Vol 14 No. 3 Summer 2017
Summer 2017
Pharmacy Journal of New England
Codeine and Tramadol in Children, Adolescents, and Breastfed Infants Cybersecurity: Rx and the Law Could Your Improve Your Personal Finances Today? Financial Forum
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Vol 14 No. 3 Pharmacy Journal of New England • Summer 2017
of New England Healthcare Coverage in Flux
Editors
Dear Readers,
Managing Editor
This ongoing healthcare debate continued in Washington this summer, with two developments – the startling announcement that Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma in the brain, and the sobering analysis by the Congressional Budget Office estimating that over millions of Americans could lose healthcare coverage if the Affordable Care Act was repealed and not replaced. Thirty-two million Americans would lose their health insurance by 2026 if Obamacare is scrapped without an alternative in place, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported, while 17 million would become uninsured next year alone. As the federal debate continues. If healthcare is substantially amended, there could be block grants, which would allow states to determine how to distribute the dollars. The CPA staff is focused its attention in Hartford to ensure that our Medicaid reimbursement is not affected by federal impact or state budget cuts and that the CPA has language at the ready to adapt to either scenario. CPA worked with our lobbyist and NCPA to craft language that will be provided to legislative supporters so they will be ready to have it be part of the discussion as the budget talks progress and the many moving pieces continue to shift. We wish Senator McCain strength as he begins this battle, and also keep in our thoughts all those struggling with diseases and chronic conditions without insurance to help combat their conditions. Sincerely,
Lindsay De Santis Executive Vice President Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
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Margherita R. Giuliano, RPh Executive Vice President Connecticut Pharmacists Association
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Feature: Codeine and Tramadol in Children, Adolescents, and Breastfed Infants Pharmacy Marketing Group: Rx and the Law, Financial Forum New England Pharmacists Convention Registration Brochure From the Colleges
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President’s Message Greetings from Connecticut, where we have enjoyed both 90 degree days and 65 degree days this month! The wild swings in temperature are nothing compared to what we are seeing in D.C. on the healthcare front, or the wrangling at our State Capitol as we all anxiously await the adoption of a state budget. Here in Connecticut, we celebrated the beginning of Bahar Matusik, PharmD summer with our annual Wine CPA President, 2016-17 tasting event and Foundation fundraiser at the Arrigoni Winery in Portland, Connecticut. It was a wonderful evening seeing such a cross-section of friends and colleagues who came out to support scholarships and other community foundation programs. This fall, we will distribute over $7,000 to worthy pharmacy students. In addition, we have been working with the Connecticut’s Congressional delegation to bring together pharmacists with our elected officials when they are home on their August break. To date, we are planning a roundtable and naloxone demonstration for Congressman Courtney in Waterford, and something similar for Senator Murphy and Congressman Larson in the Hartford area. The New England Pharmacists Convention is right around the corner. This event includes the annual banquet and installation of officers for the CPA, and where I will transition from President to Immediate Past President. In the past year, I have been amazed to see the amount of work being done in our state on the opioid crisis, and want to take a moment to thank all the pharmacists across various practice settings, pharmacy technicians, and our state government for their innovation approach to addressing the public health 2
epidemic. According to the Office of the State Medical Examiner, there were 917 statewide fatal overdoses reported in 2016, which is up from 729 in 2015. The vast majority of overdoses involve some sort of opioid, and figures don’t include pure alcohol overdoses. Heroin continues to be a problem especially when batches have higher potency due to fentanyl. Connecticut has been a leader in passing legislation that addresses the opioid epidemic, including House Bill 7052 from this past legislative session. These new provisions strengthen the current law and include requiring electronic prescribing to increase the security of opioid prescriptions, reducing opioid prescriptions from seven days to five days for children, and allowing patients to file a voluntary non-opioid form in their medical records indicating that they do not want to be prescribed or administered opioid drugs. If the revised federal budget bill is approved, it will provide $45 billion, which will most likely flow to states in the form of grants over 10 years. Most of the money would go to addiction treatment, but some would be used to fund research into better treatments for pain and addiction. Last spring, the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services received $5.5 million to increase access to treatment, reduce unmet treatment need, and reduce opioidrelated overdose deaths. As all of these measures advance, it is critical to have a pharmacist at the table so we can continue to be part of the solution! Sincerely, Bahar Matusik, PharmD President, CPA
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Massachusetts President’s Message Dear Colleagues,
Dear Colleagues, Will Massachusetts be the 42nd state to obtain Provider Status in Massachusetts? It appears optimistic thus far. The Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives health care committee held a hearing on
SB1240/HB1214, “An Act Recognizing Pharmacists as Healthcare Providers,” on June 27, 2017. Members from both MPhA and Massachusetts Independent Pharmacists Association (MIPA) from various practice settings joined me in testifying in front of the Committee. Much appreciation for their compelling testimonies and thanks to Dennis Lyons, Joanne DoylePetrongolo, Evan Robinson, David Berkowitz, and Oleg Urim. As a result of many of you taking action, visiting our Grassroots Action Center, and contacting your senators and representatives, there was significant support at the hearing and no opposition. Alicia Mam daCunha, PharmD MPhA President, 2016-17
Mark your calendar! On Tuesday October 10, 2017, Senator Moore will be hosting our Face of Pharmacy event at the State House. As an attendee, you will have the opportunity to visit elected officials and share your personal stories of what you do and how the pending legislations, whether it’s Provider Status, MAC Transparency, or Specialty Drug bill, can affect your business and profession. To sign up and for more information, visit our website at www.masspharmacists. org. The Face of Pharmacy is an occasion for you to make a difference. As we head back to the roulette table, this time at Foxwoods Resort and Casino, I invite you to join our Board of Directors at our annual New England Pharmacists Convention on September 14-15, 2017! We have an interesting and exciting
line-up of speakers. Get your CEs, network with colleagues over two days, and sign up for one of the APhA certificate programs to enhance your resume. Further, pharmacy participants from our DPH grant will be present at our MPhA banquet. The grant is designed to engage community pharmacists in an effort to improve the care of patients with hypertension. Come learn about the initiative and how you can make a difference at your practice setting. Continuing the battle with the opioid crisis, MPhA Chairman Karen Horbowic continues to make headway with Operation Prevention focusing on de-escalation training, public service announcements, naloxone distribution, and collaborating with the schools of pharmacy. Board members were invited to to meet Attorney General Maura Healey after our Spring Conference. There, we continued our discussion on the opioid crisis and MassPAT. It has truly been a privilege and honor to work with such an excellent Board of Directors and staff. Thank you all for your membership and support! Sincerely, Alicia Mam daCunha, PharmD, BCACP, AE-C MPhA President, 2016-17
MPhA and MIPA members who testified at the Provider Status hearing on June 27, 2017. Above, pictured from L to R: Evan Robinson, Dennis Lyons, Alicia Mam daCunha, Joanne Doyle-Petrongolo, Oleg Urim, and David Berkowitz
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Rhode Island
President’s Message Hello RIPA members! I’m very excited to be addressing you as your incoming President and I look forward to a productive and fun-filled year!
continued members. We would love to have you drop by and see what your Association is up to. (All meetings, times and locations are posted on our website, www.ripharmacists.org.) We are here to serve you, our membership. We look forward to hearing from you and what we can do to serve your needs. Please reach out and let us know what you would like us to be working on. Feel free to email us at the address above, or to me directly at LucreziaFinegan@gmail.com.
I hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings or events! We had a very busy spring this Respectfully, year. Our annual Kimberly Lucrezia Finegan, RPh, MBA, President, RIPA McDonough Spring Seminar and annual Rhode Island Lucrezia Finegan, PharmD Certificate Programs Key Opportunity at the RIPA President, 2017-18 Pharmacy Foundation Golf New England Pharmacists Convention Outing were both great Three different APHA certificate programs are offered successes. Thank you to all who joined us and for all of your as part of the New England Pharmacists Convention. support! Also, our Legislative team did a great job planning Both have a self-study and live component. Please and putting together a well-attended and successful Face of click on links below for goals and objectives and if Pharmacy event. We hope to see you at some of these events interested, register to attend one by going here to the NEPC registration page. There are various options next year. to attend the Thursday certificate program and also bundle to attend Friday CEs as well, for very low rates. We have some upcoming events planned for later this Click on the blue links below to get more information. summer. On August 12, we’ll be at McCoy Stadium for a barbecue and an evening watching the Pawtucket Red Sox, Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services As the learner, you will gain experience interviewing followed by fireworks. This is an excellent opportunity to get patients, identifying and prioritizing medication-relatout and have some fun while networking with your fellow ed problems, developing and implementing intervenpharmacy professionals. Friends and Family are very tions, and documenting activities. In addition, you welcome, too! And our annual President’s Dinner is going will have the opportunity to explore various business models and billing strategies and discuss plans for to take place on August 31 at the Quidnesset Country Club. implementation. Please join us in honoring our 2016-17 President, Sarah Thompson. Registration for both events is now open at Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management is an advanced professional training www.ripharmacists.org. We hope to see you at one or both! program that explores the pharmacist’s role in cardiovascular disease risk management. Our leadership team is busy planning our goals for this year and getting our committees organized and set up. We The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care have lots of opportunities still open on our committees and is an award-winning and intensive educational experience designed to equip pharmacists with the knowlplenty of ways for all of our membership to get involved. Our edge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effecAssociation and Foundation both rely on our membership’s tive, evidence-based diabetes care. engagement in order to be successful. If you’d like to be In addition to the Certificate programs, there is also a involved and aren’t sure where to start, please contact us at sterile and non-sterile compounding track; a focus on ripharmacistsassociation@gmail.com. We can help find a high risk medications, and lots of other cutting edge role that’s right for you and your interests. Also, our monthly CE topics spread out over the two days. There is no better way to do your 15 hours than at Live CE opporCouncil of Administration meetings are open to all tunities such as this. Check out the schedule today! 4
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New Hampshire Legislative Update Prepared by Elizabeth C. Sargent, Sheehan Phinney Capital Group Below is the status of some key bills that were introduced in the NH Legislature this session that affect the practice of pharmacy. House Bill 264 - (New Title) Establishing a commission to study allowing pharmacists to prescribe or make available via protocol oral contraceptives and certain related medications. Sponsored by Rep. Murphy, this bill was amended in its final form to create a commission to study allowing pharmacists to prescribe oral contraceptives and certain other medications. NHPA has a seat on the Commission. Signed by the Governor on April 25, 2017. The first meeting of the Study Commission will be held within 45 days
programs to identify weaknesses in processes and systems and make appropriate corrections. This bill is a request of the NH Board of Pharmacy. NHPA testified in support of this bill. There were some amendments made at the end of the legislative session that reflected the passage of SB 150 and clarified that pharmacy interns will only be allowed to administer current vaccinations allowed by statute. Passed the House and Senate. Signed by the Governor on July 10, 2017 Section 1 is the CQI portion of the bill. It will be effective September 1, 2017. SB 64 – Establishing a committee to study medication synchronization. Sponsored by Senator Carson, this bill would establish a committee to study medication synchronization. The general court notes that medication synchronization is increasingly being recognized as a tool that can improve adherence when patients are on a regular chronic medication regimen. NHPA signed in support of this bill. Signed by the Governor on April 17, 2017
House Bill 455-FN - Relative to the practices of pharmacy benefit managers.
The first meeting of the Study Committee will be held within 45 days
Sponsored by Rep. Hennessey, this bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from requiring providers to attain accreditation, credentialing, or licensing other than by the pharmacy board or other state or federal entity. NHPA testified in support of this bill.
Senate Bill 65 – Relative to vaccines administered by pharmacists.
Passed the House and Senate and became law without the Governor’s signature. This law will automatically be repealed on May 1, 2018. House Bill 469 – (New Title) Establishing a continuous quality improvement (CQI) program for pharmacies, relative to vaccines administered by pharmacists, and relative to the authority of the insurance department on federal health care reform. Sponsored by Rep. Schmidt, this bill would require licensed pharmacies to establish continuous quality improvement
Sponsored by Senator Guida, this bill would add hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Tdap, MMR, and meningococcal vaccines to the list of vaccines that pharmacists are allowed to administer in NH. NHPA signed in support of this bill. Signed by the Governor on June 16, 2017. Effective Date: January 1, 2018 Senate Bill 150 - Relative to pharmacist administration of vaccines. Sponsored by Senator Soucy, at the request of the students at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, this bill would allow pharmacy student interns to immunize, under the supervision of the pharmacist, the vaccinations currently allowed by state law. NHPA testified in support of 5
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Presentations included the following:
Signed by the Governor on May 12, 2017. Effective Date: July 11, 2017
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Senate Bill 234 – Relative to hypodermic syringes and needles containing residual amounts of controlled drugs and authorizing the operation of syringe service programs in New Hampshire. Sponsored by Senator Gray, this bill would authorize the operation of syringe service programs in New Hampshire. It also authorizes persons other than pharmacists to dispense hypodermic syringes and needles and allows them to be sold in retail establishments other than pharmacies. This legislation is part of an overall strategy to combat the opioid crisis here in New Hampshire. NHPA monitored this bill.
“The Role of Yoga in Facilitating Treatment in Various
Disease States” by Ami Neeper Diamond, PharmD Candidate 2018. •
“Smoking Cessation” by Vishva Patel, PharmD
Candidate 2018. •
“Foster Care and The Role of The Pharmacist” by
Melyssa Marzerka, PharmD Candidate 2018. The latter presentation won the best poster award. Remember, save the dates for upcoming CE programs in 2017 which are as follows: Sunday, September 10th, 2017, LaBelle Winery, Amherst, NH
Signed by the Governor on June 16, 2017. Effective Date: June 16, 2017
Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, SERESC, Bedford, NH
2017 Continuing Education Conferences
www.nhpharmacists.net. Also, please join our Facebook page
Details and directions can be found on our new website at by searching “NHPA”.
On June 3rd, NHPA hosted our 7th annual Attitash Summer CE Conference. We had a great line up of speakers. Presentations included pharmacy informatics, substance misuse/abuse, veterinary compounding and 2-hour Pharmacy Law update (review of rules and pending legislation). Pharmacy students presented posters again this year.
NPHA 2017 Summer CE Conference at Attitash
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Maine
especially disappointing since the Maine pharmacy community stood united in supporting this bill.
CHAPTER 488: An Act To Prevent Opiate Abuse by Strengthening the Controlled Substances Prescription Monitoring Program Effective July 1, 2017, all new and existing prescriptions for opioid medications are limited to 100 morphine milligram equivalents per day in Maine (certain exceptions apply, e.g. hospice care). At the beginning of 2017, Chapter 488 also implemented new requirements regarding day supply limits and prescription monitoring program (PMP) rules. Limits include a seven-day supply of opioid medication for the indication of acute pain and a 30-day supply of opioid medication for the indication of chronic pain. PMP requirements differ for prescribers and pharmacists and address concerns such as non-Maine residents, patients paying cash when they have insurance on file, and those who have not received a prescription for a benzodiazepine or opioid in the previous 12 months. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently announced a 31-day grace period for enforcement of the penalties for violating e-prescribing provision. This requirement, which was supposed to take effect July 1, 2017, mandates that all opioid medications must be prescribed electronically or prescribers must request a waiver from DHHS.
It’s all about ME! A Tradition of Caring: The Way Pharmacy Should Be! Sesquicentennial in Portland, Maine October 13-15, 2017 The time is getting near for the biggest pharmacy celebration in Maine’s history! The Maine Pharmacy Association (MPA) is excited to cohost its 150-year anniversary gathering with the Maine Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Academy of Student Pharmacists on October 13-15, 2017. The best time for peak color foliage in western and southern Maine takes place during the dates of our conference in beautiful Portland, Maine. This premier 3-day event is being held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, conveniently located in the downtown area with waterfront views of the Casco Bay. Come join us to enjoy exquisite entertainment, tasty food and beverages, plentiful networking opportunities, plus 13+ hours of continuing education! Special tracks for CPR recertification, Medication Therapy Management certification, and pharmacy technicians are also being offered. For more information, please visit our website at: www.mparx.com P.S. APhA President Dr. Nancy Alvarez, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA is coming as Keynote Speaker for the Saturday portion of this can’t-miss meeting. P.P.S. Dr. Kasey Thompson, PharmD, MS, MBA, aka Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, will be doing the Keynote Address on Friday!
LD 572: An Act to Amend the Laws Governing the Practice of Pharmacy The bill to specify that “pharmacist” means “an individual provider of health care services” was defeated in the House by a vote of 76-72 with 3 absences. The outcome of LD 572 is
At right: On May 30, 2017, approximately 50 pharmacists and pharmacy students from across the state railled in Augusta to advocate for LD572.
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President’s Message Dear Colleagues, Congratulations 2017 PharmD graduates! You are now part of the healthcare team keeping Vermont one of the top five healthiest states in the country. The Vermont Pharmacists Association (VPA) Jim Godfrey, RPh invites you to participate in our organization, whose mission is to unite pharmacists and advance the profession by promoting relationships among pharmacists and other healthcare providers, advocating for pharmacy in legislative and rule-making arenas, providing continuing education, and supporting scholarships. Save these dates! Upcoming VPA Fall and Spring meeting dates are October 15, 2017, February 25, 2018 and September 23, 2018. (Spring 2019 to be determined). Attend these events and get all the live continuing education credit needed for licensure. Watch our website: http://www.vtpharmacists.com/index.php for details as they become available. Be prepared to assist Vermont prescribers navigate the Rule Governing Prescribing of Opioids for Pain: http://www. healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/ REG_opioids-prescribing-for-pain.pdf effective July 1st. Help to determine MME (morphine milligram equivalent) and when the rule requires co-prescription of naloxone. Also remember we may dispense naloxone without a prescription to any Eligible Person (in a position to aid someone at risk) under the Standing Order for Distribution of Naloxone: http://www. healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/RESP_ Naloxone_standingorder.pdf . Until recently the standing order lacked the prescriber’s NPI and other credentials 8
needed to bill insurance claims, but the VPA has succeeded in getting these included. Congressman Peter Welch (VT) took time during a visit to Brattleboro to discuss H.R. 1038, the “Improving Accuracy and Transparency in Medicare Part D Spending Act,” with VPA President Jim Godfrey. Welch’s reintroduction of this bill is an important step toward preserving Medicare Part D resources for seniors while helping community pharmacies deal with big insurance companies. H.R. 1038 would prohibit Part D plans from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies, via what are commonly known as DIR fees. The VPA thanks Congressman Welch for cosponsoring this bill, and we encourage Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie Sanders to support the similar bill S.413 in the Senate.
Jim Godfrey, RPh, President Vermont Pharmacists Association and Congressman Peter Welch (VT)
Enjoy the rest of the summer, and help keep our patients and community healthy and safe. Jim Godfrey, RPh President
2015 Recipients of the “Bowl of Hygeia” Award
Dan McConaghy Alabama
Tom Van Hassel Arizona
Nicki Hilliard Arkansas
Robert Shmaeff California
Sherman Gershman Connecticut
Kevin Musto Delaware
Fritz Hayes Florida
Ron Stephens Georgia
Kerri Okamura Hawaii
Steven Bandy Illinois
Jane Krause Indiana
Richard Hartig Iowa
Robert Nyquist Kansas
Larry Stovall Kentucky
Lloyd Duplantis Louisiana
Kenneth McCall Maine
Butch Henderson Maryland
Paul Jeffrey Massachusetts
Derek Quinn Michigan
Jenny Houglum Minnesota
Robert Wilbanks Mississippi
Richard Logan Missouri
Gayle Hudgins Montana
Heather Mooney Nevada
Richard Crowe New Hampshire
Edward McGinley New Jersey
Amy Bachyrycz New Mexico
Benjamin Gruda New York
David Moody North Carolina
Kevin Oberlander North Dakota
Danny Bentley Ohio
Gordon Richards, Jr. Oklahoma
Ann Zweber Oregon
Thomas Mattei Pennsylvania
Deborah Newell Rhode Island
Sharm Steadman South Carolina
Renee Sutton South Dakota
Mac Wilhoit Tennessee
Jim Cousineau Texas
Marvin Orrock Utah
John Beckner Virginia
Gregory Hovander Washington
Terri Smith Moore Washington DC
David Flynn West Virginia
Brian Jensen Wisconsin
Randy Harrop Wyoming
The “Bowl of Hygeia”
The Bowl of Hygeia award program was originally developed by the A. H. Robins Company to recognize pharmacists across the nation for outstanding service to their communities. Selected through their respective professional pharmacy associations, each of these dedicated individuals has made uniquely personal contributions to a strong, healthy community. We offer our congratulations and thanks for their high example. The American Pharmacists Association Foundation, the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations and the state pharmacy associations have assumed responsibility for continuing this prestigious recognition program. All former recipients are encouraged to maintain their linkage to the Bowl of Hygeia by emailing current contact information to awards@naspa.us. The Bowl of Hygeia is on display in the APhA Awards Gallery located in Washington, DC.
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Feature Codeine and Tramadol in Children, Adolescents and Breastfed Infants by Anna Espeland, Pharm, PG1 Pharmacy Resident The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled new changes on April 20th, 2017 to the labels for tramadol (Ultram) and codeine in order to protect the health and safety of children, adolescents, and breastfed infants. These changes are a result of a lengthy investigation by the FDA and the call for more formal restrictions on these products in late 2016 from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Codeine is now contraindicated in children less than 12 years of age for the use of pain or cough. Tramadol is contraindicated in children less than 12 years of age for the use of pain. Tramadol also is contraindicated for use of pain after tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy in youths less than 18 years of age, which has been in place for codeine since 2013. The FDA warns and recommends against either agent being used in children 12 to 18 years of age if the child is obese or has a condition such as obstructive sleep apnea, severe lung disease, or other processes that increases the risk for respiratory depression. Due to codeine and tramadol being found in the breastmilk, nursing mothers are warned and advised against taking either due to the risk of serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants. Single agent codeine and tramadol products are only FDA approved for use in adults. Codeine and tramadol are often available as combination cough, cold and pain medications. Codeine is converted in the body to its active form, morphine, by an enzyme called cytochrome P450 2D6. This enzyme has different levels of activity in every individual. In those that have a very slow enzyme, codeine conversion occurs too slowly for it to be an effective analgesic or antitussive. More concerning are those with more active forms of the enzyme, who we title ultra-rapid metabolizers. These individuals convert codeine to morphine too quickly, reaching dangerous 10
levels of morphine and causing respiratory depression which can be fatal. Tramadol is also converted to its active form via this enzyme and the same issues can be seen as with codeine. The risk for children using these medications is life threatening respiratory depression. During the FDA’s investigation, 64 cases of serious breathing problems were reported for children using codeine since 1969, including 24 deaths. The true number is expected to be much higher, as the amount of unreported cases to the FDA is unknown. Tramadol was linked to 9 cases of serious breathing problems including 3 deaths. In moderate to severe pain, morphine is commonly used. Overdose is less of a concern due to a known set amount of morphine being given that does not need any conversion. Other options besides codeine and tramadol for mild to moderate pain include over the counter products such as weight based acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil).
Contraindicated
Treatment for pain or cough in children younger than 12
Treatment of pain after surgery to remove tonsils and/or adenoids in children less than 18
Warning
Age 12 to 18 with conditions increasing the risk of breathing problems (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, obestiy, severe lung disease)
Mothers should not breastfeed infants while taking either medication.
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Anna Espeland graduated from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and recently completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. Anna will be starting a career at Children’s National Health System in Washington, DC. Current professional interest include neonatology, emergency medicine, and infectious disease.
References: 1. Jenco M. Do not use codeine, tramadol in children: FDA. AAP News. Published April 20, 2017. Accessed May 17, 2017. 2. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Drug Safety and Availability - FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA restricts use of prescription codeine pain and cough medicines and tramadol pain medicines in children; recommends against use in breastfeeding women. U S Food and Drug Administration Home Page. Accessed May 17, 2017
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Cybersecurity Cybersecurity continues to make the news and to be a source of concern for all business owners. The recent WannaCry ransomware attack affected companies and governments in more than 150 countries. Data breaches and cyberattacks also occur in healthcare. In Rhode Island, the car of an employee of the state’s largest health network was broken into and a laptop was stolen. The laptop contained sensitive information on about 20,000 of the network’s patients. A healthcare provider in Texas had an unencrypted hard drive stolen. The hard drive contained information (e.g., social security numbers, dates of birth, driver license numbers, insurance information, etc.) about its patients going back to 2009. It is critical for pharmacies to assess their data security and take steps to strengthen it. Stronger regulations are sure to come, but improvements to your data security now will minimize the chances that your pharmacy ends up as your community’s lead news story. As an example, the New York Department of Financial Services recently promulgated new rules for cybersecurity of financial institutions. This includes banks, insurance companies, and other financial services institutions. It does not apply to health care organizations or entities. The regulations contain 15 requirements for a cybersecurity program. This article will not review all of them, but will address some that apply to the situations we have already seen. The regulations require penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. This would mean at least annual testing of firewalls and other portions of the overall cybersecurity program. This should alert you to any shortcomings in your security and give you the opportunity to remedy them before an incident occurs. Also required is training and monitoring for your system’s users. Training is an integral part of a security program 12
because a leading cause of data breaches is the people using the system. Phishing attacks and similar techniques succeed because they fool a user into allowing unauthorized access to the pharmacy’s data. Encryption is another important tool and New York’s regulation is going to require it. The regulation requires that data be encrypted both while being transmitted (such as by e-mail) and also while resting on hard drive. This requirement would help secure data that is physically taken, such as in the stolen laptop or server examples. Many people think to encrypt data while it is in transit, but steps should also be taken while it is being stored. The regulation also requires that organizations periodically dispose of sensitive information no longer needed for business operations. This will require the organization to assess the need to retain sensitive information and then follow their own policies and procedures to securely dispose of unneeded information. This action may have mitigated the damage done when the hard drive containing seven years of data was stolen in Texas. The world continues to move toward more virtual and digital realms, so these challenges are not going away. Dealing with data breaches is expensive. Some studies estimate around $200 per record affected. For the data of those 20,000 patients on the laptop, this equates to around $4 million. And this doesn’t take into account your reputational damage. The pharmacist-patient relationship is built on trust and data breaches will seriously damage these relationships. Ransomware can also be devastating to your pharmacy. Having your system held hostage until you pay the ransom (or can reconstruct your system from back-ups) will, at a minimum, inconvenience your patients. It may cause them to question whether they should share their personal information with you. There is no reason to wait for a law or regulation to be passed before shoring up your data security. You are already holding sensitive patient information and there are already numerous threats out there in cyberspace. A cyber incident can cause significant financial and reputational damage to your practice. This is not the time to take an ostrich approach to your data security.
Pharmacy Journal of New England • Summer 2017
Financial Forum
Could You Improve Your Personal Finances Today? Simple decisions and new habits might lead you toward a better financal future
Look into refinancing your largest debts. Perhaps your student loans could be consolidated. Perhaps you could qualify for a refi on your mortgage (while rates are still low). Both of these moves could free up money and leave you with more financial “breathing room” each month.
Spend less money on “stuff” and more money on yourself. Many people associate possessions with well-being – the more “toys” you have, the richer your life becomes. That kind of thinking can quickly put you deep in debt. You may find yourself living on margin as your “toys” depreciate. A wise alternative: pay yourself first and direct more of your income into retirement or savings accounts. Or if you like, use some Use less credit. Every time you pay with cash instead of credit, money you would normally spend on creature comforts to you are saving pennies on the dollar – actually, dimes on the attack your debt. Instead of simply entertaining yourself dollar. At the start of December, the average “low interest” today, make money moves on behalf of your financial future. credit card in America charged users 12.45%, the average Too many people give their financial future little thought, and cash back card 17.15%. If you want to see your bank balance they may be in for a shock when they reach retirement age. grow, try consistently paying in cash. There is no need to pay We all want to splurge now and then, but try spending money extra money when you pay for something.1 on memorable experiences instead of flashy items – you may find the former many times more valuable than the latter. Set up automated contributions to retirement plans and Forgo several purchases a month and see what happens. A investment accounts. By automating your per-paycheck recent SunTrust bank survey found that roughly a third of U.S. salary deferrals to your workplace retirement plan or your households earning $75,000 or more live paycheck to IRA, you remove the chore (and the psychological hurdle) of paycheck. Earlier this year, Money noted that the average having to make lump-sum contributions. You can bolster household credit card balance was nearly $16,000. In short, invested assets with regular inflows of new money, without people are spending too much.4 even thinking about it. Often, arranging these recurring In life, there are times when simple decisions can have a profound impact. The same holds true when it comes to personal finance. Here are some simple choices you could make that may leave you better off financially – in the near term, the long term, or both.
account contributions takes 20 minutes or less of your time.2
Some expenses are obligatory, others spur-of-the-moment Bundle your insurance. Many insurers will give you a discount and unexamined. Pause and think before you buy something; do you really need it? If you separate your needs from your if you turn to them for multiple policies (home and auto, possibly other combinations). This may help you reduce your wants and say no to several of them, you may find yourself living a simpler life with less debt and more cash. overall insurance costs. Live somewhere less expensive. Sure, it takes money to move, but that one-time cost might be worth absorbing, especially if you can perform your job anywhere. A look at the December United States Rent Report at ApartmentList.com reveals that the median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles is $1,900. The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Spokane is $630. What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Boston? $3,200. How about in Fayetteville, North Carolina? $700.3
Spend less than what you make, invest and save some of the difference – this is the classic path toward improving your financial situation. Citations 1 - bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/current-interest-rates.aspx [12/1/16] 2 - forbes.com/sites/robertberger/2016/05/14/20-ways-to-improve-your-financesin-under-20-minutes/ [5/14/16] 3 - apartmentlist.com/rentonomics/national-rent-data/ [12/1/16] 4 - time.com/money/4320973/why-you-are-poor/ [6/6/16]
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13th Annual New England Pharmacists Convention September 14 -15, 2017
The Fox Tower, Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket, CT
Registration Information
www.nepharmacists.org info@masspharmacists.org
Housing Deadline: August 23, 2017
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Preliminary Program 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship: Moving into Clinic and Pharmacy ACPE: 0106-9999-17-037-L04-P; 0106-9999-17-037-L04-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Seth T. Housman, PharmD, MPA, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Western New England University
Thursday, September 14, 2017 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Certificate Program Registration & Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Certficate Training Programs: -Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes -Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services in the Community -Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management
Learning Objectives: 1. Identify areas that Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) are useful for in the outpatient setting 2. Discuss national standards that are directly influencing the role of ASPs. 3. Discuss resources/tools to guide the development of ASPs. 4. Recall interventions for ASPs that can be implemented in outpatient pharmacy practice models. 5. Identify resources to develop ASP education. 2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. Track 1: Environmental Monitoring: USP <797> and Beyond
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-038-L07-P; 0106-9999-17-038-L07-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Janelle Ogle, B.S., CPhT, Director of Quality Assurance, Johnson Compounding and Wellness
Learning Objectives: 1. Review USP <797> Environmental Monitoring Requirements 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Convention Check In & Registration 2. Discuss Best Practice recommendations for Clean Room Environmental Monitoring Programs 3. Develop an Environmental Monitoring Sample Map Track 1: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Improving the Quality of Sterile Product Compounding: Robotics, Quality Assurance, and Best Practices
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-035-L07-P; 0106-9999-17-035-L07-T (0.1 CEUs) Presented by: Meghan Rocchio, PharmD, BCPS, Brigham
and Women’s Hospital
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the daily operations of sterile product room services at Brigham and Women’s Hospital 2. Outline the importance of a quality assurance program 3. Discuss the use of robotic technology to assist in drug compounding 4. Identify ways to promote and improve upon best practices Track 1: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. A History of Sterile Compounding and Lessons Learned ACPE: 0106-9999-17-036-L07-P; 0106-9999-17-036-L07-T (0.1 CEUs)
2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. Track 2: Current and Emerging Therories in Multiple Sclerosis ACPE: 0106-9999-17-039-L01-P; 0106-9999-17-039-L01-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Kevin Chamberlin, PharmD, UConn Health Center Learning Objectives: 1. Differentiate available therapies utilized in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), including important safety and monitoring considerations 2. Identify risks and benefits of new/emerging therapies for MS. 3. Describe management strategies to optimize treatment for patients with MS 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. BREAK 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Track 1: Keeping it Clean: the Basics of Sterile Compounding and USP <797> ACPE: 0106-9999-17-040-L07-P; 0106-9999-17-040-L07-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Robert Smaglia, M.S., RPh, MCPHS
Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the components of the “state of control” compounders seek to achieve 2. Discuss the outcomes from New England Compounding Center Trial
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Presented by: Paige Richardson, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, Tufts Medical Center Learning Objectives: 1. Identify measures of testing sterility within a designated
The Fox Tower, Foxwoods Resort, September 14 - 15, 2017 cleanroom and testing sterile compounding ability of a compounder 2. Describe correct methods of proper gowning, garbing, and washing to ensure adequate sterility is achieved by compounder 3. Describe proper measures for hood cleaning and washing 4. Identify measures to maintain sterility and be able to describe common methods of contamination within a designated cleanroom area Track 2: Law CE: Prevention of Diversion from within the Pharmacy ACPE: 0106-9999-17-041-L03-P; 0106-9999-17-041-L03-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: David Valentine, LPC, CPhT, Asset Protection Manager, Asset Protection Solutions, Walgreens Co. Learning Objectives: 1.Describe common diversion trends seen in the pharmacy 2. Describe identification techniques in finding drug diversion 3. Describe techniques pharmacists can use to deter drug diversion 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Track 1: Understanding Assessment of Risk: Comply with USP <800> ACPE: 0106-9999-17-042-L07-P; 0106-9999-17-042-L07-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Joseph Coyne, RPh, Director Of Field Operations at Clinical IQ LLC Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the requirements of USP <800> as it relates to handling and storage of hazardous drugs listed in Tables 1-3 within the 2016 NIOSH List of Hazardous Drugs 2. Conduct a systematic assessment of your facility’s risk as it relates to the handling and storage of hazardous drugs 3. Understand the required elements of an Assessment of Risk 4. Begin developing a site specific Assessment of Risk in compliance with USP <800> Track 2: “This Medicine is Not for Me!” Preventing Medication Errors in
Community Pharmacies
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-043-L05-P; 0106-9999-17-043-L05-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Donna Horn, RPh, DPh, Director, Patient Safety-Community Pharmacy, Institute for Safe Medicine Practices Learning Objectives: 1. Identify dispensing errors related to the work environment 2. Discuss the role of technology in the prevention of dispensing errors 3. Explain the steps involved for ensuring dispensing accuracy 4. Recall pharmacists’ duties with respect to patient counseling 5. Describe the most common drug interactions and pearls on how to handle them 6. Outline the key factors involved in a culture of patient safety in a pharmacy setting 5:30 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Association Business Meetings 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and State Association Banquets
Friday, September 15, 2017 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Check In & Registration 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Symposium: A Focus on Probiotics ACPE: 0106-9999-17-044-L04-P 0106-9999-17-044-L04-T (.15 CEUs)
Presented by: Peter Buch, MD, Eastern CT Gastroenterology Learning Objectives: 1. Explain about the proven GI uses of probiotics 2. Outline the difficulty in comparing strains, studies, potency, and results 3. Explain how fecal transplants may be the ultimate Probiotic 4. Review the future uses of Probiotics 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Welcome: Paul Larochelle,Jr., PharmD,
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MPhA President; Gillian Kuszewski, PharmD, CPA President; Lucrezia Finegan, RPh, MBA, RIPA President 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. RxRelax: Using Yoga as Medicine ACPE: 0106-9999-17-045-L04-P; 0106-9999-17-045-L04-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Jay Gupta, RPh, Director of Pharmacy and Integrative Medicine for YogaCaps Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the evidence base for yoga and the mechanisms of action 2. Contrast the range of yoga applications, and corresponding benefits and limitations 3. Integrate at least one practice into patient counseling and self-care routines 9:25 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. Hazard Level URGENT! A Review of Clostridium Difficile Injections ACPE: 0106-9999-17-046-L01-P; 0106-9999-17-046-L01-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Mike Rinaldi, PharmD, Director, Global Health Science at The Medicines Company Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the epidemiology of Clostridum difficile infections including the CDC’s threat level assessment 2. Identify patient risk-factors associated with Clostridium difficile infections 3. Review the symptomotology, laboratory findings, and other diagnostic criteria consistent with Clostridium difficile infections 4. Summarize current treatment recommendations including emerging therapies and probiotics
Student Programming 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Interviewing Techniques, Paul Larochelle Jr., PharmD 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Career Path Roundtables: Speak with pharmacists from a variety of practice settings.
You may attend any track. You do not have to stay in the same room for all 4 sessions.
Schedule of Program Preliminary Events 10:25 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BREAK 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Law CE: Tech-Check-Tech: The Big Debate ACPE: 0106-9999-17-047-L03-P; 0106-9999-17-047-L03-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: John Gadea, RPh, Retired State of CT Drug Control Director Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss concerns associated with a tech check tech process in each practice setting 2. Review the Tech-Check-Tech pilot project results in community pharmacy 3. Discuss policies and laws that would need to be changed to allow Tech-CheckTech 4. Discuss the impact Tech-Check-Tech will have on the Role of the Pharmacist and Quality Assurance 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch & Exhibit Hall 12:20 p.m. - 1:05 p.m. Lilly USA Product Theater 1:10 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. Osteo Bio-Flex Product Theater
Learning Objectives: 1. Summarize USP<800> Hazardous Drugs-Handling in Health Care Settings Track 2: COPD: Global Initative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2. Differentiate USP <800> Standards for non-sterile and sterile compounding 2017 Update 3. Recognize how USP<800> effects ACPE: 0106-9999-17-049-L01-P; all health care personnel and facilities 0106-9999-17-049-L01-T (0.1 CEUs) directly and fiscally Presented by: Tanya Illiadis, PharmD, 4. Identify best practices to handle Senior Clinical Pharmacist of Service Management and Training, Atrius Health hazardous drugs to promote safe use of insulin products
Learning Objectives: 1. Review 2017 updates of the Global Consensus recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2. Discuss pharmacologic categories of therapeutic agents for COPD and the unique characteristics of each 3. Interpret and evaluate comparison data of the latest class of agents 4. Assess ways to limit complications of therapy and barriers to care Track 3: Geriatrics: A High-Risk Population...You Will Eventually be a Part Of ACPE: 0106-9999-17-050-L01-P; 0106-9999-17-050-L01-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Stephanie Hernandez, PharmD, BC-GP, Director of Consultant Pharmacy, Woodmark Pharmacy of Masssachusetts
2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. Learning Objectives: Track 1: Insulin as a High Risk Medication? How to Derail that Train and 1. Discuss how age-related changes place the geriatric population into a Promote a Culture of Safety “high risk” category ACPE: 0106-9999-17-048-L01-P; 2. Identify and understand medications 0106-9999-17-048-L01-T (0.1 CEUs) considered “high-risk” in the geriatric population, specifically in patients with Presented by: Fei Wang, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, UConn end-stage renal disease School of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacist, 3. Discuss the role of pharmacists and their impact on reducing risk in the Hartford Hospital geriatric population Learning Objectives: Track 4: Complex Non-Sterile: Is That a 1. Summarize key characteristics and USP <800> Pound Gorilla in the Corner? differences between available insulin ACPE: 0106-9999-17-052-L07-P; products 0106-9999-17-052-L07-T (01.1 CEUs) 2. Review ADA guideline definitions of Presented by: Timothy Fensky, RPh, hypoglycemia and how to effectively DPH, FACA, President of the of the treat each one 3. Identify insulin practices that are most Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Director of Pharmacy likely to result in an adverse outcome 4. Identify strategies for the pharmacist Operations, Sullivan’s Health Care
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Track 5: Pepto Bowl: Student and Pharmacist Self-Care Championship ACPE: 0106-9999-17-051-L04-P; 0106-9999-17-051-L04-T (0.1 CEUs)
Facilitator: Jef Bratberg, PharmD, BCPS; Clinical Professor, University of Rhode Island School of Pharmacy Learning Objectives: 1. Identify products (and active ingredients) routinely used for safe and effective use in self-care conditions 2. Explain the efficacy, dosage, adverse effects, and administration of nonprescription medicines 3. Counsel on non-pharmacologic measures for the treatment of common self-care ailments 3:10 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Track 1: Balancing Safety and Efficacy with Anticoagulations: Where Are We Now? ACPE: 0106-9999-17-053-L01-P 0106-9999-17-053-L01-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Maria Cardinale, PharmD, BCCP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Rutgers University Learning Objectives: 1. Evaluate the current literature on the safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in special populations, including the elderly, morbidly obese, renally impaired, and patients with malignancy 2. Summarize recommendations for the perioperative management of anticoagulation 3. Describe the impact of incorrect dosing of DOACs on outcomes 4. Discuss the emerging role of anticoagulation stewardship programs in improving anticoagulant management of anticoagulation
Track 2: Lyme Disease: Traditional and Alternative Therapies ACPE: 0106-9999-17-054-L01-P; 0106-9999-17-054-L01-T (01.CEUs) Presented by: Erika Felix-Getzik, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, MCPHS University Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the pathophysiology of Lyme Disease 2. Describe the symptoms of Lyme Disease 3. Provide evidence-based prophylaxis/treatment recommendations for Lyme Disease 4. Describe adverse effects associated with treatment of Lyme Disease 5. Educate patients about ways to avoid contracting Lyme Disease
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe factors contributing to the rise of opioid-related adverse events 2. Identify key components of opioid stewardship 3. Given patient-specific information, evaluate the appropriateness of opioid therapy for pain management
Track 3: Little People in Big Places: Keeping Kids Safe in a Medication Use System Designed for Adults
Track 2: Immunization Update
Presented by: Rachel Myers, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers University
Presented by: Todd Brown, RPh, Vice Chair, Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences, Northeastern University
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-055-L05-P; 0106-9999-17-055-L05-T (0.1 CEUs)
Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the medication use system as it pertains to pediatric patients, including risk for error at each step 2. Identify core strategies for medication safety in the hospitalized pediatric population 3. Identify key elements of safe dispensing to pediatric patients in the community setting 4. Evaluate current pediatric dosage forms and recognize opportunities for improvement 5. Provide appropriate counseling to a parent or caregiver on the safe, accurate administration of medications to pediatric patients Track 4: Complex Non-Sterile: Is That a USP <800> Pound Gorilla in the Corner, Part II
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-056-L07-P; 0106-9999-17-056-L07-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Timothy Fensky, RPh, DPH, FACA, President of the of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, Director of Pharmacy Operations, Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Care Learning Objectives: 1. Summarize USP<800> Hazardous Drugs-Handling in Health Care Settings 2. Differentiate USP <800> Standards for non-sterile and sterile compounding 3. Recognize how USP<800> effects all health care personnel and facilities directly and fiscally 4. Identify best practices to handle hazardous drugs 4:20 p.m. -5:20 p.m. Track 1: If All You Have is a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail: Reconstructing the Role of Opioids for Pain Management
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-057-L01-P; 0106-9999-17-057-L01-T (0.1 CEUS)
Presented by: Michele Matthews, PharmD, BCACP, CPE, FASHP, Associate Professor, MCPHS
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ACPE: 0106-9999-17-058-L06-P 0106-9999-17-058-L06-T; (0.1 CEUs)
Learning Objectives: 1. Identify any changes to the 2016 CDC immunization schedule for adults 2. Explain changes to commercially available vaccines 3. Describe research and recommendations to increase vaccination rates and address issues associated with vaccination administration Track 3: Motivational Interviewing: A Practical Approach to Enhance Patient Care
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-059-L04-P;0106-9999-17-059-L04-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Juan C. Ramos-Ayes, PsyD and Matteo Leveroni, MD
Learning Objectives: 1. To provide a framework regarding the theory of motivational interviewing 2. Introduce core concepts essential to motivational interviewing relevant to the role of Pharmacists in patientcentered care 3. Discuss examples for practical approaches and application of motivational interviewing concepts in the practice of Pharmacy. Track 4: A Basic Overview of Non-sterile Compounding
ACPE: 0106-9999-17-060-L07-P 0106-9999-17-060-L07-T (0.1 CEUs)
Presented by: Paige Richardson, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist, Tufts Medical Center
Learning Objectives: 1. Identify what non-sterile compounding is defined as, and the difference between non-sterile and sterile compounding. 2. Identify common terminology used within non-sterile compounding including equipment used and measures of quality control. 3. Discuss beyond use dating and assigning expirations dates to non-sterile products compounded. 4. Discuss maintaining integrity of products and non-sterile compounding facilities, so that compounders pass quality assurance tests and audits.
Certificate Program in Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management--September 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The goals of the certificate training program are to: • Educate pharmacists on current evidence-based treatment goals and clinical management recommendations for dyslipidemia and hypertension. • Familiarize pharmacists with important concepts related to healthful lifestyle changes that focus on cardiovascular disease prevention. • Introduce techniques and skills for encouraging patient adherence to prescribed therapies. • Ensure pharmacist proficiency in blood pressure measurement technique and point-of-care lipid testing. • Enhance pharmacist experience in applying elements of motivational interviewing with respect to medication adherence and lifestyle modifications. • This ACPE activity does not provide a certification in this topic but rather advanced professional training. The activity is conducted in two parts: a web-based self-study and a live training seminar. The live seminar will focus on these core areas: • A case-based approach to cardiovascular disease risk assessment and treatment decisions, managing special situations, treating hypertension in a patient with diabetes, and lifestyle modifications and motivational interviewing. • Skills assessments on blood pressure measurement technique and motivational interviewing. Participants will be conducting blood pressure assessments on other participants. • A discussion regarding the role of the pharmacist and existing business models for cardiovascular disease risk management services. Activity Completion Requirements The American Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of CPE. The self-study learning component of the APhA Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management certificate training program is approved for 12 hours (1.2 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit (UAN 0202-0000-15-001-H04-P; 0202-9999-15-001-H04-P). The live training seminar is approved for 8 hours (0.8 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit (UAN 0202-0000-15-002-L04P; 0202-9999-15-002-L04-P). Completion Information: A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to participants who successfully complete all activity requirements, which include the self-study component, live training seminar, and the injection technique assessment. Successful completion is defined as a score of 70% or better on both the self-study and live seminar assessments. Pharmacy-Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management is developed by the American Pharmacists Association. Faculty: Meghan Wilkosz, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at VA Connecticut Healthcare System
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Please contact NEPC at 781-933-1107 or at info@masspharmacists.org Cancellations must be made in writing to NEPC. Registration cancellations received prior to 8/31/17 will be refunded less a $25 processing charge per registrant. Cancellations received after 8/31/17 will not be refunded. Continuing Education Information: In order to receive a statement of credit uploaded to CPE Monitor, participants must complete an evaluation and CE registration form, in addition to attending the program in its entirety.
Hotel Information The Fox Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino 39 Norwich Westerly Road Ledyard, CT 06339 Phone: 1.800.369.9663 Website: www.foxwoods.com
The special room rate is $144 plus tax, per night. To make a reservation call 1-800-369-9663 or register at: 19 www.nepharmacists.org Deadline for the special rate is August 23, 2017.
Continuing Education Credits: The Connecticut
Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Attendees can earn up to 11.5 hours (1.15 CEUs) of continuing education credit which includes 2 hours (0.2 CEUs) in pharmacy law. All learning activities are knowledge based unless otherwise noted.
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The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program September 14, 2017 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate Training Program is an intensive educational experience designed to equip pharmacists with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effective, evidence-based diabetes care. Five self-study modules provide comprehensive instruction in current diabetes concepts and standards of care. The live seminar incorporates case studies and hands-on skills training focused on the situations most likely to be encountered—as well as the services most needed—in community and ambulatory care practice settings. Participants will gain experience evaluating and adjusting drug therapy regimens for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, counseling patients about lifestyle interventions, analyzing and interpreting self-monitoring of blood glucose results, and assessing the overall health status of patients to identify needed monitoring and interventions. The goals of the certificate training program are to: • Provide comprehensive instruction in current standards of care for patients with diabetes. • Increase pharmacists’ confidence in serving as the drug therapy expert on the diabetes health care team. • Refresh pharmacists’ knowledge of the pathophysiology of diabetes and the acute and longterm complications of the disease.
• Familiarize pharmacists with important concepts in nutrition, exercise, and weight control that contribute to optimal diabetes care. • Provide training on the use of diabetes-related devices and physical assessments involved with optimal diabetes care. • Describe business opportunites and roles for pharmacists in improving health outcomes for patients with diabetes.
involves passing the final exam with a grade of 70% or higher and demonstrating competency in blood pressure testing, self-injection techniques, diabetic foot exam, and blood glucose testing. Successful completion of these components will result in 8 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education (0.8 CEUs) ACPE UAN: 0202-9999-14-166-L04-P
This entire certificate training program will offer you the opportunity to earn up to 23 hours (2.3 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Successful completion of the self-study component involves passing the self-study assessment with a grade of 70% or higher and will result in 15.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credits (1.5 CEUs) ACPE UAN: 0202-9999-14-165-L04-P
SEMINAR AGENDA: Welcome & Introduction Comprehensive Care Needs Intensifying Drug Therapy Nutrition Counseling Insulin Therapy Hands-On Assessments Special Situations in Diabetes Management Next Steps and Resources Closing Remarks
The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care was developed by the American Pharmacists Association.
Faculty: Lisa DeGennaro Pharm D, CDE; Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy, West Hartford, CT Successful completion of the live seminar component
Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services September 14, 2017
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Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services is an innovative and interactive certificate training program that explores the pharmacist’s role in providing MTM services to patients. Pharmacists have a tremendous opportunity to receive reimbursement for monitoring and improving medication use in patients with complex medication regimens. This practice-based activity teaches pharmacists the essential skills necessary to become a successful MTM practitioner. The certificate training program will enhance pharmacists’ clinical expertise in evaluating complicated medication regimens, identifying medication-related problems, and making recommendations to patients, caregivers, and health care professionals. The certificate training program is conducted in three parts: a self-study activity and pre-seminar exercise, a live interactive training seminar, and a post-seminar exercise. The goals of the certificate training program are to: • Advance public health and patient care through improved medication use. • Provide training to enhance pharmacists’ ability to effectively provide MTM services. • Motivate increased numbers of pharmacists to establish MTM services. • Communicate benchmark practices for providing MTM services.
SEMINAR AGENDA: The Patient Interview Pre-Seminar Case Review: Communication Barriers Case Study: William Documentation The Medication Therapy Review Case Study: Carl Setting Therapeutic Goals Medication-Related Action Plan Standardized Case Review: Toni Recommendation to Other HealthCare Professionals Cultural Sensitivity The Senior Patient Case Study: Donna Staying Current Standardized Case Review: Toni Implementation SWOT Analysis Setting Business Goals and Recruiting Patients Billing Concepts, CPT Coding, and Measuring Outcomes Take Home Points and Post-Seminar Assignment Patient Case Assessment Discussion Evaluation and Adjournment This entire certificate training program will offer you the opportunity to earn up to 21 hours (2.1 CEUs) of ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education credit. Faculty: Susan Holden, Pharm.D., Clinical Pharmacy Specialist , VA Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury, MA
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Successful completion of the self-study component will result in 10 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit (1.0 CEUs). ACPE UAN: 0202-0000-14-H04-P; 0202-9999-14-158-H04-P Successful completion of the live seminar component will result in 8 contact hours (0.8 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credit (0.8 CEUs). ACPE UAN: 0202-0000-14-159-L04-P; 0202-9999-14-159-L04-P Successful completion of the post-seminar exercise will result in 3.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit (0.3 CEUs). ACPE UAN: 0202-0000-14-159-L04-P; 0202-9999-14-160-H04-P
From the Colleges University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy Fitzgerald Named to Lead Combined Offices of Experiential Learning and Continuing Education
pharmacists throughout the state. I look forward to creatively developing new sites and new opportunities for these partners.”
Jill Fitgerald ‘86 (PHR) has been named Director of Experiential Learning and Continuing Education in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut.
Fitzgerald steps into her new role August 23.
Her new position combines two existing offices under one umbrella in order to provide longitudinal support for the professional development Jill Fitzgerald of both students and alumni. She replaces Peter Tyczkowski ’78 (PHR), who had served in the School of Pharmacy in a variety of capacities for 12 years, most recently as Director of Experiential Education. A 1986 graduate of UConn with a BS in Pharmacy, Fitzgerald earned her PharmD at the University of North Carolina in 1989. She worked in hospital pharmacy practice and higher education for 20 years, prior to joining the faculty of the UConn School of Pharmacy in 2007. Her roles as Director of Pharmacy Professional Development and Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice make her uniquely qualified for this newly established position. While thanking Tyczkowski for his leadership and vision in providing student-focused experiences during his tenure, Fitzgerald says she is excited about the blending of the offices of experiential education and continuing education. She says, “The combination makes sense to me, as my role as career counselor for the students will be enhanced by assisting those students in self-reflection and the selection of experiential educational offerings that meet their career development needs.
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“I believe guiding students to be lifelong learners through thoughtful reflection and planning is vital to the professional development of pharmacists. This new position provides many opportunities to work with external partners and
Whatever Happened to those Lazy Days of Summer? Copy and photos by Sheila Foran, UConn School of Pharmacy While it’s true that there are not as many pharmacy students on the Storrs campus during the summer months as there are during the academic year, the School of Pharmacy is still buzzing with activity. Among many on-campus activities are programs designed to foster interest in pharmacy as a key health care profession. Some of these sessions take place in one day or less and are tailored to reach traditionally under-represented students from Connecticut. Others are residential programs that bring in young people from across the nation, and internationally, to explore UConn and the wide variety of academic majors that are offered here. Taking part in these programs are School of Pharmacy faculty and students who share their experiences and offer advice and guidance to the next generation of health care providers. One such program is the Aetna Health Care Professions Partnership Initiative Academy Program Summer Tour – the Summer Tour for short! This year, during a four-hour visit on a rainy Friday morning, youngsters from the Greater Hartford area who are about to enter their freshman and sophomore years in high school were treated to five different interactive sessions in the School of Pharmacy and the School of Nursing. This was followed by a pizza lunch and a chance to ask questions prior to boarding buses for home. Before leaving, a number of these students volunteered their opinions, with comments generally ranging from ‘fun’ to ‘awesome’ to ‘I loved it.’ Thais, a rising sophomore from Wethersfield High School, and a future dentist said, “This is the second time I’ve come to this program. It’s really fun and this year I learned how to take a person’s blood pressure.” Daquan, a rising freshman at the Global Communications Academy, a magnet school in Hartford, said that he had
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a really enjoyed himself and that he’d learned a lot, while Pocahontas, a rising 10th grader from Manchester, loved learning about how inhalers are used and how to listen through a stethoscope. A more intensive academic experience is offered through UConn’s Pre-College Summer Academy. This is a residential program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students have a chance to participate in up to four challenging and intensive one-week sessions studying topics from the STEM fields as well as fine arts, foreign languages, and other subjects across the social sciences and the humanities. While most students hail from the Northeast, participants have come from across the U.S. and from countries as far flung as France, Romania, and China. This year, faculty members from the School of Pharmacy are conducting three workshops: How Do Diseases Spread, Pharmacy Compounding Practice, and Pharmacists as Medication Experts. In addition, another faculty member is teaching a weeklong course on Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery. Andrea Hubbard, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology is teaching the workshop on how diseases spread, including illnesses like HIV and Hepatitis B. Her reasons for doing so are straightforward. “I love to teach,” she says, “and this is just one more opportunity to expose students to some of the possibilities that lie ahead of them. This workshop looks at how infectious diseases spread and various interventions we have including
vaccinations, drugs, and behavioral changes. We pack a lot of information into a short timeframe.” Hubbard is a firm believer that high school Andrea Hubbard , Associate Professor of and the first Pharmacology and Toxicology prepares for two years of her workshop in the Pre-College Summer college are the Academy. (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo) perfect time for students to explore a wide variety of academic and career possibilities. “In my case, I was in college the first time I looked at bacteria under a microscope,” she says, “and that initial course in microbiology eventually led me to discover the field of immunology, which became my passion. That’s why I encourage young people to take plenty of time to investigate and explore their options before making any final decisions.” She adds that the value of programs such as the Pre-College Summer Academy is that young people may learn as much about what they don’t want to do with their futures as what they do want to do. And that, she says, is truly enlightening.
High school students from greater Hartford had ‘hands on’ experiences during their Aetna Summer Tour visit to the UConn School of Pharmacy. (Sheila Foran/UConn Photos)
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Boston Dear Colleagues, On behalf of President Charles F. Monahan and Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost George E. Humphrey, I bring you greetings from MCPHS University and hope that the summer finds you well. We just completed another successful academic year culminating with our Universitywide Ccmmencement celebration at Gillette Stadium on May 6. I would like to share some recent faculty and student highlights with you. Sincerely, Paul DiFrancesco, EdD, MPA, RPh Dean, School of Pharmacy - Boston
Faculty Updates Academic Promotions: Kathy Zaiken, PharmD to Professor Alissa Segal, PharmD, CDE, CDTC, FCCP, to Professor Cathy Taglieri BSP ’82, PharmD, RPh, to Associate ProfessorSteven Crosby BSP ’01, MA to Associate Professor
Student Updates On June 13, MCPHS University held its 8th annual Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship Ceremony. This year we had 20 PGY1 residents, 3 Fellows, and 2 PGY2 residents who received their Residency Certificates. Residents who are co-sponsored by MCPHS University are recognized for their dedication to pharmacy practice and for their commitment to the education of our pharmacy students. Below is a list of graduated residents and fellows as well as their institutions. Atrius Health/MCPHS University Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Semie Durrani PharmD ‘16
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/MCPHS University Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Mariesa Cote, PharmD Tiffany Lee, PharmD Nora Alkhudair, PharmD Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/MCPHS University Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Residency Program in Critical Care George Abdallah, PharmD Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/MCPHS University Postgraduate Year 2 Pharmacy Residency Program in Infectious Disease Ryan Chapin, PharmD Hallmark Health System/MCPHS University Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Caitlin Barker, PharmD Michael Courage BSPS ’11, PharmD Roaa Khinkar, PharmD Alaa Alhubaishi PharmD ‘16 Brigham and Women’s Hospital Postgraduate Year 1/Postgraduate Year 2 (Cardiology & Infectious Disease) Pharmacy Residency Program Sara Alosaimy, PharmD Ahlam Alghamdi, PharmD Lina Alnajjar, PharmD Hisham Badreldin, PharmD Massachusetts General Hospital Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Khalid Bin Saleh, PharmD Sara Alsayed PharmD ‘16 Mt. Auburn Hospital/ MCPHS University Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Jeffrey Pearson, PharmD Peter Nguyen, PharmD Greater Lawrence Family Health Center/ MCPHS University Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program
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Alana Regan, PharmD Steward St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Awatif Hafiz, PharmD Ahmad Mahrous PharmD ’16 Walgreens/MCPHS University Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency Program Malerie Dooling PharmD ‘14 Apothecare Long Term Care/MCPHS University Fellowship in Medication Therapy Management/Business Development Elizabeth Travis PharmD ‘15 Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of General Internal Medicine/MCPHS University Fellowship in Outcomes Research & Pharmacy Informatics Adrian Wong, PharmD Johnson’s Compounding and Wellness Center/MCPHS University Fellowship in Compounding Pharmacy Mohammed Hassoun, PharmD
Team “Hear Me Now, LLC.” Wins 13th Annual APM Capstone Business Plan Competition On April 12, faculty from the Advanced Practice Management (APM) course held its 13th Annual Capstone Business Plan Competition. The event is the culmination of a year-long Capstone project, which fosters and instills leadership and team building as well as inspires entrepreneurial spirit. Each team is charged with researching,
developing, and marketing a sustainable business plan. Teams select managers and discuss viable options for a novel pharmaceutical care-related venture in one of three tracks: products/devices, services/programs, or independent pharmacy, while being advised by faculty, local entrepreneurs, and healthcare professionals. This year, 35 teams competed for the top two places. The winning team was comprised of Project Manager Patsy Casalino, Assistant Project Manager Sarah Quirk, and team members Jessica Lavoie, Yosep Han, Ivy Thiong’o, Na Jeong (Naya) Kim, Jason Navallil, and Christopher Wellspeak. According to the judges, the team successfully demonstrated that their unique multi-interfaced, portable device with a supplemental website would be an excellent application and resource for deaf patients allowing a means for essential communication. This device would allow for the translation of sign language to text and text to sign language at the point of care for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and first responders.
2017 MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Graduation This year marks the 13th year of the MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Industry Fellowship program’s graduation. On June 16th, the program graduated its largest class, with 20 fellows completing 1 or 2-year fellowship programs with six partner companies. The event was held at the Boston Marriott in Newton, MA. The fellows, their industry directors and preceptors, MCPHS faculty and administration from all three campuses as well as family and friends attended the event. MCPHS University Continuing Education Events include: 8th Annual Stoklosa Symposium | October 24 | Danvers, MA Pharm Care Days | December 2 & 3| Worcester, MA 78th Reed Conference | March 8, 2018 | Foxborough, MA To see a listing of current available live and online CE courses: http://www.alumni.mcphs.edu The PharmD Honors Program Class of 2017. Pictured at left, L to R: Mallory Mouradjian PharmD ‘17, Jordan Lacoste PharmD ‘17,Sofiya Sovalska PharmD ‘17, Michael Roy PharmD ‘17, Christopher Fagbote PharmD ‘17, Yousef Hanna PharmD ‘17, Muneerah Aleissa PharmD ‘17
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Worcester/ Manchester ”A pilot workshop to help refugees navigate the US pharmacy system.”
Dear Colleagues, The School of PharmacyWorcester/Manchester (SOPW/M) is proud to announce that we graduated 263 students the May 6 MCPHS University Commencement Ceremony held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. We are currently finishing our summer semester and our students will begin their
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introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations this month. I am looking forward to starting our fall 2017 semester and welcoming the PharmD Class of 2020 to the Worcester and Manchester campuses.
• Jennifer Donovan PharmD ’01, associate professor, and Abir Kanaan PharmD ’04, associate professor, for the 2017 Scholarship of Integration Award in the category of Integration for the manuscript: “A pilot health information technology-based effort to increase the quality of transitions from skilled nursing facility to home: compelling evidence of high rate of adverse outcomes” • Kevin Kearney PhD, professor, for the 2017 Faculty LongTerm Service Award
Sincerely, Anna K. Morin, PharmD Dean and Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Faculty Awards and Recognition At the MCPHS University SOP-W/M Annual Awards Ceremony held on May 1, the following faculty members were recognized: • Matthew Metcalf, assistant professor of Medicinal Chemistry received the MCPHS University SOP-W/M Academic of the Year Award for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. • Abir Kanaan, professor of Pharmacy Practice received the MCPHS University SOP-W/M Academic of the Year Award for the Department of Pharmacy Practice. • Tim Aungst, assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice, received the MCPHS University SOP-W/M Preceptor of the Year Award. At the MCPHS University Faculty Meeting on May 2, the following faculty were recognized: • Cheryl Abel PharmD ’04, assistant professor, and Carrol-Ann Goldsmith, DSc, professor, for the 2017 Faculty Scholarship Showcase Award in the category of Application for the Poster: 26
Pictured above: Kevin Kearney, PhD, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was honored with the 2017 Faculty Long-Term Service Award.
Sheila Seed BSP ’85, PharmD, MPH, RPh, associate professor, and Timothy Aungst, PharmD, assistant professor, received the 2015-2017 ISTM Journal of Travel Medicine Award for the Second Best Brief Communication: Publication: Seed SM, Khov SL, Binguad FS, Abraham GA, Aungst TD. Identification and review of mobile applications for travel medicine practitioners and patients. J Travel Med 2016;23(4):1-6. International Society of Travel Medicine (ISTM) Conference in Barcelona, Spain in May.
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Faculty Promotions • Stephanie Conway, PharmD – Promoted to Associate Professor
Evans PJ, Dominick C, Babin C, Inacio C, MacDonald L, Falk A. Student perceptions on interprofessional collaboration through non-simulated geriatric outreach community programs. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
• Kaelen Dunican, PharmD – Promoted to Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Friel C, Kearney KR, Kanaan AO, Metcalf MD, Kaplita PV, Irish LT, Goldsmith CW. Re-evaluating student course evalua-
• Carroll-Ann Goldsmith, DSc – Promoted to Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
tions: assessment of modified strategies to improve response numbers. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Faculty Publications
Jehle G, Bonaceto K, Basile C, Carace N. Implementation of an Interprofessional Education (IPE) assessment tool during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Hou AW, Morrill AM. Obiltoxaximab: adding to the treatment arsenal for B. anthracis infection. Annals Pharmacotherapy 2017 [Epub ahead of print]; doi: 10.1177/1060028017713029.
Alasmari M, Sharma A. Efficacy and safety of cariprazine in the treatment of schizophrenia. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Willett KC, Morrill AM. Use of direct oral anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disease in patients with reduced renal function: a short review of the clinic evidence. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management 2017; doi: https://doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S88911
Towle J, Carace N, Abel C. Transitions of care medication reconciliation in the home by pharmacy students with VNA clinicians. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
• Kristine Willett, PharmD – Promoted to Professor of Pharmacy Practice
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Abel C. Round Table Discussion: Proactive education amongst a nationwide opioid epidemic: an interactive approach to student pharmacists educating teens about the dangers of prescription drug abuse. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Sullivan K, Nguyen H, Abraham G. Adding melatonin to an insomnia order set: six-month evaluation. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Annual Medication Safety Collaborative Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. June 2017.
Aungst TD, Armbruster AL, Crannage AJ, Maki ED, McFalls M, Seybert, AL. Technology in pharmacy education and learning SIG: case studies and application of emerging technologies. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Abel C, Dunican K, Sullivan K, Morin A, Morrill A. Promoting self-awareness through required interprofessional, cultural sensitivity curricular activities. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Horton ER, Metcalf M. Mini-Session: Development of an elective course in the medical use of cannabis. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Cabrera A, Lepage JE, Sullivan KM, Seed SM. Vaxchora: a single-dose oral cholera vaccine. Annals of Pharmacotherapy 2017;5(7):584-589.
Conway S, Dunican K, Dominick C. An interprofessional education (IPE) activity to promote the importance of oral health in overall health. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
Seed S. Round Table Discussion: Addition of naloxone training within a pharmacy curriculum as an interprofessional activity. AACP Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. July 2017.
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University of New England UNE College of Pharmacy Student Organizes Community Drug Takeback Program Second-year pharmacy student Katrina Gilman has collaborated with the Sanford Police Department to bolster the town’s Drug Takeback Day efforts. Gilman, who is a Hannaford pharmacy intern in Sanford, worked with the police department to establish a takeback site at the store. Gilman created flyers explaining the importance of proper disposal of drugs, which she posted at supermarkets, walkin clinics and doctor’s offices in York County. The Sanford police and city council also shared her posters on their official websites and social media. At the drug takeback event, the most successful in Sanford to date, third-year pharmacy students Liam Lombard and Eric Payeur assisted with collection efforts. “Within fifteen minutes, we had already filled one bin,” said Gilman. “We actually ended up running out of bins, and had four times the volume of last year’s collection!” “This event helped to strengthen the relationship between the College of Pharmacy and local law enforcement,” Gilman continued. “It provided a wonderful opportunity to meet and interact with many individuals in the community.”
UNE College of Pharmacy Alumna Receives Maine Small Business Award Naima Abdirhmon, Pharm.D. ‘13, has received the Maine Minority Owned Business of Year award for her organization, the ARWO Learning Center, LLC. Abdirhmon was one of only ten award recipients Naima Abdirhmon, PharmD. selected by the Maine Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration in partnership with SCORE Maine. She was presented with her award at the Small Business - Big Opportunity Forum, held at Portland’s Regency Hotel on May 2. 28
The ARWO Learning Center is a licensed childcare center with a culturally inclusive and vibrant environment for children six weeks to six years of age. It places an emphasis on helping children develop qualities that will make them secure and independent as they grow, and to make learning fun. Abdirhmon, who founded the Arwo Learning Center two years ago, is also a full-time pharmacist.
UNE College of Pharmacy Student Receives National Research Scholarship Chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, Cody Black (COP, ’18) has received a 2017 Gateway to Research Scholarship by the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Cody Black Education (AFPE). This national award is given to students who demonstrate superior academic performance; submit a proposed, relevant research topic; and are selected by the AFPE’s scientific review panel. Black has been awarded a $5,000 stipend supporting one year of student-directed research in the laboratory of faculty mentor Ron Hills, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Black’s research project, “Elucidating the mechanism of transport responsible for acquired cellular drug resistance,” involves molecular modeling studies of the mammalian transport protein P-glycoprotein, which is implicated in drug absorption and cellular resistance. His previous computational analyses as a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) fellow revealed a novel mechanism of lipopolysaccharide endotoxin recognition by the homologous MsbA transporter in gram negative bacteria. After graduating, Black hopes to complete PGY1 and PGY2 residencies, as well as work toward his Ph.D. “Ultimately, I would like to make a positive impact in the community’s healthcare continuum, and be an advocate for patient-
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centered care,” he said. “I am interested in a future career in which I can take on an academic role and, potentially, return to a hospital setting.” “Overall, I want to sharpen my abilities to effectively educate peers and patients, lead in patient-centered medication initiatives, research pertinent topics in pharmaceutical science, and become a more clinically skillful pharmacist.”
UNE Pharmacy Students Convene in Augusta, Advocating for Patients and the Profession On May 30, 2017, pharmacists and pharmacy students from across the state gathered in Augusta to show support for LD 572, a bill designed to expand the role of pharmacists in Maine. LD 572, which has now been passed by the Maine Senate, begins the process of updating the states’ pharmacy laws by amending the definitions of “pharmacist” and “practice of pharmacy.” It specifies in statute that the “Practice of Pharmacy” is “the provision of health care services” and that “Pharmacists” are “providers of health care services.” “LD 572 puts the profession of pharmacy and the services they provide along with other health care professionals,” said Kenneth McCall, BSPharm, Pharm.D., CGP, associate professor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice. “This is especially important in rural and underserved areas of the State.”
UNE College of Pharmacy Student Awarded NHSHSP Scholarship The New Hampshire Society has named Peter Trapp (COP, ’18) as a scholarship award recipient Peter Trapp and Daniel Mickool, RPh for Health System Pharmacists (NHSHSP). One of two students to receive the annual award, Trapp was presented with the honor at the NHSHSP spring meeting on May 23, 2017. He was accompanied at the event by Daniel Mickool, R.Ph., M.S., (Ed.D. ’17), director of continuing education in the College of Pharmacy. Trapp was selected for the scholarship based on his service to the profession, academic standing and New Hampshire residency. A state affiliate of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the NHSHP is committed to advancing patient outcomes by promoting the professional interests of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students, practicing in settings spanning the full spectrum of medication use.
UNE College of Pharmacy Announces Summer Research Fellowships Six UNE students have been selected to receive Dean’s Student Research Fellowships from the College of Pharmacy. Each student has been matched with a faculty member and will be a vital part of their research lab.
Above, pictured from L to R: Aaron Tang, Peter-john Trapp, Samuel Cushing, Patrick Bridge and Dylan Lim
This opportunity provides students with hands-on experience outside of the classroom, while allowing faculty to impart expertise in their specialized fields and teach research skills in the context of their laboratory setting. Students will gain technical knowledge by working on these projects as well as proficiency in planning, execution and presentation of research findings.
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The 2017 Dean’s Student Research Fellowships are: Student: Michael Caiazzo, (COP, ’19) Faculty Mentor: Steven Sutton, BSPharm, Ph.D., associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy and A.A.P.S. Fellow Project Title: Determining whether nanoparticles change the impact and transport of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon benzo Student: Seema Patel (COP, ’19) Faculty Mentor: Srinidi Mohan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy Project Title: Understanding the metabolic modulation of N-hydroxy-Arginine biomarker during estrogen-negative tumor prognosis Student: Matthew Delmar (Medical Biology, ’18) Faculty Mentor: Arvind Thakkar, Ph.D., assistant clinical professor in the College of Pharmacy Project Title: Evaluation of H1 receptor antagonists for pancreatic cancer chemoprevention Student: Lauren Pusey (Pre-Pharmacy, ’19) Faculty Mentor: Cory Theberge, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy Project Title: LCMS analysis of sterile compounded cefzolin/ methimazole solutions Student: Ross Garrett (COP, ‘19) Faculty Mentor: Cassia Mizuno, Ph.D., assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy Project Title: Design of dual µ-CB2 agonists for the attenuation of pain Student: Lindsey Tatakis, B.S., (COP ’19) Faculty Mentor: Christian Teter, Pharm.D., BCPP, associate professor of Psychopharmacology in the College of Pharmacy Project Title: The role of ketamine for the management of suicidality and depressive symptoms among patients treated at Mercy Hospital 30
UNE’s Ed Li Presents Drug Expenditure Research at National Oncology Conference Edward Li, Pharm.D., M.P.H., BCOP, professor in the College of Pharmacy, was selected to discuss his research on Ed Li, PharmD cancer-fighting drugs at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting, held June 2-6, 2017 in Chicago. Li presented his research on antineoplastic agent expenditures, and the increase in costs of these drugs over the past five years. Li found that antineoplastic expenditures increased significantly since 2011 and are expected to continue to do so. This is a result of the anticipated approval of additional novel but costly cancer therapies, and because of an aging population. The ASCO Annual Meeting brings together more than 30,000 oncology professionals from around the world to discuss state-of-the-art treatment modalities, new therapies and ongoing controversies in the world. Research abstracts are selected by the scientific program committee.
George Allen and Pharmacy Student Kayla Harris Published in ‘Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy’ George Allen, Pharm.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, and Kayla Harris (COP, ’18), had an article published in the July 2017 issue of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Allen and Harris’ manuscript describes their research evaluating the activity of a number of antimicrobials against the bacterium Shigella flexneri. This microorganism causes millions of infections worldwide each year, and the treatment of such infections is complicated by the high risk of antimicrobial resistance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has designated Shigella as a serious antibiotic resistance threat, one of only twelve microorganisms named
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to this priority category. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy is a monthly publication of the American George Allen, PharmD and Kayla Harris Society for Microbiology, the largest life science professional organization in the world. The journal features interdisciplinary studies that build our understanding of myriad aspects of antimicrobial agents and therapy, including chemistry, pharmacology, mechanisms of action and resistance, experimental therapeutics and clinical applications. It is a key resource for professionals in the fields of microbiology and infectious diseases, including microbiologists, pharmaceutical researchers, biochemists, pharmacologists and clinicians.
observe larger and more complex molecules, such as glucose. “UNE is dedicated to innovative education as a way to teach elementary school students about chemistry and STEM fields,” said Olgun Guvench, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor, chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and program lead. “The goal of the program is to expose younger students to science and get them excited. By introducing STEM skills at a younger age, students will be prepared early on for these fields, allowing them to develop solid foundations.” “Personally, I love being able to share my love of science with others,” said Samantha Mansberger (Medical Biology, ’18). “My favorite part is seeing them problem solve and work together to figure out the answers to a question by using
Read the abstract from Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy.
UNE Students and Faculty Lead NSFFunded STEM Program for Reiche Elementary School Students Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, students and faculty from the University of New England have used innovative technology to teach the fundamentals of chemistry at Portland’s Reiche Elementary School. UNE undergraduate students Samantha Mansberger and Hanna Sihler; pharmacy student Bruno De Maria; and Ph.D. student Beth Whitmore taught two one-hour lessons in three fifth grade classrooms at the elementary school, sharing their enthusiasm for science and discussing career pathways in the STEM fields. Through the program, Reiche School students were introduced to the atomic theory of matter by means of a tactile and visual approach. Using molecular modeling kits, students learned how to construct molecules using colored balls and sticks, representing atoms and bonds. In the second component of the program, students used laptops to view virtual 3D chemical structures. This tool enabled students to
Above, Samantha Mansberger and Bruno DeMaria
the tools we used earlier in the lesson. I have seen great team work from students of all different skill levels, which is something we can all learn from.” “[The students] love using model kits, building and getting assigned different jobs,” Mansberger continued. “Since the students are broken up into small groups for the lessons, they’re able to receive more individualized attention, keeping them engaged and focused.”
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University of St. Joseph Message from the Dean Dear Colleagues: Sincere salutations from us to you. I am pleased to inform you that University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy has graduated the fourth cohort of doctoral students, many of whom have secured jobs and residencies throughout the country. We look forward to another year of great success, and as always, we thank you for your continued support! Best, Joseph R. Ofosu Dean, University of St. Joseph School of Pharmacy
News Dr. Alaina Rotelli has joined the faculty at the School of Pharmacy as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration. Dr. Rotelli is a graduate of Butler University (Doctor of Pharmacy) and the University of Connecticut (Allied Health Sciences). She completed her PGY-1 residency training at the Center for Health and Wellness, affiliated with Sullivan University (SU) College of Pharmacy in Kentucky. She is board certified in ambulatory care pharmacy (BCACP) and completed a teaching certificate program at Sullivan University. Prior to joining USJ, Dr. Rotelli practiced as an ambulatory care
medication therapy management services. She will be developing an ambulatory care pharmacy practice at Middlesex Hospital. The Hooding, Oath and Awards Ceremony for the Doctor of Pharmacy Class of the University of Saint Joseph was held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Hoffman Auditorium of the Bruyette Athenaeum on the main campus of the University. The eighty-one graduates were assisted in donning their doctoral hoods by members of the School of Pharmacy faculty. They were then led in reciting the Pharmacistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oath by Dean Joseph R. Ofosu. Nineteen awards were presented to members of the class in recognition of their service, leadership and academic achievement, and the officers of the Class of 2017 presented a gift to the School of Pharmacy. The Marguerite M. Miceli Memorial Award has been established in memory of Ms. Marguerite M. Miceli who would have been part of the graduating Class of 2015. This award is given annually to two graduating students who have made significant improvements in academic performance in the pharmacy program and have demonstrated sound character and true passion for a career in pharmacy. The two recipients for 2017 were Augusto Clari and Anika Rehman. It was a special moment for the entire student body and all the guests who were in attendance.
pharmacist for Indiana University Health/Southern Indiana Physicians in Bloomington, Indiana, having implemented a pharmacist-led COPD service in this setting. Her practice later diversified to provide medication therapy management for three physician practices in the IU Health System. She is a smoking cessation facilitator, she is certified to administer immunizations, and she is certified through APhA to deliver
On Friday May 13, 2017 members of the Heart Health Awareness Committee of University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy had a successful blood pressure drive and CPR awareness event at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Thank you to those who participated!
At the USJ blood pressure drive in Hartford. Pictured L to R are: Catherine Stirbis, John Pernyeszi, Karina Soares, Van Vu, Andrea Aquilato and Natasha Weiner
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Posters and Presentations
Publications
Howell BA, Sparkman R, Healey JJ, Malm T. Implementation
Laskey D, Tran M. “Facial Eschar Following a Single
of a Naloxone Prescribing Toolkit in an Academic Primary
Application of Black Salve.” Clinical Toxicology. April 20 2017;
Care Clinic. Society of General Internal Medicine Annual
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15563650.2017.1312428
Meeting Washington, DC (April 2017)
Gayakwad S, Vadlapatla R and Rehman A. “Evaluation
Cunio J, Boothe L, Miller L, Tichy E, Ball H, Rdzak G,
of Compatibility and Stability of a Novel Anticonvulsant
Malm T, Kozakiewicz J, Marcelino, M. Ambulatory
Enaminone Compound with Common Tableting Excipients.”
Practice Advancement Initiative at Yale New Haven
Int J Drug Dev & Res 2017, Vol 9 (1), pp 60-64.
Hospital: Development and Implementation of Pharmacist Collaborative Practice Agreements in the Primary Care Clinics. Eastern States Residency Conference Baltimore, MD (May 2017) Kohn CG, Miller JD, Sill B, Korytowsky B, Parikh N, Singh P. Economic and Humanistic Burden of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the United States. ISPOR 22nd Annual International Meeting Boston, MA (May 2017) DeGennaro L, Wiskirchen D. Longitudinal Assessment of Clinical Documentation Skills in an Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum. American Association of College of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN (July 2017) Malm T, Leschak A, Podoloff J, Riccardi M. Lessons learned in an interventional reflective writing study of APPE students. American Association of College of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN (July 2017) Kohn CG et al. External Validation of Generic and Cancer-
Nounou MI, Zaghloul TI, Ahmed NA, Eid AA and El-Khordagui LK; “Skin permeability enhancement by Bacillus subtilis alkaline protease: Application to transdermal drug delivery.” International Journal of Pharmaceutics; Accepted July 2017. Terrell-Hall TB, Nounou MI, El-Amrawy F, Griffith JIG, and Lockman PR; “Trastuzumab distribution in an in-vivo and in-vitro model of brain metastases of breast cancer.” Oncotarget. Accepted; July 2017; Available Online. Article: Stratton S, Manoukian OS, Patel R, Wentworth A, Rudraiah S, Kumbar SG. “Polymeric 3D Printed Structures for Soft Tissue Engineering. Journal of Applied Polymer Science” (In Press). Book Chapter: Manoukian OS, Dieck C, Milne T, Dealy CN, Rudraiah S, Kumbar SG. “Nanomaterials/Nanocomposites for OC” in Osteochondral Tissue Engineering Nanotechnology, Scaffolding-Related Developments and Translation”. Editors: Oliveira M, Pina S, Reis RL, Roman JS. Springer 2017 (In Press).
Specific Risk Stratification Tools for Predicting 30-day Mortality in Patients Presenting with Pulmonary Embolism and Active Cancer. International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Meeting Berlin, Germany (July 2017) Kohn CG et al. Mechanical Endovascular Therapy Plus Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator versus Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator Alone for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Adjusted Indirect Treatment Comparison Meta-analysis. International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Meeting Berlin, Germany (July 2017)
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Northeastern University Message from the School of Pharmacy
Archita Menon. The goal of the research is to develop a
Greetings! In addition to the exciting news involving our
iron to where it is needed in cells. This could be useful in
students, faculty, staff and alumni, we have some updates regarding transitions in the college and school that we’d like to share. This March we were excited to welcome Susan Parish as the new dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. With Susan’s arrival, Jack Reynolds returns to his position as dean of the School of Pharmacy after having
molecular prosthetic from hinokitol molecules to transport treating anemias involving iron imbalances in diseases such as cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Kim states that, “this achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of my lab people and strong support of the department and school.” Read the full article
served the university and college in interim leadership positions for the past three years. Please join us in welcoming Susan to Bouvé and Jack back to the School of Pharmacy, and take a few moments to learn more about what we are discovering and learning at the school.
Faculty News and Updates Northeastern’s School of Pharmacy Represented at the Annual AACP Meeting This past July, a total of twenty-one faculty, students, residents and fellows represented Northeastern University School of Pharmacy at the 2017 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. Together they made a great impact on pharmacy education by presenting seventeen posters and five special sessions. Three faculty–mentee pairs participated in the highly competitive Walmart Scholars Program.
Jonghan Kim, PhD Featured in May Issue of Science Jonghan Kim, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, was recently featured in the prestigious journal Science. The research article “Restored iron transport by a small molecule promotes absorption and hemoglobinization in animals” was written in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Illinois and Harvard, as well as Northeastern graduate students Murui Han and
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Pictured above at the AACP meeting are L to R: Mark
Douglass, Alexa Carlson, Stephanie Sibicky, Margarita DiVall, and Mike Gonyeau.Sus idientemquam nonsidiem intim ad consi satraes lina nos in hos invehendem te
Dr. Ban-An Khaw Recognized for the 2017 CASNMMI Life Achievement Award Representing Chinese American Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (CASNMMI), Dr. Ban-An Khaw, PhD, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, recently received the 2017 CASNMMI Life Achievement Award, recognizing his outstanding achievements in the fields of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. The award was presented at the organization’s annual meeting in June where Dr. Khaw’s scientific achievements were acknowledged by the President of CASNMMI, Dr. Zhen Cheng. Dr. Khaw provided
Dr. Ban-An Khaw
remarks about his research and life journey to the community and the young scientists.
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Dr. Brandon Dionne Featured in Local News Report on Lyme Disease Brandon Dionne, PharmD, Assistant Clinical Professor, was
School of Pharmacy Faculty Get to Work after Northeastern Opens its Doors to a New Complex
interviewed and featured on Fox 25 News in a segment
On April 3, 2017, Northeastern University held a grand
discussing the issue of Lyme disease in the northeast region
opening celebration for the new Interdisciplinary Science
and ways to prevent it. Dionne expresses his concern that
and Engineering Complex (ISEC). Elected officials and
infectious disease drugs aren’t a top priority for Big Pharma,
guests, including Mayor Marty Walsh, US Representative Joe
and that previous vaccines have been pulled off the market
Kennedy, US Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren, and
due to adverse human side effects: “Drug companies really
France Córdova, Director of the National Science Foundation,
want to produce these drugs that treat disease states that
were in attendance for the event. The School of Pharmacy
are going to require daily use pretty much for the rest of
is excited to be part of the scientific collaborations in ISEC.
your life,” says Dr. Dionne. In the hopes of finding alternative
Diomedes Logothetis, PhD, Professor of Pharmaceutical
ways to help those infected, researchers at UMass Medical
Sciences, is the first pharmacy faculty member to take up
School are working on an antibody to kill tick borne
residence in the newly opened facility. In addition to his
bacteria, rather than taking the vaccine approach. View here
research faculty and staff, a dozen students have joined the
Dr. Carla Bouwmeester Completes the Emerging Leaders in Aging Program
Logothetis lab since its opening in January, including two
Carla Bouwmeester, MS, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, FASCP, Associate Clinical Professor, recently completed the Emerging Leaders in Aging program, a national inter-professional program focused on applying and augmenting leadership skills relevant to clinical care, research and education. The program is jointly sponsored by the University of California San Francisco, the American Geriatric Society, and the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs. Health professionals from across the country and across disciplines attended. Dr. Bouwmeester was one of only two pharmacists selected to participate. Using principles emanating from the “start-up” culture in technology and innovation, the program builds on pressing challenges that new leaders are experiencing and helps them develop strategies to address and sustain positive change. Dr. Bouwmeester’s practicum was the development of an interprofessional education program in a non-academic clinic setting. She presented her final project at the American Geriatrics Society meeting in May.
has been an exciting space for student and faculty researchers
Master’s students, six pharmaceutical sciences undergraduate students, and four PharmD capstone students. The building alike to set up operations. Northeastern’s goal is to ensure that the impressive building produces breakthrough science that allows the institution to further accelerate its research and academic programs.
Student News Anthony Zaki Delivers Memorable Address to 2017 Doctor of Pharmacy Graduates One of the highlights of the Doctor of Pharmacy Hooding and Graduation Ceremony on May 4 was the student address given by Anthony Zaki, class of 2017. In his remarks, Dr. Zaki cleverly articulates the pharmacy student experience at Northeastern, prompting many laughs and even some tears from his listeners. As a beautiful ending to the ceremony, Dr.
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School News Alumnus Mark Zilner, RPh Receives School of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Award Mark Zilner, RPh, PAH’91, Chief Operating Office of Diamond Pharmacy Services, visited campus for this year’s convocation ceremony to accept the Distinguished Alumni Award. He noted that one of his Northeastern co-ops at a large nursing home pharmacy provided him with inspiration and ideas on how to grow his parents’ pharmacy business in Pennsylvania. Mark became Director of Operations at Diamond Pharmacy Services, a division of Diamond Drugs, Inc. His focus was
Mark Zilner, RPh
growing the company’s correctional institution customer base and streamlining workflow. Mark has traveled the country meeting with potential customers and by 2001 Diamond became the nation’s largest correctional facility pharmacy provider and has also grown to become Pennsylvania’s largest nursing facility pharmacy provider. Today, Diamond serves more than 1,500 institutions in 45 states and fills approximately 16 million prescriptions per year, making Diamond the nation’s largest institutional pharmacy provider. Mark’s vision and dedication to growing the business paved the way for the creation of RemedyRepack, a FDA Registered Repacker; Diamond Distribution, a VAWD drug wholesaler; SapphireHealth, an Electronic Health Record (EHR) software company; and InnovaScript, a retail mail-order pharmacy. With corporate headquarters in Indiana, PA and three satellite locations, Diamond has enjoyed steady growth and is now one of Pennsylvania’s largest private employers. Mark is a Board Member on the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy, a Board Member of a national pharmaceutical group purchasing organization as well as other local boards, and undoubtedly a lifelong Husky at heart.
Monica Valdes Lupi Gives School of Pharmacy’s 2017 Keynote Address Monica Valdes Lupi, JD, MPH, Executive Director of the Boston Public Health Commission, provided an excellent and highly compelling keynote address at the 2017 School of Pharmacy Convocation and Graduation Ceremony. Speaking about her own personal and professional journey and the positive effects of teams of individuals working to improve public health, it was apparent to all that her leadership has had a great impact in the community. In describing her efforts to promote health, provide programs to prevent and treat substance abuse, strengthen the city’s partnerships with healthcare organizations, and advance health equity for all residents of Boston, graduating students received a call to action to join colleagues in providing service to their respective communities. Ms. Valdes Lupi, an affiliate faculty member in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the Northeastern School of Law, has been very active with the university and we were honored to have her as part of this year’s ceremony.
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