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F E A T U R E A R T I C L E S

11 Outcomes Announces Top Pharmacies

13 GPhA Government Affairs Legislative Update

19 An Innovative View into the Growth of Electronic Prescribing

24 VIP Day 2010: Pharmacists Show Their Strength in Numbers

27 A Deserving Georgia Pharmacist Brings Home the Gold: Eddie Madden Receives Hubert H. Humphrey Award

C O L U M N S

4 President’s Message

7 Editorial

For an up-to-date calendarof events, log onto www.gpha.org.

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Departments10 Alaska CE at Sea11 GPhA New Members12 Pharmacy-Based Immunization

Programs17 Pharmaceutical Care for Patients With

Diabetes19 GPhA Members in the News21 Pharm PAC Contribution Card22 Spring Region Meeting Information31 GPhA Board of Directors

Advertisers2 The Insurance Trust2 Principal Financial Group5 Melvin M. Goldstein, P.C.6 Georgia’s Own Credit Union7 Logix, Inc.8 Pharmacists Mutual Companies11 Michael T. Tarrant14 Pharmacy Technician Certification

Board Study Guide15 Mercer University Alumni Dinner &

UGA Alumni Dinner16 PQC18 AIP Spring Meeting20 Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College

of Osteopathic Medicine21 Toliver & Gainer23 GPhA Career Center30 Design Plus Store Fixtures, Inc.32 The Insurance Trust

Cover Photo: Lt. Governor Casey Cagle,GPhA President Eddie Madden, GPhA First VPJack Dunn, GPhA EVP Jim Bracewell, LindaMadden, GPhA Second VP Robert Hatton, GPhAPresident-Elect Dale Coker and Senator BuddyCarter gather on VIP Day at the Capitol tocelebrate Eddie Madden’s Award from APhA.

P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E


Iwould like to thank the American PharmacistsAssociation for this prestigious award. It is an honor tobe chosen for this recognition by an organization

representing America’s largest group of my peers.

One of the most frequent questions I am asked is “Whydid you choose to run for political office?” It seems to be asimple question, which should dictate a simple answer, butin reality it is much more.

President Hamilton, you did not realize that when youselected me for this award, you were picking a cheerleaderfor your Political Action Committee!

Prior to my legislative career, I was selected to be amember of a class in Leadership Georgia. The LeadershipGeorgia Program is an educational experience rather thana program of advocacy. It deals with issues confronting ourstate. This program is quite inspiring and encouragesdevelopment of future leaders for our state. It was aftercompleting this yearlong program that I was motivated todo more for my community.

I had never been in or sought a political office but anopportunity arose to run for the state Senate. Thecampaign and election was very challenging. The resultingfour terms of eight years in the Georgia Senate was one ofthe greatest experiences of my life. It was a position ofinfluence where I was able to engage and affect change forthose in my district and for opportunities to enhance myprofession.

I also recognized the importance of having pharmacists inpolitical office. There they can serve as the voice forpharmacy to their other elected peers and are in a positionto represent and influence for our profession in the process.Public service takes quite a commitment. Those whochoose to go into public service have an altruistic feelingthat motivates them to go forward giving their time andtheir finances. Pharmacists are excellent candidates forpolitical office. They are highly respected by the public andhave a natural talent for communicating with people. Theyhave an inner motivation of caring for their patients thatcan transcend to a need to do more beyond the doors oftheir practice. I believe it is vital that we seek and offersupport to pharmacists considering elected office at alllevels and encourage those at lower levels to seek higheroffice. We especially need pharmacists in the United StatesCongress where our presence is so sparse.

My political experience made me realize the importance ofpolitics in our way of life. I understand the significance ofbeing elected and the importance to the candidate of thosewho have been supportive to accomplish the election. Toreach the voters, financial resources are required. Themonetary requirement becomes larger as the level ofrepresentation moves up. As candidates strive to becomeelected or re-elected, they must seek support fromconstituents and from those who represent a constituency,their lobbyist. Candidates quickly recognize that they mustbegin a process they come to know as “dialing for dollars!”This effort becomes more and more frantic as thecampaign moves toward the finish. Associations representan important support base for candidates. The

Eddie M. Madden, R.Ph.

GPhA President

The APhA’s Hubert H. HumphreyAward

5The Georgia Pharmacy Journal April 2010

contributions from their lobbyist not only representsupport of a group of people but also votes from those inthe group that are in the candidate’s district.

This financial reality for candidates has given me anincreased impetus to support our pharmacy political actioncommittees. Our state association recently completed astrategic plan listing Government Advocacy as one of ourtwo objectives. This is and should be one of the primaryreasons all pharmacists have for becoming a member ofour Associations. As GPhA president, I am committed toestablishing a strong state PAC to increase oureffectiveness in government advocacy. I am also a memberof our national associations and contributor to their PACsbecause they advocate for our profession on the nationallevel. I commend the American Pharmacists Association inits efforts to grow and increase its PAC strength. Ourprofession is blessed with members with an affluentincome. While many cannot seek to serve in public office,they can and should commit financially to our associationsand their PACs as they strive to enhance the profession.

After my Senate career ended, I heeded the words of

Hubert Humphrey, “Oh, my friend, it is not what they takeaway from you that counts. It is what you do with what youhave left.” I believe that I owe a lot to my profession, and ithas been a great experience and reward to invest my timeand efforts in giving back. Since I left the Senate, myservice on the Board of Pharmacy and through theExecutive Committee of the Georgia PharmacyAssociation has given me many opportunities. In thewords of Dr. J. W. Fanning, founder of LeadershipGeorgia, “The greatest use of life is to invest in somethingthat will outlast it.”

In closing, I would like to pay tribute to my wife and bestfriend, Linda. As with every marriage, it takes the supportof your spouse. When I asked her about taking on thecommitment of five years on the Executive Committee ofthe GPhA after just completing five years on the StateBoard of Pharmacy, she said whatever you want to do I’llsupport you and she has. Thanks, Linda, I love you. Again,I would like to thank the American PharmacistsAssociation for this great award. It is one that I will alwayscherish. As I strive to work for my profession, I believethat “To whom much is given, much is expected.”

Are you Missing Something?Do you or your pharmacy haveunclaimed claimed property with theState of Georgia? If you do not know,here is where you can find out,www.naupa.org. Search for the word“pharmacy”. You will discover a list ofover 600 unclaimed pieces of propertyfor pharmacies alone.

This site will take you to the State ofGeorgia’s website for unclaimedproperty and that site will explain howto go about claiming the property thatis rightfully yours or that of yourpharmacy.

Member Benefit:Mention that you are a GPhA memberand you receive $5 to open your firstaccount at Georgia’s Own Credit Union.

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Time to Sharpen Your Ax: 2010GPhA Annual Convention


I love to tell this story because it so well illustrates thevalue of our annual meeting and convention. So for youthat have heard me tell it before you may skip to the nextsection.

A mid-thirties Wall Street stockbroker bought a few acrefarm in upstate New Hampshire and was there on aweekend chopping wood when his neighbor, a seasonedold farmer, stopped by at his fence to get acquainted. Theyoung stockbroker did not look up from his work as hisefforts produced more sweat. He took his shirt off formore freedom to cut the wood. The bemused farmeroffered some advice and said, “Son, you might want topause and sharpen that ax,” to which the furious youngman said, “Old man, can’t you see how much wood I haveto chop? I have no time to sharpen my ax!”

Would you want to have open heart surgery from asurgeon who did not take the time to attend theirprofession’s meeting each year to learn the latestdevelopment in their field, or would you prefer to use asurgeon that had invested time and resources in stayingup with their profession over the last several years? I ambetting that like me, you would want the surgeon who wasinvolved in their profession and staying on top of thelatest education and developments.

In your career as a professional pharmacist, when is thelast time you invested in your abilities and yourknowledge on the latest and best practices of yourprofession? Some will say a year or two and some willhave to think about it to remember when they exposedthemselves to the new procedures and new ideas inpharmacy. There will be eighty vendors exhibiting inMyrtle Beach. There will be many hours of quality

continuing education for you to choose from to improveyour knowledge. Most of all, there will a few hundred ofyour colleagues from across Georgia ready to networkwith you about what is happening in their practice andwhat you can learn from each other.

Maybe you think your ax is sharp enough. Maybe you feelyou know all you need to know to practice in today’s fast-paced delivery of pharmacy care, but likely neither ofthose statements is true. The TV show “Are You AsSmart as a Fifth Grader?” has humbled many a brightindividual. Our OTC Bowl at convention has challengedall attendees about what they thought they knew aboutOTC facts, which can often be considerably different andhumbling to even a seasoned professional.

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Change in Convention Format: Due to comments on the 2009 Convention Survey and input from the Convention Planning Committeeand GPhA Executive Committee, it was decided from this input that attendees would welcome a change to the convention format to include anevening of free time. Taking these suggestions into consideration, there will be a change in the Sunday evening format. To allow this change,plans now are to have a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception in the Exhibit Hall on both Saturday and Sunday and not a dinner on Sunday evening.Then we have planned a coffee and dessert reception at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday with plans for the return of Kevin Lepine theHypnotist that has been such a hit at our convention on several occasions. That show is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.. Registrants willhave an evening free to spend with family and friends plus get time to socialize.

GPhA’s 2010 Convention will be held at the Kingston Plantation in June. This is a favorite venue of GPhA members. Withdirect access to the to the beach and beautiful accommodations, we are assured a relaxing and educational convention.

GPhA early bird registration will be $295 for a GPhA member until May 9, 2010. Hotel rooms fill quickly so make yourreservations now and plan to attend the 2010 Convention. Register online now at www.gpha.org or call Kelly McLendon at404-419-8116.

The Georgia Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuingpharmacy education. For details regarding the continuing education programs please go to www.gpha.org.

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Kerr Drug has retained its title as the top pharmacy chain in Outcomes Pharmaceutical Health Care’s National MTMNetwork. With this most recent recognition, Kerr Drug has now been named the top pharmacy chain by Outcomes forthree consecutive years. In 2009, Kerr Drug pharmacists provided thousands of Medication Therapy Management(MTM) services to Outcomes-covered patients. In providing the services, company pharmacists documented over $5million in Estimated Cost Avoidance (ECA), $2 million more than they had documented in 2008.

“Not only has Kerr Drug continued to lead the way in pharmacist-delivered MTM services, but they have alsosignificantly improved their performance over previous years,” said Brand Newland, PharmD, Outcomes VicePresident. “While Kerr Drug has been recognized again in 2009, great opportunity exists in 2010. With 30-plusparticipating health plans utilizing the Outcomes unified MTM platform, theopportunity exists for other pharmacy chain organizations to improve theirperformance and challenge Kerr Drug this year.”

Outcomes also named eleven top individual MTM Centers.

Big C Pharmacy in Thomaston, GA, has been named the top MTM Center inRegion 8, representing Georgia and South Carolina.

As a group, the eleven top pharmacies documented, on average, over $1,300 inEstimated Cost Avoidance per patient.

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Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery is an innovative and interactive training program that teachespharmacists the skills necessary to become a primary source for vaccine information and administration.The program teaches the basics of immunology and focuses on practice implementation andlegal/regulatory issues.

Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate training program is a Practice-based activity conductedin two parts – a self-study learning component and a live training seminar. A Certificate of Achievement willbe awarded to participants who successfully complete all program components.

Key learning objectives for the live training seminar:• Identify opportunities for pharmacists to become involved in immunization delivery.• Describe how vaccines evoke an immune response and provide immunity.• Identify the vaccines available on the U.S. market for each vaccine-preventable disease and classify each vaccine as live

attenuated or inactivated.• Outline the target groups for vaccination based on the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices recommendations.• Review patients’ medical and immunization histories and determine vaccine recommendations based on current

immunization schedules.• Outline the steps involved in establishing a pharmacy-based immunization delivery program. • Discuss the legal, regulatory, and liability issues involved with pharmacy-based immunization programs.• Describe the signs and symptoms of adverse reactions that can occur after vaccination and the emergency procedures for

management of patients with adverse reactions to vaccination.• Describe the appropriate technique for administration of the live attenuated influenza vaccine.• Demonstrate appropriate intramuscular and subcutaneous injection technique for adult immunization.For a more complete list of program learning objectives, please go to APhA’s website, www.pharmacist.com/ctp.

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The American Pharmacists Association and the Georgia Pharmacy Association are accredited by the Accreditation Council for PharmacyEducation as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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G P h A L E G I S L A T I V E U P D A T E

GPhA Government Affairs Legislative UpdateInformation current as of March 19, 2010. If you have any questions please email Stuart Griffin at [email protected].

HB194 – Brandand GenericInformation on

LabelSponsors: Millar, Cooper,Rice & HugleySenate Rules CommitteePosition: Neutral

HB194 requires thepharmacist to print on theprescription label thename of the brand when abrand is prescribed and

substituted with a generic. The bill allows exemptions for in-patient hospital dispensing and specialty packaging as definedby the Board of Pharmacy.

SB195 – Secretary of State’s Modernization BillSponsors: Chance, Staton, Shafer & PearsonPassed Senate and Amended in House in 2009 – SenateDisagree – House InsistedPosition: Support

SB195 is similar to our Drug Update bill that we pass each yearbut SB195 comes from the Secretary of State and codifies in lawwhat is consistent with present-day technology for licensingrequirements and other items that fall under the purview of theSecretary of State’s office. We are using SB195 as a vehicle tocarry language that makes digital signatures, used in an e-prescribing fax, legal prescriptions. We are also using SB195 as avehicle to carry language that allows the digital print out of thephrase ‘Brand Necessary’ legal.

HB361 – Safe Medications Practice ActSponsors: StephensHouse Rules CalendarPosition: Support

HB361 was introduced during the 2009 Legislative Session byRep. Ron Stephens. HB361 specifically focuses on pharmacypracticed in an institutional setting. The bill codifies theimportance of the pharmacist’s involvement in medicationtherapy management. HB361 also codifies the importance ofthe collaboration between the pharmacist, physician and otherclinical practitioners.

Although the bill only pertains to pharmacists in an institutionalsetting, the bill is very important for the practice of pharmacy asa whole as it recognizes pharmacists as highly trainedmedication therapy experts and as vital components in thewelfare of their patients.

Please contact your Representative and let them know you arein support of HB361!

HB504 – Sharps WasteSponsors: Wilkinson, Cooper, Mitchell, Mayo & HensonHouse Health & Human ServicesPosition: Compromise without legislation

HB504 requires the pharmacist to supply the patient with asharps waste container to dispose of their sharps waste after use.

GPhA is trying to find a non-legislative solution to thisproblem. We are hoping to meet with the sponsor of this bill tosolve the issue next week.

SB310 – Pharmacy Benefits Manager RegulationSponsors: Hawkins, Murphy, Goggans, Carter, Williams &HudgensPassed Senate 53-0 on March 8, 2010Passed House Insurance Sub-Committee on March 17, 2010Position: Support

SB310 is the same bill we passed in 2009 that was vetoed by theGovernor. SB310 requires any Pharmacy Benefit Mangeroperating in the state of Georgia to be licensed with theGeorgia Department of Insurance. The bill also requires PBMsto adhere to the ‘Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights’ along withother purposes.

Please begin to contact your House of Representatives memberand let them know how important PBM regulation is to yourprofession!

SB56 & SB49 – Vehicles for Immunosuppressant andEpilepsy Carve-OutSponsors: SB56 – Butler, Seay, Adelman, Brown, Reed & Tate;SB49 – Hawkins, Thomas, Hudgens, Cowsert, Butterworth &HarpWaiting for Agree/Disagree in Senate

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Position: Oppose with Current Language

SB56 and SB49 were both bills with subject matter not relatedto carve-out legislation until immunosuppressant and epilepsycarve-out language were added to the bill during the end of the2009 legislative session. With the current carve-out language,we are opposing and observing any movement of SB56 & SB49.

SB367 – Flu-MistSponsors: Balfour, Henson, Goggans, Hawkins & TatePassed Senate February 2, 2010House Health and Human Services Committee Position: Support

SB367 amends our legislation from last year that passedallowing pharmacist to administer influenza vaccine. SB367allows intra-nasal-administered influenza vaccine underprotocol.

SB353 – Drug UpdateSponsors: Carter & ThomasPassed Senate on February 17, 2010House Health and Human Services CommitteePosition: Support

SB353 is our annual drug update bill that updates Schedule I, II,IV and V controlled substances.

SB418 – Patient Safety ActSponsors: Carter, Hawkins, Harp, Thomas, GoggansPassed Senate Health and Human Services 3/18/2010Position: Support

SB418 establishes a program for the monitoring of prescribingand dispensing Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substancesby the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency. SB418 requiresdispensers to submit certain information regarding thedispensing of such controlled substances.

Please contact your Senator and let them know the severity offraudulent prescriptions in Georgia and let them know howimportant a controlled substance monitoring system is tokeeping your patients safe.

If you would like to receive the weekly email updates to thisinformation please call Kelly McLendon at 404-419-8116 andgive her your email address.

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Pharmacy Quality Commitment® (PQC) is what you need!

PQC is a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program that supports you inresponding to issues with provider network contracts, Medicare Part D requirements

under federal law, and mandates for CQI programs under state law.

When PQC is implemented in your pharmacy, you will immediately improve your abilityto assure quality and increase patient safety. Do you have a CQI program in place?

Call toll free (866) 365-7472 or go to www.pqc.net for more information.

PQC is brought to you by your state pharmacy association.

“We implemented PQC in our pharmacy fourmonths ago – it was easy. I have noticed an

enhanced effort from the staff to work together to avoid and eliminate quality-related events.”


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To learn more about this program go to www.gpha.org. For questions regardingregistration, call Kelly McLendon at 404-419-8116. If there are questions about thisprogram contact Mary Ellen Chapman at 404-419-8126 or [email protected].

Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes is an innovative and intensivepractice-based activity that focuses on the pharmacist's role in the area of diabetesmanagement. The program, which emphasizes a health care team approach, seeks tofoster the implementation of pharmaceutical care interventions that will promotedisease self-management.

Goals of the program:• Provide comprehensive instruction in the pathophysiology of diabetes • Teach current approaches to the medical management of diabetic patients • Introduce pharmacists to their role as a diabetes educator • Provide pharmacists with information about becoming a Certified Diabetes Educator, and about other diabetes

management-related credentialing opportunities

Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes certificate training program is conducted in three parts - a self-studylearning component, web-based case studies and key concepts, and a live training seminar. A Certificate of Achievementwill be awarded to participants who successfully complete all program components.

Key learning objectives for the live training seminar are:• Discuss medications used to treat diabetes • Conduct a comprehensive patient self-management assessment • Describe the elements of a diabetes self-management education program • Develop a documentation and record-keeping system • Provide diabetes self-care instruction, including use of devices, products, and equipment • Design and implement a pharmacy-based diabetes education program

For additional event and CPE details visit www.gpha.org.

The American Pharmacists Association and the Georgia Pharmacy Association are accredited by the Accreditation Council for PharmacyEducation as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Program Materials: The American Pharmacists Association will provide online access to the self-study materials by issuing a voucher code. Voucher code willbe provided within 30 days of the scheduled program. Seminar binders, which include all handouts and case studies will be provided at the live seminar.

No refunds will be issued; however, timely notification of cancellation may allow another pharmacist to participate inthis program.

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F E A T U R E A R T I C L E

An Innovative View into the Growth of Electronic

Prescribing

With cost, safety and efficiency ofhealth care constantly on the mindsof our profession and the public,

Surescripts, the Nation’s E-prescriptionNetwork™, is proud to give health careproviders who are connected to our networksecure, electronic access to prescription andhealth information that can save their patients’lives, improve efficiency and reduce the cost ofhealth care for everyone.

With that in mind, we’ve recently released ourthird annual National Progress Report on E-Prescribing. This report, titled “AdvancingHealthcare in America,” chronicles the growthof electronic prescribing from 2007 through2009 across a variety of key categories.

The report offers a striking look at how prepared the United States is to move forward with digitized health care. Ourresearch shows that there are more than 150,000 prescribers currently benefiting from e-prescribing, more than doublethe number just one year ago. Furthermore, approximately 18 percent of eligible prescriptions were prescribedelectronically by the end of 2009, compared to just 6.6 percent at the end of 2008. This level of growth is remarkable onits own, yet it stands out even more so in a year that saw significant challenges to our economy, tied in with an ongoingdebate about the future of healthcare in this country. Additional highlights from this report focus on:

Prescription Benefit Information: The number of electronic requests from physicians for prescription benefitinformation more than tripled, from 79 million in 2008 to 303 million in 2009.Prescription History information: The number of prescription histories delivered to prescribers grew more thanfivefold, from 16 million in 2008 to 81 million in 2009.Prescriptions: By the end of 2009, the number of prescriptions routed electronically grew from 68 million in 2008 to191 million in 2009.Prescribers: As is mentioned above, the number of prescribers routing prescriptions electronically grew from 74,000 atthe end of 2008 to 156,000 by the end of 2009—this figure represents 25 percent of all office-based prescribers at thetime.Pharmacies: At the end of 2009, approximately 85 percent of community pharmacies and six of the largest mail-orderpharmacies in the United States were able to receive prescriptions electronically.

I’m also happy to share information about some remarkable growth in adoption of e-prescribing in the state of Georgia.At the close of 2009, the state saw 2,737 active e-prescribers, a 143 percent increase from the 2008 figure of 1,127. Inaddition, there was a 12 percent increase in the number of activated pharmacies in the state—an increase to 1,842 in2009 from 2008’s figure of 1,644. To put this another way, as of December 2009, 90 percent of all pharmacies inGeorgia were enabled for electronic prescribing. We are certainly pleased with this growth, and you folks should be

Ken Whittemore, R.Ph., MBASenior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Surescripts


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This annual jump in e-prescription use on both a national and a state level indicates several things. First, the federalgovernment’s leadership and incentive programs are working. Second, the benefits of e-prescribing—includingincreased safety, lower costs and increased efficiency—are widely understood. And last, the nation’s experience with e-prescribing—in building the network and the infrastructure to support it—provides a definitive road map for how todrive adoption of a broader electronic health record for all Americans.

The release of the 2009 National Progress Report on E-Prescribing comes on the heels of another Surescriptsannouncement that we made a few months ago about lowered prices on three of our core e-prescribing services used byphysicians, pharmacists and consumers. We’re pleased to report that you can look forward to further price reductions inthe future as our economies of scale allow. Both of these efforts represent major steps in fulfilling Surescripts’ promiseto enhance the delivery of healthcare by giving providers secure, electronic access to prescription information that cansave their patients’ lives, improve efficiency and reduce the cost of healthcare.

Our efforts, and the efforts of all the organizations within the e-prescribing industry, are fervently dedicated toreinventing an outdated prescribing process that is hundreds of years old. Together we are making the prescriptionprocess more accessible, accurate, secure, efficient and convenient. The significant growth in the adoption and use ofthis technology is a testament both to the benefits of e-prescribing and to successful collaboration across the healthcarecommunity. All told, ours is an excellent model to draw from as our nation looks to build interoperable healthinformation exchanges of this type.

Please visit www.surescripts.com to access our 2009 National Progress Report in its entirety, as well as to learn how youcan enable your pharmacy for e-prescribing and encourage physicians in your community to start e-prescribing.


Pharm PAC would like to encourage you tomake a contribution today and help pharmacylook forward to a bright future in the state of

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APhA Resource for YouWith spring in the air and pollen counts onthe rise, mom, actress and allergy suffererAlison Sweeney has teamed with theAmerican Pharmacists Association (APhA)and McNeil Consumer Healthcare Divisionof McNeil-PPC, Inc. to launch the Behindthe Counter Counts campaign. Thiseducational initiative is designed to informallergy and nasal congestion sufferers abouttreatment options that may be right forthem to keep their symptoms at bay.

Check out Alison’s personal tips, a new toolto help figure out if allergies or colds arecausing your nasal congestion and generalinformation about medicines availablebehind the pharmacy or service counter, or“BTC” by visiting www.btccenter.com.

GPhA 2010 GPhA 2010

Spring RegionSpring Region

MeetingsMeetingsNew State Laws That Impact

the Practice of Pharmacy

2010 UpdateRobert Bowles, R.Ph., CDM, CFts, Chairman of the BoardEddie Madden, R.Ph., President Dale Coker, R.Ph., President-ElectJack Dunn, R.Ph., First Vice PresidentRobert Hatton, Pharm.D., Second Vice PresidentJim Bracewell, Executive Vice President/CEO

Schedule of Spring 2010 Region MeetingsFor additional information and to RSVP go to www.gpha.orgRegion 1 April 20, 2010, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Carey Hilliard’s, Savannah Heather DeBellisRegion 2 April 15, 2010, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Stonebridge Country Club, Albany Tony SingletaryRegion 3 April 13, 2010, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Columbus Regional Hospital John DrewRegion 4 April 15, 2010, 6:00-9:30 p.m. Canongate, Peachtree City Bill McLeerRegion 5 April 20, 2010, 6:00-8:30 p.m. Mercer University, Atlanta Shobhna ButlerRegion 6 April 27, 2010, 6:30-9:15 p.m. Healy Point Country Club, Macon Bobby MoodyRegion 7 April 15, 2010, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Civic Center, Cartersville Mike CrooksRegion 8 April 13, 2010, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Holiday Inn, Waycross Larry BattenRegion 9 April 27, 2010, 6:30-9:00 p.m. The Woodbridge Inn, Jasper David GamadanisRegion 10 April 13, 2010, 7:00-9:30 p.m. Redeemer Presbyterian, Athens Chris ThurmondRegion 11 April 20, 2010, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Bonefish Grill, Augusta Marshall FrostRegion 12 April 27, 2010, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Page House B & B, Dublin Ken Eiland

For details about the Continuing Education Program at the Spring RegionMeetings and to RSVP for this event visit www.gpha.org or call GPhA at

404.231.5074.

The Georgia Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy eduction as aprovider of continuing pharmacy education.

If you are not sure which region you are supposed to be in, the new region webpages list the countiesin each region and show a map. Just visit www.gpha.org and click on Region Webpages on the right


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VIP Day 2010Pharmacists Show There is Strength in Numbers

Every year pharmacists turn out in large numbersto show their legislators that they are interested inGeorgia politics and their profession. This year

was no different. With 306 pharmacists, technicians andpharmacy school students, this was one of the largestgroups ever to have gathered for this event.

This is the day GPhA chose to honor a few people whohave done their part for pharmacists in the politicalarena. The first award, the 2009 GPhA GoodGovernment Award was given to Neal Florence, R.Ph.,of LaFayette. He is the owner of Medi-Thrift Pharmacyand the mayor of LaFayette. He is also the chairman ofthe GPhA Government Affairs Committee.

Next GPhA honored Representative Ron Stephens,R.Ph., of Savannah, with the 2009 GPhA Larry BradenMeritorious Service Award. Ron is serving his sixth termin the Georgia House of Representatives and has spentcountless hours fighting for the profession of pharmacy.

Senator Tommie Williams was honored next as GPhA’sLegislator of the Year for the role he has played in thefight to regulate PBMs and mail-order in Georgia.

After the awards were distributed, Senator BuddyCarter, R.Ph., addressed the audience on the challengesof health care in the state and in the practice ofpharmacy, and lastly Stuart Griffin, GPhA Director ofGovernment Affairs, addressed the audience about thepharmacy legislation that GPhA is tracking.

This VIP day was one for the record books and GPhAhopes you will enjoy the photos from the day and joinus next year!

Representative Ron Stephens, R.Ph., receiving the 2009GPhA Larry Braden Meritorious Service Award fromGPhA President Eddie Madden, R.Ph.

Eddie Madden, R.Ph., presenting Neal Florence, R.Ph.,with the 2009 GPhA Good Government Award.


University of Georgia College of Pharmacy students who attended VIP Day 2010.

South University School of Pharmacy students who attended VIP Day 2010.

Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students who attended VIP Day 2010.


GPhA Members who attended VIP Day with Governor Sonny Perdue on the steps of the Capitol.

Senator Tommie Williams receiving the GPhA Legislator of theYear Award for his role in the fight for PBM regulation and mailorder in the State of Georgia from Eddie Madden, R.Ph.


F E A T U R E A R T I C L E

There are manyawards presentedin the pharmacy

world, beginning inpharmacy school andcontinuing throughout theprofessional years. Eachstate pharmacy associationpresents annual awards tomembers who havedistinguished themselvesin one way or another.Each national associationalso presents awards. Oneof the most highlyregarded awards inpharmacy is the Hubert H.Humphrey Award,presented annually by theAmerican PharmacistsAssociation to apharmacist who has mademajor contributions ingovernment and legislativeservice at the local, state,or national level – in otherwords, to a pharmacist who has dedicated him or herselfnot only to practicing pharmacy, but also to servingpharmacy and the community. Eddie Madden, R.Ph., isonly the second Georgia pharmacist ever to receive theaward, and has dedicated much of his professional life toserving pharmacy: seven years in the Georgia Senate,followed by five years on the Georgia State Board ofPharmacy, capped off by another five years on the GPhAExecutive Committee where he serves currently as GPhApresident.

During his four terms in the Georgia Senate, Eddiechaired some rather important committees and served as amember on several others. In 1995, after just two years inthe Senate, Eddie was appointed to serve as Chairman of

the Senate InterstateCooperation Committee.From 1997-1998, heserved as chairman of theSenate EthicsCommittee, and from1998-2000 Eddie servedas chairman of the SenateInsurance Committee.He also providedinvaluable service on theHealth and HumanServices Committeefrom 1993-2000. Inaddition, Eddie chairedthe EnvironmentalSubcommittee of theNatural ResourcesCommittee, 1993-2000.He also chaired the StateFacilities Subcommitteeof the SenateAppropriationsCommittee, 1994-2000.In addition to theseSenate duties, Eddie was

also appointed to the Governor’s Education ReformCommission, where he served from 1998-2000.

Eddie has always been an active participant in MIP Day atthe Capitol (now known as VIP Day), and is fondlyremembered by students whom he influenced, includingformer GPhA President Dean Stone. “As a pharmacystudent attending University of Georgia College ofPharmacy, I frequently took part in GPhA’s MIP Day atthe Georgia state capitol, and it is from that venue I firstmet Senator Madden. Not only did I see his passion forpharmacy, but the passion for the people he served. Itsparked my interest in the political side of pharmacy andfor me to give more to my profession,” said Dean. “I thenhad the pleasure of serving with Eddie on the Georgia

A Deserving Georgia Pharmacist Brings Home the Gold:

APhA Presents the Hubert H. Humphrey Award to GPhA

President Eddie Madden


Pharmacy Association Executive Committee. By thattime, not only had he served as a state Senator but also onthe Board of Pharmacy. He was one that I wanted to learnas much from as I could. As a student, I thought he had apassion for pharmacy, but after serving on the EC withEddie I realized how great that passion really was. It was atremendous honor to work with him in that capacity.”

During his tenure in the Senate, Eddie was instrumentalin helping to pass the Pharmacy Practice Act,groundbreaking legislation that was heralded around thecountry for its innovative measures and pro-pharmacystance.

Wayne Oliver, J.D., former Director of GovernmentalAffairs for GPhA, worked closely with Eddie during thoseyears. “Eddie was, and still is, a quiet but extremelyeffective legislator. Whether it was the most ambitiousrewrite of the Pharmacy Practice Act or regulating thePBM industry or creating new innovative opportunitiesfor pharmacists to provide patient care, Eddie helpedshape every significant piece of pharmacy legislation in

Georgia for over a decade,” Wayne said. “Eddie has always focused on the patient. He wanted to know how legislationor regulation was going to impact the patient. As a state senator, as a member of the Board of Pharmacy and as apharmacist, the patient always came first.”

The Georgia Pharmacy Journal interviewed Eddie the year after he left the Senate (2001), and he talked about his timeand his reasons for running in the first place. He wanted to help his community, a “Tier One” county, which is one ofthe poorest in north Georgia. Eddie initially became active in the local Chamber of Commerce, serving as its presidentfor two years. The next step naturally seemed to be state government, and when an opportunity opened up in theSenate, he decided, “…having never been involved in politics, just to go ahead and run for it.” Eddie recalls one of hismost satisfying pieces of legislation was thebill in 2002 for standardized prescriptioncards. He said, “One of the things I enjoyedabout being there was being able tounderstand the system and make itwork…one of the things I particularly likedwas the ability last year [2000] to pass thestandardized prescription card. It was anissue that the insurance companies werereally not happy about—they would rathernot have had it—and by holding it overfrom one year to the next, and me being incharge of the committee, I pulled it outbefore Rules so they didn’t have anyopportunity to stop it; the only way theycould have stopped it was a floor fight. Byusing those tactics, we were able to get thatpassed despite the fact that major insurancecompanies had serious objections.”


After leaving the Senate, Eddie was appointed byGovernor Roy Barnes to serve on the Georgia StateBoard of Pharmacy, a position he held for five years.Long-time GPhA member Jeff Lurey, R.Ph., servedon the board with Eddie and recalls that time fondly.“Eddie Madden has been one of the strongestadvocates for the profession of pharmacy for as longas I have known him. While Eddie was serving in theSenate, we always relied upon him to carry ourlegislation in the Senate and he did a great job,” Jeffsaid. “I also served with Eddie on the Board ofPharmacy. His judgment and integrity were alwaysoutstanding. And his work on the ExecutiveCommittee of GPhA has also been top notch. Inaddition, we’ve also played a few rounds of golftogether and he always out-drives me. No onedeserves this award any more than Eddie. As always, Iwish him the best.”

Not one to sit around and twiddle his thumbs, afterhis stint on the Board of Pharmacy, Eddie decided heshould serve in a way that was always important to him—the leadership of the Georgia Pharmacy Association. Afterworking so closely with GPhA leaders in his capacity as a senator and a member of the state board, Eddie was familiarwith the problems inherent in the profession and with the need for dedicated pharmacy servants to help turn thingsaround. He was elected as second vice president in 2006, and is completing his term as president this year. He is wellrespected by his pharmacy colleagues. “Eddie has demonstrated tremendous leadership in his community, the state andwithin GPhA throughout his pharmacy career,” said GPhA Chairman of the Board Robert Bowles, R.Ph. “He has greatinsight and vision and is truly a deserving recipient of the APhA’s Hubert H. Humphrey award. It has been an honor to

serve with him.”

Jim Bracewell, GPhA’s Executive Vice President and CEO, said,“From Eddie’s unique public service experiences on the Board ofPharmacy, in the state Senate, the leadership of GPhA and the yearsof community practice, he has developed strong leadership skills—tested in the real world and honed by the challenges to theprofession. He is perhaps the most deserving of all recipients of theAPhA Hubert H. Humphrey Award.”

The Georgia Pharmacy Association is fortunate to have at its helmsuch a dedicated public servant, someone who has dedicated hisprofessional life to improving his profession and his community.From the members of GPhA — Thank you, Senator Madden, Mr.President and friend of pharmacy for all that you have done andcontinue to do.


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Continuing Education Update

Unfortunately, just prior to publication of this month’sJournal the continuing education home study ran intoan accreditation problem. We are sorry for the

inconvenience, and we will have an article for you in the nextissue of the Journal. If you have any question please feel free to call 404-231-5074.

On a different note, GPhA has now uploaded all of your statements ofcredit for continuing education activities received from GPhA in thelast 2 years to the GPhA website. You may access them andprint them by logging on to our website and clicking on“Professional Development”. If you have any questions orconcerns please call Kelly McLendon at 404-419-8116.


The Georgia Pharmacy Journal

Editor: Jim [email protected]

Managing Editor & Designer: Kelly [email protected]

The Georgia Pharmacy Journal® (GPJ) is the official publication of theGeorgia Pharmacy Association, Inc. (GPhA). Copyright © 2010, GeorgiaPharmacy Association, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publicationmay be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronicor mechanical including by photocopy, recording or information storageretrieval systems, without prior written permission from the publisher andmanaging editor.

All views expressed in bylined articles are the opinions of the author anddo not necessarily express the views or policies of the editors, officers ormembers of the Georgia Pharmacy Association.

ARTICLES AND ARTWORKThose who are interested in writing for this publication are encouraged torequest the official GPJ Guidelines for Writers. Artists or photographerswishing to submit artwork for use on the cover should call, write or e-mailthe editorial offices as listed above.

SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CHANGE OF ADDRESSThe Georgia Pharmacy Journal® (GPJ) (ISSN 1075-6965) is distributed asa regular membership service, paid for through allocation of membershipdues. Subscription rate for non-members is $50.00 per year domestic and$10.00 per single copy; international rates $65.00 per year and $20.00single copy. Subscriptions are not available for non-GPhA memberpharmacists licensed and practicing in Georgia.

The Georgia Pharmacy Journal® (GPJ) (ISSN 1075-6965) is publishedmonthly by the GPhA, 50 Lenox Pointe NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.Periodicals postage paid at Atlanta, GA and additional offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Georgia PharmacyJournal®, 50 Lenox Pointe, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.

ADVERTISINGAdvertising copy deadline and rates are available at www.gpha.org uponrequest. All advertising and production orders should be sent to the GPhAheadquarters as listed above.

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2009 - 2010 GPhA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Name PositionRobert Bowles Chairman of the BoardEddie Madden PresidentDale Coker President-ElectJack Dunn First Vice PresidentRobert Hatton Second Vice PresidentJim Bracewell Executive Vice President/CEOHugh Chancy State-at-LargeAshley Dukes State-at-LargeKeith Herist State-at-LargeJonathan Marquess State-at-LargeSharon Sherrer State-at-LargeAndy Rogers State-at-LargeAlex Tucker State-at-LargeHeather DeBellis Region One PresidentTony Singletary Region Two PresidentJohn Drew Region Three PresidentBill McLeer Region Four PresidentShobhna Butler Region Five PresidentBobby Moody Region Six PresidentMike Crooks Region Seven PresidentLarry Batten Region Eight PresidentDavid Gamadanis Region Nine PresidentChris Thurmond Region Ten PresidentMarshall Frost Region Eleven PresidentKen Eiland Region Twelve PresidentRenee Adamson ACP ChairmanLiza Chapman AEP ChairmanBurnis Breland AHP ChairmanTim Short AIP ChairmanDeAnna Flores APT ChairmanRick Wilhoit ASA ChairmanJohn T. Sherrer Foundation ChairmanMichael Farmer Insurance Trust ChairmanMickey Tatum Ex Officio - President, GA Board of

PharmacyDon Davis Ex Officio - Chairman, GSHPGina Ryan Johnson Ex Officio MercerMeagan Spencer Barbee Ex Officio Mercer ASPRusty Fetterman Ex Officio South Garrick Schenck Ex Officio South ASPDaniel Forrister Ex Officio UGALance Faglie Ex Officio UGA ASP

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