“The Convention was truly a great experience. Getting together with so many people

who really care about the future of pharmacy and getting to know them and their families

was such a wonderful and fun time. It is especially nice to see our organization as a

leader of pharmacy for the entire country. I wish more pharmacists could see

how well GPha is setting the standard for our future. I encourage all pharmacists to become involved in our profession and how much it will mean to all.

I look forward to seeing everyone next year!!!”

Chuck Wilson

The Medicine Shoppe of Dunwoody

August 2012

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4 President’s Message

5 Executive Vice President & CEO’s Message 6 137th GPhA Convention Wrap Up 9 CPE, Registration, Brown Bag Competition 10 Pharmacy Student Reception 11 Exhibit Hall 12 GPhA Helps Elect Bruce Broadrick 13 Grassroots Campaigning for Pharmacist Bruce Broadrick 14 PharmPAC New Members 15 Welcome New Members 16 Robert C. Bowles, Jr. Welcomes Colleagues 17 AIP Fall Meeting Registration Form 20 Are Your Prescriptions Killing You? 21 PharmPAC Reception

22 Influential Speakers

26 President’s Banquet & Officer’s Installation

27 Award Winners & Installation

CONTENTS

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The theme for the 2012-2013 year is, “An-swering Opportunity”. I thought this was ap-propriate as we see so many changes headed our way in healthcare reform. The more we communicate with each other and share our ideas the better we can position ourselves for a positive outcome as these changes occur.

The 2012 GPhA Convention saw some new members of the GPhA staff in attendance: Amy DeFaveri, who manages membership develop-ment and communications, and Erica Bell, who provides support for all departments. We wel-come these new staff members and if the results of the convention are any indication, we are look-ing forward to a great year for our association. As we start the year, we have a lot of events ahead of us. One that I would like you to put on your calendar is VIP day. The date is Feb-ruary 14th and it is where we get together and “storm” the capitol in Atlanta. Folks, we have

to get in front of our legislators and let them know we care about our profession and are willing to get in front of them with our issues. Please plan on being there with your colleagues. I am looking forward to serving as your 2012-2013 president and I welcome any help you can give me to serve you better.

P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E

Robert Hatton President Georgia Pharmacy Association

Communication & Ideas for Positive Outcome

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E X E C U T I V E V I C E P R E S I D E N T & C E O ’ S M E S S A G E

Jim BracewellExecutive Vice President & CEO

Georgia Pharmacy Association

Ibet that all of you enjoyed all of or at least some parts of the 2012 Olympics these past weeks. I’ll bet that few of you were aware of the Olympic level ef-forts of your GPhA Advocacy Team this summer.

Here is the story: The Georgia Primary Elections were held Tuesday, July 31 across the state of Georgia.

In Georgia House District 4, in Dalton, GA a great op-portunity arose this spring. The incumbent member of the House of Representatives chose not to seek re-elec-tion this term. Quick to qualify was a former challenger from the 2010 election. Shortly thereafter a second can-didate was recruited and backed by the incumbent and qualified to seek the office. This set up a very interesting race, a former candidate and a candidate backed by the current incumbent meant this was an all-out battle for the right to represent Dalton in the State House of GA.

Now the race really gets interesting. Walgreens phar-macist and former GPhA President Bruce Broad-rick decided to enter the race late in the game. Bruce is exceptionally well-qualified for the office, but we all know voters seldom truly examine the good qualifications of a candidate. They go on name rec-ognition, which elected officials are backing them, and what experience they have in public office.

This being Bruce’s first offering for public office he was coming up short in almost every category except he has

an Olympic-winning coach who wanted to help him win the battle. That coach was GPhA’s Advocacy Team. Our first strategy was to work with Bruce to get into the inevitable primary runoff that comes from a three candidate race with a former candi-date and a candidate backed by the incumbent.

The GPhA Team also had its challenges. The timing of the final campaign month of July was also our 137th GPhA Convention in Hilton Head Island, SC and our four-day Executive Committee annual planning meeting.

With Bruce Broadrick as our Team Captain, we brought home the GOLD on Tuesday night July, 3, when he garnered 53% of the vote and secured the right to rep-resent Dalton in the Georgia General Assembly with-out a runoff. He became the fifth pharmacist in the legislature, joining Senator Buddy Carter, Rep. Ron Stephens, Rep. Butch Parrish and Rep. Buddy Harden.

A special thank you to Andy Freeman, Jeff Lurey, Gene White, Robert Hatton, Eddie Madden, the NAPA Stu-dent Chapter at Mercer University and every pharma-cist and tech that believed we needed another pharma-cist to speak up for the profession at the State Capitol.

Bruce Broadrick led the GPhA Advocacy TEAM to win the GOLD for all the pharmacists in Georgia. I am proud to be a part of an Olympic-winning, com-petitive team like GPhA.

GPhA Brings Home Its Own Olympic Gold

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July 7-11, 2012

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registration, cpe, brown bag competition

The 137th GPhA Convention is in the record books as one of the most successful annual conferences in years with over 240 attendees, more than 25 speakers and a bounty of valuable CPE workshops. Meeting at the Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa in Hilton Head, SC, steps away from the beach, convention attend-ees began their first day registering, and picking up their badge and program guide. Then off to eat a hearty continental breakfast to help jump-start the day.

The morning schedule of CPE sessions on healthcare topics such as asthma, Diabetic care and geriatrics was packed full of information on advances in new guidelines, diagnosis and long-term management af-fecting these health-related issues.

The 3rd annual Brown Bag Patient Counseling Competition kicked off the afternoon where presentations were made by ASP Chapter members from Mercer, South and UGA. Based on their summary reviews of prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and herbal therapies prepared for a fictitious patient, 1st place went to South who took home $1,000 for their Chapter.

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Transitions Made EasyGPhA member Andy Rogers speaks with pharmacy students from across the state to give them tips on making the transition from school to the workforce as seamless as possible.

Pharmacy students talk about the ways they can get involved in GPhA’s VIP Day at the Georgia State Capitol, February 14, 2013.

big news for pharmacy students

Pam Marquess is excited to learn that the clini-cal programs and accelerated curriculum at South University School of Pharmacy are outstanding.

Pharmacy Student Reception

Clinical Program A+

Flynn Warren describes new technologies that improve patient safety.

Emerging Technology

Pharmacy Student Reception

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various, influential speakers and mingle with future colleagues definitely rekindled my

passion for pharmacy. This was my first GPhA convention and will not be my last.”

Aquila D. Ingram, Pharm.D. Candidate C/O 2013

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On July 31, 2012, something happened that many thought would be impossible. Bruce Broadrick was elected to the State House of Representatives without a runoff. Bruce beat two other candidates with 53% of the votes cast in the Republican Primary. One of those candidates had been running since he lost in 2010 and the other was recruited and supported by the outgoing representative of House District 4.

GPhA identified 95 pharmacists and pharmacy tech-nicians that lived in House District 4. They received mail and phone calls from GPhA alerting them that a pharmacist was running for office and reminding them to vote. Pharmacy students drove to Dalton to help knock on the doors of voters and Independent Pharmacists were paid personal visits by AIP staff.

“It is humbling and overwhelming the amount of support my campaign received from GPhA,” said Bruce Broadrick after winning his seat. “My election also shows the impact that our profes-

sion has on the community around us and the respect that the community has towards us.”

With no Democratic candidate on the ballot, Bruce automatically joins Sen. Buddy Carter, Rep. Buddy Harden, Rep. Butch Parrish and Rep. Ron Stephens as the fifth pharmacist legislator in the Georgia General Assembly when the Session convenes in January 2013.

GPhA has helped elect that now has more pharmacists elected in the state legislature than any other state.

GPhA Helps Elect Bruce Broadrick

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Some students spent this summer working on their intern hours, but six of us took the opportunity to help a fellow pharmacist on his campaign trail to the state house. As members of NCPA at Mercer we are constantly asking pharmacists to speak to our chapter or help out with an event; this was our chance to return the favor.

We know the importance of having a pharmacist speak on our behalf in the capitol. As a past GPhA president and independent pharmacy owner, Bruce Broadrick is more than qualified to be a man Georgia’s fourth district can get behind. When we met with Bruce he wasn’t just talking about pharmacy legislation- it was increasing local jobs, putting an end to misspent government dollars, and ensuring a quality education for each child. As we sat and listened to Bruce speak we saw his genuine desire to help the citizens of his district and this state. We took this message to the streets- literally. Bruce, his wife and the six of us spent the day knocking on doors in Dalton while spreading the word about the upcoming election and Bruce’s goals for the fourth district. We had countless people who would answer the door and say, “Yeah I know Bruce very well, he has my vote”. Hearing such resounding support for Bruce Broadrick from those who live and work alongside him truly speaks to his outstanding character and earnest efforts to better his community.

After our day of trekking the streets of Dalton we sat down for lunch at a local hot-spot with Senator Charlie Bethel. We chatted about our day with Bruce and our hometowns as we enjoyed some southern cuisine. Many people view politicians as aloof and out of reach; Senator Bethel, however, was anything but that. Senator Bethel is a down to earth man that took time out of his workday to come eat with a couple of pharmacy students.

Being a part of this grassroots effort was a rewarding experience for everyone involved and more than worth the time and effort. For some, it was their first time participating in this more personal, grassroots campaigning. Everyone took something valuable away from our time with Bruce and Senator Bethel. I would encourage each of you to get in touch with your legislators and take an active role in such a rewarding venture. After your grass-roots experience, I know you too will gain insight into the process of local politics and the future of pharmacy legislation.

Grassroots Campaigning for Pharmacist Bruce Broadrick

Article by Austin Tull, a fourth year Pharm.D. student at Mercer COPHS

Mercer students campaigning with Bruce Broadrick Mercer students campaigning with Senator Charlie Bethel

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Diamond Level ($4,800 minimum pledge)Cynthia K. Moon

Titanium Level($2,400 minimum pledge)T.M. Bridges, R.Ph.Ben Cravey, R.Ph.Michael E. Farmer, R.Ph.David B. Graves, R.Ph.Raymond G Hickman, R.Ph.Ted M. Hunt, R.Ph.Robert A. Ledbetter, R.Ph.Jeffrey L. Lurey, R.Ph.Marvin O. McCord, R.Ph.Scott Meeks, R.Ph.Judson Mullican, R.Ph.Mark Parris, Pharm.D.Loren B. Pierce, R.Ph.Fred F. Sharpe, R.Ph.Jeff Sikes, R.Ph.Dean Stone, R.Ph., CDM

Platinum Level($1,200 minimum pledge)Ralph W. Balchin, R.Ph.Barry M. Bilbro, R.Ph.Robert Bowles, Jr., R.Ph., CDM, CftsJim R. BracewellLarry L. Braden, R.Ph.Thomas E. Bryan Jr., R.Ph.William G. Cagle, R.Ph.Hugh M. Chancy, R.Ph.Keith E. Chapman, R.Ph.Dale M. Coker, R.Ph., FIACPJack Dunn, Jr. R.Ph.Neal Florence, R.Ph.Andy FreemanMartin T. Grizzard, R.Ph.Robert M. Hatton, Pharm.D.Ted Hunt, R.Ph.Alan M. Jones, R.Ph.Ira Katz, R.Ph.Hal M. Kemp, Pharm.D.George B. Launius, R.Ph.Brandall S. Lovvorn, Pharm.D.Eddie M. Madden, R.Ph.Jonathan Marquess, Pharm.D., CDE, CPTPam Marquess, Pharm.D.Kenneth A. McCarthy, R.Ph.Drew Miller, R.Ph., CDM

Laird Miller, R.Ph.Jay Mosley, R.Ph.Allen Partridge, R.Ph.Houston Lee Rogers, Pharm.D., CDMTim Short, R.Ph.Benjamin Lake Stanley, Pharm.D.Danny Toth, R.Ph.Christopher Thurmond, Pharm.D.Tommy Whitworth, R.Ph., CDM

Gold Level($600 minimum pledge)James Bartling, Pharm.D., ADC, CACIIWilliam F. Brewster, R.Ph.Bruce L. Broadrick, Sr., R.Ph.Liza G. Chapman, Pharm.D.Craig W. Cocke, R.Ph.J. Ernie Culpepper, R.Ph.Mahlon Davidson, R.Ph., CDMKevin M. Florence, Pharm.D.Kerry A. Griffin, R.Ph.James Jordan, Pharm.D.Marsha C. Kapiloff, R.Ph.Earl W. Marbut, R.Ph.John W. McKinnon, Jr., R.Ph.Robert B. Moody, R.Ph.Sherri S. Moody, Pharm.D.William A. Moye, R.Ph.Anthony Boyd Ray, R.Ph.Jeffrey Grady Richardson, R.Ph.Andy Rogers, R.Ph.Daniel C. Royal, Jr., R.Ph.John Thomas Sherrer, R.Ph.Sharon Mills Sherrer, Pharm.D. Michael T. TarrantHenry Dallas Wilson, III, Pharm.D.

Silver Level($300 minimum pledge)Renee D. Adamson, Pharm.D.Ed Stevens Dozier, R.Ph.Terry Dunn, R.Ph.Charles Alan Earnest, R.Ph.Marshall L. Frost, Pharm.D.Johnathan Wyndell Hamrick, Pharm.D.James A. Harris, Jr., R.Ph.Michael O. Iteogu, Pharm.D.Joshua D. Kinsey, Pharm.D.Willie O. Latch, R.Ph.Kalen Porter Manasco, Pharm.D.William J. McLeer, R.Ph.Sheri D. Mills, C.Ph.T.

Albert B. Nichols, R.Ph.Richard Noell, R.Ph.Leslie Ernest Ponder, R.Ph.William Lee Prather, R.Ph.Kristy Lanford Pucylowski, Pharm.D.Ola Reffell, R.Ph.Edward Franklin Reynolds, R.Ph.Sukhmani Kaur Sarao, Pharm.D.David J. Simpson, R.Ph.James N. Thomas, R.Ph.Archie R. Thompson, Jr., R.Ph.Alex S. Tucker, Pharm.D.William H. Turner, R.Ph.Flynn W. Warren, M.S., R.Ph.Walter Alan White, R.Ph.Charles W. Wilson, Jr., R.Ph.William T. Wolfe, R.Ph.Sharon Zerillo, R.Ph.

Bronze Level($150 minimum pledge)Sylvia Ann Davis Adams,R.Ph.Monica M. Ali-Warren, R.Ph.Michael A. Crooks, Pharm.D.William Crowley, R.Ph.Rabun E. Deckle, Pharm.D.Helen DuBiner, Pharm.D.Charles Alan Earnest, R.Ph.Vaspar Eddings, R.Ph.Randall W. Ellison, R.Ph.Mary Ashley Faulk, Pharm.D.Amanda R. Gaddy, R.Ph.Charles C. Gass, R.Ph.Winton C. Harris, Jr., R.Ph.Lura Elizabeth Jarrett, Pharm.D.Ed KalvelageJohn D. KalvelageSteve D. KalvelageAnabelle D. Keohane, Pharm.D.Brenton Lake, R.Ph.Allison L. Layne, C.Ph.T.William E. Lee, R.Ph.Michael Lewis, Pharm.D.Ashley Sherwood LondonTracie D. Lunde, Pharm.D.Max A. Mason, R.Ph.Amanda McCall, Pharm.D.Susan W. McLeer, R.Ph.Mary P. Meredith, R.Ph.Sheila D. Miller, R.Ph.Natalie NielsenAmanda Rose Paisley, Pharm.D.

PharmPAC Members

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PharmPAC Members (cont.)Rose Pinkstaff, R.Ph.Sara W. Reece Pharm.D., BC-ADM, CDE Leonard Franklin Reynolds, R.Ph.Don K. Richie, R.Ph.Laurence Neil Ryan, Pharm.D.Benjamin Lake Stanley, Pharm.D.Dana E. Strickland, R.Ph.Charles Storey, III, R.Ph.Archie Thompson, Jr., R.Ph.William C. Thompson, R.Ph.Carrie-Anne WilsonMax WilsonSharon B. Zerillo, R.Ph.

Members(No minimum pledge)John J. Anderson, Sr., R.Ph.

Robert C. Ault, R.Ph.Mary S. Bates, R.Ph.

Thomas Bagby Garner, Jr., R.Ph.Fred W. Barber, R.Ph.Lucinda F. Burroughs, R.Ph.Henry Cobb, III, R.Ph., CDMJean N. Courson, R.Ph.Guy Anderson Cox, R.Ph.Carleton C. Crabill, R.Ph.Wendy A. Dorminey, Pharm.D., CDMBenjamin Keith Dupree, Sr., R.PhDavid M. Eldridge, Pharm.D.James Fetterman, Jr., Pharm.D.Charles A. Fulmer, R.Ph. Thomas Bagby Garner Jr., R.Ph.Christina GonzalezKimberly Dawn Grubbs, R.Ph.Christopher Gurley, Pharm.D.Fred C. Gurley, R.Ph.Keith Herist, Pharm.D., AAHIVE, CPACarey B. Jones, R.Ph.Susan M Kane, R.Ph.Emily Kraus

Tracie Lunde, Pharm.D.Ralph K. Marett, R.Ph.,M.S.Tom E. Menighan, R.Ph., MBA, ScD, FAPhADarby R. Norman, R.Ph.Christopher Brown Painter, R.Ph.Whitney B. Pickette, R.Ph.Terry Donald Shaw, Pharm.D.Negin SovaidiCharles Iverson Storey III, R.Ph.James E. Stowe, R.Ph.James R. Strickland, R.Ph.Leonard E. Templeton, R.Ph.Carey Austin Vaughan, Pharm.D.Erica Lynn Vesley, R.Ph.William D. Whitaker, R.Ph.Elizabeth Williams, R.Ph.Jonathon Williams, Pharm.D.Rogers W. Wood, R.Ph. This information was effective as of 07/26/12.

Thank you to all of our generous PharmPAC supporters. To join PharmPAC, please visit our website at gpha.org.

If you made a gift or pledge to PharmPAC in the last 12 months and your name does not appear on this list, please contact Andy Freeman at afreeman@gpha.org or 404-419-8118.

PharmPAC donations are not charitable donations and are not tax deductible.

Welcome New GPhA Members!Individual Pharmacist MembersLoray T. Childs, R.Ph. – GrayErin Thacker Davis, Pharm.D. – SuwaneeJordan B. Davis, Pharm.D. – SavannahWilliam C. Dunn, Pharm.D. - TiftonThomas G. Gritzmacher, Pharm.D. - DecaturPatricia Rose Grossman, Pharm.D. – MariettaAndre C. Mackey, R.Ph. – Avondale EstatesBecky Powell, R.Ph. – Buena VistaKareema D. Sullivan, Pharm.D. - MorrorwCharles Travis, R.Ph. - Atlanta William M. Todd, Pharm.D. - Canton

Student Members Edjona K. Ehe – South University Zachary S. Elliott – Mercer UniversityDong Sun Kim – University of Georgia

Pharmacy Technician MembersEkow K. Ogoe-Anderson, C.Ph.T. – AustellJasmine M. Ross, C.Ph.T. – Warner Robins First-Year Active Pharmacist MembersAndrew Hochradel, Pharm.D – Toledo, OH

Associate MembersRobert Steele – Rocky Face

Robert C. Bowles, Jr., Former GPhA President, Welcomes Colleagues

These warm personal greetings were hand delivered by John Sherrer, Tommy Whit-worth, Jack Dunn, Hugh Chancey and Sha-ron Sherrer. A great time was had by all.

Robert Bowles and his wife, Judy, are happy to receive good wishes composed on a poster-size card by GPhA Convention attendees.

Correction to GPhA July Journal: The article titled CE Changes July 1 in the July 19th newsletter, should have read Ohio Phar-macy Association CE changes effective July 1st. This article was intended for GPhA members who complete home study activities provided by the Ohio Pharmacy Association that are published in the Georgia Pharmacy Association Journal.

Melvin M. Goldstein, P.C.AT T O R N E Y AT L AW___

248 Roswell StreetMarietta, Georgia 30060

Telephone 770/427-7004Fax 770/426-9584

www.melvinmgoldstein.com

n Private practitioner with an emphasis on representing healthcare professionals in administrative cases as well as other legal matters

n Former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia and Counsel for professional licensing boards including the Georgia Board of Pharmacy and the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

n Former Administrative Law Judge for the Office of State Administrative Hearings

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AIP Fall MeetingSunday, October 21, 2012

Macon Marriott & CentreplexMacon, GA

Network with Colleagues & Meet with Partners PLEASE FAX FORM BACK TO 404-237-8435• RxAlly (Bruce Roberts)• Social Media (Dick Jones) • Keeping Independents Independent/Pharmacy Evaluations (Jeff Sanford) • 2013 Legislative Preview (Andy Freeman and Pharmacy legislators)

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Robert C. Bowles, Jr., Former GPhA President, Welcomes Colleagues

Melvin M. Goldstein, P.C.AT T O R N E Y AT L AW___

248 Roswell StreetMarietta, Georgia 30060

Telephone 770/427-7004Fax 770/426-9584

www.melvinmgoldstein.com

n Private practitioner with an emphasis on representing healthcare professionals in administrative cases as well as other legal matters

n Former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia and Counsel for professional licensing boards including the Georgia Board of Pharmacy and the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency

n Former Administrative Law Judge for the Office of State Administrative Hearings

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H o w t o r o c k

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Georgia Pharmacy Associationproudly sponsors

Meadowbrook Insurance Group for your Worker’s Compensation

insurance needs.

For more information about this program, please contact:

Ruth Ann McGeheep 404-419-8104 f 404-237-8435

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H o w t o r o c k

E n r o l lAt RxAlly, we believe that personalized pharmacist care can lead to better health outcomes. You are a pivotal player in the health of patients, particularly those facing chronic illnesses and taking multiple medications.

RxAlly offers you the opportunity to:

• Enhance your role as a health care provider • Access market opportunities through a

national network• Participate in clinical service programs • Expand into new patient care niches• Be compensated for an array of professional services • Transform pharmacy practice in the U.S.

RxAlly has brought together the nation’s leading independent pharmacy organizations, regional chains and Walgreens, to form a performance network of community pharmacies nationwide.

It’s good for your patients, and good for your business. Join the revolution today at www.rxAlly.com/enroll

How do I Enroll?• Go to www.rxAlly.com/enroll.• Enter your contact information.• Select your role as “Pharmacy owner/officer”.

Enter your NCPDP number.• Then, you will see another box with your affiliation(s)

listed. If you have more than one affiliation, select “AIP”.• Click “submit” button.• Review and confirm your acceptance of the Pharmacy

Network Agreement by checking the box at the bottom of the agreement and clicking the “confirm” button.

• You will see a Network Enrollment Confirmation screen indicating that you have successfully enrolled.

• Within a few days you will receive an enrollment confirmation email that includes your pharmacy name, NCPDP number and selected affiliation.

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Georgia Pharmacy Associationproudly sponsors

Meadowbrook Insurance Group for your Worker’s Compensation

insurance needs.

For more information about this program, please contact:

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Are Your Prescriptions Killing You?

GPhA member and author, Armon Neel, signed copies of his new book, Are Your Prescriptions Killing You?

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“The CE on Drug Diversion that was presented both entertained me as well as gave so much more insight into the problem we see on our end at work each day. The speaker, Brian Salee, was on his game that day and the only problem I had with the program was that it didn’t last long enough. The line to speak to him after his presentation was about 30 people deep. I hope he comes back.”

Drew Miller, R.Ph., CDM

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Marc Gonzalez

Joe Hart

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Influential Speakers

Dean Oie, UGA

Dean Okamoto, PCOM

Associate Dean Jones, South

Dean Matthews, Mercer

Lonny Wilson, National Community Pharmacists Association President

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Division of Display Options, Inc.

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“One of the greatest benefits of attending the GPhA convention is the opportunity to

interact with members of our profession. I always leave the conven-

tion with a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges that our profession is facing. “ Andy Rogers, Pharmacist

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“I thought the convention was a success as pharmacists from diverse practice settings unite for one cause. As an independent pharmacy owner, I always take something positive back to my practice as result of shared ideas from collegues.” Mark Parris, Pharm.D., COF

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Mal T. Anderson Outstanding Region President Award given to Amanda Gaddy

Bill Prather receives Past President’s Award

Installtion of 2012-13 Executive Committee

Dale Coker honors Jack Dunn with Past President’s Pin

Terry Dunn accepts Pharmacist Mate Award

Tracie Lunde named Distinguished Young Pharmacist

Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award presented to Loren Pierce

Tony Moye granted Bowl of Hygeia Award

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“As this was my first time attending the GPhA convention I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was impressed with the high quality of CE and the general information I learned about pharmacy in the state of Georgia. I really enjoyed Armon Neel’s presen-tation about medications and their effects on older patients.”

Keith Chapman RPh.

Is it time to sell your pharmacy? Do you want to own your own pharmacy or buy another pharmacy?

Call Jeff Lurey, R.Ph. AIP Director

404-419-8103 jlurey@gpha.org

Dear Jeff,

Jennie and I want to thank you for your

recent intervention to help us retire and to

keep our pharmacy independent. When

we made our decision to sell Warwick

Drugs, you were our first contact. You

acted quickly and professionally to find a

buyer in 5 days!

We joined AIP at its inception. We

have participated in its programs,

utilized the extensive information network

and treasured our relationships with

exceptional people, like you. We wish

the best for all of you and the role you all

play in our healthcare future. If we can

ever be of assistance, please call on us.

Thanks again; our best regards to all.

Sincerely yours,

Cliff Hilliard, RPH, PHD

Keeping Independents Independent

The Georgia Pharmacy Journal

Editor Jim Bracewell jbracewell@gpha.org

Managing Editor Amy W. DeFaveri adefaveri@gpha.org

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2012-2013 GPhA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Name PositionLee Jack Dunn Chairman of the BoardRobert M. Hatton PresidentPamala S. Marquess President-ElectRobert B. Moody First Vice PresidentThomas H. Whitworth Second Vice PresidentHugh M. Chancy State At LargeLiza G. Chapman State At LargeKeith N. Herist State At LargeJoshua D. Kinsey State At LargeTracie D. Lunde State At LargeEddie M. Madden State At LargeJonathan G. Marquess State At LargeChristine Somers 1st Region PresidentEd S. Dozier 2nd Region PresidentRenee D. Adamson 3rd Region PresidentNicholas O. Bland 4th Region PresidentJulie W. Bierster 5th Region PresidentSherri S. Moody 6th Region PresidentAmanda McCall 7th Region PresidentMichael Lewis 8th Region PresidentKristy L. Pucylowski 9th Region President Lance P. Boles 10th Region PresidentAshley London 11th Region President Ken Von Eiland 12th Region PresidentThomas R. Jeter ACP ChairmanSharon B. Zerillo AEP ChairmanArchie R. Thompson AHP ChairmanDrew Miller AIP ChairmanLinda Gail Lowney APT ChairmanRobert Bentley ASA ChairmanJohn T. Sherrer Foundation ChairmanMichael E. Farmer Insurance Trust ChairmanBill Prather Georgia State Board of Pharmacy RepresentativeKenneth G Jozefcyk Georgia Society of Health Systems PharmacistsAmy C. Grimsley Mercer Faculty RepresentativeRusty Fetterman South Faculty RepresentativeSukhmani K. Sarao UGA Faculty RepresentativeNegin Sovaidi ASP, Mercer University Rep.Annie Tran ASP President, South University David Bray ASP President, UGA Jim Bracewell Executive Vice President & CEO

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