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APR. 2012

The Official PublicationOf The Florida Pharmacy Association

The Role of the Pharmacy Profession

Drug Disposal

1987Twenty-five years ago:

■ Petition requesting recognition of Nutrition Sup-port Pharmacy Practice as a specialty was submit-ted to the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.

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By: Dennis B. Worthen Lloyd Scholar, Lloyd Library and Museum, Cincinnati, OHOne of a series contributed by the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, a unique non-profit society dedicated to

assuring that the contributions of your profession endure as a part of America’s history. Membership offers the satisfaction of helping continue this work on behalf of pharmacy, and brings five or more historical publications to your door each year. To learn more, check out: www.aihp.org

1962Fifty years ago

■ New England College of Pharmacy affiliated with Northeastern University

■ The Indian Hospital at Crow Agency, Montana began filing outpatient prescriptions directly from the pa-tient’s medical record. This was eventually adopted throughout the Indian Health Service.

1937Seventy-five year ago

■ National Cancer Institute was established to con-duct and support research relating to the cause, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

1912One hundred years ago

■ Public Health and Marine Hospital Service was renamed the Public Health Service (PHS) and the mission was expanded to include communicable diseases field investigations, navigable stream pol-lution, and information dissemination.

■ APhA House of Delegates was established as a fo-rum for all branches of the profession to have a voice.

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Mission Statements:of the florida Pharmacy Today JournalThe Florida Pharmacy Today Journal is a peer reviewed journal which serves as a medium through which the Florida Phar-macy Association can communicate with the profession on advances in the sciences of pharmacy, socio-economic issues bearing on pharmacy and newsworthy items of interest to the profession. As a self-supported journal, it solicits and accepts advertising congruent with its expressed mission.

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29-30, May 1 - NASPA Leadership Retreat

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CE CREdiTS (CE cycle)The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours LIVE Continuing Education as part

of the required 30 hours general education needed every license renewal period.Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this

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Over 24 million Americans have heart disease, nearly 10% have diabetes and two-thirds are

overweight or obese. Research has demonstrated that weight loss and good nutrition lead to decreased blood pressure, better glucose control, de-creased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels, and ultimately, lower medication doses. Pharmacists are in a unique po-sition to educate the public on nutrition and medications simultaneously. Many patients ask pharmacists about vari-ous recommendations for weight loss, diabetes and cardiovascular health, as well as nonprescription nutritional products. Below are some common nu-trition-related questions that pharma-cists receive, as well as their answers.

I have heard a lot about HCG for weight loss. What supplements should I take to help me lose weight?

HCG has not been approved by the FDA for weight loss. Additionally, diet pills rarely lead to permanent weight loss. The best method for weight loss is the tried-and-true formula of good eat-ing habits and exercise. Using over-the-counter weight loss drugs is a short-term solution to a long-term problem. Save the money and spend it on nu-tritious foods. Get in touch with your hunger and appetite instead of relying on supplements that are uncontrolled by the FDA and often have no scientif-ic proof of effectiveness. Experts agree, the best way to lose weight is to get reg-ular physical activity and eat meals made up of foods that satisfy hunger and control appetite. Include a source of lean or low fat protein at all meals along with high-fiber fruit or vegeta-bles, and whole grains. Also remember to include plenty of water to help con-trol appetite.

What nutritional supplements should I be taking?

A daily multivitamin/mineral sup-plement geared for age and gender should take into account the nutri-ent needs of adult men and women. If you cannot tolerate dairy and do not eat calcium-fortified foods, you may need additional calcium beyond a mul-tivitamin. During child-bearing years, it is important for women to get ade-quate folic acid and iron in their diet or through supplements. Pregnant and lactating women have increased needs that require a special prenatal supple-ment during these times. Vegans may need to add supplements depending on the foods excluded in their diets, in-cluding vitamin B12 and iron. Smokers require an additional 40 milligrams of vitamin C that can easily be obtained from fruits or vegetables.

The doctor just told me I am diabetic. He put me on this pill and told me to follow a “no carbohydrate diet.” I don’t know what to do.

Diabetes is a disease of carbohydrate breakdown. Insulin works as a key that allows carbohydrates to enter the cells and give the body energy. In diabetes, the body isn’t making enough insu-lin or the insulin doesn’t work well. So medicines for diabetes have to be bal-anced with carbohydrates in the diet. The diet for diabetes is not “no carbo-hydrates,” it just controls the amount of carbohydrates eaten at one time. Carbo-hydrates are found in breads, cereals, pasta, milk, fruit, starchy vegetables and sugar. A serving of carbohydrate includes ½ cup of cereals and pasta, 1 cup of milk, ½ cup canned fruit or 1 medium-sized fresh fruit and ½ cup of starchy vegetables such as potatoes. A registered/licensed dietitian can assist

with determining how much carbohy-drates a person needs based on their weight, weight goals, activity level and medications taken.

I am 16 years old, and for the past year I’ve suffered from constipation problems. I liter-ally go about once every two weeks and I have tried laxatives, as well as herbal teas such as Tea Manazul and Ballerina Tea. They helped for a while but now have no ef-fect on my system. What should I do?

The best way to treat constipation is through diet and exercise. A reg-ular exercise pattern in addition to a diet high in fiber with plenty of wa-ter will improve the movement of food through the body. Foods high in fiber include cereals (>5 grams/serving), whole grain breads, fresh fruit and veg-etables, beans and seeds and fiber bars. Chronic use of laxatives can leave the body dependent on the medicine so it

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The President’s ViewpointBy guEST COlumniST dR. lAuRi WRighT

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university of South FloridaPresident-elect, Florida dietetic

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FPA STAFF is advised to follow a high-fiber, high-fluid diet instead. Additionally, some laxa-tives and teas cause the body to lose fluid and important minerals. A registered/licensed dietitian can individualize a diet that will help treat and prevent con-stipation.

I have high blood pressure and since I am taking medication, do I still need to watch my sodium intake?

Sodium, potassium and magnesium are minerals all involved in blood pres-sure. We know that high sodium intake especially in “salt sensitive” people can raise blood pressure. Blood pressure medications work better if the person is following a low sodium diet. Sodium makes up one of two major parts of salt so foods preserved with salt are high in sodium such as canned vegetables and foods that have had salt added to the cooking are also high in sodium. Other high-sodium foods include luncheon meats, ham and hot dogs, salted snacks, cheese and processed foods such as seasoned rice. So even if a person is taking high blood pressure medication, it is important for them to decrease the high-sodium foods in their diet. Additionally, increasing potassium and magnesium intake can help lower blood pressure. Potassium-rich foods include oranges and orange juice, meat, bananas, potatoes, milk and tomatoes. Magnesium-rich foods include whole grains, squash, seeds and nuts. In summary, a diet low in sodium while eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and will pro-vide adequate potassium and magnesium to help control blood pressure.

The Florida Dietetic Association (FDA) and its 3,300+ members are dedicated to protecting the health of Floridians through evidence-based, cost-effective nu-trition care. To find Registered/Licensed dietitians in your area use the “Find-A-Dietitian” link at www.eatright.org website OR contact Christine Stapell at [email protected]. Wouldn’t it be great if every pharmacist had a trusted dietitian to call when needed? FDA is committed to working with the FPA to break barriers to quality nutrition care in Florida. ■

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Do you know what the Million Hearts™ campaign is? Well, if not, be on notice that your as-

sociation has signed up as a supporter of its mission. According to information published on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website, heart disease and stroke are the nation’s leading kill-ers, together causing one of every three deaths. More than 2 million heart at-tacks and strokes occur every year, and treatment for these conditions accounts for approximately 1 of every 6 health-care dollars.

Cardiovascular disease accounts for the largest single portion of racial dis-parities in U.S. life expectancy. The Mil-lion Hearts™ campaign, through the CDC, is designed to stimulate public discussion and provider awareness on the need to prevent heart attacks and stroke. As health care providers on the front lines, we are the best messengers to achieve the goals set out by Million Hearts™.

This Health and Human Services (HHS) initiative seeks to prevent 1 mil-lion heart attacks and strokes over the next five years by empowering Amer-icans to make heart-healthy lifestyle choices, and improve care for those needing treatment. Announced on September 13, 2011, Million Hearts™ is co-led by the CDC and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Pharmacy organizations such as the National Alliance of State Phar-macy Associations, National Commu-nity Pharmacists Association, Amer-ican Pharmacists Association and Walgreens are listed as partners of the program.

The FPA is doing its part through the presentation of a comprehensive phar-

macist consultant continuing-education conference in Tampa, Florida, April 21 – 22, 2012, focused on managing cardio-vascular diseases in pharmacy practice. Subjects covered included cardiovascu-lar wellness and prevention, hyperten-sion, hyperlipidemia, MTM of patients with cardiovascular diseases, atrial fi-brillation, adverse drug reactions and anticoagulation therapy. This confer-

ence drilled into every aspect of these diseases with a goal toward quality and improved outcomes. We have found the best experts in their fields to help prepare pharmacists to manage patient drug therapy and apply principles to prevent strokes and heart attacks.

With the plan of the Million Hearts™ campaign to prevent 1 million heart at-tacks and strokes by 2017, pharmacists can be involved in several ways.

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smoking cessation training programs. Use your experience and training to help Floridians make healthy choic-es such as eliminating and preventing tobacco use. Advocate for the reduc-tion of sodium and trans fat consump-tion. This can help reduce the number of people who need medical treatment such as blood pressure or cholester-ol medications to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

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Humberto Martinez ............................................................ Chairman of the BoardRobert Parrado .........................................................................................FPA PresidentGoar Alvarez .............................................................................................. President ElectBetty Harris ............................................................................................................TreasurerSuzanne Wise ...........................................Speaker of the House of DelegatesEric Alvarez ....................................Vice Speaker of the House of DelegatesPreston McDonald, Director ...........................................................................Region 1Marcus Dodd-o, Director .................................................................................Region 2Eva Sunell, Director .............................................................................................Region 3 Raul N. Correa, Director ...................................................................................Region 4 Jeffrey Parrado, Director ..............................................................................Region 5 Chris Lent, Director ..............................................................................................Region 6Paul Rohrbaugh, Director ................................................................................. Region 7Raul Gallo, Director ................................................................................................Region 8Paul Elias, Director ................................................................................................Region 9Venessa Price ......................................................................................... President FSHPMichael Jackson .......................................Executive Vice President and CEO

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Abstract

OBjECtiVE: To review the role of the pharmacy

profession in drug disposal in the United States.

MEthODS: A literature search was conducted

through MEDLINE (1950-January 2012), PubMed (1966-January 2012) and Interna-tional Pharmaceutical Abstracts (1970-Jan-uary 2012) using the search terms drug disposal, drug take back, pharmacist and student pharmacist. The Drug Enforce-ment Administration (DEA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) websites were also searched to locate laws and guidance on appropriate drug disposal. Cross-sec-tional studies, practice reports, laws and guidance documents were evaluated.

RESultS: Limited available evidence suggests

that pharmacists and student pharma-cists can play an important role in appro-priate drug disposal in collaboration with law enforcement. The DEA and FDA pro-vide educational materials that pharma-cists can utilize at the point of care.

COnCluSiOnS: Appropriate drug disposal is extreme-

ly important to prevent prescription drug abuse and protect the environment. The pharmacy profession can play an inte-gral role in drug disposal throughout the country. The authors hope to study the lo-cal impacts of pharmacy involvement in drug take-back programs in the future.

Drug Disposal: The Role of the Pharmacy Profession

Jennifer A. Fass, Pharm.D., C.Ph.Clinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy PracticeNova Southeastern UniversityCollege of PharmacyCenter for Consumer Health Informatics Research (CCHIR)3200 South University DriveFt. Lauderdale, FL 33328Phone: 954-262-3169Fax: 954-262-3170E-mail: [email protected]

Andrea D. Fass, Pharm.D.Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacy Practice

Arnold & Marie Schwartz, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Long Island University

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Ambulatory Care: Montefiore Medical Group

Comprehensive Family Care Center1621 Eastchester RoadBronx, NY 10461Phone: 718-405-8040 ext 2356E-mail: [email protected]

Pusoon Chun, Pharm.D.Inje UniversitySouth KoreaE-mail: [email protected] Quansah, Pharm.D.Nova Southeastern UniversityCollege of Pharmacy3200 South University DriveFt. Lauderdale, FL [email protected]

Address Correspondence To:Jennifer Fass, Pharm.D., C.Ph.Clinical Assistant ProfessorNova Southeastern UniversityHealth Professions DivisionCollege of Pharmacy3200 South University DriveFt. Lauderdale, FL 33328Ph: 954-262-3169Fax: [email protected]

The authors do not have any conflicts of interest, and did not receive funding for this article.

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BackgroundMedicines information requests re-

garding appropriate drug disposal and the author’s involvement in drug take-back programs in Florida prompt-ed this article to motivate pharmacists and student pharmacists to play an ac-tive role in this process. The Obama Administration issued the 2011 Pre-scription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan, and one of the four ma-jor focuses was proper medication disposal.1 Evidence also demon-strates that pharmaceu-ticals affect the ecolog-ical system. And the ef fects on humans through the drink-ing water is unknown. 2 Additionally, educa-tion and awareness re-garding drug disposal is lacking. In 2007, the American Pharmacists Association created a policy on appropriate medication disposal to encourage the pharma-cy profession to play an active role in guide-line development and to serve as a public re-source. The federal Controlled Substances Act currently does not offer guidance to indi-viduals desiring to dis-pose of controlled sub-stances.4 The Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010 en-courages the establish-ment of controlled substance disposal methods for consumers including drug take-back programs and amends the Controlled Substances Act.5 The final revisions to the Controlled Substances Act have not yet been published.6 Af-ter passage of the Secure and Responsi-ble Drug Disposal Act of 2010, a public meeting was held on January 19, 2011 to

discuss the importance of appropriate drug disposal with recognition of the pharmacist’s role in this process.7

literature ReviewA literature search was conduct-

ed through MEDLINE (1950-January 2012), PubMed (1966-January 2012) and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (1970-January 2012) using the search

terms drug disposal, drug take back, pharmacist and student pharmacist. The purpose of this section is to eval-uate pharmacy involvement in drug disposal. The DEA and FDA websites were also searched to locate laws and guidance on appropriate drug dispos-al methods.

Cross-Sectional StudiesAbrons et al conducted a cross-sec-

tional study and surveyed 242 phar-macy patients before and after an ed-ucational intervention conducted by student pharmacists on appropriate medication disposal.8 The study ob-jectives were to ascertain consumers’ current drug disposal methods, assess knowledge of the environmental im-

pact of inappropriate medica-tion disposal, detect whether education by student phar-macists enhances consumer knowledge of safe medication disposal, and identify a role for student pharmacists as drug disposal educators. Stu-dent pharmacists received an orientation on safe medication disposal practices. The sam-ple size was calculated to be 85 participants, and each stu-dent was instructed to com-plete 20 educational sessions and surveys. The patient pre-education survey consisted of seven questions, which in-cluded current drug dispos-al methods. Furthermore, the posteducation survey consist-ed of five questions which in-cluded Likert-type on will-ingness to change disposal methods, environmental im-pact and student pharmacists as a resource. Prior to stu-dent pharmacist education, 12.8% of study participants disposed of medications ap-propriately. Only 23.9% of participants had previous-ly received advice regarding

drug disposal. However, previous ad-vice did not correlate with knowledge of appropriate drug disposal methods during the pre-education survey (p = 0.565). At baseline, a majority of in-dividuals flushed medications down the toilet (27.2%) or threw drugs in the trash (34.6%). Post-education, study participants who indicated inappro-

The Obama Administration issued the 2011 Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan, and one of the four major focuses was proper medication disposal.1


priate disposal methods at baseline changed their response to an appropri-ate method post-education (p < 0.05). Approximately 63% of participants in-dicated they would pour the medica-tion in kitty litter or coffee grounds post education. Additionally, the change from baseline to post-educa-tion on inappropriate drug disposal be-ing an environmental problem and the perceptions of student pharmacists as a public health resource increased (p < 0.05). A majority of participants (59.7%) believe that student pharmacists are a good resource for information on ap-

propriate drug disposal methods. This study provides motivation for student pharmacist involvement in safe and ap-propriate drug disposal. The pre- and post-surveys were extremely beneficial to further promote the use of student pharmacist education. An appropriate number of participants were surveyed; however, the use of a convenience sam-ple led to biased results. Addition-ally, participants were not surveyed on disposal of controlled verses non-controlled medications. The FDA of-fers guidance on medications that can be flushed down the toilet, which in-cludes many Schedule II drugs. There-fore, these medications would not be disposed by mixing with kitty litter or coffee grounds.8

Jarvis et al evaluated the effect of an educational intervention on phar-macists’ attitudes and knowledge re-garding drug disposal.9 A pre-survey was mailed to 488 registered pharma-cists two months prior to the educa-tional intervention, and 223 pharma-cists (47% response rate) completed this survey. The 223 respondents received

a newsletter containing an article on proper drug disposal, and a post-sur-vey was sent three months after this in-tervention. A total of 158 pharmacists (32% response rate) completed both the pre- and post-surveys. Survey re-spondents believing that inappropri-ate drug disposal is an environmental problem increased from 47% to 57% af-ter the intervention (P=0.03). The study also found that survey respondents in-correctly indicating that medication should be washed down the sink de-creased from 19% to 5.6% post-inter-vention (P < 0.01). The use of a pre- and post-survey to assess drug disposal at-titudes and knowledge was well de-signed. However, pharmacists may have obtained knowledge from other resources besides the newsletter.9

Practice ReportJohnson describes a Minnesota

community pharmacy’s experience with establishing a drug disposal pro-gram and provides guidance to phar-macists.10 Motivation for the project included patients expressing an inter-est in a drug disposal program for un-used medications and an increase in prescription drug abuse among teens. The pharmacy received approval from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy to host the event after submitting a poli-cy and procedures manual. The police department co-sponsored the event by providing an officer free of charge and disposing of all narcotics. The po-lice officer logged all controlled sub-stances, and the staff documented all non-controlled medications. The in-ternet was utilized to identify med-ications that were not labeled. At fol-lowing events, the pharmacy accepted only non-controlled substances due to policy changes. Patients were educat-ed at the events regarding appropriate drug disposal. The program enhanced consumer knowledge of proper drug

disposal. The article provides a bene-ficial stepwise approach to creating a drug disposal program including event planning, law enforcement and policies and procedures, and demonstrates that pharmacists can play an active role in the process. This information can be utilized as the groundwork for a cross-sectional study on attitudes toward the drug disposal program.10

Gray-Winnett et al describes the col-laboration of student pharmacists with public officials in a medication take-back program in Knoxville, Tennes-see.11 The program objectives were to decrease pharmaceuticals in the wa-ter supply, reduce abuse and acciden-tal medication ingestion, and increase public awareness of proper drug dis-posal. Student pharmacists assisted in medication collection and program advertising. There were 93 pounds of medications collected at the first event, followed by 250 pounds at the next. Also, a medication drop box was im-plemented at the police building as a convenient method for consumers to dispose of medications, with a collec-tion of 170.8 pounds over eight months. This program demonstrates the impor-tant role that student pharmacists can play in drug disposal programs. Post-event survey results that were pub-lished only included information on consumers’ knowledge of the events. 48% of surveyed individuals learned of the program through television/news.11

Pharmacist Resources and Patient Counseling

Pharmacists have the opportunity to play an important role in educating consumers on appropriate drug dis-posal methods. The FDA has provid-ed guidance for consumers on appro-priate drug disposal.12 They encourage the use of drug take- back programs. However, if they are not locally avail-able, then there is a list of 32 controlled

Student pharmacists assisted in medication collection and program advertising. There were 93 pounds of medications collected at the first event, followed by 250 pounds at the next.

A majority of participants (59.7%) believe that student pharmacists are a good resource for information on appropriate drug disposal methods.

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substance medications that can be flushed due to the risk of consumption. All other medications not included on this list should be mixed with an un-palatable substance such as kitty lit-ter or coffee grounds and placed in a sealed bag in the household trash. Ad-ditionally, all protected health informa-tion should be removed.12 The DEA be-gan National Prescription Drug Take Back Day September 2010 and has col-lected and destroyed 995,185 pounds of pills at these successful events since its inception.13 These nationwide pro-grams are hosted twice per year, and individuals can find their local collec-tion site at www.dea.gov.13 The Drug Take-Back Network is a helpful online resource for starting a drug take-back program and includes a nationwide map of programs, which can be found at the following link: http://www.take-backnetwork.com/.14

discussionThere are limited studies evaluating

the role of the pharmacy profession in drug disposal. However, this review describes surveys and practice reports demonstrating that pharmacists and student pharmacists can play an im-portant role in consumer education and can assist law enforcement in drug dis-posal. Additionally, there are various resources that pharmacists have at the point of care including the Drug Take-Back Network, the DEA, and the FDA for patient education.

SummaryAppropriate drug disposal is ex-

tremely important to prevent prescrip-tion drug abuse and protect the envi-ronment. The pharmacy profession can play an integral role in drug disposal throughout the country. The authors

hope to study the local impacts of phar-macy involvement in drug take-back programs in the future.

References:

1. Fass JA. Prescription drug take-back programs. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2011;68:567-70.

2. Epidemic: responding to America’s prescription drug abuse crisis. Office of National Drug Control Policy. http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/ondcp/issues-content/prescription-drugs/rx_abuse_plan_0.pdf (accessed 2012 Jan 17).

3. Leal JE, Thompson AN, Brzezinski. Pharmaceuticals in drinking water: local analysis of the problem and finding a solution through awareness. J Am Pharm Assoc 2010;50:600-3.

4. Weitzel K, Farley JF, Anderson JJ, et al. APhA 2007 House of Delegates: improving practice today, preparing for and protecting the profession’s future. J Am Pharm Assoc 2007;47:548-62.

5. Procedures for the surrender of unwanted controlled substances by ultimate users. Notice of meeting. [Federal Register: December 22, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 245)]. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/fed_regs/notices/2010/fr1222.htm (accessed 2012 Jan 17).

6. Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010. One Hundred Eleventh Congress of the United States. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/non_registrant/s_3397.pdf (accessed 2012 Jan 17).

7. Nonregistrant drug disposal. Public meeting on drug disposal. U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/non_registrant/meeting_010511.htm (accessed 2012 Jan 17).

8. Abrons J, Vadala T, Miller S, et al. Encouraging safe medication disposal through student pharmacist intervention. J Am Pharm Assoc 2010;50:169-73.

9. Jarvis CI, Seed SM, Silva M, et al. Educational campaign for proper medication disposal. J Am Pharm Assoc 2009;49:65-8.

10. Johnson MG. Tools based on experiences of a community pharmacy providing destruction services for unwanted medications. J Am Pharm Assoc 2010;50:388-93.

11. Gray-Winnet MD, Davis CS, Yokley SG, et al. From dispensing

to disposal: the role of student pharmacists in medication disposal and the implementation of a take-back program. J Am Pharm Assoc 2010;50:613-18.

12. Disposal of unused medicines: what you should know. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingM edicineSafely/EnsuringSafeUseofMedicine/SafeDisposalofMedicines/ucm186187.htm (accessed 2012 Jan 12).

13. National take-back initiative. U.S. Department of Justice. http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html (accessed 2012 Jan 6).

14. The drug take-back network. Product Stewardship Institute. http://www.takebacknetwork.com/ (accessed 2012 Jan 12).

Pharmacists have the opportunity to play an important role in educating consumers on appropriate drug disposal

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012 5 hrs GCE

10:00am Registration Desk Opens

10:30am Welcome and Introductory Remarks

10:45am-4:00pm Education: 5 hrs GCEPharmacy Leadership Boot Camp

The FPA Pharmacy Leadership Boot Camp workshop is a short course that will enhance the leadership skills of new and aspiring pharmacy leaders. Instructional presentations and team-based projects are used to learn leadership principles and how to apply them to practi-cal situations. It is designed for new and aspiring pharmacy leaders, managers, directors and clinical pharmacy leaders who are interested in developing the skills necessary to lead people as well as advance new services and programs within their organizations. Leaders will also gain knowledge of essential management tools and techniques.

10:45am -11:45am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHLead From the FrontWayne Cheatum, MS, RPh, CPh, Colonel (Ret), USAF, BSCReginal Harris, PharmD, RPh, CPh, President and Senior Consultant, Infosource Communications LLCGail Brown, BS, RPhT, CPhT, MTM Pharmacy Technician, FPG Pharmacy Services

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: De-fine the roles and responsibilities of a Pharmacist Leader; Identify how to apply the methods and means of obtaining success as a pharmacy leader; Discuss how to successfully lead a pharmacy organization. UAN: 0165-0000-12-029-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define the roles and responsibilities of a Technician Leader; Identify how to apply the methods and means of obtaining success as a pharmacy leader; Discuss how to successfully lead a pharmacy organization. UAN: 0165-0000-12-029-L04-T*

11:45am-12:45pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHCommunicate Like You Mean It Reginal Harris, PharmD, RPh, CPh Gail Brown, BS, RPhT, CPhT

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss barriers to communication in the workplace and know how to overcome them; Identify and apply methods of effective communication that will improve your ability to communicate with your patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and bosses; Describe effective communication strategies to establish superior customer service in your pharmacy; Recognize how to empower personnel to accomplish duties, tasks and responsibilities. UAN: 0165-0000-12-030-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Discuss barriers to communication in the workplace and know how to overcome them; Identify and apply methods of effective communication that will improve your ability to communicate with patients, staff, physi-cians, nurses, and bosses; Describe effective communication strategies to establish superior customer service in the pharmacy; Recognize how to empower personnel to accomplish duties, tasks and responsibilities UAN: 0165-0000-12-030-L04-T*

12:45pm-1:00pm Break

1:00pm-2:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHEmploy RESPECT When Dealing With Difficult People (Patients, Staff and Bosses) Colonel Wayne Cheatum, MS, RPh, CPhGail Brown, BS, RPhT, CPhT

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: De-scribe how to establish an environment in the pharmacy where respect and fairness are central to effective human relations; Identify techniques and methods of dealing with difficult people; Describe how to apply the methods of turning a problem patient into a healthcare partner. UAN: 0165-0000-12-031-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: De-scribe how to establish an environment in the pharmacy where respect and fairness are central to effective human relations; Identify techniques and methods of dealing with difficult people; Describe how to apply the methods of turning a problem patient into a healthcare partner. UAN: 0165-0000-12-031-L04-T*

2:00pm-3:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHPatient Safety Is Job 1Colonel Wayne Cheatum, MS, RPh, CPh Reginal Harris, PharmD, RPh, CPh

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to: Define the critical aspects of patient safety as they relate to the pharmacy workplace; Discuss strategies for ensuring the continua-tion of high quality pharmacy services; Demonstrate how to effectively incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) into daily opera-tions; Identify how to institute new services through staff empowerment and effective personnel management. UAN: 0000-0165-12-032-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists and technicians will be able to: Define the critical aspects of patient safety as they relate to the pharmacy workplace; Discuss strategies for ensuring the continua-tion of high quality pharmacy services; Demonstrate how to effectively incorporate Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) into daily opera-tions; Identify how to institute new services through staff empowerment and effective personnel management. UAN: 0165-0000-12-032-L04-T*

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3:00pm-4:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHStrategic Pharmacy Leadership Colonel Wayne Cheatum, MS, RPh, CPhReginal Harris, PharmD, RPh, CPhGail Brown, BS, RPhT, CPhT

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify what it takes to be an effective Pharmacist or Technician Leader; Discuss methods of monitoring success in your pharmacy; Discuss strategies a new leader could use when assuming the leader-ship of a pharmacy and describe what the new leader should do first. UAN: 0165-0000-12-033-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify what it takes to be an effective Pharmacist or Technician Leader; Discuss methods of monitoring success in your pharmacy; Discuss strategies a new leader could use when assuming the leader-ship of a pharmacy and describe what the new leader should do first. UAN: 0165-0000-12-033-L04-T*

4:00pm-5:00pm HOD Board of Directors Meeting

5:00pm-6:00pm Florida Pharmacy PACCE Meeting

6:00pm-7:00pm Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

7:30pm-9:00pm Florida Pharmacy Association Officer’s Meeting

7:30pm Florida Pharmacy Foundation Annual Meeting

Thursday, July 5, 2012 6 hrs of GCE or 4 hrs RC


DISASTER PLANNING CONSULTANT TRACKWhat would you have done if you were in Japan for the nuclear

accident in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami? What would you have done if you were in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina or present at any other natural disaster? Would you have known what to tell your patients about radiation exposure, medication safety, or where to go for that information? Your patients see you as an extremely cred-ible source of health information, but where do you turn when there has been an event that you haven’t dealt with before - such as a chemi-cal, biological, or radiological exposure? This session will discuss the pharmacists’ role in response to low probability but high consequence events of concern.

7:45am-9:15am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Natural Disaster Preparedness for Pharmacists Michael Nash, PharmD, AACC, BCPS, Clinical Coordinator, Memorial Regional Hospital

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to:

Discuss the frequency of natural disasters; Recognize how a major natural disaster could impact personal & professional responsibili-ties; Discuss how natural disasters impact healthcare; Explain how to be better prepared for disasters; Describe how disaster response is coordinated. UAN: 0165-0000-12-034-L04 -P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Recognize the frequency of natural disasters; Identify the effects of a natural disaster; List ways to be better prepared for natural disasters. UAN: 0165-0000-12-034-L04 -T*

8:00am-10:00am Delegate Registration

9:00am-10:30am Non CE Program CE Provider Workshop for Florida Department of Health ProvidersJeffrey Mesaros, PharmD, Florida Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy; Tripartite Committee ChairCarl “Fritz” Hayes, RPh, Past Member-Florida Board of Pharmacy; Past Chair-Tripartite Committee Marcia Mann, CE Broker Representative

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: Identify and understand Florida rules and regulatory updates regarding: Continuing education requirements for Florida licensed Pharmacists; Continuing education requirements for Florida registered Technicians; Responsibilities for approved provider program administrators; Record keeping requirements and audit information for providers; CPE Monitor requirements for all pharmacists and technicians.

9:20am-10:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC What Pharmacists Should Know about Weapons of Mass DestructionErin Mullen, RPh, PhD, CEM Assistant Vice President, Rx Response for the Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe chemical, biological, and radiological/nuclear (CBRN) agents of concern; Identify medication therapies utilized in response to CBRN events; Identify credible information sources to assist in medication therapy and patient counseling after a CBRN event. UAN: 0165-0000-12-035-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define CBRN agents; List medications used in CBRN events; List sources to contact after a CBRN event. UAN: 0165-0000-12-035-L04-T*

10:55am-11:55am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/RC Planning Considerations for Pharmaceutical Response and Recovery Brandon E. Brantley, PharmD, CPh, LSS GB, Public Health Preparedness, Pharmacy Program Manager, Florida Department of Health Bureau of Statewide Pharmaceutical Services

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Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Explain all laws pertaining to emergency prescription refills; Compare rules pertaining to exemption to wholesale distribution; Review labeling requirements for prescription drugs; Identify chal-lenges to maintaining pharmaceutical supply; Apply allocation and apportionment protocols; Support the recovery of pre-positioned medical assets; Assess the requirements of recordkeeping for prescription drugs; Review basic rules of inventory management. UAN: 0165-0000-12-036-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify laws pertaining to emergency prescription refills; Recognize challenges that may occur in your pharmacy; Review basic rules of inventory management. UAN: 0165-0000-12-036-L04-T*

11:00am-1:00pm FPA House of Delegates and Annual Business Meeting

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch (Attendees on their own)

12:30pm-1:30pm Independent Pharmacist Luncheon (Invitation Only)

1:00pm-2:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Improving Transitions of Care: Reducing Patient ReadmissionsStefanie Cribb, PharmD, Area Medical Manager, Sanofi-Aventis

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Define transitions of care; Evaluate the risk factors and predictors of poor outcomes related to transitions of care; Evaluate key transi-tions of care issues related to diabetes; Identify guiding principles necessary to improve transitions of care and resource organizations. UAN: 0165-0000-12-037-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define transitions of care; List some risk factors of poor outcomes related to transition of care; Recognize organizations and guidelines that improve transition of care. UAN: 0165-0000-12-037-L04-T*

2:00pm-3:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Keynote Address: Uncle Sam Update—National Issues Changing Pharmacy Practice

B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Compare the role of government in pharmacy today with past and future involvement; Discuss the

motivation and trend of the government’s role in healthcare; Provide an overview of the community pharmacy marketplace including demo-graphic, economic, and patient care services offered; Describe the val-ue of individual responsibility for pharmacists to use political advocacy to positively influence their profession and patients in a meaningful way; Discuss why pharmacists must ‘own’ medication adherence and tactics they can employ to affect this outcome. UAN: 0165-0000-12-039-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Rec-ognize the government’s role in the practice of pharmacy; List patient care services offered in the community pharmacy marketplace; Identify the value of political advocacy to positively influence the profession of pharmacy. UAN: 0165-0000-12-039-L04-T*

3:00pm-5:00pm House of Delegates Reconvenes

6:00pm-7:00pm Adopt-A-Student and Mentor Social

7:00pm-10:00pm Florida Pharmacy Foundation “RED, WHITE & BLUE FAMILY FUN NIGHT” Cost: 12 yrs & Up-$60; 5-11 yrs-$25; 4 yrs & Under-Free Cost includes: Food, Games, Prizes, Live Band, & FireCracker the Mechanical Bull

Friday, July 6, 2012 6 hrs of GCE/TECH/RC


6:45am-7:45am Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Breakfast

7:45am-9:15am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RCIdentifying Medication Related Problems in the Geriatric Population Angela Hill, PharmD, BCPP, Professor and Chair, University of South Florida College of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss medication use practices in the geriatric popula-tion; Describe the various types of medication-related problems observed in the geriatric population; Explain the psychosocial and medical consequences of medication related problems in the geriatric population; Compare and contrast criteria for determining inappropriate use of medications in the geriatric population; Discuss strategies to resolve medication-related problems in the geriatric population; Demonstrate the ability to identify medication-related problems in the geriatric population. UAN: 0165-0000-12-011-L01-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify medication use practices in the geriatric population; List different types of medication-related problems among geriatrics; Recognize the effects of certain medications used among geriat-rics. UAN: 0165-0000-12-011-L01-T*

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9:00am-10:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STCNASPA/NMA Game ShowTian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Continuing Education, Florida Pharmacy Association

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Iden-tify and explain aspects of the effective and safe practice of pharmacy self care treatments through a process of answering a selected group of questions similar to 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. UAN: 0165-0000-12-038-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Iden-tify the use of over-the-counter medications; List the classes of various OTC products; Identify proper storage and handling techniques of OTC products. UAN: 0165-0000-12-038-L04-T*

9:00am-11:00am Journal Board Meeting

9:20am-10:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RCOpportunities for Pharmacists to Provide Geriatric Services Angela Hill, PharmD, BCPP, Professor and Chair, University of South Florida College of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss medication use practices in the geriatric population; De-scribe clinical models of medication therapy management services being provided to the geriatric population; Explain credentialing opportunities for pharmacists interested in providing services to the geriatric population; Demonstrate the ability to provide a medica-tion therapy consultation for a patient in the geriatric population. UAN: 0165-0000-12-013-L01-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define medication therapy management; Recognize the importance of medication therapy management among the geriatric population; List services that can be used for geriatrics. UAN: 0165-0000-12-013-L01-T*

11:00am-1:00pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

11:00am-1:00pm Student Poster Presentations


12:30pm-2:30pm Local Unit Leaders Meeting

1:00pm-2:30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC2012 New Psychotropic Update and the “Me Too” Drug PhenomenonJose Rey, MS, PharmD, BCPP, Associate Professor of Pharmaceu-tical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, College of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify with the names, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and indi-cations of the newer psychotropics recently approved by the FDA; Compare and contrast the newer psychotropics from the older, established agents with respect to their advantages and disadvan-tages, including cost considerations and patient specific issues; Discuss the trends influencing the pharmaceutical industry and psy-chotropic drug development and the potential directions of future drug development; Recognize the historical practice and types of new drug development using established compounds; Discuss the advantages and disadvantages that ‘active metabolites’ and other ‘drug derivatives’ may offer over their parent/original compounds; Provide examples of ‘me too’ psychotropics and discuss their role in treating mental illness; Discuss the role that changes in formula-tions have in the potential for improvement in adherence and toler-ability of selected medications. UAN: 0165-0000-12-014-L01-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define “me too” drug phenomenon; List examples of “me too” agents; Recognize the differences in the newer agents from the older agents. UAN: 0165-0000-12-014-L01-T*

1:00pm-2:30pm Education: 1.5 hrs STC The Real World After Graduation Ramy Gabriel, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager, CVS Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, students will be able to: Com-pare expectations before graduation with experiences gained working as a pharmacist; Prepare for the transition from pharmacy student to pharmacist; Reset expectations and shift focus on to areas that will be beneficial once new graduates begin their practice.

1:15pm-4:15pm Student Patient Counseling Competition

1:30pm-2:00pm Golf Tournament Practice

2:00pm PACCE Golf Tournament

2:35pm-4:05pm Education: 1.5 hr GCE/TECH/RCBlack Box Warnings and Other Concerns with Psychotropic MedicationsTatiana Yero, PharmD, BCPP, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy, LECOM University

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Review black box warnings of psychotropic medications and their implications; Review selected psychotropic drug interactions of concern; Discuss special populations (geriatrics, hepatic impair-ment, etc) and concerns with the use of psychotropic medications. UAN: 0165-0000-12-015-L01-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define psychotropic; Recognize black box warnings for psychotro-pic agents; Identify special populations affected by psychotropic medications. UAN: 0165-0000-12-015-L01-T*

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2:35pm-4:05pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STCPreparing Yourself for a Pharmacy Career-A Focus on Interviewing Skills and Resume DevelopmentJennifer Pytlarz, PharmD, Clinical Coordinator, Publix Inc.

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe different job search strategies; Explain the difference between a resume and CV; Provide tips on how to build a resume and CV; Discuss how to prepare for an interview; Review the interview process including questions to ask and questions to be prepared to answer. UAN: 0165-0000-12-016-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, students and technicians will be able to: Describe different job search strategies; Explain the difference between a resume and CV; Provide tips on how to build a resume and CV; Discuss how to prepare for an interview; Review the interview process including questions to ask and questions to be prepared to answer. UAN: 0165-0000-12-016-L04-T*

5:00pm-6:30pm PACCE Reception

7:00pm-8:30pm University Alumni Receptions

Saturday, July 7, 2012 6 hrs of GCE/TECH/RC

6:30am Incorporating Health & Fitness FUN RUN/WALK ALONG THE BEACH Sponsored by Walgreens Attendees will receive a Walk with Walgreens Kit. Group will meet in lobby at 6:15am.


7:45am-9:15am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RCManaging Tobacco Dependence in a Pharmacy SettingAmy Henneman, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Pharma-cy Practice, Palm Beach Atlantic University, School of PharmacyJacintha Cauffield, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Palm Beach Atlantic University, School of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Describe the physiological, psychological and cultural factors that influence nicotine addiction; Discuss strategies for assessing tobacco use in the pharmacy setting; Discuss the role of behav-ioral modification in the management of nicotine addiction; Discuss the role of pharmacotherapy including appropriateness of therapy, use in special populations and the role of combination therapy in the management of tobacco dependence; Develop a treatment plan for a tobacco dependent patient that includes behavioral and pharmacological strategies. UAN: 0165-0000-12-017-L01-P**

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: List factors that influence nicotine addiction; Recognize the importance of behavioral modification; Identify the negative effects of nicotine addiction.UAN: 0165-0000-12-017-L01-T**

7:45am-9:15am Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECHPBMs: Who’s on First?Zachary French, Vice President PBM Transparency Initiatives, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss the perspective of the plan manager on mail order prescrip-tion plans; Evaluate the logic behind differential MAC tables; Identify decision making points for the plan in selecting a PBM; Outline tools that can be used with NCPA or state association on anti-mail strategies for your community pharmacy; Describe how to put together informa-tion to present to local employers to make the case for your community pharmacy business. UAN: 0165-0000-12-018-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define PBMs; Identify the purpose of PBMs; List tools that can be used with NCPA or state associations on anti-mail strategies. UAN: 0165-0000-12-018-L04-T*

9:00am-11:00am Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC Pharmacy Career Forum Jim Powers, BPharm - Facilitator; Presenters: Theresa Tolle, BPharm-Independent Pharmacy; Bob Fishman, BPharm-Pharmacy Nutrition; Don Thibodeau, PharmD-MTM Pharmacy; Bob Hoye, BPharm-Com-pounding Pharmacy; Stephen Reeder, BPharm-Hospice Practice

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Recognize various practices of pharmacy and opportunities available to pharmacists; Describe the practice setting that best suit the individual skills and abilities; Identify personal strengths and weaknesses to consider when contemplating career choices. UAN: 0165-0000-12-019-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Rec-ognize various practices of pharmacy; Identify the practice setting that best suit the individual needs and abilities; Identify personal strengths and weaknesses to consider when contemplating career choices. UAN: 0165-0000-12-019-L04-T*

9:20am-10:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RCPhysician Directed Self Management of AsthmaLeslie Hendeles, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacy, University of Florida College of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify what to teach patients about use of short-acting bronchodi-lators; Determine when a patient needs a short course of oral ste-roids; List the benefits of regular use of inhaled steroids; Describe differences in valved holding chambers for asthma inhalers. UAN: 0165-0000-12-020-L01-P**

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define asthma; List medications used to treat

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asthma; Recognize the benefits of using inhaled steroids. UAN: 0165-0000-12-020-L01-T**

9:20am-10:50am Education 1.5 hrs GCE/TECHLegal Considerations When Facing and Responding to an AuditBrian Kahan, Esq., RPh, Managing Member, KahanSHIR, P.L.

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Estab-lish protocols for preparation, completion and consequences of a Pre-scription Audit ; Identify the importance of a properly completed claim: exact NDC number, day supply, prescriber NPI and DEA numbers; Summarize the essentials of a clean prescription claim; Recognize basic concepts of contract law; Put into practice adjusting to realistic expectations. UAN: 0165-0000-12-021-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Recog-nize the purpose of pharmacy audits; Identify the importance of properly completed claims; List items that are necessary to report on a claim. UAN: 0165-0000-12-021-L04-T*

11:00am-1:00pm Exhibit Hall Opens

12:00pm Golf Winners Announced in Exhibit Hall


1:00pm-2:30pm Student Luncheon

1:00pm-2:30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RCA General Overview of Obesity Marvin Scott, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacy, Florida A&M University

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss the epidemiology and incidence of trends in obesity; Identify risk factors which are common causes of weight gain and obesity; Explain the role of genetics in obesity; Discuss how to as-sess and diagnose obesity; Describe the complications of obesity. UAN: 0165-0000-12-022-L01-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define obesity; List common causes of obesity; List the complica-tions of obesity. UAN: 0165-0000-12-022-L01-T*

1:00pm-2:30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECHFinding Additional Revenues in Your Pharmacy PracticeClarence W. Lea, RPh, Vice President &Chief Marketing Officer, Mar-keting & Industry Relations, HCC Pharmacy Solutions

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: List at least 3 types of hidden or overlooked revenue opportunities in the typi-cal pharmacy practice; Discuss how these revenue opportunities may be converted to enhanced profitability; Create and analyze reporting to monitor revenue opportunities; Recognize how to enhance patient care and service while increasing revenues; Discover how social media can

be used to improve revenues. UAN: 0165-0000-12-023-L04-P*Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Rec-

ognize hidden areas of revenue opportunities in the pharmacy; Identify areas in pharmacy that produce profit loss; List ways social media can be used to increase income. UAN: 0165-0000-12-023-L04-T*

2:35pm-4:05pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RCPharmacological Management of Obesity and Weight LossJose Rey, MS, PharmD, BCPP, Associate Professor of Pharmaceuti-cal Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, College of Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Identify strategies utilized to aid in weight loss; Discuss the pharma-cology of various therapeutic agents used in weight management; Review over the counter products used for weight loss; Identify the role of the pharmacist in the management of obesity and weight loss. UAN: 0165-0000-12-024-L01-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able: Identify medications that cause weight gain; List over-the-counter weight loss supplements; List the herbal medications used in weight management. UAN: 0165-0000-12-024-L01-T*

2:35pm-4:05pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECHInspecting Pharmacies for Compliance to Florida LawsJeane P. Clyne, Chief, Florida Department of Health, MQA Investigative Services

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: De-scribe the role of Department of Health Inspectors; List the steps neces-sary for pharmacies to take to ensure a compliant inspection; Explain common issues that Department inspectors encounter when visiting a pharmacy; Identify the responsibilities of pharmacy staff during a routine inspection. UAN: 0165-0000-12-025-L04-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: De-scribe the role of Department of Health Inspectors; List the steps neces-sary for pharmacies to take to ensure a compliant inspection; Explain common issues that Department inspectors encounter when visiting a pharmacy; Identify the responsibilities of pharmacy staff during a routine inspection. UAN: 0165-0000-12-025-L04-T*

2:35pm-4:05pm Pharmacy Student Summit

5:00pm-6:30pm Past Presidents Reception (Invitation Only)

7:00pm-10:00pm Awards Ceremony Reception Theme: COOL CARIBBEAN NIGHTS Attire: Caribbean Wear

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Sunday, July 8, 2012 5 hrs of GCE/TECH


7:00am-8:30am President’s Breakfast and Installation of Officers

7:30am-8:30am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHRegistered Pharmacy Technicians And The Law: What Your Pharmacy Staff Needs to Know to Stay Compliant?Zipporah-Darvi Redding, AS, RPhT, CPhT, Senior Pharmacy Technician, One Source Pharmacy

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Discuss the requirements for registered pharmacy technicians to maintain Florida Registration and National Certification; Describe the responsibilities of a registered pharmacy technician; Review how to verify an active or null/void registered pharmacy technician; Practice ways to make sure registered pharmacy technicians are in compliance. UAN: 0165-0000-12-026-L03-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Define the difference between Florida Registration and National Certification; List the requirements to maintain Florida Registration and National Certification; Recognize the severity if Florida Registration is not maintained; Identify how to obtain an NAPB number; Recognize the “-T” designation in the Universal Activity Number (UAN) and its requirement by Florida; List resources to find continuing education credits; Distin-guish between judgmental and non-judgmental tasks in the pharmacy. UAN: 0165-0000-12-026-L03-T*

8:35am-10:35am Education:2 hrs GCE/TECHReducing Medication Errors through Implementing a Continuous Quality Improvement Program Michael Jackson, BPharm, CPh, Executive Vice President and CEO, Florida Pharmacy Association

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists 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. UAN: 0165-0000-12-027-L05-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians should be able to: Define CQI; List most common medication errors; Employ techniques to reduce medication errors by using CQI. UAN: 0165-0000-12-027-L05-T*

10:35am-10:50am Break

10:50am-11:50am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHHIV/AIDS UpdateMichael Thompson, PharmD, BCNSP, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Florida A&M University

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Review current modes of transmission; Identify high risk behaviors; Discuss the pharmacist role in providing care for HIV infected patients; Describe the mechanism of actions of antivirals; Describe the rationale behind combination therapies; Interpret current Florida law on HIV/AIDS. UAN: 0165-0000-12-010-L02-P*

Upon completion technicians will be able to: Define HIV and AIDS; List methods of transmission of HIV/AIDS; Identify high risk behaviors. UAN: 0165-0000-12-010-L02-T*

11:55am-12:55pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECHLegislative and Regulatory Update Michael Jackson, BPharm, CPh, Executive Vice President and CEO, Florida Pharmacy Association

Upon completion of this activity, pharmacists will be able to: Recite recent changes in pharmacy laws which affect the practice of pharmacy in Florida; Describe issues of state and national interest to the profes-sion of pharmacy; Identify recent statutory changes that affect the role of pharmacy technicians. UAN: 0165-0000-12-028-L03-P*

Upon completion of this activity, technicians will be able to: Identify recent changes in pharmacy laws which affect the practice of pharmacy in Florida; Describe issues of state and national interest to the profes-sion of pharmacy; Recognize recent statutory changes that affect the role of pharmacy technicians. UAN: 0165-0000-12-028-L03-T*

Schedule

The Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education. Up to 28 contact hours are available upon success-ful completion of attendance and evaluation

forms. The Wednesday pre-convention program offers 5 contact hours. A total of 23 contact hours may be obtained from Thursday through Sunday for General (GCE) or Tech-nician (TECH) continuing education. Sixteen of the offered 23 hours may be used for Consultant Re-certification (RC). Statements of continuing pharmacy education credit will be mailed six weeks after the meeting. The FPA is also a Florida Department of Health approved provider of continu-ing education for pharmacists. This is an ACPE knowledge based (*) activity and an ACPE application based (**) activity.

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General Info

Room Rates: $149 based upon single/double occu-pancy. The room reservation deadline is Friday, June 15, 2012, or when room block is full. Thereafter, res-ervations may be taken on a space available or rate available basis.Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. The check-in time is after 4:00pm and the checkout time is before 11:00 am. Room reservations can be made by calling (800) 438-4373 or (239) 394-2511. Valet parking is $18 per car per day. Guest self parking is $10 per car per day. Keynote Speaker: B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, is

Chief Executive Officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA represents the 23,000 commu-nity pharmacies and their pharmacists. He has spent 20+ years working in and representing community pharmacies. In 2005, Hoey was named COO and

helped lead the NCPA team that scored legislative vic-tories requiring prompt pay of Part D claims, winning a court injunction to delay AMP that saved community pharmacies over $2 billion dollars, and NCPA member-ship has increased by 20 percent over the past two years. He is a licensed pharmacist in Oklahoma, Vir-ginia, and Texas and practiced for 5 years in community and Long Term Care settings contributing to the devel-opment of expansions into durable medical equipment and home infusion. For five years, Hoey also developed and taught pharmacology courses at George Washing-ton University and Marymount Universities. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for SureScripts, Mirixa, Pharmacy e-Health Information Technology, the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board, and the Community Pharmacy Financial. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy and the Oklahoma City University business graduate school.

Pre-Convention EducationWednesday OnlyOur traditional Wednesday program will focus on Phar-macy Leadership. The FPA Pharmacy Leadership Boot Camp workshop is a short course that will enhance the leadership skills of new and aspiring pharmacy leaders. Instructional presentations and team-based projects are used to learn leadership principles and how to ap-ply them to practical situations. It is designed for new and aspiring pharmacy leaders, managers, directors and clinical pharmacy leaders who are interested in de-veloping the skills necessary to lead people as well as advance new services and programs within their orga-nizations. Leaders will also gain knowledge of essential management tools and techniques. A separate registra-tion fee is required for the pre-convention program.

General Education TrackThursday - SundayThe general education track will offer courses designed

to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of impor-tant topics pertaining to the profession of pharmacy practice. Specific courses being offered are Reducing Medication Errors, HIV/AIDS, and the Florida Board of Pharmacy Update. Also, there will be continuing edu-cational courses on pharmacy business management.

Consultant Education TrackThursday- SaturdayThe consultant education track will provide pharmacists with the most current information available on various topics. The specific topics being offered include Geri-atric Medicine, Mental Health, Pulmonary Disorders, Weight Management and Disaster Planning. There are 16 hours available for consultant pharmacists.

Student and Technician TrackThursday – SundayStudents and Technicians will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists and attending student and technician focused continuing education programs. The technician track offers several hours of continuing education on a variety of topics, including the required courses for initial registration renewal: Medication Er-rors, HIV/AIDS, and Pharmacy Law. The student track consists of several hours of fun and exciting continuing education, such as The Career Forum and the NASPA/NMA Game Show. Students will also have an opportu-nity to participate in the Patient Counseling Competition and showcase their Poster Presentations.

Special EventsExhibits: Participate in our grand opening reception in the exhibit hall! Poster Presentations: Browse sub-missions from pharmacy students. Contact the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation. Awards Ceremony Reception entitled, Cool Caribbean Nights: Honor outstanding practitioners during the awards presentation. The attire is Caribbean style. President’s Breakfast: Attend the Sunday morning installation of new officers. Recep-tions: Enjoy catching up with your colleagues as the Universities entertain their alumni and friends, and as the FPA Foundation hosts the RED, WHITE & BLUE Event. House of Delegates: Be a delegate or observer and see how important member participation is to the direction of the Association. Student Events: Students will benefit from interacting with practicing pharmacists, attending student focused continuing education pro-grams and learning first hand about the FPA and how involvement can improve their chosen profession. Call the FPA office and offer to mentor or sponsor a stu-dent. PharmPACCE Reception: Purchase a ticket to this reception to support your Political Action Commit-tee. PACCE Golf Tournament: Join us Friday for the PACCE Golf Tournament. Please register early to re-serve your space.

Consultant Re-certification: To receive consul-tant re-certification credit for your Florida consultant pharmacist license, you must complete a minimum of 3

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General Infohour blocks courses marked RC for partial credit. The RC courses are offered on Thursday through Saturday. There are 4 RC hours on Thursday, 6 RC hours on Fri-day, and 6 RC hours on Saturday. Florida Board of Pharmacy Consultant Approval Number pending.

Disclosures: Financial support, if provided, for edu-cational activities will be listed in program. Faculty dis-closures will be announced to participants at the begin-ning of each activity.

Handouts: FPA will provide each participant a CD of handouts to help preserve natural resources. Printed booklets of the handouts are available for purchase. Handouts are also posted on our website, www.pharm-view.com, for you to print and bring with you to the meeting.

Partial Credit Policy: FPA does not offer partial credit for any CPE activity. Participants must attend the session in its entirety.

Temperature: Please have a jacket available dur-ing the meetings as temperature may vary.

Children: Children under the age of 18 are not per-mitted in the educational programs at anytime due to insurance liability issues. This includes children in stroll-ers and carriers.

FPA Policy on Industry Support: FPA adheres to the US Food & Drug Administration’s policy on in-dustry supported educational activities. The FDA policy requires, among other things, that we conduct the edu-cational program supported by any corporate educa-tional grants independently and without control by the grantor of the program’s planning, content or execution. Furthermore, the programs must be free of commercial bias for or against any product.

Waiver Of Liability: Each individual attending FPA’s Annual Meeting assumes all risks associated with his/her attendance and participation in all on-and off-site activities that occur during this time. By registering for this meeting, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless, FPA and its governing bodies, officers and employees from all loss, damage or liability arising out of or related to your attendance and participation at FPA’s Annual Meeting.

Cancellation Policy: If cancellation is made in writ-ing 30 days prior to the program a refund will be made less a $10 service charge. If cancellation is made 29-10 days prior to the program, a refund will be made, less a $50 service charge. Cancellation requested in writing after that date will result in credit for another FPA CE program or service valid for one year.

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CAll FOR FPA OFFiCER And diRECTOR nOminATiOnS for 2013 Elections

The FPA By-Laws specify that any subdivision or any member in good standing may nominate one per-son for the office of President-Elect and one person for the office of Treasurer. A President-Elect shall be elected every year and shall assume the duties of the President on the last day of the annual meeting of the year following election as President-Elect. The trea-surer shall serve a two year term and may succeed to one consecutive term of office in that capacity. Nomi-nees must be Florida registered pharmacists in good standing with the Florida Pharmacy Association and the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Nominees for presi-dent-elect should have a good understanding of how the Association functions and should be current on the issues impacting pharmacy. Nominees for trea-surer should have good analytical skills and experi-ence and ability in financial management and budget preparation.

There are nine regional Board Directors who shall serve two year terms. Nominees must be a Flori-da registered pharmacist in good standing with the Florida Pharmacy Association and the Florida Board of Pharmacy. Additionally, Board Directors must be a member of at least one the FPA Unit Associations within their region. Board Directors terms are stag-gered such that even numbered regions shall be elect-ed in even numbered years and odd numbered re-gions shall be elected in odd numbered years. All newly elected Board of Directors Regional Directors shall take office on the last day of the annual meeting, and shall continue in office until the last day of annu-al meeting of the second ensuing year.

FPA CANDIDATE NOMINATION FORMI AM PLEASED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:(Nomination Deadline September 1, 2012)

q President-Electq Treasurerq Board Director Region 1 Region 3 Region 5 Region 7 Region 9

NOMINATED BY:

NAME:

DATE SUBMITTED:

SIGNATURE:

MAIL NOMINATIONS TO: Election Nominations, Florida Pharmacy Association, 610 N. Adams St., Tallahassee, FL 32301

(850) 222-2400 FAX (850) 561-6758

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

FPA Officer and Director NominationsAlthough we have just finished the election for a president-elect and directors for the even num-bered regions to be installed at the 2012 annual meeting, it is time to start thinking about nominees for the 2013 election since the nomination deadline is September 1 of this year (9/1/12). As the form below indicates, this year we will need candidates for president-elect, treasurer, and directors for the odd numbered regions. Please note that you may nominate yourself.

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PhARmACy COnSulTAnTS

HCC Pharmacy Business SolutionsDean Pedalino(800) 642-1652Mobile: (727) 460-1855

Empire Pharmacy ConsultantsMichael Chen PharmD., CPhPresident/CEO(786) 556-7825 Mobile (305) 374-1029 Office

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McKesson Drug CompanyJim Springer(800) 804-4590 FAX: (863) 616-2953

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healthCare Consultants Pharmacy StaffingBob Miller(800) 642-1652

Empire Pharmacy ConsultantsMichael Chen PharmD., CPhPresident/CEO(305) 374-1029 Office

Rx Relief(800) RXRELIEF

buyeR’s GuIdeADVERTISERS: This is a special section designed to give your company more exposure and to act as an easy reference for the pharmacist.

P H A R M A C Y T O D A Yflorida

Advertising in Florida Pharmacy Todaydisplay Advertising: please call (850) 264-5111 for a media kit and rate sheet. Buyers’ guide: A signed insertion of at least 3X per year, 1/3 page or larger display ad, earns a placement in the Buyers’ Guide. A screened ad is furnished at additional cost to the advertiser. Professional Referral Ads: FPA Members: $50 per 50 words; Non-members: $100 per 50 words; No discounts for advertising agencies. All Professional Referral ads must be paid in advance, at the time of ad receipt.

AHCA MEDICAID PHARMACY SERVICES2727 Mahan DriveTallahassee, FL 32308(850) 487-4441www.fdhc.state.fl.us/medicaid/pharmacy

AMERICAN PHARMACISTSASSOCIATION (APhA)Washington, D.C. (800) 237-2742www.pharmacist.com

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACISTSBethesda, MD (301) 657-3000www.ashp.com/main.htm

DRuG INFORMATION CEntERPalm Beach Atlantic University(561) [email protected]

FLORIDA BOARD OF PHARMACY4052 Bald Cypress WayBin #C04Tallahassee, FL 32399-3254(850) 245-4292www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa

FLORIDA POISON INFORMATION CENTER NETWORK(800) 222-1222www.fpicn.org

NATIONAL COMMuNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314703.683.8200703.683.3619 [email protected]

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BOARD2215 Constitution Avenue NWWashington, DC 20037(800) [email protected]

RECOVERING PHARMACISTS NETWORK OF FLORIDA(407) 257-6606 “Pharmacists Helping Pharmacists”

FREQuEnTly CAllEd numBERS

april 2012 florida pharmacy journal

Documents

history of pharmacy

sciences of pharmacy

behalf of pharmacy

journalthe florida pharmacy

pharmacy time capsule

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