In addition, I would Robert F. Matzie like us, as a D-16 legislature, to better explore solutions to our budget’s structural deficit on a long term basis. I also believe that we need to do more

to address the opioid crisis that is crippling so many of our communities.

Tell our members a little about your background and why you are a legislator?

After graduating high school, I received an associate’s degree in high technology communications from the Community College of Beaver County and a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications from Point Park University. I started as a reporter and broadcaster, but went to work for the PA State Senate. I also served as the mayor of Ambridge, my hometown.

How do you see pharmacy and its role in health care evolving in the in the future?

I believe that pharmacy will play an integral role, especially in cost containment and convenience.

The ability of trained pharmacists to administer flu shots is an example of this.

Advice for pharmacists about the political process?

Be involved, be vocal, and be present.

Know the issue, both pro and con, and try and meet your legislator. Personal relationships go a long way.

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1920–1939 A Time of Changes, Legislation, and “Modernization” In 1921, PPA met in Philadelphia to coincide with the Centennial of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy.

That same year the tenth convention of the United States Pharmacopeia was held and two members of PPA were elected as President and Secretary.

PRESIDENTS DURING THIS PERIOD: Robert P. Fischelis . . . . . . 1919–1920 W. J. Sturgeon . . . . . . . . . . 1920–1921 Josiah C. Peacock . . . . . . .1921–1922 H. J. Metzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1922–1923 P. Henry Utech . . . . . . . . . . 1923–1924 Ambrose Hunsberger . . . 1924–1925 George F. Lee . . . . . . . . . . . 1925–1926 Joseph W. England . . . . . 1926–1927 Wilbur B. Goodyear . . . . . 1927–1928 George O. Yohe . . . . . . . . . 1928–1929 C. Leonard O’Connell . . 1929–1931 Frank P. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934–1935 Henry Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . 1931–1932 John C. Walton . . . . . . . . . 1932–1933 Robert R. Gaw . . . . . . . . . . 1933–1934 Harry E. Wertz . . . . . . . . . . .1935–1936 Henry V. DeHaven . . . . . . 1936–1937 George F. Young . . . . . . . . 1937–1938 Nathan Zonies . . . . . . . . . . 1938–1939

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In 1923, the salary of PPA’s Secretary was increased from $250 to $400 and dues went from $1 to $2.

Important discussions at the 1923 Convention included liability insurance and size of stores. There was considerable concern with the adding of many new departments in stores, there was also not a corresponding increase in overall size.

In 1926, a slogan “Your druggist is more than a merchant” was adopted and displayed in all pharmacies, on delivery trucks, and on billboards.

Also in that year, The Pennsylvania Pharmacist, then a monthly publication, made its debut.

The membership count in 1931 was 1439. During this time frame the editorial and executive offices of the association were located at 321 State Theatre Building, Harrisburg. There were also 26 county associations and every one of them participated in Pharmacy Week celebrations.

Sixty-five newspapers carried stories during the week and more than 1000 pharmacies had window displays.

Another sign of the more things change, the more they stay the same…in planning for the One Day Legislative Meeting in 1932, and the date had to be switched due to legislative schedule changes! Nine items appeared on the list of items to discuss with their legislators including: Chain Store Tax Bill, changes regarding the sale of spirituous ferments, amending the mercantile tax, and the study of the 1% sales tax.

IMPORTANT EVENTS 1920: League of Nations established 1921: First Miss America pageant held in Atlantic City 1924: First Winter Olympics held 1927: Charles Lindbergh does first transatlantic flight 1929: Stock Market crash starting the worst depression in US History 1931: Star Spangled Banner becomes America’s national anthem 1934: Masters Golf Tournament first held 1935: Social Security Act passed 1939: US declares neutrality as WWII begins

The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in their demonstration laboratory featured a special case where baby products were touted as a great tool to keep mothers coming back to your pharmacy.

Sometime in the mid-thirties, the executive offices moved to 227 State Street in Harrisburg. In 1935, the association tried to hold its annual convention on a steamship on the Great Lakes departing from Erie, but a low response required a change of

plans. Also that year, a busy legislative session and only part-time office help caused the skipping of three issues of the Pennsylvania Pharmacist.

In 1936, the National Association of Retail Druggists NARD, today’s NCPA, held their annual convention in Pittsburgh and the focus was on fair trade laws and regulations. A new package from Hershey Chocolate was touted for instant hot chocolate at pharmacy soda fountains. Pharmacies in the Johnstown area recuperated from flood damage. Within 48 hours one store had reopened with emergency stock after water levels had reached the second floor and wiped out the entire stock. It was estimated that 200 pharmacists were adversely affected by the flood.

In 1038, 40 hospital pharmacists formed a local Philadelphia association and affiliated with APhA. New legislation had this time prevented the sale of merchandise below cost in Pennsylvania. Various labor hours restricting work days and child and female labor were enacted.

Also a new rebate on membership in PPA began in 1939, which gave money back to county associations for signing up members. Fair Trade laws which set minimum price contracts were enforced by a published list of manufacturers. Representatives from many pharmaceutical companies emphasized they worked for the pharmacist.

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Our Presidents Reminisce Continues Throughout the year ahead, we will also be including special memories of our current living Past Presidents and some of their memorable group photos from Conferences. They will not necessarily be presented in chronological order.

Daniel A. Hussar 1975-1976 The 1975-1976 year in which I served as PPA President coincided with the Bicentennial celebration of the United States. The PPA collaborated with the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy in the placement and dedication of three historical markers: 1. January 24, 1976: Dunham Army War Clinic at the Carlisle Barracks of the U.S. Army War College: Historical marker to honor Apothecary-General Andrew Craigie for service in the Revolutionary War. 2. Pennsylvania Hospital: Historical marker to commemorate the establishment of America’s First Hospital Pharmacy at Pennsylvania Hospital in 1752.

3. July 10, 1976: Church Square, Lititz: Historical marker to commemorate the publication in 1778 of the Lititz Pharmacopeia, the first American drug formulary.

A series of articles on the subject of American Pharmacy in the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods was written by prominent pharmacy historian Dr. David L. Cowen and published in the Pennsylvania Pharmacist.

Other important activities and initiatives included: 1. Extensive communications with the Department of Public Welfare and Paid Prescriptions regarding the prescription program for participants in the Medicaid program; 2. Participation of pharmacies in a 28 Pennsylvania Pharmacist • Mar/Apr 2018

study to determine the average cost to dispense a prescription; 3. Participation in the Council for Pharmacy in Pennsylvania; 4. Pennsylvania Pharmacy Act revision initiative; 5. Recognition of PPA with a special citation (August 6, 1975) from the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration for PPA’s participation in the Drug Defect Reporting Program; 6. Publication of the article, “How to Pick a Good Pharmacist,” by Herb Denenberg, consumer advocate and former Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner, in Parade Magazine (September 7, 1975) and the Pennsylvania Pharmacist (October, 1975).

Sharon Abayasekara, RPh. 2007–2008 It’s amazing how quickly a year can pass. A year filled with opportunities, duties, and responsibilities… and quite a few meetings and conference calls!

When I think back on my time as PPA President, I remember the camaraderie and hard work of so many, working for common goals to strengthen us all. I remember the generosity of the previous Past Presidents and long-term members in sharing their advice and experience. I remember the enthusiasm of so many students and new members for all the possibilities ahead for them.

The knowledge and dedication of Pat and her staff has continually been integral to our achievements. I’m very grateful for their support through the years.

Mentoring and encouraging others to reach for their potential is a passion of mine. I was grateful to be able to talk with and encourage many others during my time as an officer. Seeing

them flourish and succeed is a true reward. With so many members encouraging others, we are definitely in good hands for the future.

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association. I thank you for that opportunity. It’s my hope that our great organization will continue to grow and support our profession in the Commonwealth and on the broader national stage.

Bruce Sigman, RPh 2004–2005 The first & foremost memory was the leadership conference in Kansas City, Mo. where I had the opportunity to have leadership training and learn skills in listening, event planning and progressive thinking. I was able to interact and discuss problems facing the various State Associations around the Country. This laid the foundation for a successful term.

Highlights included attending the installation of the presidents of the Pennsylvania Medical Society & the Osteopathic Society. I was honored to give the White Coat Address at Temple & LECOM and attend the White Coat ceremonies at Pitt, Wilkes & Duquesne. PPA rotated our Executive Board meetings at the schools of Pharmacy where we engaged the Faculty and students of the respective Universities and gained insight on how PPA can better serve their needs.

I was fortunate to attend the NCPA convention in Boston and the APhA convention in Orlando. PPA had discussions with the Medical Society, Osteopathic Society, Hospital Society, Chain Pharmacy & Nursing on ways we could work together on legislative issues.

I had an agenda of “UNITY” and tried to encourage “one voice for Pharmacy” in Pennsylvania.

All in all, we had a very exciting

year and I was thankful for the opportunity to serve Pharmacy.

Gregory Shaeffer MBA RPh FASHP 2008–2009 I am very humbled to have served on the Board of Directors from 2005–2010 and as President of the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association(PPA) in 2008–2009.

PPA having recently completed a comprehensive strategic planning process was in the midst of resurgence and revitalization. It was an exciting time for the Association to continue execution of the Strategic Plan objectives.

An essential component of the plan and pharmacy practice in Pennsylvania was to initiate discussions with the various pharmacy organization and associations to unify and strengthen profession’s voice clinically and politically to impact professional practice and delivery of patient care.

My primary objective and platform was to strategically position PPA to take a leadership role in collaborating and unifying the voice of Pharmacy in Pennsylvania to expand the scope of practice and deliver patient care in all clinical settings.

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1995 Conference Past Presidents in Attendance Standing, left to right: Carmen DiCello, RPh.; William Seitzinger, Sr., RPh; William Greene, RPh.; Daniel Hussar, Ph.D.’ Joseph Lech, RPh.; Ronald Daugherty, RPh.; Dick Englehardt, R.Ph. Seated: Irv Reich, RPh., Wiliam Ferri, RPh., Ida May Englehart, RPh, FASCP; Pauline Montgomery, RPh.; Frank Falchek, RPh.; Philip Seltzer, RPh.

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2018 Mid-Year Conference Highlights Thank you to everyone who attended “Keep Calm and Care On” at the Lancaster Marriott in Lancaster from January 26th to 28th!

Special Thank Yous!

Thank You Sponsors!

PPA sends a special thank you to the 2018 Conference Committee for all of their hard work and dedication. Committee members include:

PPA thanks our Annual Corporate Partners and Conference Sponsors! The funding and support they provide allows PPA to provide conference attendees with a remarkable experience. We thank them for their generosity to PPA!

Robert Kayden (Chair)

Alysha Lopez

Kayla Bardzel

Barbara McNeal

Ann Campagna

Ellen Nastase

Jenna Carmichael

Julie Olenak

Tanya Dougherty

Nick Leon and

Scott Himler

Jamie Shepherd

Jamie McConaha

Coleen Kayden

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Annual Corporate Sponsors: Diamond Level: Independent Pharmacy Buying Group, Pharmacists Mutual Companies, Rochester Drug Cooperative, Inc. Platinum Level: Value Drug Company Gold Level: Keystone Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance Silver Level: AmerisourceBergen, HD Smith, McKesson

Bronze Level: R.J. Hedges & Associates Conference Sponsors: Contributor Conference Sponsor: Rite Aid Soda Break: Lancaster County Pharmacists Association and National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and Workers Choice Pharmacy

OTC Competition Played very similar to Jeopardy, the OTC Competition was once again a signature event of Mid-Year Conference! Teams from LECOM, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Ohio Northern, Jefferson School of Pharmacy, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and Wilkes University competed and Temple University took home the 2018 traveling plaque! Team members of the winning team included: pictured right: Derek O’Neill, President Nick Leon, Jessica Baldwin, and Sara Groome.

Congratulations to the Temple!

PPA Building Fund PPA officially kicked off its Fund to Save Our Building during the Saturday lunch at the Conference. A quick pass of the hat raised $1150 to get us started. Students from Wilkes University presented a check for $750 for the amount they already raised for the building. Many others completed and submitted contribution forms. Additionally an impromptu dance off happened during the birthday bash and raised another $280! Look for more information on our ongoing drive in this issue.

Know Pain, Know Gain Competition Contestants competed in a rapid-fire Q&A session on pain management, followed by the top three finalists competing in a patient counseling session.

Congratulations to this year’s Know Pain, Know Gain Competition winner: pictured below: Kayla Bardzel (middle), Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, who received a cash prize of $75.

The other two finalists were: Dylan Fox (left), Wilkes University and Ashley Barlow (right), Jefferson

College of Pharmacy, who each received $25.

Other competitors included: Cody Morcum, Andrew Finkelston, Brooke Barlow, Kevin Kachurak, Jamie Celento, Michael Arutunian, and Jessica Baldwin.

A big thank you to our competition judges: Maria Foy, Michele Musheno and Colleen Kayden. Tanya Uritsky, who posed as our pain patient for the counseling portion and Tom Franko, who posed as our moderator for the competition.

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Educational Foundation Fundraisers The Foundation hosted its annual Sunnyside Up Breakfast on Sunday, January 28th, which included presentations on the Foundation and 4 reports from the grants that were awarded in 2017. Additionally, the three grants awarded for 2018 were announced and outgoing board members were recognized and thanked for their dedication through the last few years.

Student Poster Presentations

140th Anniversary Birthday Bash

A total of 38 posters were presented on Saturday evening at Mid-Year. Those who attended earned CE credit by learning from each student about their work. Thank you to the multitude of pharmacists who evaluated these student posters — we appreciate your interest and support!

Conference attendees as well as ten past presidents kicked-off our 140th Birthday by celebrating the past, present, and future of PPA. The party included backyard games and music from John DeJames & Hear to Please, and a sing-off to raise funds for the PPA building.

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PPCN Welcomes a New Executive Manager!

PPA is proud of our own, Victoria Madonna, Membership and Marketing Coordinator, for passing the PTCB exam in December 2017.

She is now a Certified Pharmacy Technician!

We are excited to announce that Stephanie McGrath, PharmD is PPCN’s new Executive Manager.

By way of background, Stephanie McGrath is a 2007 Pitt Pharmacy graduate, and completed a community pharmacy residency with Pitt Pharmacy/Rite Aid in 2007–08.

She then was hired by Rite Aid Pharmacy and has been with them until resigning to take on our position.

Stephanie has been the primary Rite Aid preceptor for our residency program since 2009, served as an Assistant Professor with us from 2012–2014, and is active as a member of PPA. She previously was a PPA Board member for a couple of years. She has led a successful patient care practice at Rite Aid in Shaler, PA, since 2009, initiated a diabetes education service, served as an immunization trainer, mentored Rite Aid pharmacists on provision of patient care, precepted numerous students and residents, and received both the Pennsylvania Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award in 2013, and was one of the 2017 PPA’s 10 Under 10 Awardees. She was also the 2013 Pitt Pharmacy APhA-ASP Faculty Member of the Year. You can email Stephanie at smcgrath@ papharmacists.com.

PPA Welcomes a New Conference and CE Manager!

Linsley Gentile joined the PPA in the role of Conference and CE Manager in January.

She is a graduate of West Chester University with at BFA in Studio Arts and Drexel University with her Masters in Higher Education Administration. She comes to PPA with a background in sales, education and evidence based prevention programming. She currently resides in Selinsgrove with her husband and two daughters, aged 8 and 5.

Call for Awards Nominations PPA’s Awards Committee is seeking nominations for several prestigious association awards that are presented annually during the Association’s Annual Conference which will be held October 18–21, 2018 at Double Tree Resort in Lancaster. Many pharmacists currently practicing in Pennsylvania are excellent candidates for these awards; individuals whose contributions have made pharmacy a better profession for all of us. Below is a list of the awards and criteria for selection of the award recipient for each.

CRITERIA FOR ALL AWARDS: A nominee must be a current member of PPA to be considered. For all awards except those noted with an *, nominees must be a licensed Pennsylvania pharmacist. Nominations are considered for one year only. Please note that nominations are no longer held on file and eligible for consideration for three years.

Bowl of Hygeia Award PPA Pharmacist of the Year Award Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies “Distinguished Young Pharmacist” Award George S. Maggio Memorial Award NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award Sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Preceptor of the Year

George H. Searight Community Service Award* Pharmacy Technician of the Year* Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award Sponsored by the Cardinal Health Foundation J. Allen Duffield Pharmaceutical Industry Award* Pauline Montgomery Leadership Award Sponsored by Value Drug Company

Nominate a deserving individual for an award and recognize them for all they do for the pharmacy profession!

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Walter Cwieniewicz David F. Ostrow Stan Camson Nickolas Kernich Jude Valava Patriot’s Club ($100+) Brian Sesack Brandon Antinopoulos Gayle Cotchen Jacqueline Klootwyk Lucey Rick Demers Sherri Ann Lee Megan Weigand John Gatto Mary Pater William Ferri Mahesh Paladugu Joseph Bechtel Robert Cohen Karla Moschella Robert Maher Thomas Franko Joseph Breton Jeffery Kaufhold Charles Obeid, Jr. John McClellan Andrew Irons Ron Kline Craig Lehrman John A. Pavis Enid McClung David Mateer Cheryl Meek Jerome Musheno Dave Shappell Sustaining Members ($50+) Douglas Allen Lauren Simko Robert Hartzell, Jr. Allen Whisler Kristin Hart Roshni Patel James Schiffer Cory Krebs

Maria Osborne Frederick J. Weissberger Contributors ($25+) Philip Arlia Lawrence Barnes Robert Bimeal Anthony Bertola Stacy Costa Gregory Buchanan Jenna Carmichael Joseph DiMatteo Fred Depasquale Henrietta Cole Alfred Feroli Lori Hart Gary Fields Dana DiMatteo Paul Grisnik Thomas Friedman John Luckovich Lyle Haflett Melissa Keller Tamre Joyce Chanel Epstein James Koll Richard A. Reed George Fawber James Schiffer Donna Laslow James Lynn Kathleen Reddon Diane Silverman Jared M. Shayka Peter Kreckel Daniel Pitchford Rodger Savage Richard Deluca Christianna Martynowski Ron Matson Susan Schropp Felix Szymkowiak Amy Baloh Stephen Pfeiffer Albert Polekoff Deron Shultz Darryle Tillman Kathryn Grandizio-

Stephens Barry Kwasny Justine Peterson Donors ($10+) Daniel Wagner Regis Bender Harold Brog Richard Bronstein Richard Brown Christine Cassel Donald Deibler James Loyer Kayla Szabo John DeStephano Mark End Katherine McGuire AJ Greco Ashley Robold Mitchel Rothholz Kirsten Held Corinne Hoke Donald Smith Robert Howell Jessica Jamison Ernest Laslow 1878 Society Members (Student-Only) Dianna Arndt Mara Oesterle Brianna Kousin Ryan Waldschmidt Michael Coulter Andrej Quatrone Patricia Railing Elizabeth Ray Xinjan Ye Jose Fernandez Danielle Nichols Heidi Frynkewicz Danielle Taciuch Student Chapter Fundraisers LECOM The University of Pittsburgh

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Pharmacy Legislative Day Monday, April 16, 2018 | Harrisburg, PA

Fighting for Fair Reimbursement The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association is hosting its annual Pharmacy Legislative Day on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Harrisburg, PA. Attend and talk with Pennsylvania legislators about the issues that affect you and the patients you serve. Help us advocate for community pharmacies as we continue Fighting for Fair Reimbursement!

Schedule of Events 8:00 AM

Arrival and Registration

East Wing Rotunda

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Legislative Appointments

Various Locations

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Continental Breakfast

East Wing Rotunda

8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Informational Displays and Health Screenings

East Wing Rotunda

10:00 AM

Group Tour of the Capitol Building

Visitors Desk

1:00 PM

Group Tour of the Capitol Building

Visitors Desk

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Pharmacy Rally and Press Conference

Main Capitol Rotunda

Visit www.papharmacists.com/LegislativeDay to learn more and to register.

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