CAP Conference 2021 by Verna Bonaby

“Pharmacy Practice: Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World”

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

THE

PRESIDENT

Dr. Marvin Smith (Bahamas)

1st VICE PRESIDENT

Kalawattie Datt-Singh (Guyana)

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

Samantha Conolly (Cayman Islands)

3rd VICE PRESIDENT

Megan Barker (Guyana)

SECRETARY

Delton Bain (Bahamas)

TREASURER

Dorraine Williams (Jamaica)

THE PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL OF THE CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACISTS (Est. 1976)

COUNCIL MEMBERS Dr. Nicole Jacobs Chargrega McPhee Sherray Banks-Bailey Dwight Hutson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Convention Chairman

Aruba Bahamas Cayman Islands Antigua & Barbuda Pamela Townsend Yvonne Reid (Jamaica) Bassil Scantlebury

The articles contained herein have been reproduced with the kind permission of the authors. The CAP Journal & Review 2021. The CAP Journal & Review is the official journal of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists c/o The Pharmacy Council of Jamaica 91 Dumbarton, Kington, Jamaica, W.I. Tel. (876) 818-0962 Website: ww2.cap-pharmacists.com

CAP JOURNAL & REVIEW

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 5 6 10 12 14 15 16 18

CAP President’s Message

BPA President’s Message Vision & Mission Statements Conference Programme Opening Ceremony 2021 Sponsor List Information for Participants Attendee Guidelines Presenter Guidelines Sponsor Guidelines

RESEARCH PAPERS & REVIEW ARTICLES 22 Role of Nitrous Oxide in COVID-19 and potential therapeutic strategies 36 Ivermectin Study—UK 62 AFZAL ABDOOL STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP 63 Criteria 64 2021 Awardee 65 CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS & REVIEW ARTICLES 66 CAP’S LIST OF AWARDS 67 CAP AWARDS CEREMONY

“Pharmacy Practice: Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World”

Message from the President Dear CAP Family, Once again we gather to celebrate our wonderful profession, and the greatness that is encapsulated into the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists. We come together in person, after being confined to the virtual realm for over a year. And while the Conference experience is sure to be different, I trust that it will be no less valuable and cherished, as we interact with each other. As this is my last meeting as President, I have prepared a farewell message for distribution, so allow me to focus this message on our theme and accomplishments for the past year. Our theme for this 41 st Annual Convention and Annual General Meeting is “Pharmacy Practice: Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World” is such an appropriate mantra for our profession at this time. As the world around us seems to shake and shift at every turn, and in particular, healthcare goes through seismic changes on a daily basis, now more than ever, pharmacists are needed to provide the service, products and proper information that are essential to the optimal care of our patients. We must take our challenges and from them create opportunities that thrust our roles and responsibilities into new avenues of service, profitability and sustainability. Necessity has always been the mother of invention, and pharmacists are proving our necessity every day. CAP has utilized new pathways for communication, collaboration and education over the past year. Four meetings and continuing education sessions were held from our last conference, and led by our amazing Education Committee, the CAP Zoom format has become the example of how efficient and productive meetings can be accomplished. This year we proudly introduced seventeen (17) new presenters to the CAP Family, and they have done well in their initial voyages. The CAP Corporate Partner Relations Committee has worked overtime to ensure and expand the valuable relationships that sustain the fiscal health of the Association. Our Student Relations Committee has continued to be a leader in productivity, and we had our largest participation of students in CAP this past year. In fact, CAP has seen an increase in membership over the past 5 years, which is a testament to the continued growth and value that members are enjoying. Later this year, under the oversight of IPP Yvonne Reid, CAP will release a brand new publication on the history of the Association and Caribbean Pharmacy in general. I could continue with the various accolades to the work and productivity of CAP this past year, but it all is clearly evident, and thanks must be given to my hard-working Executive Committee, who have stood and worked with me throughout all the difficulties and challenges. It’s been a joy to work with them for this term. So as we gather together in paradise, whether in-person or in virtual reality, we remain most importantly…TOGETHER! We must remain united not only in profession, but in our collective purpose to make this world a healthier and happier place. We must boldly move into the new horizons we will face, and remember that together, we can accomplish anything. I thank the Creator for blessing us with another CAP Conference, and pray for His blessing to envelope our deliberations, decisions and fellowship

Marvin R. Smith, PharmD C.A.P. President (2018-2021)

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Message from the President It is noted in he Bahamas that, “Once is not enough, even twice you won't see all of the stuff…” Therefore, it is my esteemed privilege, as President of The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association, to welcome the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists executive team, delegates and sponsors back to beautiful Nassau, Bahamas, for its 41st annual convening of Pharmacists. The theme, “Pharmacy Practice: Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World.” is a timely theme; ever more profound given the current climate that we all have weathered in the COVID-19 Pandemic. As healthcare professionals, we are battling this deadly virus to protect ourselves, safeguard our families and tend to the sick. Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World suggests that our goal is to pioneer new pathways to open new horizons in pharmacy practices in this already-changed world. Like many of my fellow colleagues, I too have had to shift my old way of thinking & rise to the occasion to continue providing essential services to our community while ensuring that those that I serve are engaged in the new virtual modes of pharmaceutical learning, in order to keep abreast of the ever-changing COVID-19 treatment guidelines. BPA has maintained our commitment to supporting and assisting the Government of the Bahamas from the inception of the vaccination campaign to eradicate COVID19 within the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, one jab at a time. We have had to implement new ways of thinking, initiate new modes of operation, apply new technological practices & even explore numerous avenues of cyber & mobile operation in order to carry out a job that was once for many so streamlined & well-orchestrated. Though difficult at times, we rallied through after being tried & tested as a result, it is my belief that we are all better pharmacists, technicians & better individuals because of it. It is my sincere hope that the progress we have made in the pharmaceutical field will continue to gain momentum as we strive to move “Forward, Upward, Onward, Together” as is the motto of this great nation that I call home. Allowing us to go further, dig deeper, rise higher & boldly go where the pharmacy field has never been before. I thank each of you represented here today for your continued commitment to ensuring the safety, heath & wellbeing of those we serve even in such difficult times for pharmacy workers & healthcare professionals. Enjoy this week’s activities as we impart some of what we have learned to revolutionize our community lives. Once again welcome to the beautiful islands of The Bahamas Yours Faithfully,

Shantia K. Hield-McBride Shantia K. Hield-McBride, RPh. BSc. President, B.P.A.

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Our Vision Advancing the development and empowerment of the people of the Caribbean through excellence in the provision of all aspects of pharmacy practice.

Mission Statement We are a network of care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people. Our association achieves this by fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement among the membership in pursuance of the advancement of the profession of Pharmacy. Members aspire to practice Pharmacy with a social conscience and commitment to the growth and development of the people of the Caribbean.

The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (B.P.A.) is the official representatives for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in The Bahamas. We speak for and represent our members as it relates to any legislative or regulative issues. We are also responsible for ensuring education for our members and the public as it relates to the pharmaceutical industry and pharmaceutical care in The Bahamas .

The B.P.A. is also a charitable organization, having adopted The Bahamas Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BABVI) and the Children's Emergency Hostel.

“Pharmacy Practice: Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World”

Secretariat Sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals Opening Ceremony Sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals Education Partner Apotex Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Intercontinental Pharma & Royalty Pharmaceuticals, Bahamas Closing & Awards Ceremony Sponsored by Pinnacle Access Solutions

C.A.P. PRAYER May all faiths find a common ground of unity May all beings be happy and healthy May all beings love and respect one another May all pharmacists, technicians/assistants and students benefit from our experiences at CAP May all of us at CAP be enlightened so that we can continue to serve our members, partners, other stakeholders and the general public who need our services May all be enriched by the continued relationships with our member regional organizations Bless the proceedings of this meeting so that the deliberations will be beneficial to all concerned.

C.A.P. PLEDGE We the members of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists (CAP) promise to: Promote optimal health outcomes for the well-being of the public we serve; Engage, involve and develop the peoples of the Caribbean through excellence in pharmacy practice; Empower our fellow members to appreciate diversity; Facilitate learning through interaction and continuing education so as to create greater satisfaction of purpose; We make this pledge as a sign of our commitment to serve our profession.

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CAP2021 Bahamas - 41st Annual Convention in collaboration with

Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association August 8-14, 2021 Atlantis Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas Pharmacy Practice: Exploring New Horizons in a Changing World

CAP2021 Education Partner – Apotex CONVENTION PROGRAMME DATE Tuesday, August 10th Tuesday, August 10th

Wednesday, August 11th

TIME

PRESENTATIONS/ACTIVITIES

9:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Executive Meeting

5:00 – 6:10 p.m.

ONSITE & VIRTUAL SESSIONS Onsite & Virtual Delegate Registration &Admission. Secretariat sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals

6:10 – 6:20 p.m.

CAP2021 OPENING

6:20 – 6:30 p.m.

Education Sponsor Spotlight - APOTEX

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

CE SESSION 1: Dr Aria Chandler - Neonatology and the Potential Impact of Pharmacists

7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Opening of Onsite & Virtual Pharmaceutical Displays

8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

CE SESSION 2: Dr Cameil Wilson-Clarke - Medicinal CannabisThe Jamaican Story and what the Caribbean can learn from it. ONSITE ONLY SESSIONS

8:00 – 8:45 a.m. 8:30 am – 9:00 am

Secretariat Opens. Onsite Delegate Registration Secretariat sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals Breakfast is Served

8:45 – 9:00 a.m.

CAP Annual General Meeting convenes

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

CE SESSION 3: Breakfast Session Mr Abraham Weekes - Pharmacists and PharmacyTechnicians in Public Health: Opportunities for immunization and vaccination services.

10:00 – 10:05 a.m.

Sponsor’s Spotlight

10:05 – 11:05 a.m.

CE SESSION 4: Prof. Raymond Jagessar - Antimicrobial Activity ofSelected Plant extracts: A good perspective for National Developments.

11:05 – 11:20 a.m.

Coffee Break/ Visits to Onsite Pharmaceutical Displays. Coffee Break sponsored by KnoxPharmaceuticals

11:20 – 12:20 p.m. CE SESSION 5: Research Presentation Ms. Tracia-Gay Kennedy Retrospective Evaluation of Radiopharmaceutical Imaging Variations and Possible Drug Interactions among Nuclear Medicine Patients in Kingston, Jamaica.

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DATE

TIME

PRESENTATIONS/ACTIVITIES

12:20pm – 12:40 pm

Lunch is Served

12:40 – 1:40 p.m.

CE SESSION 6: Lunch Session Dr. Carlese Henry - Pharmacists and the Cosmetic Industry BREAK

Wednesday, August 11th

Thursday, August 12th

ONSITE & VIRTUAL SESSIONS 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Onsite & Virtual Delegate Registration & Admission

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Visits to Onsite & Virtual Pharmaceutical Displays

6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

OPENING CEREMONY Sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals

7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

CE SESSION 7: Dr. Marvin Smith – Creating and Sustaining Pharmaceutical Care in the Practice Setting, A discussion on the purpose and potential of implementing pharmaceutical care in the hospital and retail practice settings within the Caribbean.

8:15 – 9:30 p.m.

OPENING RECEPTION Sponsored by Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association

9:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite opens Sponsored by Intercontinental Pharma & Royalty Pharmaceuticals, Bahamas ONSITE ONLY SESSIONS

8:00 am– 8:30 a.m. 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Onsite Delegate Registration Secretariat sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals Breakfast is Served

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

CE SESSION 8: Breakfast Session Dr Cameil Wilson-Clarke - Is there magic inmushroom? A discussion of psilocybin and healthcare.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

CE SESSION 9: Ms Gabriella Williams The Perceived Impact of COVID-19 Protocols on the Sale of Cough and Cold Preparations in Jamaica 2020-2021: A Cross-sectional Survey

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Coffee Break/ Visits to Onsite Pharmaceutical Displays. Coffee Break sponsored by QuantumPharmaceuticals

10:45 – 12:30 p.m.

CAP Annual General Meeting reconvenes Election of Officers

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

CE SESSION 10: Lunch Session Dr Tristan Gaime - Chemotherapy Induced Nausea, Vomiting and Neutropenia Treatment Modalities – The Pharmacist’s Impact BREAK

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DATE

TIME

Thursday August 12th

Friday, August 13th

ONSITE & VIRTUAL SESSIONS 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Onsite & Virtual Delegate Registration & Admission

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Visits to Onsite & Virtual Pharmaceutical Displays

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

CE SESSION 11: Dr. Darius Bain - Supplementing Your Health -Personalizing Nutrient & Vitamin Therapy

7:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Students’ Research Presentations

8:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sponsor’s Spotlight & Visits to Booths

8:15 – 9:15 p.m.

CE SESSION 12: Dr O’Neal Malcolm – Forging Advanced PharmacyPractice in the Caribbean: Implementing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services.

9:30 p.m.

Hospitality Suite opens Sponsored by Intercontinental Pharma & Royalty Pharmaceuticals, Bahamas ONSITE SESSIONS ONLY

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. 8:00 – 8:30 am

Onsite Delegate Registration Secretariat sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals Breakfast is Served

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

CE SESSION 13: Breakfast Session - Dr Tristan Gaime Social Media and Pharmacy: Creative Avenues for Practice Advancement.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

CE SESSION 14: Dr Emanuel Cummings Beneficial and protectiveeffects of polyphenols against cardiovascular diseases

10:30 – 10:50 a.m.

Coffee Break/ Visits to Onsite PharmaceuticalDisplays. Coffee Break sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals

10:50 – 11:50 a.m.

CE SESSION 15: Mr. Kevar Bennett - How Digital Health can advance the delivery of pharmaceutical services in Jamaica and the Caribbean.

11:50 – 12:00 noon

Sponsor Spotlights

12:00 pm – 12:20 pm

Lunch is Served

12:20 – 1:20 p.m.

CE SESSION 16: Lunch Session—Ms Tarlika Persaud Medicinal Cannabis; currentresearch, challenges, and solutions. BREAK ONSITE & VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Friday, August 13th 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Onsite & Virtual Delegate Registration &Admission

5:30 – 6:15 p.m.

Visits to Onsite & Virtual Pharmaceutical Displays

6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

CE SESSION 17: Research PresentationDr O’Neal Malcolm Factors influencing pharmacists’ implementation of personalized prevention plans among annual wellness visit patients using the theory of planned behavior: A quantitative study. Visits to Onsite & Virtual Pharmaceutical Displays

7:15 – 7:30 p.m.

PRESENTATIONS/ACTIVITIES

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DATE

TIME

PRESENTATIONS/ACTIVITIES

Friday, August 13th

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

CE SESSION 18: Dr Francois Cherestal (1st Session) Medical Affairs - Developing a Career as a Medical Science Liaison - A discussion on the roles and responsibilities of Medical Science Liaisons andthe Pharmacist’s role in Medical Affairs and the Pharma Industry

8:30 – 10:00 p.m.

PRESIDENTS’ RECEPTION Sponsored by Masters Specialty Pharma Hospitality Suite opens Sponsored by Intercontinental Pharma & Royalty Pharmaceuticals, Bahamas

10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14th

ONSITE & VIRTUAL SESSIONS 7:30 – 8:00 am

Breakfast is Served

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Onsite & Virtual Delegate Registration Secretariat sponsored by Knox Pharmaceuticals CE SESSION 19: Breakfast Session Dr. Winsome Beverly Christie Herbal Medicines: Cannabis, Immune and Respiratory Health herbs and their relevance to Covid-19 disease with case studies CE SESSION 20: Dr Francois Cherestal (2nd Session) Medical Affairs - Developing a Career as a Medical Science Liaison - A discussion on the roles and responsibilities of Medical Science Liaisons andthe Pharmacist’s role in Medical Affairs and thePharma Industry.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break/ Visits to Onsite PharmaceuticalDisplays. Coffee Break sponsored by Quantum Pharm Rx

10:15 – 12:15 p.m. CE SESSION 21: Workshop 1 Dr Lenore Coleman Incorporating ComprehensiveDiabetes Management into Your Pharmacy Practice

12:15 – 12:30 p.m. Sponsor Spotlight/Booths Breakout

Sunday, August 15th

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

CE SESSION 22: Lunch Research Presentation Dr. Edmund Fordham Ivermectin for theprevention and treatment of COVID-19

1:30 – 1:45 p.m.

Sponsor Spotlights/Booths Breakout

1:45 – 3:45 p.m.

CE SESSION 23: Workshop 2 Mr Francis Burnett - Speak with impact: Delivering memorable presentations.

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.

CAP CLOSING

7:00 p.m.

GALA AND AWARDS CEREMONY Sponsored by Pinnacle Access Solutions FAREWELL BRUNCH

11:00 a.m.

NOTE: Times listed are in Eastern Daylight Time (Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands) or Atlantic Standard Time (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago

Times for the following are as stated : Atlantic Daylight Time (Bermuda) – 1 hour after stated time Eastern Standard Time (Cayman Islands, Jamaica) – 1 hour before stated time Guyana Time (Guyana) - Same as stated time Central Standard Time (Belize) - 2 hours before stated time

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41ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Opening Ceremony Master & Mistress of Ceremonies ....... Pedro Roberts III & Ann-Marie Roberts CAP Prayer ............................................ Megan Barker (CAP 3rd Vice President) CAP Pledge ............................................................ Delton Bain (CAP Secretary) Presentation of Flags & Roll Call ........ Pedro Roberts III & Ann-Marie Roberts Welcome Address.................................. Shantia Hield-McBride (BPA President) Sponsor’s Greetings......................................................... Knox Pharmaceuticals CAP Address & Conference Opening .............. Dr. Marvin Smith (CAP President) Vote of Thanks.......................... Kalawattie Datt-Singh (CAP 1st Vice President)

SPONSORED BY

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ROLL CALL - ORDER OF COUNTRIES Anguilla

Antigua & Barbuda

Grenada

Guyana

Aruba

Jamaica

Commonwealth of The Bahamas

Montserrat

Barbados

St. Kitts & Nevis

Belize

St. Lucia

Bermuda

St. Vincent & The Grendaines

British Virgin Islands

Suriname

Canada

Trinidad & Tobago

Cayman Islands

Turks & Caicos

Curacao

United Kingdom

Commonwealth of Dominica

United States

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CAP CONVENTION 2021 SPONSORS

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LOCAL SPONSORS

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Delivery: Virtual via Zoom platform. Registration: Participants will be required to register for the full conference (all sessions) using the CAP registration form (manual or online). All registered persons will be sent a link to register for the daily session on Zoom for security purposes. Unauthorized participants will be ejected from the sessions. Attendance monitoring: The register of attendees will be generated from the persons who join at the start of the session, and remain in the session for the full period of time. The CE session will be locked 25 minutes after the lecture begins. Persons who join 15-25 minutes after the CE begins will be awarded half of the CE credits for the session. Continuing education credits will be awarded to attendees who respond to the polls presented during sessions, and pass the quizzes administered after the sessions. A pass mark of 70% or higher is required to earn CE credits for the session. Participants will be able to see their responses to the quiz and the number of correct answers. The quiz will be available for up to 20 minutes after the session ends. Presenter Evaluation: A short presenter evaluation will be integrated with the quiz. TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS: Participants should ensure that they have access to a computer or mobile device with reliable internet access, speakers and a microphone. Please see the tutorial on How to Join a Zoom meeting: https://www.youtube.com/embed/ hIkCmbvAHQQ?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1. MEETING ROOM ETIQUETTE: When joining the session, participants are required to disable their video and keep their microphones on mute. To raise your hand, open the Participants window and use the icons provided. The moderator will grant permission to individuals to speak in turn. During the Q&A period, the moderator will instruct participants how questions should be posed, whether via the chat or verbally.

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The Afzal Abdool Student Leadership Scholarship Award Matron: Aasha Abdool Coordinator: Caribbean Association of Pharmacists

The Scholarship programme is named in honour of the late Mr. Afzal Abdool, who was an esteemed and committed member of CAP. The scholarship highlights his contribution to the development of Pharmacy in the Caribbean and recipients are able to benefit from an increased appreciation of service to the profession nd the association (CAP) through experience. The award also reflects key values that help to define the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists.

PURPOSE To select a worthy student pursuing pharmacy at a School in the Caribbean. The recipient will be required to attend an Annual CAP Conference and present collaborative research, as well as be required to learn about service to the profession and association through the experience. (Phase 1) To provide opportunities for the recipient, during the week(s) leading up to the Annual CAP Conference, to visit other organizations and companies. During the visit, the recipient should gain exposure to the different facets of Pharmacy in the Caribbean, such as: community, public sector, hospital, manufacturing and distribution pharmacies, as well as the national pharmacy associations. (Phase II) SELECTION CRITERIA To be considered for the Afzal Abdool Scholarship, the following criteria should be met; The candidate should:

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Be enrolled in a pharmacy programme in the Caribbean

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Be in the second year of a three year programme or in either the third or fourth year of a four year programme at the time of the application. (This will allow recipients to share their experiences with colleagues at school and to operate at a higher level within their students’ association. (The view is that final year students are more likely to be focused on internship, getting registered, job hunting and other life arrangements at this time).

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Be involved in student pharmacy association or national association, where one exists.

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Have exhibited leadership potential.

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Have demonstrated respect for his/her peers and faculty

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Possess appropriate travel documents to faci8litate travel throughout the Caribbean with the possibility of connections through the USA.

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Be available for travel during the week(s) prior to the Annual CAP Conference following the application.

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The Afzal Abdool Student Leadership Scholarship

APPLICATION DETAILS Applicant must obtain written recommendation from a member of the faculty or staff at the school in which he or she is enrolled. Application Deadline is April 30th annually and submitted to CAP Student Scholarship Committee Chair, the Executive Director through the CAP office, thecapoffice@gmail.com. Review of Applications and Selection will be made prior to the June CAP Executive Meeting through a recommendation from the Awards Committee to the Executive of CAP. The announcement of the scholarship recipient will be made at the Annual Conference Meetings. SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE Prior to the conference, the recipient will receive information about Mr. Afzal Abdol’s contribution to Caribbean Pharmacy which will explain the purpose of the scholarship and identify Mr. Abdool's exemplary qualities which it is hoped will be emulated by the recipient. The awardee will also receive: 

Economy return airfare from student's home to annual conference

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Hotel accommodation for days at the conference (potential double occupancy to be shared with a CAP Executive or Key Member or another student on a case- by- case basis)

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Annual CAP Conference Registration Fees

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Airport Transfers to and from the Conference Hotel

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All meals & official transportation from time of arrival to time of departure either at Conference or by hosts/ sponsors

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A package of CAP souvenirs and CAP Shirt

Additional expansion of agenda and itinerary will be developed as hosts, sponsors and funds are attained.

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Introducing the 2021 Afzal Abdool Scholarship Awardee JORDAN R. RITCHIE Jordan R. Ritchie is a Bahamian Pharmacy Intern and soon-to-be graduate of The University of Technology, Jamaica who has been in the illustrious industry of Pharmacy for the past thirteen years. Jordan has worked in the role as a pharmacy assistant, pharmacy technician, and now as a pharmacy intern preparing to be licensed by The Bahamas Pharmacy Council. He is an alumnus of Saint Augustine’s College, Nassau, Bahamas where he graduated from High School. He is also an alumnus of Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Psychology. As an advocate for patient care and education, Jordan wished to become a clinical pharmacist and aims to work within the country to aid in the development of pharmaceutical care for his fellow Bahamians. When asked why he chose pharmacy, Jordan states that: “Pharmacy presents an opportunity that few professions can give. It is the amalgamation of medicine, business, and hospitality and so much more in one. Pharmacy gives an opportunity each day to become better at a new skill and to develop in ways that other professions do not allow. From the age of fourteen when I started interning in the pharmacy, I always woke up happy for the opportunity to work in a pharmacy. Pharmacy gives you the opportunities to not only help in the treatment of conditions but also allows you to get to know your patients beyond their conditions. The amount of knowledge I have gained from first working in the pharmacy community is insurmountable and priceless, and yet the profession has so much more to offer and there are so many areas I have yet to learn of. I desire to continue in pharmacy and to advance myself to enhance the level of knowledge I can instill in others and enhance the strength of the healthcare community that I serve.” Jordan participates in the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists as a Student Member, and was a breakout group leader in the 2021 Student Leadership and Research Symposium. His response upon being selected as the 2021 Afzal Abdool Student Leadership Award is: “It’s humbling to have been selected for this honour, named after an icon of Caribbean Pharmacy. I’m proud to represent The Bahamas, as a pharmacy-intern, and making final preparations to fully join the profession that I love. I want to thank the Abdool family, the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists, my QVS Pharmacy family, and my loved ones who have supported me through this journey. I hope to live up to the potential that is within me, and continue to make an effective impact in this profession.” Congratulations to the 2021 Afzal Abdool Student Leadership Award winner…Jordan Ritchie.

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A CALL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS & ARTICLES THE CAP JOURNAL & REVIEW 2022

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Awards • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Caribbean Association of Pharmacists President’s Trophy Caribbean Association of Pharmacists Star Award Caribbean Pharmaceutical Industry Award Caribbean Community Pharmacist of Distinction Caribbean Distinguished Pharmacy Researcher Award Caribbean Lifetime Achievement in Pharmacy Award Caribbean Pharmacy Innovator Award Caribbean Pharmacy Sigma Award Caribbean Pharmacy Spirit Award Caribbean Pharmacist of the Year Caribbean Pharmacist Primus (CPP) Excellence in Regulatory Affairs Award Honorary Life Member Award Pedro Roberts Fairplay Award Pharmacy Practice Pioneer Award Pharmacy Youth Leader Award Caribbean Association of Pharmacists Executive Recognition Award Nominate a deserving colleague for an award !

AWARDS & CLOSING CEREMONY SPONSORED BY

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In Collaboration with

2021 INSTALLATION & AWARDS CEREMONY

Programme Welcome & CAP Prayer .......................................... Francis Burnett, Master of Ceremony Sponsor’s Remarks ............................................. Gustavo Puchi, Pinnacle Access Solutions Outgoing CAP President’s Remarks ..................................................... Dr. Marvin R. Smith Installation of Executives 2021-2023 ........................................................ Dr. Marvin Smith President’s Remarks

AWARDS CEREMONY Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks ......... Megan Barker, Awards Committee Chairperson

The Caribbean Association of Pharmacists thanks the following:

EVENT SPONSOR Pinnacle Access Solutions

CAP PEER AWARDS SPONSORS Apotex Cari-Med Ltd, Jamaica Carlisle Laboratories, Barbados Commonwealth Drugs, Bahamas Excan Distributors Inc, Canada PharMed Agency, Canada Health 2000

Massy Stores (Barbados) Ltd Massy Distribution, Jamaica, Limited Oscar Francois Ltd., Trinidad & Tobago PSI Drugs, Trinidad & Tobago Promed Sunncorp Ltd, Trinidad and Tobago Ross Drugs, Guyana

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CAP Conference 2021

Articles inside

Criteria

CAP’S LIST OF AWARDS

Vision & Mission Statements

BPA President’s Message

2021 Awardee

Information for Participants

AFZAL ABDOOL STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP