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Departments 3 Buyer’s Guide

4 calendar

4 advertisers

5 President’s Viewpoint

6 election results

7 executive insight

15 Poster abstracts

24 call for resolutions

FeaturesNational Poison Prevention Week is march 15 – 21, 2009

leading by exampleUF Alumni Serve their Profession

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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,

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of the Florida Pharmacy Today Boardof directors The mission of the Florida Pharmacy Today

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ment of the Journal’s fiscal responsibilities.

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the Florida Pharmacy Association members

to secure appropriate advertising to assist the

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2008-2009

FPa calendar FEBRUARY

28 FPa aWaRds nominations due

MARCH

3 legislative session Begins

15 deadline to suBmit Resolutions

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Florida Capitol - Tallahassee

17-19 legislative days

Florida Capitol

21-22 FPa committee and council meetings

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18-22 aacP annual meeting

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25 FPa legislative committee meeting

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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

biennial period by September 30, 2009 or prior to licensure renewal.*For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, exam Information and

Study materials, please contact Ranada Simmons in the FPA office.For More Information on Ce Programs or events:Contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our Web site at

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CONTACTSFPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400FSHP — Michael McQuone (850) 906-9333U/F — Dan Robinson (352) 273-6240FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301nSU — Carsten evans (954) 262-1300

DISCLAIMER Articles in this publication are designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with respect to the subject matter covered. This information is provided with the under-standing that neither Florida Pharmacy Today nor the Florida Pharmacy Association are engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this publication. If expert assistance or legal advice is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. The use of all medications or other pharmaceutical products should be used according to the recommendations of the manufacturers. Information provided by the maker of the product should always be consulted before use.

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The leaders of the Florida Pharma-cy Association have had a vision to better represent the unique

needs of independent pharmacy own-ers in Florida. Dating back to 2006, then-President Leo Fallon gave a direc-tive to form an ad-hoc committee for In-dependent Pharmacy. Meetings were held in north and south Florida to gath-er information about the unique needs of independent owners. The ad-hoc committee has been continued under Presidents Don Bergemann and nor-man Tomaka, and it now officially has a name – The Florida Independent Phar-macy Alliance (FIPhA). FIPhA’s mis-sion is to unite ALL independent phar-macy owners within the state of Florida for the purpose of furthering indepen-dent pharmacy and strengthening the business model by increasing commu-nication among independent owners and facilitating meetings.

It has been my privilege to serve as Chair of this ad-hoc committee and to work with other independent pharma-cy owners representing various practice and geographic locations. Those phar-macists are: DeAnn Mullins, Mullins Pharmacy, Lynn Haven; Dan Fucarino, Carrollwood Pharmacy, Tampa; Rog-er Accardi, Accardi Clinical Pharmacy, Orange City; Mark Hobbs, Hobbs Phar-macy, Merritt Island; and nick Saraniti, Commcare Pharmacy, Fort Lauderdale. This group has worked to finalize the mission, vision and goals of the Florida Independent Pharmacy Alliance and I thank them for all of their efforts.

Our next step is to work to strength-en our ties with the 600-plus indepen-dent pharmacy practices within Flori-da. The leadership of FPA recognizes that due to our diverse membership representing all pharmacy practic-es, some groups, such as independent

pharmacy owners, may feel that they are not adequately represented. FIPhA was developed in part to address this concern.

One of the ways we plan to accom-plish our mission is via increased com-munication to members of the Alliance. FPA has recently updated its Web site at www.pharmview.com and we will be

establishing a message board for mem-bers of FIPhA to communicate with one another. This forum should pro-vide opportunities for networking with pharmacists in diverse practices. An-other goal for FIPhA is to continue to hold regional meetings to give pharma-cy owners an opportunity to meet face-to-face and learn about potential niche market opportunities. In today’s era of increasing government regulation and decreased reimbursement, pharmacy owners have a real need to be repre-sented in front of our Legislature. Flor-ida Pharmacy Association has a strong history of advocating for our profes-sion, but our vision is that members of the FIPhA will have more opportuni-

ties to shape the legislative agenda and get involved in grassroots advocacy.

Finally, FIPhA will exist to help in-dependent pharmacists stay indepen-dent. We will be constantly searching for value-added services that will ben-efit owners such as buying groups, net-works, discounts, business services, and opportunities to partner with oth-er organizations and educational insti-tutions.

In summary, I would like to thank the current and past leadership of the Florida Pharmacy Association in addi-tion to our CeO, Michael Jackson, for their vision and assistance with get-ting FIPhA off to a good start. I look forward to the next steps to build upon FIPhA. And, finally, I welcome your comments and input. Please contact FIPhA at independentrx@pharmview.com or you may contact me at twga-torx@cfl.rr.com. n

Promoting Independence

The President’s Viewpoint

Theresa Tolle, FPA Past President

BY TERESA TOLLEGUEST COLUMNIST

FIPhA’s mission is to unite ALL independent pharmacy

owners within the state of Florida for the purpose of furthering independent

pharmacy and strengthening the business model by

increasing communication among independent owners and facilitating meetings.

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

Don Bergemann .....................................Chairman of the Board of Directors Norman Tomaka ........................................................................................FPA President Karen Whalen ........................................................................................... President ElectMichael Moné ..........................................................................................................Treasurer Suzanne Kelley ........................................Speaker of the House of DelegatesAlexander Pytlarz .....................................................................................Speaker Elect Preston McDonald ............................................................................ Director Region 1Marcus Dodd-o ..................................................................................Director Region 2Al Tower, Director .................................................................................................Region 3 Carmen Rosado, Director ...............................................................................Region 4 John Noriega, Director ......................................................................................Region 5 Chris Lent Director ...............................................................................................Region 6Kim Murray (Interim Director) ...................................................................... Region 7Joy Marcus ...........................................................................................Director Region 8Ayala Fishel ...........................................................................................Director Region 9Richard Montgomery ......................................................................... President FSHPMichael Jackson .......................................Executive Vice President and CEO

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board

Chairman ...........................................................Dick Witas, witas@moffitt.usf.eduTreasurer ...................Stephen Grabowski, sgrabowski@seniormmc.comSecretary ..................................................................Stuart Ulrich, Stuarx@aol.comMember ......................................................... Betty Harris, beejpharm@gmail.comMember ................................................Joseph Koptowsky, docjik1215@aol.comMember ..............................................Jennifer Pytlarz, jlc_rxdoc@hotmail.comExecutive Editor ...............Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.comManaging Editor ..................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com

2008/2009 FPA Board of Directors

Election Results

The 2009 canvassing committee of the Florida Pharmacy Associa-tion is pleased to announce the re-sults of the 2009 election. In a very close race, members elected Hiale-ah pharmacist Humberto Marti-nez as President elect of the Flor-ida Pharmacy Association. The FPA's next Treasurer will be Don Bergemann of Tarpon Springs, Florida. The District 7 represen-tative will be Kim Murray. Con-gratulations to each of these can-didates. The installation will take place during the president's break-fast at the annual FPA meeting in St. Augustine, Florida.

Humberto Martinez, President Elect

Don Bergemann, Treasurer Elect

Kim Murray, District 7 Representative Elect

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Executive InsightBY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH

Is the Profession at the Tipping Point?

If you have examined your retire-ment plan lately, you no doubt re-ceived a shock beyond belief. All

over Florida retirement plan statements arriving in the mail are being opened revealing a severe hemorrhaging of ac-count values. This is likely due to the extended recession affecting our econ-omy, aggravated by the problems with financial institutions. Health care pro-viders generally are shielded from the volatility of the stock market, howev-er, things seem to be different this time. The Florida Pharmacy Association has seen reports of consumers delaying get-ting their prescriptions refilled, citing a need to conserve funds. The increase in the number of prescriptions filled has leveled. This, along with the in-creasing costs associated with provid-ing pharmacy services and declining reimbursement, is generating some sig-nificant challenges for pharmacy busi-ness owners.

In January, I had the pleasure of ad-dressing a student class in one of Flor-ida’s pharmacy schools. The topic of discussion was professional associa-tions and leadership. During the pre-sentation, one of the students raised a question regarding whether or not pharmacy jobs will be available when they graduate. They had been hear-ing that there may be a leveling of the job market and demand for pharma-cists. Perhaps it would help to exam-ine where this anxiety may be coming from.

Consider that rule 64B16-28.450 writ-ten by Florida’s Board of Pharmacy al-lows for centralized filling of prescrip-tions by pharmacy providers. This rule permits a “central fill pharmacy” to perform centralized prescription fill-ing, delivering and returning for one or more pharmacies. Under certain cir-cumstances, the central fill facility, act-

ing under the authority of the patient’s pharmacy of record, can “deliver” med-ications directly to the patient. In this case, one central fill facility can act on behalf of a number of other pharmacies provided that they are doing so under either common ownership or by some contractual relationship.

The theory behind this new busi-ness plan is to balance the workload in pharmacies by transferring the rou-tine filling of maintenance medica-

tions with refills to a central facility that may be equipped with labor sav-ing automation. This should allow the “field” pharmacists in the communities to spend more time providing patient care services and medication therapy management.

It is likely that achieving these econ-omies of scale along with the fledgling economy, has moderated the demand for pharmacists, which may be gener-ating concern based upon questions I entertained from pharmacy students. There is an answer that may provide some comfort to new pharmacy school graduates and those of our members

with long careers still ahead.Central fill rules and other rules re-

lated to common databases that would allow for load leveling in busy pharma-cies are all for the purpose of stream-lining pharmacy operations. This is being driven to some extent by the fur-ther erosion of reimbursement. Un-derstandably, this may represent a fundamental shift in the role that the pharmacist may play in the medica-tion distribution system. The counting by fives and the transfer of medication from bulk manufacturer prescription containers and relabeling for dispens-ing to the ultimate consumer can easi-ly be automated. Obviously, the Asso-ciation has taken the position that only a Florida licensed pharmacist should oversee these activities. With central-ized filling, it is likely that a single pharmacist can administer and verify the processing of a greater number of prescription orders than in a tradition-al setting.

The tipping point here is the transi-tioning of the primary responsibilities of the pharmacist from prescription fulfillment to medication therapy man-

The tipping point here is the transitioning

of the primary responsibilities of

the pharmacist from prescription fulfillment to medication therapy

management.

BY MICHAEL JACKSON, FPA ExECUTIvE vICE PRESIDENT/CEO

Michael Jackson

Humberto Martinez, President Elect

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agement. Our members (and students) may need to be aware that the tradi-tional practice of filling prescriptions is easily automated and may have a sig-nificant impact on the demand. On the other hand, the practice of pharmacy that involves medication therapy man-agement, drug use evaluation and opti-mizing of prescription drug therapy is not easily automated. You simply can-not manage prescription drug therapy efficiently through an ATM machine.

My message to students is that the colleges and universities are prepar-ing them for where the practice of phar-macy is headed and not where it is to-day. With pharmacy regulations now beginning to catch up to technology, the profession has to move its prima-ry role and responsibility beyond just fulfillment and concentrate on health care quality. It is here where pharma-cy will find itself tipped into its new role. Of course, this transition means that the profession, and especially the business of pharmacy, will need to look at its relationships with payers and re-define current reimbursement policy.

We will also have to change our cur-rent business model. Prescription ful-fillment must always remain in phar-macy and under the jurisdiction of a Florida licensed pharmacists. Wedded to that must be the pharmacist medica-tion therapy manager coach ensuring that the prescription fulfillment has a positive outcome. Without both sides working in harmony, there is a risk of uncoordinated pharmacy care services

and a further erosion of payment for ser-vices. Payers no lon-ger are seeing simple prescription fulfill-ment as a reason for enhanced reimburse-ment. There is how-ever an interest in medication thera-py management out-comes and phar-macist patient care services. n

Executive Vice President/CEOMichael Jackson

(850) 222-2400, ext. 200Director of Continuing Education

Tian Merren-Owens, ext. 120Controller

Wanda Hall , ext. 211Membership CoordinatorRanada Simmons , ext. 110

Educational Services Office AssistantStacey Brooks , ext. 210

FLORIDA PHARMACY TODAY BOARDChairman .................................................. Dick Witas, OdessaTreasurer ..............................Stephen Grabowski, TampaSecretary ........................Stuart Ulrich, Boynton BeachMember ..........................Betty Harris, Lighthouse Point Member .................................... Joseph Koptowsky, MiamiMember ..................................... Jennifer Pytlarz, BrandonExecutive Editor ........Michael Jackson, TallahasseeManaging Editor ........................Dave Fiore, Tallahassee

This is a peer reviewed publication. ©2009, FLORIDA PHARMACY JOURNAL, INC.ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE: The Florida Phar-macy Today is a publication that welcomes articles that have a direct pertinence to the current practice of pharmacy. All articles are subject to review by the Publication Review Committee, editors and other outside referees. Submitted articles are received with the understanding that they are not being considered by another publication. All articles become the property of the Florida Pharmacy Today and may not be published without written permission from both the author and the Florida Pharmacy Today. The Florida Pharmacy Association assumes no responsibility for the statements and opinions made by the authors to the Florida Pharmacy Today.

The Journal of the Florida Pharmacy Association does not accept for publication articles or letters concerning religion, politics or any other subject the editors/publishers deem unsuitable for the readership of this journal. In addition, The Journal does not accept advertising material from persons who are running for office in the association. The editors reserve the right to edit all materials submitted for publication. Letters and materials submitted for consideration for publication may be subject to review by the Editorial Review Board.

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People live with poisons every day. In fact, many of the products in our homes and garages are poisons. Many poisons exist in nature too. The Poi-son Help website teaches people about these poisons, poison safety and pre-vention and when to contact a poison center.

The Poison Help website provides resources for people, health profes-sionals, and organizations. Poison Help resources can be used to help with poison prevention activities. If you are involved in such work, we hope you will find this site helpful. For more information and opportuni-ties for conducting outreach, contact your regional Poison Center or con-tact us.

The Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, will connect you to the poi-son center serving your region.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funds the Poison Help number (1-800-222-1222), Poison Help website and campaign.

National Poison Prevention Week is March 15 – 21, 2009

SEASONAL TIPS SPRINGAs you begin spring cleaning and work on the yard, follow these simple tips to

keep your family safe:

Household Cleaners and Other Chemical Products Keep poisons in the containers they came in. Do not use food containers (such as n

cups or bottles) to store household cleaners and other strong chemicals. Store strong chemicals away from food. Many poisonings occur when one prod- n

uct is mistaken for another. Read and follow the directions for use of products. Do this BeFORe using the n

products. Follow the advice carefully. never mix chemicals. Doing so can create a poisonous gas. n

Turn on fans and open windows when using strong chemicals. n

When spraying chemicals, direct spray nozzle away from people and pets. n

never sniff containers to see what’s inside. n

Discard old or outdated products. First aid advice on containers may be incorrect n

and outdated.Call Poison Help (1-800-222-1222) to double check first aid information. n

even in small amounts, windshield wiper fluid is poisonous. If swallowed, it can n

cause blindness or death to people and pets. Strong chemicals can burn the skin. Drain openers, toilet cleaners, rust removers, n

and oven cleaners can cause such burns. Hydrocarbon liquids (liquids made from petroleum) are poisonous. They in- n

clude gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, paint thinner, baby oil, lamp oil, and furniture polish. If hydrocarbons are swallowed, they can easily get into the lungs. even a small n

amount can cause breathing problems. The liquid coats the inside of the lungs. That prevents oxygen from entering the blood stream.

Mushrooms Only experts can tell poisonous mushrooms from safe mushrooms. n

Poisonous mushrooms, called “death caps,” often grow in yards and parks. n

eating even a few bites of certain mushrooms can cause liver damage that can n

kill you.

Pesticides Pesticides (pest killers) can be taken in through the skin or inhaled. even leather n

shoes and gloves do not offer full protection. Pesticides can be extremely poison-ous. Stay away from areas that have been sprayed until the spray has dried or for at least one hour. Wear protective clothing when using bug spray or other spray products. Put on n

a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, socks, shoes, and gloves. Remove and wash cloth-ing after using chemicals. If pesticides are splashed onto the skin, rinse with running water for 15-20 min- n

utes. If pesticide contacts clothing, take off the clothing before rinsing skin. Many garden chemicals are poisonous to children and adults. These chemicals n

can be harmful if swallowed or inhaled.

Source: Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Health and Hu-man Services Health Resources and Services Administration

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Leadingby Example

by Dave Fiore

UF Alumni Serve their Profession

Over the course of the last century, graduates of

the University of Florida College of Pharmacy

have impacted the profession in profound

and various ways. In addition to research, education

and entrepreneurship, UF pharmacists have provided

outstanding leadership in industry organizations at local,

state and national levels.

That leadership is perhaps most evident within the

ranks of the Florida Pharmacy Association, where College

of Pharmacy alumni have served as president dozens of

times. Their vision and guidance of the organization has

made a significant and lasting impact on the profession.

To represent that impact, GATORx spoke with three

past FPA presidents from different eras to discuss their

thoughts on their education, their careers and their

profession. All three are accomplished, respected and

thoughtful, and their careers and commitment to the

future of the profession serve as models for pharmacists

of all ages.

FPA PRESIDENT UF ALUMNI SERVING FPA UF CLASS/YR1956-57 Wesley D. Owens 1934

1958-59 James Love 1935

1959-60 Rufus I. Thomas 1942

1961-62 L. W. Harrell 1936

1963-64 Walter Griffin 1937

1965-66 Felix Donatelli 1951

1967-68 Harold S. Osteen 1953

1969-70 Neil Bitting 1940

1972-73 George B. Browning 1953

1973-74 John W. Davies 1952

1974-75 Bernard J. Cimino 1947

1976-77 Gilbert N. Weise 1960

1977-78 Robert T. Showerman 1960

1979-80 Lawrence A. Diaz 1968

1980-81 Joe Cuellar 1949

1982-83 John C. King 1950

1983-84 Michael W. Stamitoles 1968

1984-85 George B. Browning 1953

1985-86 Max A. Lemberger 1944

1987-88 Kenneth R. Norfleet 1966

1990-91 Ed L. Hamilton 2000

1992-93 S. Mark Hobbs 1981

1993-94 M. Peter Pevonka 1972

1996-97 James Powers 1953

1997-98 Paul Ackerman 1969

2000-01 Robert Wilson 1966

2003-04 Theresa Tolle 1988

2005-06 Kathy Petsos 1979

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Reprinted with permission from GATORx Magazine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy.

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Theresa TolleUF Class of 1988; FPA President 2003-04

Pharmacist ProfileCurrent Occupation: Owner/Pharmacist, Bay Street Phar-

macy and Home Health Care, Roseland, Fla.

Other Leadership Highlights: President, Brevard County

Pharmacy Association; Florida Independent Pharmacy Alli-

ance Ad-Hoc Committee Chair; FPA Foundation President;

Speaker of the House; Chair of FPA House of Delegates

Awards Highlights: Bowl of Hygeia Award, James H. Beal

Pharmacist of the Year; Distinguished Pharmacy Service

Alumnus, University of Florida; Marion Merrell Dow Distin-

guished Young Pharmacist of the Year

Community Service Highlights: Served on Board of North

Indian River County American Cancer Society; Sebastian River

Medical Center; Sebastian River Chamber of Commerce; Univer-

sity of Florida College of Pharmacy National Advisory; Sunday

School Teacher at First Baptist Church, Melbourne, Fla.

Family: Theresa and her husband, Joe, have three

children ages 12, 10 and 4

by Example

Q: What is your biggest challenge as a pharmacist/business owner today?A: The biggest change I’ve had to make is pulling back from being a pharmacist to be a manager. There is not as much time to be the pharmacist behind the counter, but as long as I can be in touch with my patients, then it’s OK. I am out front with them, just not behind the counter in a traditional pharmacist sense.

Q: How did you get involved in FPA leadership? A: I started my FPA involvement at the Brevard County Pharmacy Association. I met a man named Red Camp of Camp Pharmacy in Titusville. He took me under his wing and said I had potential that needed to be developed. He plugged me in at the state level and got me a committee appointment in APhA. I was hooked. When I saw what I could do by being involved in the association, I was really interested and wanted to serve. After my first child was born, I took a step back and then started again with a foundation position and then was encouraged to run for state president.

Q: What are you most proud of during your time in FPA leadership? A: I really feel that I helped to create more unity within the pharmacy organizations in Florida. My theme was TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) and we worked closely with FSHP and other groups to become a more unified voice for Florida Pharmacy. I feel that we made great strides and have continued to build upon it since then. The other real accomplishment was a strategic planning retreat that “revamped” the FPA mission, vision and goals. Those still stand today and I also think helped give direction to FPA and the profession.

Q: What are your thoughts on the profession today? A: “We are in real danger of devaluing what we do to a simple commodity. As a business owner, I have learned to be constantly looking for new niches and ways to market the business. The biggest awakening is really reimbursement issues – you cannot understate them. They are terrible. Our profession needs to continue to reinvent itself, looking for new ways to make a difference in the lives of our patients and bring in new revenue sources.”

Q: How did your UF education prepare you for your career? A: “In addition to the clinical education I received, I also received skills in leadership. I was involved in numerous student organiza-tions, but serving as the editor of the yearbook taught me how to recruit people and ask the right questions. UF College of Pharmacy was a great school then and even more respected now. I take great pride in being part of The Gator Nation.”

Q: When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist?A: I came to UF because my aunt, Gail Wells, was a pharmacist from UF in the 1970s. She was my inspiration, and she made pharmacy intriguing to me. My younger sister, Carla Barber, graduated from UF and now is a pharmacist as well.

Q: How do you stay connected to the university? A: I serve on the advisory board and am very proud to have input on the direction the school is going. People look at you differently when you say you’re a Gator. There is a tremendous amount of respect for the school and the pharmacy program.

Theresa, who loves family, is shown with…Top: Johnny

Garcia, husband Joe and her brother, Steven Wells,

keeping Gator spirits up at the Ole Miss game.

Bottom: Her mom, Joyce, sister Carla Wells Barber

(class of ’07), Aunt Gail (class of ’74), and daughters Taelyn and Taryn at Carla’s

baby shower last June.

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Mark HobbsUF Class of 1981; FPA President 1992-93

Pharmacist ProfileCurrent Occupation: Community Pharmacist, President and

Owner of Hobbs Pharmacy, Merritt Island; also Co-owner of

Brevard Medical Equipment

Other Leadership Highlights: Speaker of the FPA House of

Delegates; President of the FPA Foundation; PACCE Political

Action committee; chairman of the APhA Community/

Ambulatory Practice Section; Chairman, Florida Council for

United Drugs

Awards Highlights: Marion Merrel Dow Distinguished Young

Pharmacist Award; The Frank Tobak Consultant Pharmacist of

the Year, James H. Beal Florida Pharmacist of the Year, Bowl of

Hygeia Community Service Award

Community Service Highlights: Served on boards of Brevard

County American Cancer Society, Cocoa Beach Area Chamber

of Commerce; Leadership Brevard; Advisory Board for Health

First Hospice and Wuestoff Brevard Hospice and Homecare.

Family: Mark and his wife, Kim, have two sons,

Garrett and Alex.

Q: How did you get involved in FPA leadership? A: I was the president of the UF COP student council and got involved in the FPA immediately after graduation. The FPA does a great job of getting students involved, so it was a natural transition. When I went to my first FPA meeting, I went right up to UF graduate George Browning and asked what I could do. He immediately put me to work. In association work, you get involved at the committee level and if you enjoy it, it is easy to move along the leadership path. The next thing you know, you are president.

Q: What are you most proud of during your time in FPA leadership? A: I am most proud that it really was the beginning of the association’s increased political action and media awareness. We did media training and raised the level of our exposure in Tallahassee. I think we did a good job of that. My favorite part of serving was the opportunity to meet a lot of people. I went to a lot of national meetings as well as a presidential road trip to local associations to raise FPA exposure statewide. I saw a common desire to see the profession move forward.

Q: What are your thoughts on the profession today? A: There is a lot of opportunity out there – especially in specialized niche work. We are always looking for specialized work. We provide services to nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes. You have to look at the marketplace, and find where there is opportunity for locally oriented high-tech, high-touch types of needs. For larger organizations, it wouldn’t work, but it does for us.

Q: How did your UF education prepare you for your career? A: I got a great classroom-based education and then we moved into the field to get experience in multiple settings. We had longer rotations then, and I spent a summer working in a hospital, so when I came back to the community environment, there was a comfort level with more of what I was doing. The student groups also do a good job preparing students for involvement in professional organizations.

Q: When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist?A: I knew I wanted to be a pharmacist after a volunteer rotation in a VA hospital in Gainesville while in the pre-med program. I spent six weeks with medical students before I realized I wanted to do something else. The head of the medical center brought us all into an auditorium and said 100 of us would be doctors and the rest would be seeking career opportunities other than medicine.

Pharmacy allowed me to remain involved in health care and be patient-oriented. I also liked having the opportunity to be entrepre-neurial and able to react quickly to the marketplace. Being a pharmacist allowed me to keep that entrepreneurial spirit.

Q: How do you stay connected to the university? A: I am an adjunct professor and serve on the UF COP Advisory Board. We also have students through here on rotation.sBeing constantly exposed to students keeps me young and on my toes.

above: Mark at work with UF Pharm.D. candidate Cecilia Gibson, who is currently on

rotation at Hobbs Pharmacy; right: Mark with

Hobbs delivery vehicle, “Medicine Dropper.”

Mark with wife, Kim

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George BrowningUF Class of 1953; FPA President 1972-73 & 1984-85

Pharmacist ProfileCurrent Occupation: Owner/Pharmacist, Browning’s

Pharmacy & Health Care (since 1962)

Other Leadership Highlights: President, APhA Academy

of Pharmacy Practice; Board Member, American Society

of Consultant Pharmacists; President, UF COP Alumni

Association; also active membership in American College of

Apothecaries and National Association of Retail Druggists

Awards Highlights: Awarded FPA’s RQ Richards Award

for Pharmaceutical Public Relations and James H. Beal

Pharmacist of the Year

Community Service Highlights: Served on the board of the

Melbourne United Methodist Church Trustees, South Brevard

YMCA, State of Florida Consumers Council, Florida Medicaid

Advisory Council

Family: George and his wife, Jeannine, have been married for

55 years. They have four children, eight grandchildren and two

great-grandchildren.

George Browning shows us the good ‘ole corner drugstore days. More recently, he and his wife Jeannine enjoyed a reception for pharmacy entrepreneurs at UF’s butterfly garden.

Q: How did you get involved in FPA leadership? A: I became a pharmacist in Florida at a time when the state legislature could do anything it wanted. A group of us were dissatisfied and tired of always being on the defensive. So, we decided it was time to be offensive.

The Florida Pharmacy Association was not an effective organization; they did not lobby and were running the association out of an office in Ft. Myers. When the office moved to Tallahassee, a bunch of us decided to work together to make things better. We hired Jim Powers (UF graduate and future FPA president), who I went to school with. I got involved as treasurer and then as president.

Q: What are you most proud of during your time in FPA leadership? A: Together with the UF College of Pharmacy and the Florida Board of Pharmacy, we worked together to get the consultant pharmacist licensing law passed – the first such law in the U.S. It really was quite remarkable. We had people in all three organizations working together -- it is not like that today. We were all close, and when that happens, you can do things better and faster.

We also started the continuing education requirements for pharmacists. And in the mid-1980s, we were faced with the issue of product selection, or the availability of generic drugs. It is a fight we started, and Florida was the first state to take on the big companies, so they all had representatives here to try and defeat it.

Q: Why did you want to serve a second term?A: I didn’t like what they were doing. I felt like the leadership needed to be doing something else. Plus, I enjoyed it. I love working with the FPA and the Legislature and national organizations. Being a pharmacist was my life, so I thought I should be involved. You gain knowledge by being involved and can then be more effective. It just seemed natural to do it.

Q: What are your thoughts on the profession today? A: The UF COP is doing a good job educating the students, but sometimes it seems that they might be overeducated for their pay. Consulting with people about their prescriptions is as far as it goes unless they work in a hospital setting. They are well-trained, but they come out and are placed in a retail setting and have to learn to deal with people and they are not trained for that. It is sometimes a rude awakening in the retail environment.

We never did hide behind the counter. This new way in pharmacy (MTM) is really just the old way. I built my business by communicating with my patients.

Q: How did your UF education prepare you for your career? A: My coursework at UF gave me the background to go out and practice, without which I would not be where I am today. That is why I have always supported and given back both monetarily and through service.

Q: When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist?A: I went to college to be a chemist, but in my first year my uncle, who was a pharmaceutical salesman, suggested that I should look into pharmacy.

Q: At 77 years old, why do you still do it?A: There is only one way to run a business, and that is hands-on. I never felt I have made enough to retire, and I don’t know what I would do if I quit. It is fun to build something and keep it running. If it quits being fun, then I will leave.

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George BrowningUF Class of 1953; FPA President 1972-73 & 1984-85

Pharmacist ProfileCurrent Occupation: Owner/Pharmacist, Browning’s

Pharmacy & Health Care (since 1962)

Other Leadership Highlights: President, APhA Academy

of Pharmacy Practice; Board Member, American Society

of Consultant Pharmacists; President, UF COP Alumni

Association; also active membership in American College of

Apothecaries and National Association of Retail Druggists

Awards Highlights: Awarded FPA’s RQ Richards Award

for Pharmaceutical Public Relations and James H. Beal

Pharmacist of the Year

Community Service Highlights: Served on the board of the

Melbourne United Methodist Church Trustees, South Brevard

YMCA, State of Florida Consumers Council, Florida Medicaid

Advisory Council

Family: George and his wife, Jeannine, have been married for

55 years. They have four children, eight grandchildren and two

great-grandchildren.

George Browning shows us the good ‘ole corner drugstore days. More recently, he and his wife Jeannine enjoyed a reception for pharmacy entrepreneurs at UF’s butterfly garden.

Q: How did you get involved in FPA leadership? A: I became a pharmacist in Florida at a time when the state legislature could do anything it wanted. A group of us were dissatisfied and tired of always being on the defensive. So, we decided it was time to be offensive.

The Florida Pharmacy Association was not an effective organization; they did not lobby and were running the association out of an office in Ft. Myers. When the office moved to Tallahassee, a bunch of us decided to work together to make things better. We hired Jim Powers (UF graduate and future FPA president), who I went to school with. I got involved as treasurer and then as president.

Q: What are you most proud of during your time in FPA leadership? A: Together with the UF College of Pharmacy and the Florida Board of Pharmacy, we worked together to get the consultant pharmacist licensing law passed – the first such law in the U.S. It really was quite remarkable. We had people in all three organizations working together -- it is not like that today. We were all close, and when that happens, you can do things better and faster.

We also started the continuing education requirements for pharmacists. And in the mid-1980s, we were faced with the issue of product selection, or the availability of generic drugs. It is a fight we started, and Florida was the first state to take on the big companies, so they all had representatives here to try and defeat it.

Q: Why did you want to serve a second term?A: I didn’t like what they were doing. I felt like the leadership needed to be doing something else. Plus, I enjoyed it. I love working with the FPA and the Legislature and national organizations. Being a pharmacist was my life, so I thought I should be involved. You gain knowledge by being involved and can then be more effective. It just seemed natural to do it.

Q: What are your thoughts on the profession today? A: The UF COP is doing a good job educating the students, but sometimes it seems that they might be overeducated for their pay. Consulting with people about their prescriptions is as far as it goes unless they work in a hospital setting. They are well-trained, but they come out and are placed in a retail setting and have to learn to deal with people and they are not trained for that. It is sometimes a rude awakening in the retail environment.

We never did hide behind the counter. This new way in pharmacy (MTM) is really just the old way. I built my business by communicating with my patients.

Q: How did your UF education prepare you for your career? A: My coursework at UF gave me the background to go out and practice, without which I would not be where I am today. That is why I have always supported and given back both monetarily and through service.

Q: When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist?A: I went to college to be a chemist, but in my first year my uncle, who was a pharmaceutical salesman, suggested that I should look into pharmacy.

Q: At 77 years old, why do you still do it?A: There is only one way to run a business, and that is hands-on. I never felt I have made enough to retire, and I don’t know what I would do if I quit. It is fun to build something and keep it running. If it quits being fun, then I will leave.

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The FPA Poster Presentations are open to PHARMACY STUDENTS ONLY. Complete and submit this COVERSHEET for each abstract submission. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, May 4, 2009. Abstracts will NOT be accepted after this date. Mail or E-mail this application along with the abstract submission to:

Tian Merren Owens, MS, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services Florida Pharmacy Association

610 N. Adams Street Tallahassee, FL 32301

tmerren@pharmview.com PLEASE TYPE Contact Information: Presenter's Name (MUST BE A STUDENT):________________________________________________________________

□ Entry Level Pharm.D. □ Post B.S. Pharm.D. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No: _____________________E-Mail Address: _________________________________________________ Abstract Title: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Author: __________________________________________________________________________________

(Students must be listed first to be considered for the Award. Presenter will be notified by mail of acceptance).

Co-Author(s): _________________________________________________________ Student □ YES □ NO

_________________________________________________________ Student □ YES □ NO

Awards: Posters will be eligible for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes to be presented at Convention. (Only one prize is given for each winning poster)

Free Registration: Three entry level students from each Florida College of Pharmacy will be eligible for a complimentary Florida Pharmacy Association Convention Student registration.

(Student Registration does not include CE or hotel accommodations) I am interested in being considered for this registration □YES □NO

College: _____________________________________________________________________________

The abstract form submitted should be the equivalent of one page. The abstract should include: Title (Include authors’ names and name of College of Pharmacy), Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.

Abstracts will not be accepted if it is not in this format. Do not include figures or graphs.

Please direct all questions and concerns to: Tian Merren Owens ♦ (850) 222-2400 ext. 120 ♦ tmerren@pharmview.com

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS For Florida Pharmacy Students

FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 119TH ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION

July 8 - 12, 2009 Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village ♦ St. Augustine, Florida

Poster Session: Friday, July 10, 2009, 4:30-6:00PM

ABSTRACT FORMAT

DEADLINE DATE: MONDAY, MAY 4, 2009

119th Annual Meetingand Convention

Florida Pharmacy Association

Mark Your Calendar!

Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare system. Pharmacists provide substantial care and make a great impact on improving patient’s quality of life. FPA would like to empower pharmacists, enhance their therapeutic knowledge, and equip them with practical tools that can be utilized in their various professions as they make a difference in patient care.

FPA’s mission is to “serve, represent and assist Florida pharmacists to advance the profession and practice of pharmacy.” The year’s convention will offer a variety of important topics that will be applicable to your practice setting. We will offer consultant and general continuing education hours, in addition to a Wholesaler Conference and a Compounding Conference. Come and Get Empowered at FPA’s 119th Annual Meeting and Convention!

Renaissance Resort at World Golf VillageSt. Augustine, FL

July 8-12, 2009

119th Annual Meetingand Convention

Florida Pharmacy Association

Mark Your Calendar!

Pharmacists are an integral part of the healthcare system. Pharmacists provide substantial care and make a great impact on improving patient’s quality of life. FPA would like to empower pharmacists, enhance their therapeutic knowledge, and equip them with practical tools that can be utilized in their various professions as they make a difference in patient care.

FPA’s mission is to “serve, represent and assist Florida pharmacists to advance the profession and practice of pharmacy.” The year’s convention will offer a variety of important topics that will be applicable to your practice setting. We will offer consultant and general continuing education hours, in addition to a Wholesaler Conference and a Compounding Conference. Come and Get Empowered at FPA’s 119th Annual Meeting and Convention!

Renaissance Resort at World Golf VillageSt. Augustine, FL

July 8-12, 2009

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 6 hrs of GCE/TECH)

7:00am Registration/Check-in

7:30am Welcome and Introductory Remarks

7:30am-3:00pm Wholesaler Conference

7:30am-3:00pm Compounding Conference (6 hours CE Available)

7:30am-8:30am Compounding Pharmacy Today

8:35am-9:35am <797> State and Federal Regulations

9:35am-9:50am BREAK

9:50am-10:50am Legal Update for Compounding Practices & Accreditation

10:55am-11:55am Compounding Veterinary Medicines

12:00pm-12:50pm LUNCH

12:55pm-1:55pm Florida Compounding Regulations

2:00pm-3:00pm Sports Medicine and Pain Management Compounding

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

6:00pm-8:00pm Florida Pharmacy Foundation Annual Meeting

7:30pm-9:00pm Officer’s Dinner

CODE KEY: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Recertification Consultant TECH = Technician STC = Student Continuing Education

119th Annual Meeting and ConventionSchedule

Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village • St. Augustine, FloridaSchedule is subject to change

Who should Attend?

• Community Pharmacists • Consultant Pharmacists • Hospital Pharmacists • Pharmacy Technicians • Pharmacy Students • Long term Care Pharmacists• Wholesalers • Compounding Pharmacists

Thursday, July 9, 2009 6 hrs of GCE/TECH or 3 hrs RC

6:00am Registration Desk Open

7:00am-8:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC HIV/AIDS (Will also be the required BOP HIV/AIDS course)

8:35am-10:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC HIV/AIDS Management

10:05am-10:15am Break

10:15am-11:15am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Legislative Update 11:20am-12:20pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Uncoordinated Care Analysis

11:20am-1:20pm CE Provider Workshop

12:20pm-1:20pm Lunch (Attendees on their own)

12:20pm-1:20pm Annual Business Meeting (Lunch Available for Purchase)

1:25pm-2:25pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Keynote Address: Advocating for Pharmacy: The Face of Neighborhood Healthcare

2:30pm-6:00pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening 2:30pm-6:30pm Journal Board Meeting

4:30pm-6:00pm Adopt-A-Student and Mentor Social

7:00pm-8:00pm Foundation Reception Social

Consultant Track

3:00pm-5:00pm FPA House of Delegates Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Issue Presentation (3:00pm-4:00pm)

4:30pm-6:00pm Student Poster Presentations

4:30pm-7:00pm Exhibit Hall Opens

5:30pm Golf Winners Announced in Exhibit Hall

7:00pm-8:30pm PACCE Wine Tasting Reception

8:00pm-9:00pm #1 Club Reception (Invitation Only)

8:00pm-9:30pm University Alumni Receptions

Saturday, July 11, 2009

7 hrs of GCE/TECH or 6 hrs RC

6:00am Registration Desk Open

7:00am-8:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Asthma Management

8:35am-10:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Asthma Management

9:00am-11:00am Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC Career Forum with Jim Powers 10:05am-10:20am Break

10:20am-11:50am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Lipid/Hypertension Management

11:15am-1:00pm Student Banquet/Awards/ Scholarships

12:00N-1:00pm Lunch Break

12:00N-1:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Board of Pharmacy Update (Box Lunch Available for Purchase) 1:00pm-2: 30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Lipid/Hypertension Management

1:00pm-2:30pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/STC Over-the-Counter Medications

CODE KEY: GCE = General Continuing Education RC = Recertification Consultant TECH = Technician STC = Student Continuing Education

Friday, July 10, 20097 hrs of GCE/TECH or 4.5 hrs RC

6:00am Registration Desk Open

6:30am-7:00am Golf Tournament Practice

6:30am-7:30am Christian Pharmacist Fellowship International Breakfast

7:30am Golf Tournament

7:00am-8:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management

8:00am-9:45am Local Unit Leaders Meeting

8:00am-10:00am Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH/STC NASPA/NMA Game Show

8:35am-10:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Diabetes Management

10:00am-12:00pm Delegate Registration

10:05am-10:15am Break

10:15am-11:15am Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Career Empowerment

10:15am-11:45am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Hormonal Therapy Management (Consultants must attend the Sunday course)

11:15am-3:00pm Student Patient Counseling Competition

11:20am-12:20pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH/STC Patient Empowerment

12:20pm-1:00pm Lunch Break

1:00pm-2:00pm Education: 1 hr STC Review of Pharmacy Calculations

1:00pm-3:00pm Education: 2 hrs GCE/TECH Reducing Medication Errors

2:00pm-3:00pm Education: 1 hr GCE/TECH Empowering Technicians

2:00pm-3:00pm Education: 1 hr STC Preparing For The Most Important Test in My Career

Consultant Track

1:00pm-2:30pm Delegate Registration

2:30pm-4:30pm House of Delegates Reconvenes

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

6:00pm-10:00pm Awards Ceremony Reception

Sunday, July 12, 2009

4.5 hrs of GCE/TECH/RC

6:00am Registration Desk Open

6:30am-8:00am President’s Breakfast and Installation of Officers

8:00am-9:30am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Anticoagulation Management

9:35am-11:05am Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Anticoagulation Management

11:05am-11:20am Break

11:20am-12:50pm Education: 1.5 hrs GCE/TECH/RC Hormonal Therapy Management (Consultants must attend the Friday course)

Consultant Track

Hotel InformationThe Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village

500 South Legacy TrailSt. Augustine, Florida 32092

Phone: (904) 940-8000 or (888) 740-7020www.pharmview.com

OVERVIEWThe new Renaissance Resort at

World Golf Village is the premier vacation and meeting destination in the Southeast, offering groups, fami-lies, couples and friends a world full of Florida’s finest pursuits. A golfer’s paradise, this luxurious resort is set in the heart of World Golf Village… surrounded by two 18-hole champi-onship courses designed by legends of the game…and central to St. Augustine, Jacksonville and beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach.

The largest resort and confer-ence center combination between Atlanta and Orlando, The Renais-sance Resort offers a total of 86,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The resort sits on 6,300 beautifully landscaped acres, next to the one-and-only World Golf Hall of Fame, the Walk of Champions, PGA

features of the 7,279-yard course are its placid lakes edged with large co-quina rocks, and its 200-year-old live oaks. The course challenges amateurs and pros alike with five sets of tees, a course rating of 75.2, and a slope of 143.

Slammer & Squire is named for legendary Hall of Famers “Slammin” Sam Snead and Gene “The Squire” Sarazen. They partnered with archi-tect Bobby Weed to create this im-pressive par 72 tree-lined course that features gentle rolling fairways and challenging lakes. The 6,939-yard course has a course rating of 73.8, and its slope is 135.

Both courses feature such on-course amenities as chilled apples on the first and tenth holes, complimen-tary range balls, and Global Position-ing Systems (GPS) in every cart.

TOUR Golf Academy, PGA TOUR Stop retail center, and such restaurants as the golf-themed Murray Bros. and Cad-dyshack.

The 301-room Renaissance features a lush 10-story atrium garden lobby, complete with running streams, a cascading waterfall and exotic 30-foot palms. An all-new Colonial Asian theme and recent resort-wide renovations, ap-parent upon arrival, set the stage for an elegant, upscale stay, where your every need is our pleasure to handle.

GOLFThe Renaissance Resort at World

Golf Village offers two extraordinary 18-hole championship golf courses that were designed by the legends of the game. King & Bear is the only course in the world designed jointly by Arnold Palmer (known as “The King”) and Jack “The Bear” Nicklaus. The signature

Room Rates (Rate cut off date is Wednesday,

June 17, 2009). The special Florida Pharmacy Association Group room rate is $129 plus tax per night. Please be sure to ask for the Florida Pharmacy Association group rate. The check-in time is 4:00pm and the checkout time is 12:00 noon. Room reservations can be made by calling 1-888-740-7020. Complimentary self parking is available and valet parking is op-tional for a nightly fee.

Keynote Speaker Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE is

President and Chief Executive Of-ficer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, a position he as-sumed in 2007. He represents and is the chief spokesman for the com-munity pharmacy industry, which has annual sales of $827 billion. In 2004, Anderson was named the “Association Executive of the Year” by Association Trends newspaper, joining only 25 men and women honored with that title since 1980.

General Education Track Thursday - Sunday The general education track will

offer courses designed to educate pharmacists on a wide variety of important topics pertaining to their pharmacy practice. Specific courses being offered are Reducing Medica-tion Errors, Over-The-Counter Med-ications, and a Board of Pharmacy Update as well as the always-pop-ular offerings of Florida Legislative Update.

Consultant Education TrackThursday- SundayDisease State Management Clinics The consultant education track will

provide the pharmacists with the most current information available on empowerment and overcoming barriers in various disease state clin-ics. Some specific therapeutic topics being offered include Management

of Diabetes, Asthma, Lipid/Hy-pertension, Anticoagulation, HIV/AIDS, and Hormonal Therapy. There are 18 hours available for consultant pharmacists.

Student and Technician TrackThursday – Sunday Students and Technicians will ben-

efit from interacting with practicing pharmacists and attending student and technician focused continuing education programs. The technician track offers several hours of continu-ing education on a variety of topics, including a course on Empowering The Technician. The student track consists of 10 hours of fun and ex-citing continuing education. Some specific courses being offered in-clude Preparing for the Most Im-portant Test In Your Career, Review of Pharmacy Calculations, and the NASPA/NMA Game Show.

Pre-Convention EducationWednesday Only Our traditional Wednesday pro-

gramming has expanded this year to a Wholesaler’s Conference and an outstanding Pharmacy Compound-ing Program. The wholesaler’s con-ference will offer live continuing education credit. The compounding conference will offer 6 hours of live continuing education credit. Reg-ister for these programs and walk away with valuable information for your pharmacy practice. A sepa-rate registration fee is required for each program.

Special Events Exhibits: Participate in our grand

opening reception in the exhib-it hall! Poster Presentations: Browse submissions from students. Contact Tian Merren Owens in the FPA office for more information if you would like to submit a poster presentation. Awards Ceremony Reception: Honor outstanding practitioners during the awards pre-sentation. The Dress code is busi-

ness casual which is a business suit or sports coat for men and a din-ner dress or pants suit for women. President’s Breakfast: Attend the Sunday morning installation of new officers. Receptions: Enjoy catch-ing up with your colleagues as the Universities entertain their alumni and friends, and as the FPA Foun-dation thank their supporters at a reception. 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 ben-efit from interacting with practic-ing 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 men-tor or sponsor a student. Pharm-PACCE Wine Tasting Reception: Purchase a ticket to this reception to support your Political Action Com-mittee. Golf Tournament: Join us Friday morning for the traditional FPA Golf Tournament. Please reg-ister early to save your space.

The Florida Phar-macy Association is accredited by the Ac-creditation Council for Pharmacy Edu-

cation as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education. Up to 30 contact hours are available upon successful completion of the pro-gram through attendance and sub-mission of completed attendance forms. Statements of continuing pharmacy education will be mailed six weeks after the meeting. The Florida Pharmacy is also a Florida Department of Health approved provider of continuing education for pharmacists.

General Information

FPA 119th Annual Meeting and Convention July 8-12, 2009 St. Augustine, FL

Participant InformationName: _____________________________________________________

Badge Name: _______________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________

Phone: (W) (H)_______________________

Fax: ______________________________________________________

License: PS________________ PU_________ Other State___________

Email: ____________________________________________________

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Full Package Registration—Excludes Box 5 Full package registration includes educational programs (Thurs-Sun),

Exhibit Hall, Awards Reception, and President’s Breakfast. Handouts not included in full package registration. Handouts will be on our website www.pharmview.com after June 30, 2008

Before June 27 After June 27 Amount

FPA Member $280 $350 $_______

Non Member $450 $495 $_______

Member Technician $120 $130 $_______

Non Member Technician $145 $160 $_______ (includes Membership)

Student $110 $110 $_______

Guest (no CE) $150 $150 $_______

Guest Name:

Handouts $30 N/A $______

2

Please indicate below which functions you will attend. These functions are included in the Full Package. If no boxes are selected, we will assume you will not be attending any of the events listed below. Full registration package gives you one ticket to each of these events. Please see box 7 for additional tickets.

Exhibit Hall (Thursday and/or Friday) #

Awards Ceremony (Saturday) #

President’s Breakfast (Sunday) #

I will not be attending any of these functions.

3

Daily Education Registration Daily Registration does not include admittance to functions or handouts. After June 30, 2008, handouts will be posted on our website www.pharmview.com.

Before After June 27 June 27 Amount

FPA Member $140 $150 $_______

Non Member $195 $225 $_______

Member Technician $40 $60 $_______

Non Member Technician $55 $75 $_______

Handouts $30 N/A $_______ Please select the day(s) you will attend: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

4

Convention Special: Wednesday, July 9, 2008A) Immunization Certificate Registration

FPA Member $250 Non Member $395 Program Being Offered: Successful completion of the live seminar component which involves passing the final exam with a grade of 70% or higher will result in 8.0 hrs CE credit issued Successful completion of the Self-study component which involves passing the self-study assessment question with a grade of 70% or higher will result in 12.0 hrs CE credit issuedfor this program.

Total Amount: $__________

B) FPA Wholesaler Regulatory & Law Conference $500

Program Being Offered: Join us for all the current and up to date information regarding changes in Florida’s Prescription Drug Wholesaling requirements. Many of the changes include new rules and revisions to current regulations related to prescription drug distribution and transfer. There will be 8.0 hrs of CE issued for this program. Total Amount: $__________

5

Special Events Registration The events listed below must be purchased individually and are not included in any other registration packages.

Quantity Price Amount

PharmPACCE Luncheon @ $60 $_______

Tennis Tournament ________ @ $40 $_______

Golf Tournament @ $150 $_______

Christian RPh Breakfast @ $35 $_______

Total Amount: $________

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Additional Tickets The following events ARE included in the Full Registration Package. However, you must purchase additional tickets for guests who are NOT registered.

Quantity Price Amount

Exhibit Hall @ $30 $_______

Awards Ceremony @ $80 $_______

President’s Breakfast @ $50 $_______

Total Amount: $_______

7

Contributions—Please make a separate check payable to the FPA Foundation.

Adopt-A-Student Program Amount: $_______

Foundation Amount: $_______

Total Amount:$_______

8

Payment Total Enclosed: $

Check (To: FPA) MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover

Account # ________________________________________________

Security Code _________________ Expiration Date _______________

Billing Address _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

Signature __________________________________________________

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Four Ways to Register: Mail: FPA, 610 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Call: 850-222-2400 Fax: 850-561-6758 Web: www.pharmview.com

Participant InformationName: _____________________________________________________

Badge Name: _______________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________

City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________

Phone: (W) (H)_______________________

Fax: ______________________________________________________

License: PS________________ PU_________ Other State___________

Email: ____________________________________________________

1

Full Package Registration—Excludes Box 5 Full package registration includes educational programs (Thurs-Sun),

Exhibit Hall, Awards Reception, and President’s Breakfast. Handouts not included in full package registration. Handouts will be on our website www.pharmview.com after June 29, 2009

Before June 26 After June 26 Amount

FPA Member $280 $350 $_______

Non Member $450 $495 $_______

Member Technician $120 $130 $_______

Non Member Technician $145 $160 $_______ (includes Membership)

Student $110 $110 $_______

Guest (no CE) $150 $150 $_______

Guest Name:

Handouts $30 N/A $______

2

Please indicate below which functions you will attend. These functions are included in the Full Package. If no boxes are selected, we will assume you will not be attending any of the events listed below. Full registration package gives you one ticket to each of these events. Please see box 7 for additional tickets.

Exhibit Hall (Thursday and/or Friday) #

Awards Ceremony Reception (Saturday) #

President’s Breakfast (Sunday) #

I will not be attending any of these functions.

3

Daily Education Registration Daily Registration does not include admittance to functions or handouts. After June 29, 2009, handouts will be posted on our website www.pharmview.com.

Before After June 26 June 26 Amount

FPA Member $140 $150 $_______

Non Member $195 $225 $_______

Member Technician $40 $60 $_______

Non Member Technician $55 $75 $_______

Handouts $30 N/A $_______ Please select the day(s) you will attend: Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

4

Convention Special: Wednesday, July 8, 2009A) Update on Pharmacy Compounding

(6 Credit Hours Available)

FPA Member with Full Registration $50 FPA Member $140 Non Member with Full Registration $75 Non Member $195

Total Amount: $__________

B) FPA Wholesaler Regulatory & Law Conference--$500

Program Being Offered: Join us for all the current and up to date information regarding changes in Florida’s Prescription Drug Wholesaling requirements. Many of the changes include new rules and revisions to current regulations related to prescription drug distribution and transfer. There will be CE credit issued for this program.

Total Amount: $__________

5

Special Events Registration The events listed below must be purchased individually and are not included in any other registration packages.

Quantity Price Amount

Golf Tournament __________ @ $150 $_______

Christian RPh Breakfast __________ @ $35 $_______

PACCE Wine __________ @ $30 $_______ Tasting Reception

Total Amount: $________

6

Additional Tickets The following events ARE included in the Full Registration Package. However, you must purchase additional tickets for guests who are NOT registered.

Quantity Price Amount

Exhibit Hall @ $30 $_______

Awards Ceremony @ $80 $_______

President’s Breakfast @ $50 $_______

Total Amount: $_______

7

Contributions—Please make a separate check payable to the FPA Foundation.

Adopt-A-Student Program Amount: $_______

Foundation Amount: $_______

Total Amount:$_______

8

Payment Total Enclosed: $

Check (To: FPA) MasterCard Visa AMEX Discover

Account # ________________________________________________

Security Code _________________ Expiration Date _______________

Billing Address _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

Signature __________________________________________________

9

Four Ways to Register: Mail: FPA, 610 North Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Call: 850-222-2400 Fax: 850-561-6758 Web: www.pharmview.com

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Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia

Awarded to a pharmacist for out-standing community service above and beyond professional duties. The use of the following selection criteria is re-quired:

The recipient must be a Florida li- n

censed pharmacist and a member of FPA.The recipient must be living. Awards n

are not presented posthumously.The recipient has not previously re- n

ceived the award.The recipient is not currently serving n

nor has he/she served within the immediate past 2 years on its award committee or an officer of the asso-ciation in other than an ex officio ca-pacity.The recipient has compiled an out- n

standing record of community ser-vice, which, apart from his/her spe-cific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession.

James H. Beal Award

Awarded to the "Pharmacist of the Year." The criteria established for this award is that the recipient be a Flori-da registered pharmacist and a mem-ber of FPA, who has rendered outstand-ing service to pharmacy within the past five years.Criteria:

The recipient must be a Florida reg- n

istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA.The recipient has rendered outstand- n

ing service to pharmacy within the past five years.

Technician of the Year AwardAwarded annually to a Florida

pharmacy technician who is recog-nized for his/her outstanding perfor-mance and achievement during his/her career.

Criteria:

Candidate must be a member of n

the Florida Pharmacy Association for at least 2 years.Candidate must have demonstrat- n

ed contributions and dedication to the advancement of pharmacy technician practice.Candidate must have demonstrat- n

ed contributions to the Florida Pharmacy Association and/or oth-er pharmacy organizations.Candidate must have demonstrat- n

ed commitment to community ser-vice.Candidate is not a past recipient of n

this award.

R.Q. Richards Award

This award is based on outstanding achievement in the field of pharmaceu-tical public relations in Florida.Criteria:

The recipient must be a Florida reg- n

istered pharmacist and a member of the FPA.The recipient has displayed out- n

standing achievement in the field of pharmaceutical public relations in Florida.

Frank Toback/AZO Consultant

Pharmacist Award

Criteria:Candidate must be an FPA member, n

registered with the Florida Board of Pharmacy as a consultant pharma-cist in good standing.Candidate should be selected based n

on their outstanding achievements in the field of consultant pharmacy.

DCPA Sidney Simkowitz

Pharmacy Involvement Award

Presented annually to a Florida pharmacist who has been active at the local and state pharmacy association level in advancement of the profes-sion of pharmacy in Florida.

Criteria:A minimum of five years of active n

involvement in and contributions to the local association and FPA.Candidate must have held office at n

local level pharmacy association.Member in good standing for a pe- n

riod of at least five years in the FPA and must have served as a member or chairman of a committee of the association.Candidate must have been active- n

ly involved in a project that has or could potentially be of benefit to members of the profession.

Pharmacists Mutual Companies

Distinguished Young Pharmacist

Award

Awarded to a young pharmacist for their involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy.Criteria:

Licensed to practice for nine (9) years n

or less.Licensed to practice in the state in n

which selected.Participation in national pharmacy n

association, professional programs, and/or community service.

IPA Roman Maximo Corrons

Inspiration & Motivation Award

Interamerican Pharmacists Association created this award to honor the memo-ry of Roman M. Corrons who inspired and motivated countless pharmacists to participate actively and aspire to take on leadership roles in their profession. Roman was always there with guidance and support that motivated pharma-cists and encouraged visionary leader-ship, approachable active membership and succession planning. This award recognizes the motivators among us who inspire others to continue to ad-vance the profession.Criteria:

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DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: FEBRUARY 28, 2009

The recipient must be a Florida Li- n

censed Pharmacist and a member of the FPA.Candidate should motivate others n

to excel within the profession by en-couraging them to be leaders.Candidate is not necessarily an as- n

sociation officer, but guides, sup-ports and/or inspires others.

A brief description on the candidate’s motivational/inspirational skills must accompany the nomination.

The Jean Lamberti

Mentorship Award

The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award was established in 1998 to hon-or those pharmacists who have taken time to share their knowledge and ex-

perience with pharmacist candidates. The award is named in honor of long time FPA member Jean Lamberti for her effort in working with pharmacy students.Criteria

The recipient must be an FPA mem- n

ber.The recipient must serve as a role n

model for the profession of pharmacy.

Innovative Pharmacy Practice

Award

Awarded to honor practicing phar-macists who have demonstrated inno-vation in pharmacy practice that has resulted in improved patient care.Criteria:

The recipient has demonstrated inno- n

vative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care.The recipient should be a practic- n

ing pharmacist within the geograph-ic area represented by the presenting Association.

Qualified nominee: A pharmacist prac-ticing within the geographic area repre-sented by the presenting Association.

I AM PLEASED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION:

Name:

Address:

FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARD:

(Nomination Deadline February 28, 2009)

Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia Award

James H. Beal Award

R.Q. Richards Award

Frank Toback/AZO Consultant Pharmacist Award

DCPA Sydney Simkowitz Award

Pharmacists Mutual Co. Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award

Academy of Pharmacy Practice Practitioner Merit Award

The Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award

IPA Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration & Motivation Award

Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award

Technician of the Year Award

NOMINATED BY:

Name:

Date Submitted:

Signature:

Please describe briefly below the nominee's accomplishments, indicating why you feel he or she should receive this award. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

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mail nominatons to: annual awards, Florida Pharmacy association, 610 n. adams st., tallahassee, Fl 32301(850) 222-2400 FaX (850) 561-6758 dEadlinE For nominations is FEBrUary 28, 2009

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caLL FOR RESOLUTIONS TO ThE 2009 hOUSE OF DELEGaTES

The House of Delegates Board of Directors will meet in March 2009 to review and approve resolu-tions for the Annual Meeting. The deadline for submitting resolutions is March 15, 2009! PLeASe nOTe THIS DeADLIne.

The following information will be needed when submitting resolutions:

1. name of organization: The name of the organization submitting the resolutions(s);2. name and telephone number of individuals: A contact in the event clarification Or further in-

formation is needed; 3. Problem: A statement of the problem addressed by the resolution;4. Intent: A statement of what passage of the resolution will accomplish;5. Resolution Format: (please type and use double spacing)

TiTle of ResoluTion

name of oRganizaTion

WheReas , and

WheReas :

TheRefoRe be iT

Resolved (ThaT The fPa oR subdivision of fPa)

ConTaCT name and Phone #:

PRoblem:

inTenT:

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