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June

10-11 BoArd of PhArMACy MeetiNg

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21 rooM reServAtioN deAdLiNe for ANNuAL CoNveNtioN

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My primary charge to the Profession-al Affairs Council this year was to de-velop Medication Therapy Management (MTM) business plans for publication ad-dressing the provision of MTM services as part of one’s traditional practice, as an aside to one’s practice, and as one’s prima-ry practice. This guest editorial, written by the chair of that council, dispels some of the myths surrounding MTM. A future article will provide you with an essential founda-tion: a business plan that you can tear out and use as a checklist to springboard you into the next phase of your career as a phar-macist.

Don Bergemann, FPA President

So you want your own MTM prac-tice. great! If you are willing to put in the time and to follow a plan, you can do it. The first rule of success is: believe in yourself and what you are doing. So, I’d like to dispel some MTM myths.1. Consumers won’t pay me by the

hour for pure consulting.2. Consumers can’t afford to pay ap-

propriate fees for these services.3. I need to bill insurance companies.4. Doctors will not cooperate.5. Only PharmDs can provide mean-

ingful MTM Services.

Consumers won’t pay me by the hour for pure consulting

On a bright spring day in 1990, I was flagged down as I drove by one of my children’s teachers as he was jogging. He had just been diagnosed with cardi-ac arrhythmia. He was prescribed a be-ta-blocker and was given information about the implantable defibrillator that he was going to receive.

This very intelligent and well-re-spected teacher was known for his

“natural” life style. He lived in an earth-sheltered passive solar house that he and his wife built. They were vege-tarians and even had a composting toi-let. He was the track coach and in great shape. His internist was communicative and well liked. So why did he flag me down and ask me if he could hire me to discuss his medication? I think he felt overwhelmed. He convinced me that he would feel better after sitting down privately with a pharmacist, learn more about his condition, and what side ef-fects and problems might be issues for him. We made an appointment.

Upon completion of the one-hour tu-torial and question-and-answer session, he took out his checkbook. With a smile and a look of tranquility that I had not seen on his face in some time, he asked how much he could pay me. It’s been that way ever since.

For 15 years, my patients have driv-en me to grow my MTM services. My patients have insisted on paying me for my time and information. They have told me that my fee was too low. They said my service helps them feel better and be more in control. And they have told me not to worry about not accept-ing assignment!

Now that we have our own NPI numbers and Current Procedural Code (CPT) codes, MTM is here to stay. It is up to us to define what it will be. Will PBM-based programs be sufficient, or do consumers need pharmacists avail-able in their communities with whom they can meet, discuss problems and implement solutions?

For 15 years, consumers have paid me and other pharmacists around the country who have provided similar services, because we help them feel bet-

ter. MTM services statistically improve outcomes by decreasing complications and decreasing costs, but ultimately what sells the service is – we help peo-ple feel better.

The essence of any business is the premise that it has something people want to buy. The first step in satisfying a market and moving toward success is the business plan.

Consumers can’t afford to pay appropriate fees for these services

Pharmacists who have provided MTM (under any name) over the years have served their neighbors from every economic background. One of my first cases was a woman who was on Med-icaid and felt that she was being pre-scribed too many medicines from too many physicians. Since no one was tak-ing time with her to help her manage her medications and side effects, she asked me to do so. She felt that until she

So You Want Your Own MTM Practice

The President’s Viewpoint

Don thibodeau, B.s., R.Ph.

BY DOn thIBODeAu, B.s., R.Ph.guest COluMnIst

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did, she would not be able to move for-ward in her life and work her way out of welfare. She was grateful. She paid me. I accepted. For years I got notes from her with joyful progress reports.

The Lewin Report discovered and published the range in fees that consum-ers were paying for MTMS. The full re-port prepared for APhA can be found here: http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=MTM_New_to_You_&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=13633

Taking time to write a business plan will include assessing your market and the fee level that is appropriate for them and for you. Keep in mind what fees you pay your consultants – such as your law-yers, accountants, architects, physicians and therapists. Our specialized knowl-edge of pharmacology and its signifi-cance in society merits our inclusion in that group.

I need to Bill Insurance CompaniesNo.Let me repeat that. No.We need to demonstrate how we de-

liver MTMS. We need to provide care and show our “product” – information services and the physical presentation (the consult document, letters from your office, faxes). By doing so, physicians and third parties will more accurately assess the value of full-service MTM.

PBMs are creating their own models for MTMS. In my opinion, they provide value but are not thorough enough for fully enhancing patient outcomes, includ-ing an improved sense of well-being.

Doctors will not cooperateNinety percent of the physicians to

whom I have provided care plan sugges-tions have been receptive once they actu-ally saw real cases presented.

We need to demonstrate how we de-liver MTMS. Again, we need to provide care and show off our “product” – in-formation services and the package in which we physically wrap it. By doing so, physicians and third parties will more accurately assess the value of full-service MTM.

At the conclusion of a staff meeting to which I had been invited to present phar-

The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work deligently all year long on behalf of our members.

Chair................................................................................................................. Leo "Lee" FallonPresident ....................................................................................................Don BergemannPresident Elect ......................................................................................Norman TomakaTreasurer ...................................................................................................Michael A. Mone’APP Chair ......................................................................................................Suzanne KelleyHOD Speaker ................................................................................................... Goar AlvarezHOD Vice Speaker ..................................................................................Suzanne KelleyRegion 1 Rep ......................................................................................................Darrell MillerRegion 2 Rep ......................................................................................Allison UnderwoodRegion 3 Rep ........................................................................................... Anita ThompsonRegion 4 Rep ....................................................................................................... Tim RogersRegion 5 Rep ...............................................................................................Alice McNeeseRegion 6 Rep .......................................................................................................Kim MurrayRegion 7 Rep ..............................................................................Sharon Smith-WollnerRegion 8 Rep .......................................................................................................Tom CuomoRegion 9 Rep ............................................................................................Robert J. RennaRegion 10 Rep ....................................................................................................Ayala FishelRegion 11 Rep ............................................................................................................Bob HoyeRegion 12 Rep .....................................................................................John "Dolph" ConeRegion 13 Rep ..........................................................................................Alan OberlenderRegion 14 Rep .......................................................................................................Karen BillsFSHP President .............................................................................Christine GegeckasDean FAMU .................................................................................Henry Lewis, Pharm DDean LECOM .................................................................................. Gary Levin, Pharm DDean NOVA SE ....................................................................Andres Malave, Pharm DDean PBAC ..................................................................................... Dan Brown, Pharm DDean UF ............................................................................................... William Riffee, Ph.D.ASP President FAMU ..................................................................................Erin GaffneyASP President NOVA SE..................................................................Kimberly LamasASP President PBAC ......................................................................................Paul YoungASP President UF .........................................................................................Jennifer KimEducational Affairs Chair ..................................Carmen Aceves-Blumenthal Organizational Affairs Chair .................................................................Alex PytlarzProfessional Affairs Chair................................................................Don ThibodeauPublic Affairs Chair ............................................................Mayra Gonazlez-AbreuJournal Board Chair ....................................................................Peggyann ZaengerFoundation Executive Vice President .................................... Patsey PowersExecutive Vice President and CEO .......................................Michael Jackson

Chairman ...............................................Peggyann Zaenger, pzaenger@fdn.comVice Chair ...............................................................Gary Dalin, HOSPRx50@aol.comSecretary/Treasurer ......................................Patsy Powers, Editor Emeritus

ppowers@pharmview.comMember ...........................................Greta Pelegrin, gretapelegrin@yahoo.comMember ..............................................................Dick Witas, witas@moffitt.usf.eduMember ................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.comMember .......................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.comMember .......................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.comExecutive Editor ...............Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.comManaging Editor ..................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com

2007/2008 FPA executive Committee

Florida Pharmacy today Journal Board

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Executive InsightBY MIChAel JACksOn, RPh

Hydrocodone is a semi-synthet-ic opiod that is used clinical-ly as a pain reliever (analgesic)

and/or cough suppressant (antitus-sive).1 The precise mechanism of action is unknown, however, the analgesic properties are believed to be related to the presence of opiate receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), similar to codeine which acts on smooth mus-cle and the CNS.2 The antitussive prop-erties of hydrocodone are thought to work by directly playing on the cough center of the brain.3

Hydrocodone is highly potent and one of the most commonly prescribed medications available for pain relief and cough suppression.1 It also is an ex-ceedingly popular recreational drug of abuse due to its ability to cause feelings of euphoria.1 It is greatly addictive and can lead to life-threatening illness, inju-ry, or death (i.e. respiratory depression and cardiac arrest) when used inappro-priately.1 Even under normal, proper use of this drug, it may impair motor skills or judgments, making it unsafe to operate machinery, drive, or engage in other potentially hazardous activities.1 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has classified plain hydrocodone as a Schedule II drug, however when combined with other products in the United States, such as acetaminophen, it is considered a Schedule III drug.1

On September 28, 2007, the FDA safety information and adverse event reporting program, commonly known as MedWatch, issued an alert on hy-drocodone in unapproved prescrip-tion products.4 The FDA made an an-nouncement to inform healthcare providers and consumers of its intent to enforce charges against companies

marketing unapproved hydrocodone-containing prescription drug prod-ucts.4, 5 This course of action is part of a broader FDA initiative from June 2006 on the advertisement and selling of un-approved drugs.5 Recently, the FDA has been getting reports of hydrocodone-related medication errors due to formu-lation changes in unapproved products, as well reports of confusion over hydro-codone-containing medication names because of the similarity between the unapproved and approved drug prod-ucts.5 In an effort to minimize poten-tial safety issues, the FDA takes into account, as part of the drug approval process, the probability for medication errors and name mix-ups.5

Currently, there are various hydro-codone pain-relief products, such as Vicodin, that are FDA-approved. How-ever, most of the antitussive formu-lations of hydrocodone do not have FDA-approval.5, 6 The agency is espe-cially concerned about inappropriate pediatric labeling of unapproved hy-drocodone cough suppressants, and the danger of medication errors relat-ed to these unapproved products.5, 6 A number of the unapproved hydro-codone products have dosage labeling instructions allegedly suitable for chil-dren as young as 2, even though hy-drocodone antitussives have not been proven safe or effective in children younger than 6 years old.1 For instance, on March 11, 2008, the FDA issued an alert in response to numerous reports of adverse events, including death, as-sociated with the improper use of Tus-sionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension (hydrocodone/chlorphe-niramine).7 This drug is contraindicat-ed in children younger than 6, and the

FDA received reports of death in chil-dren younger than 6 years of age that were prescribed Tussionex.7

The timeline to discontinue the mar-keting of unapproved hydrocodone products is as follows:1, 5, 6

October 31, 2007 – End of manufac- n

turing and distribution of products

BY MIChAel JACksOn, RPh

FDA Action on Unapproved Hydrocodone Products

BY MIChAel JACksOn, FPA exeCutIve vICe PResIDent/CeO AnDhelene R. JACOBsOn, PhARM.D. CAnDIDAte

Michael Jackson

helene R. Jacobson

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Executive Vice President/CEOMichael Jackson

(850) 222-2400, ext. 200Director of Pharmacy Services

Tian Merren, ext. 120Director of Membership

Gillian Nolden. ext. 110Controller

Wanda Hall , ext. 211Pharmacy Services Admin. Asst.

Ranada Simmons , ext. 121Pharmacy Services Office Asst.

Stacey Brooks , ext. 122Communication Services Admin. Asst.

Leroy Smith , ext. 220Receptionist/Meeting Planner

Catherine Walker , ext. 230

FlORIDA PhARMACY tODAY BOARDChairman ...................Peggyann Zaenger, JacksonvilleVice Chair ....................................Gary Dalin, Delray BeachSecretary/Treasurer ..................................Patsy Powers, Editor Emeritus, TallahasseeMember ................................................Greta Pelegrin, MiamiMember ..................................................... Dick Witas, OdessaMember .................................... Joseph Koptowsky, MiamiExecutive Editor ........Michael Jackson, TallahasseeManaging Editor ........................Dave Fiore, TallahasseeMember .............................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton BeachMember ..................................Stephen Grabowski, Tampa

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FPA STAFF currently labeled for use in children younger than 6 years oldDecember 31, 2007 – End of manu- n

facturing of any other unapproved hydrocodone drug productMarch 31, 2008 – Cease further ship- n

ment in interstate commerce of un-approved hydrocodone-containing productsLegal action can be taken against

those who are noncompliant to these aforementioned deadlines. Note, how-ever, that this applies to manufacturing and shipment only and therefore unap-proved formulations may still be seen in the pharmacy for a period of time after these deadlines pass.1

The unapproved hydrocodone prod-ucts include: cough suppressants that combine hydrocodone and homatro-pine with other drugs, such as an ex-pectorant such as guaifenesin, or de-congestants such as phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine.1 There are numerous alternatives for patients who may have been using unapproved hydrocodone cough suppressants.5 Various approved antitussive products that do not contain hydrocodone exist.5 There currently are seven FDA-approved antitussive prod-ucts containing hydrocodone as of Oc-tober 2007:1 n

PRODUCT NAME INgREDIENTS DOSAgE FORM

Tussicaps Chlorpheniramine polistirex; Hydrocodone polistirexCapsule, Extended Release

Tussionex Pennkinetic Chlorpheniramine polistirex; Hydrocodone polistirexSuspension, Extended Release

Hydrocodone Compound Homatropine methylbromide; Hydrocodone bitartrate Syrup

Mycodone Homatropine måethylbromide; Hydrocodone bitartrate SyrupHomatropine methylbromide; Hydrocodone bitartrate

Homatropine methylbromide; Hydrocodone bitartrate Tablet

Hycodan Homatropine methylbromide; Hydrocodone bitartrate Tablet, SyrupTussigon Homatropine methylbromide; Hydrocodone bitartrate Tablet

For further information, visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Ad-ministration website at www.fda.gov.

References 1. Department of Health and Human

Services: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Questions and Answers About FDA's Enforcement Action Regarding Unapproved Hydrocodone Drug Products. September 28, 2007 October 1, 2007 [cited March 21, 2008]; Available from: åhttp://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/unapproved_drugs/hydrocodone_qa.htm

2. Thomson Micromedex. Micromedex Healthcare Series: DrugPoint Summary: Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone Bitartrate.; 2008.

3. Thomson Micromedex. Micromedex Healthcare Series: DrugPoint Summary: Homatropine Methylbromide/Hydrocodone Bitartrate.; 2008.

4. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. 2007 Safety Alerts for Drugs, Biologics, Medical Devices, and Dietary Supplements: Hydrocodone in Unapproved Prescription Products. September

28, 2007 [cited March 21, 2008]; Available from: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Hydrocodone

5. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Takes Action to Stop Marketing of Unapproved Hydrocodone Products. September 28, 2007 [cited March 21, 2008]; Available from: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01713.html

6. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Action on Unapproved Hydrocodone Products. October 12, 2007 [cited March 21, 2008]; Available from: http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/hydrocodone101207.html

7. Department of Health and Human Services: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex, a Long-Acting Prescription Cough Medicine Containing Hydrocodone. March 11, 2008 [cited March 21, 2008]; Available from: http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01805.html

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macist-provided MTMS, Dr. John Muir of Naples, Florida, told me that once physicians saw actual consults present-ed professionally and well documented, they would not be resistant to our par-ticipation. He and his staff volunteered that they would appreciate a pharma-cological opinion. They said that they would use such a consult in the same way they assess and incorporate opin-ions from radiologists, cardiologists and other medical specialists.

Only PharmDs can provide meaningful MtM services

Not true. All pharmacists who are motivated to become involved in patient information services can practice MTM. Consumers value our knowledge. They crave more of our time.

Like any service, different provid-ers will deliver a wide variety of depth, quality and value. The likelihood is that if you are a pharmacist interested in MTMS, you are the kind of empathic person who can and will use your own skill set to affect your patient’s quality of life in a wonderful way.

Executive Editor’s Note: The Florida Pharmacy Association is pleased to present to all Florida licensed pharmacists a pro-gram to help understand how to implement a practice-based medication therapy man-agement program (MTM). Please arrange your calendars to be with us at the Hyatt Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida July 9 – 13, 2008, and receive valuable in-formation on how to get on board with this new professional opportunity. n

See you in July!

The President's View, continued from page 6

Starting with last month's issue, the Florida Pharmacy Today is available online to read and download at www.pharmview.com. Don't miss it!

The Journal is Now Online

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FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesA Magnificent Year in Review

Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) had a stellar 2007 academic year of outstanding accomplishments. Allow us to share a few excerpts from this year, starting with FAMU’s 2007 pharmacy graduates achieving a 100-percent passage rate on the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEx) ex-ceeding the state and national rate. This group of first-time candidates took the test between May 1 and August 31, 2007, as reported by the National Association of Boards of Pharma-cy. Seventy-three candidates of the Class of 2007 took the NA-PLEx during this time and all passed. Additionally, FAMU’s school average score of 119.15 exceeded the state and national averages of 118.77 and 116.00, respectively. The state passing rate was 98.22 percent, and the national rate was 97.23 percent compared to FAMU’s 100 percent.

Moving forward, we highlighted gwenesia Collins, a 1999 doctor of pharmacy graduate of the FAMU COPPS, who was appointed by Jennifer M. granholm, governor of Michigan, to the Michigan Board of Pharmacy for a four-year term. The Michigan Board of Pharmacy consists of 11 voting mem-bers—six pharmacists and five public members. The Board currently oversees approximately 12,535 pharmacists, 2,931 pharmacies and 937 manufacturers/wholesalers.

Another distinguished appointment was Dr. Cynthia M. Harris’ invitation to serve as a member of the U.S. Environ-

University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Leadership in pharmacy education is the mantra at UF. Faculty, students and alumni all work within their respective circles to advance this common goal. Here are some of the many ways UF is taking leadership to the next level.

Pharmacy Program among top of its ClassThe UF College of Pharmacy doctor of pharmacy degree

program moved up in rank this year, breaking into the top 10 among its U.S. peer colleges according to U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings released in March. The UF pharmacy program, ranked No. 9, jumped two spots from its last ranking in 2005. Pharmacy Dean Bill Riffee was pleased with his college’s forward momentum in the face of fiscal belt-tightening that threatens the next two years of state education funding universitywide.

"That we've been able to achieve this in the midst of the current budget woes is a testament to our faculty and stu-dents," Riffee said.

The national recognition, Riffee said, shows the success of his college’s distance-education efforts. The UF Pharm.D. pro-gram has grown to 1,200 students at four campuses - gaines-ville, St. Petersburg, Orlando and Jacksonville.

The program, which blends virtual technology and face-to-face education, draws academic leaders in pharmacy and other health sciences nationally – and internationally – who travel to UF to learn more about how the UF model works.

Colleges of Pharmacy

See "UF," continued on page 12 See "FAMU," continued on page 14

FlORIDA’s

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Nova Southeastern University College of PharmacyAligning Our strategic Plan with Our Mission statement

The Mission of the College of Pharmacy (COP) at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is to educate profession-als who will address the pharmacy-related needs of society. Known for its innovation and quality, the COP prepares phar-macy professionals and scientists to improve health care out-comes through pharmaceutical care in education, research, practice, and service. Our vision is to achieve the distinc-tion of being a premier college of pharmacy through our pro-grams of innovative teaching, service, research and scholar-ship.

Building upon our already outstanding reputation for pharmacy education, Nova Southeastern University’s Col-lege of Pharmacy is ready for the future of evolving practices within the pharmacy profession. As part of a university re-nowned for encouraging innovation, we prepare graduates for lifelong learning, humanitarian care, and leadership roles in their professional and personal lives. Our research and scholarly activities emphasize the application and translation of findings to the real-world delivery of patient care; and our multicultural and multilingual students and staff members reflect the diversity of the individuals we serve. graduates of our college are prepared to transcend the “drug product” to generate real, lasting improvements in healthcare outcomes.

The COP is also poised to advance to the frontlines of glob-

Palm Beach Atlantic Universitytechnology upgrades

Starting in fall 2007, all entering first-year pharmacy stu-dents were required to purchase an HP tc4400 tablet PC. These allow students to either type their notes, or with the assistance of a software program called Microsoft OneNote to write directly on the screen similar to a lined notepad. OneNote also functions as a multi-tab notebook to keep lec-ture notes organized for those who might be “organization-ally challenged.” Instructor notes and Powerpoint can be uploaded and annotated via OneNote. There also are syn-chronized audio recording capabilities. If a section of text is selected, the audio recording is queued to what was being said by the instructor at the time the student was taking the notes. Any diagrams that the instructor annotates also can be captured by the students; traditional laptops do not have the capacity to perform this function. Students also were provid-ed software that can generate virtual note cards. These “ink flash cards” can be flagged to be reviewed again and can be shared with other students who have this software. A built-in “cheerleader” function congratulates the students when they have reviewed all of the flashcards in a section. To replicate traditional study habits with notes, multiple colored ink and highlighters are available. The ingenuity of gSOP students turned the collaborative note-taking function of OneNote into a group study tool when they were not able to be in the same physical location.

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uF hosts southeastern MeetingThe UF College of Pharmacy played host to pharmacists

and pharmacy educators, last August, from the southeastern United States who traveled to Orlando to participate in the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy annual meeting.

The 2007 NABP/AACP District III program, Advancing Pharmacy Through Leadership & Education, was developed by the UF College of Pharmacy and co-hosted along with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy. More than 80 District III members attended the three-day meeting that examined some of today’s most relevant topics in pharmacy. Education-al sessions, offering continuing education credit, provided an opportunity for pharmacy professionals to exchange knowl-edge and information.

Professional leaders and educators in pharmacy shared their expertise on issues relevant to the pharmacy industry and education such as; ensuring product quality and stan-dards; Medicare Part D implications for pharmacy practice; and socio-cultural and communication barriers faced by in-ternationally educated pharmacists working in North Amer-ica.

The annual meeting, hosted each year by one of eight Dis-trict III colleges in the southeastern states, provides an oppor-tunity for dialogue between colleges/schools and state boards on regional and national issues.

national leadersUF is proud of its alumni who have built successful careers

in pharmacy and have gone the extra mile to serve in leader-ship roles in national pharmacy organizations.

John E. Murphy, Pharm. D., associate dean of the Universi-ty of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy, earned a B.S. in Pharma-cy in 1976, and a Pharm.D. in 1979 at UF. A past president of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, he now serves as the president-elect of the American College of Clini-cal Pharmacy.

Ed L. Hamilton, Pharm.D., a Florida community pharma-cy owner, has served pharmacy organizations on the state lev-el including that of past president of the FPA Foundation. In 2007, he was named the president-elect of the American Phar-macists Association. Hamilton earned his B.S. in Pharmacy from UF in 1975, and in 2000 returned to earn his Pharm.D. degree through the college’s Working Professional Pharm.D. program while continuing his professional work. Becoming a leader in the field has been time consuming, Hamilton said, but it has also been rewarding because he has helped shape the profession’s future.

Diane L. Beck, Pharm.D., graduated in 1977 from the UF College of Pharmacy, and returned to the college as a pro-fessor and director of educational and faculty development. She joined the American Association of Colleges of Pharma-cy with no intentions of becoming a leader. Instead, she saw

a need to improve pharmacy professors’ resourc-es for assessing experiential learning. Since she couldn’t find the resources she needed, she decid-ed to help create them. In 2005-06, Beck served as president of the AACP. As her involvement grew, Beck said she became a better pharmacy educator through talking and sharing with other leaders in the field.

student leadership home & AbroadThis April, UF pharmacy students launched the

first-ever public service outreach – as a class – to the local community. The generation Rx campaign, led by Class of 2010 president Erica Fernandez, sent more than 35 pharmacy student volunteers to area high schools for a peer-led discussion and educa-tion about “recreational” prescription drug abuse.

The pharmacy students dispensed colored can-dy packets to a high school class, where each color was assigned to represent a common prescription

drug. Employing class participation, the high-school students stood up as their color combinations were called out. The UF students explained what the combined drug effects might be when illegally taken. They also emphasized that the term, “illegal drugs” applies to taking any drug not prescribed to the user. Resource information packets were provided to the high-school students and their teachers.

International health outreach programs are a student-fac-ulty team effort, organized by L. Douglas Ried, Ph.D., an as-sociate dean for the college. Each year, the students travel to

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remote areas in Latin America in collaboration with other UF health science colleges to provide basic medical services.

Leidi Paez, Pharm.D., a 2007 UF College of Pharmacy grad-uate who grew up in Cuba, knows what it’s like to endure a toothache without adequate medication. That is why, as a pharmacy student, her spring breaks were used for traveling to countries such as Ecuador and the Dominican Republic on interdisciplinary health outreach trips. But not all trip partici-pants have Paez’s Spanish language and cultural background. For this reason, faculty from the colleges of Pharmacy and Medicine teamed up to offer an interdisciplinary course that will help prepare students.

The UF International Health course, offered as a pilot eve-ning class over two consecutive semesters, began fall 2007 and continued in the spring 2008 term.

The curriculum focuses on two crucial aspects of interna-tional trips: public health education and cultural issues. Stu-dents who take the preparatory class also will learn life-sav-ing health information they can, in turn, explain to patients.

The educational component is vital in order to make a difference after the volunteers are gone said Judith Riffee, B.S.Pharm.

“We want to concentrate on ‘joining hands’ with in-coun-try health providers to expand on programs that are impor-tant to them,” she said.

Building a sustainable project, another program goal, in-volves working in a single location so that efforts can be con-

tinued and expanded during future trips. Paez said she thinks the UF preparatory course for out-

reach team members will be immensely beneficial. Since the current trips involve traveling to Spanish-speaking regions, the students work hard to self-train for basic language profi-ciency – especially Spanish medical terminology.

Pharmacy & the gator nationOn the distance-learning front, the college continues to ex-

pand its online Master of Pharmacy programs in forensic sci-ence and in pharmacy regulation. The UF Forensic Science programs, www.forensicscience.ufl.edu, offer degrees in five areas of forensic studies to students worldwide.

The newest online master’s in Pharmacy Regulation & Pol-icy, http://dce.pharmreg.ufl.edu, exceeded its 2007 enrollment goals and is graduating its first master’s candidates this May. The program is growing strong in 2008 with the addition of majors being offered in applied pharmacoeconomics, clini-cal research regulation and ethics, and patient safety and risk management. n

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mental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Exposure and Human Health Committee for a term that began on October 30, 2007 and will end September 30, 2010. Because of her extensive experience in toxicology, she will serve as Special government Employee and will provide independent expert advice on technical issues underlying EPA policies and decision-making. Dr. Harris is professor and director of the Institute of Public Health in the College.

Many of our faculty members received numerous acco-lades for their cutting-edged research, fellowships, certifica-tions, and re-certifications. Dr. Ronald D. Thomas, professor of basic pharmaceutical sciences, has new evidence that garlic could play a significant role in the prevention of cancer, and many cancer-prevention research scientists agree that one of the keys to unlocking the door of cancer prevention is eating more vegetables.

Dr. Thomas mentioned that, “For many years, scientists have been accumulating evidence that what we eat and how it is prepared has a lot to do with preventing or causing can-cer, especially garlic.” Thomas, an environmental toxicologist, suggested that studies have shown that a chemical that helps give garlic its flavor can keep PhIP from triggering DNA dam-age or the formation of carcinogens in the body. Thomas fur-ther suggests that the garlic flavor component, called DAS, triggers a gene alteration in PhIP that might play a significant role in preventing breast and other types of cancer.

Dr. Mandip Sachdeva, professor of basic pharmaceutical

sciences, was conferred as fellow of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) at a recent AAPS meet-ing held in San Diego, California. AAPS confers the honor of fellow to recognize individuals for outstanding contributions, which elevate the stature of the pharmaceutical sciences and for professional excellence in the field relevant to the mission of AAPS. AAPS is an international pharmaceutical organiza-tion with more than 10,000 members.

Dr. Sachdeva has identified new molecular pathways and mechanisms for therapeutic agents intended for the treatment of lung cancer and skin inflammation. Additionally, he has made significant contributions in understanding skin irrita-tion markers in the skin.

Dr. Rafaat Khalil, assistant professor of basic pharmaceu-tical sciences, received his certification as a diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology, Inc. (ABT). ABT diplomats par-ticipate in all aspects of the profession of toxicology includ-ing the design and interpretation of safety studies for product development; review and interpretation of such studies for regulatory compliance; basic and applied research into toxic effects, mechanisms of toxic action, toxicokinetics and toxico-dynamics; and education of undergraduates, professional and graduate students and the public in the science of toxicology through courses, legal cases and media interactions. He joins Dr. Cynthia Harris in the College with this designation.

Dr. Angela M. Hill, professor and director of pharmacy practice (Tallahassee campus), has been board certified in psy-

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chiatry since 1998, and we congratulate Dr. Jocelyn Jones, as-sistant professor of pharmacy practice (Jacksonville campus) and Dr. Angel Wolf, assistant professor of pharmacy practice (Tampa campus) for recently receiving their certification as Board Certified Clinical Psychiatric Pharmacists.

Additionally, Drs. Hill and Marlon Honeywell (associate professor of pharmacy practice) were nominated as Academ-ic Leadership Fellows for the American Association of Colleg-

es of Pharmacy (AACP) Programs. AACP’s Academic Leader-ship Fellows Program was developed in response to the stated needs of their members, both administrators and faculty. Ac-ademic pharmacy has been fortunate in that leaders have ris-en from their colleges and schools throughout our history to address and solve the many challenges facing academic phar-macy. AACP recognizes these challenges continuing and in-creasing in intensity, necessitating more proactive leadership and effective management throughout the academy.

Dr. Keecia King, assistant professor of pharmacy practice (Jacksonville campus), was selected by the American Soci-ety of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) as a member of the 2008 Leadership Institute Class. The Pharmacy Leadership In-

stitute seeks to bring together bright, highly motivated indi-viduals with considerable professional experience. The shar-ing of expertise, complementary skill sets, and work and life perspectives, ensures effectiveness and impact on each partic-ipant. Furthermore, peer interaction and networking will help carry the program benefits back into the workplace.

On April 20-26, 2008, FAMU launched the Coalition on Af-rican-American Men’s Health (CAAMH) along with the cel-ebration of the National Minority Cancer Awareness Week. The mission of the coalition was to develop, promote and sus-tain independent, competitive men’s health research and train-ing programs at FAMU that create opportunities and promote careers for FAMU scientists. The coalition also created a se-ries of support networks and activities to assist men in the Af-rican-American community, including the FAMU-ACS Men’s Health Resource Center. Members of the FAMU CAAMH in-cluded the following COPPS’ faculty and staff: Dr. Folakemi Odedina (coalition chair); Dr. James L. Moran, Jr. (community outreach group leader); Dr. John J. Scrivens; Dr. Levi Ross and Ms. Elvonna Atkins.

Statistics show that African-American men have the low-est life expectancy compared to any other group in the United States, and they are disproportionately affected by the lead-ing chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and HIV/AIDS.

Last, but certainly not least, Dr. Karam F. A. Soliman, dis-tinguished professor and assistant dean for research, re-ceived a United States Patent entitled, “Topical Treatment for Dyshidrosis (Pompholyx) and Dry Skin Disorders” (number 7357950).

We commend our research scientists for their outstanding, innovative and useful inventions and our faculty members for their distinguished leadership that typifies the caliber and level of commitment to the FAMU COPPS. n

On April 20-26, 2008, FAMU launched the Coalition on African-

American Men’s Health (CAAMH) along with the celebration of

the National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.

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al health care, joining the world’s top multi-disciplinary health organizations and professionals. New discoveries, challenges, and opportunities in phar-macy research, education, and health care have positioned the College of Phar-macy to provide our students a cutting-edge, rewarding, and challenging profes-sional and educational experience. The College of Pharmacy’s Strategic Plan for the Future defines our goals and meth-ods for further improving on our al-ready outstanding reputation in this are-na. The guiding objective of the plan is to continually raise the bar of excellence by discovering new ways to advance our academic programming and services to benefit local, national, and international communities.

The goals of our Strategic Plan, aligned with both the University and the College, are not static objectives; rather, they are evolving initiatives, enabling us to expand upon and refine our already successful curriculum. In preparing stu-dents to be ethical professionals in dynamic health care en-vironments, we focus our programs on four major areas of pharmacy education:

Professional Degree Program n leading to the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree emphasizes drug therapy principles, concern for the patient, lifelong learning, and community involvement. Our innovative doctor of phar-macy degree (Pharm.D.) program provides the next gen-eration of pharmacy professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance patient care.International Partnerships Program n goes beyond the classroom to establish global research and education-al opportunities recognized for their excellence in edu-cational programs and for opportunities to participate in collaborative study, research, and scholarship. The COP recognizes the importance of an international presence and of offering collaborative programs with a wide range of activities to improve students’ understanding of diver-sity in pharmacy practices and knowledge of cross-cul-tural health care among different ethnic populations. In addition to our existing programs of student and facul-ty exchanges, study by international students and schol-ars in the United States, study abroad, training work-shops, internships, and research collaboration; increased collaborative opportunities contribute to strengthening the training of our scholars and the attainment of ground-breaking research.Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program n aimed at expand-ing our research and scholarship horizons. Pioneering re-search and scholarship and discovery of new knowledge is fundamental to become a college that is recognized as

“premier” institution. Formalization and implementa-tion of this new and unique program of graduate study and research leading to the doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) will be comprised of three areas of emphasis with-in pharmacy: drug discovery principles, the development and formulation of new drug products, and assessment of the socio-behavioral and economic impact on society and the health care system.Continuing Professional Education Program n - highly visible world-wide and successful - meets the growing ed-ucational needs of pharmacists throughout South Florida and beyond for students, faculty members, and alumni. The philosophy of lifelong learning is supported by the COP, which organizes a variety of professional activities that enhance professional skills and knowledge in areas that impact their practice of pharmacy such as consulting, emergency preparedness, immunization delivery, con-temporary issues, and physical assessment.

Our goal for the next decade is to broaden our positive im-pact on public health by providing the education, training, research, and services of a “premier college of pharmacy.” Through local, national, and global partnerships, we can pro-vide platforms to advance pharmacy education programming that serve the greater need for improved health care. The sup-port and involvement of our alumni, partners, and stakehold-ers continues to be crucial to our future development and success. This is only the beginning of our legacy, but a strong foundation for a new era in patient care. n

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An additional technology upgrade to the classrooms in-cluded installation of Sympodiums by Smart Technologies. These interactive pen displays replace the computer moni-tors in the front of the classroom and provide tablet PC-type functioning to the instructor. This allows for annotation of diagrams and whiteboard function on the computer screen, which can be saved for later review.

For our senior board review this year, fondly known as “Senior Summit,” board-type questions were reviewed using TurningPoint software by Turning Technologies, LLC. This audience response system utilizes Powerpoint and a small handheld “clicker” to do polling and quizzing. Students ex-pressed that the system added to the learning experience.

For fall 2008, Vision produced by DyKnow will be intro-duced to the P1 and P2 classes. This software is an audience response system that allows interactive activities to take place in the lecture hall such as polling, quizzing, and collaborative note taking or “whiteboard” functioning. The purpose is to gauge student understanding of the material so that adequate time can be given to more difficult subjects.

RecognitionFourth-year pharmacy student, Kathyrn Castillo, was one

of five students nationally to be awarded the American Phar-macists Association 2008 Pharmacy Today One to One Pa-tient Counseling Recognition. She received this recognition

for potentially saving a patient’s life during a counseling ses-sion. When the patient asked about taking an NSAID for leg cramps, Castillo determined that she had symptoms consis-tent with deep vein thrombosis and recommended that she seek medical attention immediately. The patient did as Castil-lo instructed and the doctor informed her that Castillo prob-ably saved her life. n

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10:20AM-10:30AM BREAK

10:30AM – 11:20AM NABP Perspective on Wholesale Drug Distribution 1 hr. GCE/TECHSpeaker: Joshua M. Bolin, Board Liaison, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy ACPE# 165-000-08-12-L04-P

11:20AM – 12:20 PM LUNCH SYMPOSIUM / Certified Designated Representative 1 hr. GCE/TECHSpeaker: Valeria Williams, Regulatory Supervisor, Florida Department of Health ACPE# 165-000-08-13-L04-P12:20PM – 1:10PM Examining the Impact of Amphetamine and Methamphetamine Precursor Division and Why It Affects The Pharmaceutical Industry 1 hr. GCE/TECHSpeaker:: John Mudri, Mudri Associates Incorporated, ADEA Consultancy ACPE# 165-000-08-14-L04-P 1:10PM – 1:50PM Inspector’s Perspective and Evaluation Criteria for Florida 1 hr. GCE/TECHSpeaker: Richard Sands, Statewide Inspection Manager, Florida Department of Health ACPE# 165-000-08-15-L03-P 1:50PM-2:00PM BREAK

2:00PM – 3:30PMPanel Discussion: Federal and State Pedigree Requirements 1.5 hrs. GCE/TECHFacilitator: Becky Poston Panel Members: Gregg Jones, Elizabeth A. Gallenagh, Joshua M. Bolin, Valeria Williams, John Mudri and Richard Sands ACPE# 165-000-08-16-L03-P

FPA REGULATORY AND LAW WHOLESALER CONFERENCE

8 HRS GCE

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Acronym Key GCE = General Continuing Education TECH = Technician

The Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy educa-tion. See individual program descriptions for the Universal Program Numbers and number of CEUs. A statement of Continuing Pharmacy Education Credit will be provided within six weeks of the conclusion of the event to all paid registrants who attend the entire program. Please complete the program evaluation sheets and submit them with your attendance sheets prior to exiting the meeting location. The FPA is also a Florida Department of Health ap-proved provider of continuing education and will be reporting the course completion of all Florida licensed medical professionals to CE Broker.

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board accepts many ACPE accredited programs for Pharmacy Technician Certification renewal.Technician Objectives for this program appear in red and are designated by (*) for each individual course. Courses that do not have red objectives contain course material applicable to Pharmacists and Technicians.

Contact the Florida Pharmacy Association if you need reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

2:30PM-6:30PMJOURNAL BOARD MEETING

2:30PM-6:30PMEXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING

4:00PM-6:00PM FPA PACCE MEETING ADOPT-A-STUDENT and MENTOR SOCIAL

6:30PM-7:30PM FLORIDA PHARMACY FOUNDATION

RECEPTION SOCIAL

7:30PM—9:30PM 2 hrs. GCE/TECH12—STEP RECOVERY MEETING (Open to all attendees and spouses)

Facilitators: David Templeman, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist Bertfish Medical Center and Nelson Naiman, RPh, Staff Pharmacist, Rxperts ACPE #. 165-000-07-019-L04-P ACPE #. 165-000-07-019-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Understand the disease state of addiction with a brief overview of the topic; Describe the signs and symptoms of chemical dependency, intervention, treatment and monitoring; Evaluate and educational example of a 12 step recovery and explain how it works

8:00AM – 8:50AM History of Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) 1 hr. GCE/TECHSpeaker: Goar Alvarez, PharmD, FASCP Assistant Dean for Pharmacy Services, Director of Pharmacy Operations, Nova Southeastern University ACPE# 165-000-08-021-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-021-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Describe the history leading up to the MMA; Examine the laws outlined in the MMA; Discuss the relationship between MMA and Medicare Part D; Examine who pays for MMA; Examine who receives payment for MMA * Describe the history leading up to the MMA; Define the laws detailed in the MMA; Discuss how the MMA affects health care

8:50AM – 9:40AM 1 hr. GCE/TECH The MTMS Business Plan and Dealing With Legal and Billing Issues Speaker: Dan Buffington, President and Chief Executive Officer, Clinical Pharmacology Services, Inc ACPE# 165-000-08-022-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-022-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Identify effective sources for business plan models; Differentiate between a service and product based business plan; Assess MTMS malpractice insurance and how it differs from traditional pharmacist liability insurance; Identify malpractice software *Identify a business plan to initiate MTMS; Recognize the legal issues involved in billing for MTMS; Illustrate methods to handle MTMS legal and billing issues

9:40AM – 9:50AM BREAK

9:50AM – 10:40AM 1 hr. GCE/TECH MTMS Documentation Speaker: Don Thibodeau, Clinical Pharmacists and CEO, The PillHelp Co., ACPE# 165-000-08-023-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-023-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Evaluate evolving MTMS documentation models and programs; Incorporate MTMS Core Standards into practice; Understand the value of effective documentation; Evaluate documentation tools and select tools that fits your professional needs as a Pharmacists *List necessary elements needed for MTMS documentation; Identify where to locate and retrieve the appropriate paperwork; Prepare a record keeping system of MTMS documentation

10:40AM – 11:.30AM 1 hr. GCE/TECH Delivering MTMS To The Senior Population Speaker: Jeff Delafuente, Associate Dean for Professional Education, Professor and Director of Geriatric Programs, Virginia Commonwealth University ACPE# 165-000-08-027-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-027-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Identify unusual presentations of adverse drug events in older patients; Describe unique aspects of delivering MTM to a senior population; Discuss risk factors that predispose elderly people to experience adverse drug events and how MTM can decrease the risk; Identify sources of MTM referrals for the senior population * Explain the MTM process to the senior population; Describe techniques to provide MTMS to the senior population; Define unique aspects of delivering MTMS to seniors.

11:30AM – 11:40AM BREAK

11:40PM-12:30PM 1 hr. GCE/TECH Overcoming the Barriers to MTMS Implementation Speaker: Richard Marasco, BS Pharm., FASCP, CGP, HRM ACPE# 165-000-08-024-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-024-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: List personal and professional barriers to the implementation of MTMS; Perform an analysis of the resources, both currently available and those missing needed to implement MTMS in your practice; Describe program and strategies that may be employed o overcome identified barriers in the implementation of MTMS * List barriers to implementing MTMS; Identify how barriers affect MTMS in detail

7:00AM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

MORNING

AFTERNOON

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“MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT FOR PHARMACISTS”

THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008

12:30PM – 1:30PM ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

LUNCH AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

12:30PM-1:30PM LUNCH

“Laughter: A Healthy Influence” Besides being a well-known Southern artist, Larry Wamble is also one of the most sought-after pro-fessional speakers and humorists in America today.

Larry was a practicing retail pharmacist, success-ful businessman and dedicated civic leader for over twenty years, serving along the way as a city councilman, justice of the peace, bank director, professional association president, national advi-sory board member, political fund-raiser and an advisory board member to a major university. His diversified background and the qualities that allow him to entertain his audiences are very

evident in his art. He simply makes people feel good. Larry's artwork, along with his original slogans, are definitely "feel goods," allowing the viewer to recall good times with cherished friends, to relish a light-hearted, yet thought-provoking experience.

Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Describe the importance of developing and maintaining rewarding individual rela-tionships in professional and private settings; Explore the positive effects of humor in dealing with everyday situations in the workplace and as a tool in building patient confidence; Learn the value of personal attitude in dealing with stress in the professional setting and improving an individ-ual’s positive and creative outlook of the future; Explore the basics of human nature and how they affect occupational events and personal ac-tions; Reveal the healthy influence of laughter as it relates to a positive mental attitude as well as to physical well-being.

ACPE# 165-000-08-046-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-046-L04-T

Larry Wamble

1:30PM-2:30PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS

AFTERNOON

12:30PM-2:30PM CE PROVIDER WORKSHOP

Acronym Key: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Consultant Recertification TECH/ * = Pharmacy Technician

INVT = Invitation OnlySTC = Student Education

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2008

8:00AM – 8:50AM Opportunities in Employer Based Health Care 1 hr . GCE/TECHSpeaker: Katherine Heller, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Palm Beach Atlantic University ACPE# 165-000-08-028-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-028-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Define employer-based health care (EBHC); Briefly overview the economics driving employer-based health benefits decisions ; Discuss recent trends in EBHC; Identify MTMS opportunities for pharmacists in EBHC; Introduce working models of RPH-directed EBHC initiatives * Define Employer based health care system; De-fine possible challenges with MTMS in the health care system

8:50AM – 9:40AM Clinical and Patient Documentation / 1 hr. GCE/TECH Examining the Patient Chart Speaker: Richard Finkel, PharmD, Assistant Professor, Pharmaceutical Studies, Nova Southeastern University ACPE# 165-000-08-029-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-029-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Manage the patient’s overall medication-related health issues utilizing the five core elements of Community Pharmacy MTMS; Examine patients history, labs and total medication list along with personal interview to solve or prevent medication and health problems; Create a plan of action based on the patient’s personal medication record to optimize medical outcomes and improve quality of life; Practice Documentation of Services for evaluating progress and billingIssues * Express the importance of documentation; Collect information for clinical and patient documentation; Interpret information from a patient chart

9:40AM – 9:50AM MTMS TRACK BREAK

9:50AM-10:40AM The Expanding World of Electronic Prescribing 1 hr. GEN/TECH Speaker: Ken Whittemore, Jr., R.Ph., MBA, Senior VP, Clinical Practice Integration, SureScripts ACPE# 165-000-08-031-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-031-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Define what is meant by true electronic prescribing connectivity and briefly describe its bidirectional nature; List three potential benefits of e-prescribing connectivity to patients , pharmacists, prescribes, and other important stakeholders * Define e-prescribe and explain when e-prescribing is appropriate

7:00AM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

MORNING

7:30AM GOLF TOURNAMENT

Acronym Key: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Consultant Re-certification TECH/ * = Pharmacy Technician INVT = Invitation Only

8:00AM TENNIS TOURNAMENT

8:00AM -9:45AM LOCAL UNITS LEADERSHIP MEETINGS

1:00PM-3:00PM MTMS Panel Discussion 2 hrs. GCE/TECH Facilitator: Don Thibodeau Panel Members: Dan Buffington, Goar Alvarez and Richard Finkel ACPE# 165-000-08-049-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-049-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Give a brief overview of the economic conditions driving EBHC; Discuss creation and implementation of a plan of action to based on participants medication records; Identify types of malpractice and advantages and disadvantages to use

1:00PM – 2:40PM Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications 2 hrs. GEN/TECH/STC Speaker: Reginald Harris, PharmD, MBA, RPh, President and Founder, InfoSource Communications, LLC ACPE# 165-000-08-047-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-047-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: List reasons why some products may be sold OTC; Understand the dangers of OTC medications; List general safety tips and common interactions; Interpret a drug label; Discuss alternative medicines; Identify reasons vitamins may not always be safe medications

MORNING

11:00AM – 11:50AM North American Board of Pharmacy 1 hr. STC License Examination (NAPLEX) Review Speaker: Dell Robertson, PharmD, MBA, Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Florida A&M University Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Review the fundamental areas of competence: managing drug therapy, safety and accu-racy, preparing and dispensing medications and providing drug information and promoting public health

10:00AM-12:00PM DELEGATE REGISTRATION

11:30AM-1:00PM LUNCH

3:00PM-5:00PM HOUSE OF DELEGATES 3:00PM-3:50PM Issues Presentation: PTCB Certification 1 hr.GCE/TECH/STC Speaker: Melissa Murer Corrigan, Executive Director and CEO, PTCB ACPE# 165-000-08-10-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-10-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Examine advances made for the workforce and the Certified Pharmacy Technician; Review snapshot of technicians in FL; Discuss PCTB and NCCA standards

4:30PM-6:00PM Poster Presentations

AFTERNOON

STC = Student Education

“MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT TOOLKIT FOR PHARMACISTS”

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4:30PM—7:00PM EXHIBIT HALL RE-OPENS 5:30PM Golf Winners Announced 6:00PM-7:30PM Past Presidents, Unit Assoc. and Student Leadership Reception (INVT Only) 7:00PM-9:00PM University Receptions 8:00PM-9:00PM #1 Club Reception (INVT Only)

8:50AM – 10:30AM Reducing Medication Errors Through 2 hrs. GCE/TECH Implementing a Continuous Quality Improvement Program Speaker: Michael Jackson, Florida Pharmacy Association Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer ACPE# 165-000-08-030-L03-P ACPE# 165-000-08-030-L03-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Define elements of a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program; Restructure a pharmacy practice to address quality related events; Analyze some common causes of quality related events; Implement an action plan to address quality of care in pharmacies with a goal towards error reduction and prevention; Recite quality improvement regulations for Florida pharmacies * Define CQI; List most common medication errors; Employ techniques to reduce medication errors by using CQI

9:00AM-10:50AM 2 hr. GEN/TECH/STC National Alliance of State Pharmacy Association (NASPA) and Non Prescription Medicines Academy (NMA) Facilitator: Tian Merren, PharmD., Director of Pharmacy Services, FPA ACPE# 165-000-08-10-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-10-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Identify and explain aspects of the effective and safe practice of pharmacy self-care treatments through the process of answering a selected group of questions similar to what one would experience on a national board exam; Analyze the usage and effectiveness of over the counter medications; Classify different groups of over the counter medications based on drug treatment classes.

10:40AM-11:30AM Resources Available for MTMS 1 hr. GEN/STC/TECH Speaker: Jennifer Pytlarz, PharmD., Clinical Coordinator, Publix Supermarkets, Inc ACPE# 165-000-08-033-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-033-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Discuss common MTMS platforms to help facilitate initiating an MTM service; Identify various MTMS resources for documenting, billing and marketing MTM services; Describe various strategies to stay current with information on therapeutics, evidence-based medicine and clinical practice guidelines;* Review the resource tools available to enhance MTM

10:00AM – 12:50PM Ordering and Evaluation Laboratory Data 3 hrs. GCE/TECH To Improve Patient Outcomes Initial Lab Certification// Recertification Facilitator: A.J. Jackson, Manager, RPh, Strategic Projects-Inland Empire ACPE# 165-000-08-032-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-032-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Select appropriate laboratory tests for patient care; Identify and avoid common problems associated with the use, ordering and interpretation of lab tests; Interpret laboratory values to monitor and improve pharmacotherapy; Discuss the legal aspects, restrictions and requirements for order and evaluation of lab studies; Document pharmaceutical care inventions

6:30-7:30AM CHRISTIAN RPH BREAKFAST

SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2008 “ALZHEIMER’S AND THE PHARMACIST”

7:00AM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

MORNING

8:00AM – 8:50AM Diagnosis and Treatment of 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC Alzheimer’s Disease Speaker: Angela Massey Hill, PharmD., BCPP, RPh, Professor, Director of Pharmacy Practice, Florida A&M University ACPE# 165-000-08-035-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-035-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Describe the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease; Discuss the diagnostic measures used to evaluate Alzheimer’s disease; Describe the role of the Pharmacist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease; Compare and contrast treatment options used to treat Alzheimer’s disease; Describe the role of various imaging techniques used to augment the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s * Recognize the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s; Describe the progression of Alzheimer’s; List various treatment options to manage Alzheimer’s

8:50AM – 9:40AM New Directions in Alzheimer’s Research 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC Speaker: Amanda G. Smith, MD, University of South Florida Suncoast Alzheimer’s & Gerontology Center ACPE# 165-000-08-036-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-036-L04-T Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Identify facts about Alzheimer’s including risk factors, basic pathology, symptoms and course; Discuss current treatments available for Alzheimer’s and state their limitations; List and explain the commonly used medications for treating behavioral prob-lems associated with Alzheimer’s and other dementias; Review treatment op-tions * Compare standard treatment options for cognitive and behavioral symp-toms; List alternative therapies for Alzheimer’s; Identify clinical studies in the Alzheimer’s field

9:40AM – 10:10AM BREAK

10:10AM –11:00AM Non Alzheimer’s Dementias 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC Speaker: Kristin Fargher, MD, University of South Florida, Suncoast Alzheimer’s and Gerontology Center ACPE# 165-000-08-037-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-037-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Discuss the epidemiology of the various types of dementias; Discuss clinical characteristics of non-Alzheimer’s dementias syndromes; Analyze pharmacological options and challenges in treating non-Alzheimer’s dementia syndromes * Definenon-Alzheimer’s dementia; Recognize signs and symptoms of dementia; Discuss disease states that lead to dementias other than Alzheimer’s

11:00AM – 11:50AM Understanding Cognitive Loss and How it 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC Affects Patients with Alzheimer’s Speaker: Eileen Poiley, Director of Education, University of South Florida, Suncoast Alzheimer’s and Gerontology Center ACPE# 165-000-08-038-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-038-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Specify the mental processes lost due to cognitive decline; State the effect of cognitive losses on behav-iors and communication; Describe the changes in memory and language of the demen-tia patient; Discuss the implications for the caregivers as the cognitive functionsdecline * Define cognitive loss; Explain the progression of cognitive injury to patients and their families; Recognize signs of cognitive loss in Alzheimer’s patients

1:00PM – 1:50PM New Drug Update 1 hr. GCE/TECH/STCSpeaker: Dan Hussar, PhD, Remington Professor of Pharmacy ACPE# 165-000-08-039-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-039-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Discuss the aspects of some of the new drugs: Approved and off-label indications; contradictions; clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics; instructions for uses; additional counsel-ing information; Potential drug interactions

1:00PM – 1:50PM Understanding the Role of the Caregiver 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC and Strategies to Cope with Caregiver Stress Speaker: Angela Massey Hill, PharmD., BCPP, RPh, Professor, Director of Pharmacy Practice, Florida A&M University ACPE# 165-000-08-040-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-040-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Identify responsibilities of caregivers in dealing with patients with Alzheimer’s disease; Review challenges in dealing with patients with Alzheimer’s disease; Describe strategies for caregivers to handle the stress associated with Alzheimer’s disease *Discuss the role of the care giver; Understand the physical and mental strain on the care giver; Recognize coping strategies for care giver stress

1:50PM-2:40PM Communication and Behavior 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC Management Strategies Speaker: Eileen Poiley, Director of Education, University of South Florida Suncoast Alzheimer’s and Gerontology Center ACPE# 165-000-08-041-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-041-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Describe strategies for effectively communicating with the Alzheimer’s patient to prevent behavior prob-lems and maximize quality of life; Examine non-pharmacological approaches to man-aging difficult behaviors; Differentiate between primary symptoms and behaviors in the Alzheimer’s individual; Identify common misperceptions, ineffective approaches and behavioral concerns of care givers * Understand the effects communication and behavior change in the course of Alzheimer’s disease; Identify ways to manage com-munication difficulties; List strategies to cope with memory and behavioral loss

10:10AM-11:50AM 2 hr. GEN/TECH/STC The Pharmacy Career Forum Facilitator: James B. Powers, RPh., Past President; FPA Speakers: Bob Fishman, Hollywood-Bio-Equivalent Hormone Replacement Therapy; Carsten Evans, Ph.D, Assistant Dean for Continuing Education and Professional Affairs, Nova Southeastern University; Lois Adams, Wellness Practice; DeAnn Mullins, RPh, CDE and Stuart Shipe, RPh, D.O.M., Dipl. Ac& CH ACPE# 165-000-07-022-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-07-022-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Describe the difference between residency and fellowship; Examine different career options available to pharmacists; List personal strengths and weaknesses to consider when contemplating career choices; Describe practice setting that best suits the individuals skills and abilities

AFTERNOON

1:00PM-2:30PM DELEGATE REGISTRATION

2:40PM-4:30PM HOUSE OF DELEGATES RECONVENES

The New 118th ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION AND JAZZ CAFÉ 6:00PM-10:00PM

We are thrilled to bring singer, songwriter and saxaphonist Stacey Knights to the stage as the star of the Jazz Café and Award’s reception. She is a native of Massachusettes but currently resides in southwest Florida. Audiences have come to love and admire her blend of Adult Contemporary and pop-jazz influenced sound.

The attire for the Jazz Café and Awards Presentation is Business Casual in “Shades of Black and Grey”. Come help the Florida Phamacy Assocation recognize the best in the profession of pharmacy in beautiful Orlando, Florida.

EVENING

12:00PM-1:00PM LUNCH

Acronym Key: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Consultant Recertification

TECH/ * = Pharmacy Technician INVT = Invitation OnlySTC = Student Education

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9:00AM-9:50AM Pharmacist’s Screening in 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC the Community Speaker: Suzanne Kelley, RPh, CPh, Covenant Hospice ACPE# 165-000-08-042-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-042-L04-TUpon completion for this program participants should be able to: Identify the 10 warnings signs of Alzheimer’s disease; Understand the difference between Alz-heimer’s diseases and other types of dementia; Describe the stages of the diseases and the “treatment”; List the causes and risk factors; Suggest “tips” to caregiver; Know when and where to refer * Recognize the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s diseases; Differentiate other types of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease; Under-stand that the different stages of the disease; Know the various risk factors and possible causes; Recommend “caregiver tips”: List groups, agencies and websites and other “support” to the caregiver

9:50AM-10:40AMHospice and Palliative Care 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC Speaker: Suzanne Kelley, RPh, CPh, Covenant Hospice ACPE# 165-000-08-043-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-043-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Compare the definition of hospice care and palliative care; Know the history of hospice and its “modern” movement; Identity the members of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and their importance in the patient’s care; Describe the six constituents of EOL care; Understand the vital of the pharmacists in the care of the “terminal patient”; Real-ize th4e IMPORTANCE of symptoms management in the hospice patient * Define hospice care and palliative care; Understand the hospice history and how it came to the United States; Identify the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT) members and their role in caring for the patient

10:40AM-11:30AM The Pharmacists and Cognitive Impairment 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RC and the Treatment of Contributing Factors Speaker: Michael Franz Raab, M.D. ACPE# 165-000-08-000-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-000-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Understand the role of homocysteine as a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease; Discuss the meta-bolic pathways relating to homocysteine; Examine the impact of Vitamins B12, B6 and Folate on homocysteine * Define homocysteine; Examine the relationship between homocysteine and Alzheimer's disease

The Florida Pharmacy Association is the largest and oldest organization represent-ing the profession of pharmacy in Florida. The Association represents members on issues of economics, political action, and public relations in the interest of phar-macy. The FPA promotes, supports and provides education and research for the enhancement of professional, management and leadership develop-ment. It establishes and promotes standards of practice and ethics for the delivery of pharmaceutical care. The FPA also identifies, evaluates and responds to trends and events that impact pharmacy and health care delivery. The Association takes pride in providing effective communications between pharmacists, healthcare organiza-tions and the public.

SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008

MORNING

“ALZHEIMER’S AND THE PHARMACIST” CONT.

7:00AM REGISTRATION DESK OPEN

7:30AM-9:00AM PRESIDENT’S BREAKFAST AND

INSTALLATION OF 2008-2009 OFFICERS

AFTERNOON

12:30PM-1:20PMPlanning for Care and Community Resources 1 hr . GCE/TECH/RC Speaker: Sandra Mutolo, MSW, LSCW, University of South Florida, Suncoast Alzheimer’s and Gerontology Clinic ACPE# 165-000-08-045-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-045-L04-T

Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: List and dis-cuss the six keys to success caregiving; Recognize “Caregiver Burnout” and list five warning signs that a caregiver needs assistance; State three legal issues every caregiver should address ASAP; Describe community resources available to family caregivers * Compare various facilities for patient care settings; Ac-cess the financial aspect of different residential care options; Identify community resources for patients, their family and caregivers

1:20PM – 2:10PMTrionoamine Modulators: A New Doorway to the Treatment of Depression 1 hr. GCE/TECH/RCFacilitator: Leonard Lado, MD ACPE# 165-000-08-034-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-034-L04-T

Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Discuss the current treatment options for mood disorders; Describe the current standard treatment of achieving full remission; Explain the role of Gaba Modulator in the treatment of mood disorders; Define the treatment approach using Timonoamine Modulators; * Discuss the current treatment options for mood disorders; Describe the current standard of achieving full remission

2:10PM – 3:00PMThe Patient and the Caregiver: Sharing Life’s Experiences 1 hr . GCE/TECH/RC Facilitator: TBD ACPE# 165-000-08-036-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-036-L04-T

Upon completion of this program participants should be able to: Recognize issues that caregivers face when managing the health and welfare of patients with Alzheimer’s disease; Use empathy and patience as a tool to encourage a healthy caregiver-patient relationship; Propose pharmacist initiated caregiver support groups.

We are your premiercontinuing pharmacy education provider

and we have already begun the planning of the 119th FPA Annual Meeting and Convention at the

Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village! 500 South Legacy Trail

St. Augustine, Florida 32092 July 8-12, 2009

See an FPA staff member for details.

11:30AM –12:30PM LUNCH

9:50AM-10:40AM HIV/AIDS Update 1 hr. GCE/TECH Speaker: Michael Thompson, PharmD., BCNSP, FAMU Professor of Pharmacy PracticeACPE# 165-000-08-044-L04-P ACPE# 165-000-08-044-L04-TUpon completion of this program participants should be able to: Review current modes of transmission and prevention of HIV; Identify risk behaviors; Discuss the role of the pharmacist is providing care for the HIV infected patient; Describe the rationale behind combination therapies; Discuss Florida laws related to the care of patients with HIV/AIDS * List methods of transmission of HIV/AIDS; Identify high risk behaviors

GENERAL INFORMATION

Meeting Site Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress One Grand Cypress Boulevard Orlando, Florida 32386 (407) 239-1234 or (888) 421-1442 Room Rate: $129 + Taxes and Resort Service Fee of $7.00 Deadline: June 16, 2008

The Florida Pharmacy Association celebrates our 118th Annual Meeting and Convention at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. The hotel is located just 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and a short drive from all the Central Florida attractions. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress offers transportation to the Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World theme parks. The 1,500 acre resort includes a 45 –hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, a 12 acre Lake Windsong which is perfect for sailing, rowboats, paddleboats and canoes. The Hyatt Regency is the perfect Rx for FPA members and pharmacists throughout the state of Florida!

Room Rates: (FPA Room Rate cut off date is Monday, June 16, 2008): The Florida Pharmacy Association room rate is $129.00 per night plus tax and resort service fee for either single or double occupancy rooms. Please be sure to ask for the FPA group rate. The Check-In time is 4:00PM and Checkout time is 12:00PM. For room reservations please call (407) 239-1234 0r 888-421-1442.

General Education Track: We have assembled an All-Star Cast of professionals that will give you most current news in the area of Medication Therapy Management Systems. The general education track will also offer courses designed to educate pharmacists is a wide variety of important topics pertaining to their pharmacy practice. Specific courses being offered are HIV/AIDS Update, New Drug Update and Reducing Medication Errors.

Consultant Education Track: The Pharmacist and Alzheimer’s Disease: Alzheimer’s remains one of the hottest topics in all Medical professions. We have the information you need to be ready to administer care for the Alzheimer’s patient. We are also taking a look at the effects of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s on the Pharmacist.

FPA Annual Business Meeting: Participate in the Annual Business Meeting. Meet your current FPA leadership and participate in the development of Association policy.

APhA/FPA Co-Sponsored Immunization Program: Pharmacy Based Immunization De-livery is an innovative and interactive training program that provides pharmacists with skills necessary to become a Primary source of vaccine advocacy, education, and administration. The program teaches immunology and focuses on practice implementation and legal/regulatory issues. The goals of the program are to: Provide comprehensive immunization education and training; Provide pharmacists with the skills, resources, and materials neces-sary to establish and promote a successful immunization service; Train pharmacists to iden-tify at-risk populations needing immunizations; Train pharmacists to maintain necessary immunization records. Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery is conducted in 2 parts. The first part is a self-study learning component designed to ensure that all participants have a solid understanding of the role of pharmacists as vaccine advocates. Successful completion of the self-study learning component results in 12 hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. The second part of the program is a live training seminar which involves an active learning experience. An additional 8 hours of continuing pharmacy education credit is granted for attending and completing the live training seminar. A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to participants who complete all program requirements. The Certificate of Achievement is invalid, however, without written proof current CPR or BCLS certification.

Student and Pharmacy Education: Friday-Sunday: Student and Pharmacy Technicianswill benefit from the interacting with practicing pharmacists, attending student and technician focused Continuing Education programs. The student track will offer 12 hours of challeng-ing and exciting interactive education.

House of Delegates: Be a delegate or an observer and see the importance of your Florida Pharmacy Association is the state capital and on the national stage. Get a first hand look at the direction of the FPA and the profession of Pharmacy as a whole.

FPA PACCE Reception: Purchase a ticket and support the future of pharmacy by mentor-ing a pharmacy candidate. Get involved with your Political Actions Committee.

Special Thanks: The Florida Pharmacy Association would like to thank Carmen Aceves Blumenthal, Chair, Educational Affairs and the members of her committee for their dedica-tion and service in the development and implementation of continuing education program-ming in the areas of general, consultant and nuclear pharmacy.

Dee Dugan Jim Powers Kimberly Lamas (Nova Student) Darrell Miller David Laven Kattie Donahue (UF Student) Kira Munger Aubrey Wilkerson Matt Sech (PBA Student) Jennifer Pytlarz Lisa Devonick (Tech)

Policy of industry support: The FPA adheres to all United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) polices and procedures for educational activities. The FDA requires that we conduct educational programs funded by corporate grants independently of and without control of the granter of the program’s plan-ning, content or execution. Furthermore, all programs must be free of commercial bias for or against any product.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation request made in writing within 30 days prior to a continuing education program will be made minus a charge of a $10 dollar service fee. Cancellation requests made in writing 10-29 days prior to a CE pro-gram a refund will be made minus a $50 service fee. Cancellation requested made after that date will result in a credit towards a future CE program. The transfer of credit is redeemable for up to 12 moths from the date of cancellation.

2008 Continuing Education Calendar (Schedule Subject to Change)

25th Annual Southeastern Gatherin August 3-6, 2008 at The Village at Baytowne Wharf Destin, Florida Title: The Pharmacist Role in the Management of Obesity and Infectious Diseases 12 hrs. GCE or 12hrs. RC

Fall Consultant CE Conference September 20-21, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Fort Lauderdale, Florida Title: TBD 12 hrs. GCE or 12hrs. RC

2008 Mid-Year Clinical Conference October 18-19, 2008 at the Sheraton Orlando North Title: “The Pharmacists Use of Technology In the Management of the Elderly patient” Orlando, Florida 12 hrs. NCE or 12 hrs. RC or 15hrs. GCE

The December Regulatory and Law Conference December 6-7, 2008 at the Hyatt Sarasota Bay Title: The 2008-2009 Regulatory and Law Conference Sarasota, Florida Featuring the Florida Wholesaler’s Regulatory and Law Conference 2008

Please see a member of the FPA staff, log on to our website at www.pharmview.com or call the office at 850-222-2400 for more details. See you at one of our beautiful locations!

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