Florida Pharmacy Today September 2019

The Official Publication Of The Florida Pharmacy Association SEPT. 2019

OCTOBER

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FPA Calendar 2019

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OCTOBER

DECEMBER

12-13 FPA Midyear Clinical Conference Kissimmee

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Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Altamonte Springs

14-16 Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting Fort Lauderdale

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FPA Law & Regulatory Conference Sarasota

26-29 NCPA Annual Conference San Diego, California

25-26 Christmas Holiday FPA Office Closed JANUARY

NOVEMBER 11

Veterans Day - FPA Office Closed

16-17 - FPA Committee, Council and Board meetings (tentative) 28-29 Thanksgiving - FPA Office Closed

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New Year's Day - FPA Office Closed

21-22 Legislative and Health Fair Days 25-26 Clinical Meeting Destin

FOR A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS GO TO WWW.FLORIDAPHARMACY.ORG

Events calendar subject to change

CE CREDITS (CE cycle) The Florida Board of Pharmacy requires 10 hours’ LIVE Continuing Education as part of the required 30 hours’ general education needed every license renewal period.

There is a new 2 hour CE requirement for pharmacists on the dispensing of controlled substances effective this biennial renewal period. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must also complete a 1 hour Florida Board approved continuing education on human trafficking by January 1, 2021.

Pharmacists should have satisfied all continuing education requirements for this biennial period by September 30, 2021 or prior to licensure renewal. Consultant pharmacists and technicians will need to renew their licenses and registrations by December 31, 2020.

For Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Application, Exam Information and Study materials, please contact the FPA office.

For more information on CE programs or events, please contact the Florida Pharmacy Association at (850) 222-2400 or visit our website at www.floridapharmacy.org CONTACTS FPA — Michael Jackson (850) 222-2400

FSHP — Tamekia Bennett (850) 906-9333 UF — Emely McKitrick (352) 273-5169

FAMU — Leola Cleveland (850) 599-3301 NSU — Carsten Evans (954) 262-1300

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The President’s Viewpoint DAVID "CHACHI" MACKERAY, RPH

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What Does Pharmacy Mean To You?

s most of you may know, or should know, October is American Pharmacists Month, which the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) defines as “a great opportunity to celebrate the pharmacy profession, recognize your pharmacy staff and reach out to your patients.”

The APhA also shared ideas for activities and events that spotlight pharmacists’ contributions toward improving medication use and advancing patient care in all practice settings. It’s a wonderful idea to recognize and show welldeserved appreciation toward a longtime and vital member of the health care team— pharmacists.

If I surveyed 100 average people and asked what their definition of a pharmacists is, I would venture to say that a majority of responses would be similar— something that resembles, “One who dispenses medications prescribed from a physician to someone who is either sick/suffering, has a specific condition requiring treatment with medication, or who is proactively preventing an unhealthy situation.” Now, those responses are very accurate, as it is what we do frequently, but is it really the majority of all that we do, or do we do so much more?

Many of you have heard me say this many times before, and it’s worth repeating, pharmacists are very highly educated individuals, and we need to believe that about ourselves 100 percent of the time, every day. We need to use that incredible amount of knowledge constantly and finally make others understand what education, training and practicality pharmacists offer to the healthcare team.

When I graduated many years ago, pharmacy was a five-year program,

which upon successful graduation, granted you a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. The Doctor of Pharmacy was just being created (yes, that’s how old I am). So, for years now, pharmacy students have been becoming so much more educated, trained and knowledgeable in pharmacy and healthcare

We need to use that incredible amount of knowledge constantly and finally make others understand what education, training and practicality pharmacists offer to the healthcare team. itself, but are we really utilizing all that information to its fullest potential… or even half? I think not, and I personally believe it’s even less than half.

For example, when I work next to a recent graduate, witnessing and observing all that they know, I’m amazed at their capabilities and so impressed at their clinical intelligence, which I wish I had learned at that age when I graduated. But suddenly, I stop and think about how highly educated they are and the money spent at the college of pharmacy (with years of student loans to pay off), yet they’re doing the exact same thing that I am doing— nothing more and nothing less, especially in the big retail settings. Why is that? How can that be true? Are we doing anything to change that? What can we do

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to fix this broken system?

Educate, educate, and educate is the ANSWER— plain and simple! Allow me to elaborate on my very basic and personal response to this serious and harmful problem currently hindering the pharmacy profession. First and foremost, pharmacists must “beat their own drums,” hold their heads up very high, and proudly promote the pharmacy profession. No one else is going to do it, and they shouldn’t have to, as it’s our responsibility.

Ask yourself if you’re satisfied having so much education (very expensive) and only using such a small part of it?

It’s our responsibility to EDUCATE other healthcare professionals about how vital pharmacy is to the outcomes and wellness of patients. Their patients are also our patients and vice-versa.

Pharmacists are major players in the healthcare team and we need others to understand that. We can’t be those peoSee President’s Viewpoint, continued on page 6 SEPTEMBER 2019

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2018-19 FPA Board of Directors The Florida Pharmacy Association gratefully acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the following members of the FPA leadership who work diligently all year long on behalf of our members.

Angela Garcia.....................................................................................................Board Chair David Mackarey..........................................................................................FPA President Kimberly Jones.......................................................................................... FPA Treasurer Joseph Scuro............................................................................................ President Elect Gary Koesten..............................................................................Speaker of the House Eric Larson.......................................................................Vice Speaker of the House Bill Kernan................................................................................................... FSHP President Preston McDonald............................................................................. Region 1 Director Neil Barnett............................................................................................Region 2 Director Larry Alaimo..........................................................................................Region 3 Director Cheryl Rouse.........................................................................................Region 4 Director James Alcorn.......................................................................................Region 5 Director Barbara Beadle...................................................................................Region 6 Director Paul Delisser.......................................................................................... Region 7 Director Ramy Gabriel.........................................................................................Region 8 Director Mitchell Levinson...............................................................................Region 9 Director Julie Burger.......................................................................................Technician Director

Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board Chair.............................................................. Carol Motycka, motycka@cop.ufl.edu Vice Chair....................................................Cristina Medina, cmmedina@cvs.com Treasurer.........................................................Eric Jakab, ericjakab@hotmail.com Secretary............................................. Julie Burger, julieburger133@gmail.com Member.................................................. Michael Finnick, michaelfinnick@ufl.edu Member.....................................................David Mackarey, dmackarey@aol.com Member.......................................................Matt Schneller, schnem18@gmail.com Member..........................................Teresa Tomerlin, teresapharmd@cfl.rr.com Member............................................Greta Pelegrin, gretapelegrin@yahoo.com Technician Member........................Julie Burger, julieburger133@gmail.com Executive Editor................Michael Jackson, mjackson@pharmview.com Managing Editor...................Dave Fiore, dave@fiorecommunications.com Journal Reviewer....................... Dr. Melissa Ruble, mruble@health.usf.edu Journal Reviewer....................................Dr. Angela Hill, ahill2@health.usf.edu

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ple who stand on the sidelines and wait to be called in to participate. We need to be actively playing on the field in the healthcare game. We’re willing, ready and able to play, so why are we still on the sidelines? Some pharmacists are out there playing and loving it, and congratulations to them, but the majority of pharmacists are still stuck for whatever reason, and they may never utilize their full professional potential. That’s a shame.

Another group whom we need to EDUCATE are legislators! Yes, those powerful people in Washington, D.C. and state capitols, who have total control of the pharmacy profession, including the direction of the future course. I can’t stress enough how extremely important legislation currently is for pharmacy. We are at a vital stage in our profession, and the next few years can really make or break our future. Just look at the major bills that have been brought forth to Congress and state houses the past few years. Collaborative Practice Agreement, Provider Status, PBM’s (ask any independent owner how they’re doing currently), Automated Dispensing, Remote Supervision, Drug Importation from outside the U.S., Test and Treat, are just a few top priority bills. For anyone who has ever been to Tallahassee and advocated for pharmacy (which everyone should do at least once), you know exactly what I mean, and totally know how difficult it is to even talk to these legislators, let alone have them understand what each of these bills mean or stand for.

It’s up to each of us to help educate these rule-makers, making them wellinformed, so they make the correct, proper and honest decisions that will completely impact the healthcare system. We all know how broken and damaged it is, so it’s our responsibility to do something about it, which in my opinion begins with educating the legislators who know so little about pharmacy and the true definition of what a pharmacist is capable of performing. If we don’t act accordingly now, then shame on us and don’t blame others.

Lastly, and probably most importantSee President’s Viewpoint, continued on page 8

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Executive Insight

BY MICHAEL JACKSON, RPH MICHAEL JACKSON, BPHARM, EVP & CEO, FLORIDA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION

Pharmacists Role in the Opioid Epidemic

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e have seen this issue in the news, in our professional journals, on documentaries and even within social media. Both professionals and nonprofessionals are talking about the issues with addiction in the U.S. This is not a new subject for our state. Even as far back as 2011, the FPA was witness to dramatic proposed legislation here in Florida designed to restrict pharmacies from dispensing Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 drugs unless they were publically traded, had more than $100 million in taxable assets or have been in business for at least 10 years.1 The Association railed against that insane proposal and succeeded in getting efforts to harm the relationships between small businesses and their patients removed.

Still, there are many ongoing challenges that both patients and pharmacy providers face, including but not limited to access to care by legitimate patients with real clinical needs, continuing challenges that some pharmacies may be experiencing with adequate supply, and new guidelines and regulations on treating patients with opioids2. These challenges are complicated by the ongoing public health crisis associated with opioid deaths. According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, there is an opioid overdose death every 12.5 minutes in the United States, and 56 percent of those deaths occur in a home.3 There is a swarm of legal activity between municipalities, prescription drug suppliers and manufacturers trying to find a resolution to the increasing public health costs and crisis associated with the management of addiction.

Perhaps this ongoing battle in American courts will somehow magically fix this problem with opioid deaths however the bottom line is the correction will have to be at the prescriber and pharmacy end of health care. This summer during the FPA annual meeting, the fol-

According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, there is an opioid overdose death every 12.5 minutes in the United States, and 56 percent of those deaths occur in a home. lowing policies were approved during the House of Delegates: The FPA petition the Board of Pharmacy to adopt the Board of Medicine’s guideline on the “Use of controlled substances for the treatment of pain” to underscore the Drug Enforcement Administration’s position on how the documentation of pain is an acceptable standard of practice in medicine.

Pharmaceutical suppliers may not restrict access to drugs without furnishing the pharmacy buyer written documentation as to which administrative rule, DEA quota or state statute is being violated by the pharmacy buyer.

Pharmacies shall have the ability to appeal wholesaler restrictions by providing documentation to the wholesaler

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as to the validity of the prescription and the necessity of the medication according to the provider’s treatment plan.

The FPA send a letter to the DEA in opposition of the use of unclear, uncodified “Red Flags of diversion” that are used to bully, harass, intimidate and cause hardship to pharmacists and pharmacies.

Other campaigns underway include changes in Florida laws that would help to make narcotic antagonists more readily available to first responders. In 2015, Florida Statutes 381.887 was created to help build a way for the emergency treatment of patients suspected of opioid overdose. The new law gave authority for pharmacists to dispense narcotic antagonists not only to the patient but could also be dispensed to the patient’s caregiver. The law also allowed emergency responders such as law enforcement officers, paramedics and emergenSee Executive Insight, continued on page 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 |

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ly, we need truly and completely EDUCATE the public on what pharmacy really is for them, what duties pharmacists are trained and educated to perform, and how we can greatly help improve their overall health care and well-being.

We all know that we are the most accessible healthcare provider to them, right down the street, seven days a week, some even 24 hours a day. People can call any pharmacist, any time for free consultation (by law, it’s required to offer consultation when dispensing), and those calls will be answered professionally— even if they’re from people who aren’t your patients. What other healthcare provider can say all that?

Heck, most lawyers, accountants, electricians, plumbers and auto-mechanics even charge a consultation or inspection fee.

My point is, if more people knew and realized how much more a pharmacist can do for them, it would dramatically increase their well-being and produce better outcomes while most likely saving them time and money. It’s hard to argue all those benefits that pharmacists can offer, if allowed.

How difficult is it on our part, while we’re consulting with our patients to educate them on all of the activities that pharmacists are trained and educated to perform. If patients knew of this, they would then agree to participate, or at least support our cause to the legislators to allow it to happen since they vote those people into office.

No disrespect to any others, but most patients usually have a much better relationship with their pharmacists and pharmacy team, than other providers.

In closing, I just want each of you to realize what serious challenges we all face together. We need everyone’s support or I’m afraid that in the near future, October will just be another month on the calendar, without being recognized as American Pharmacists Month. It’s up to you! n

cy medical technicians to possess, store and administer emergency narcotic antagonists. This law provided civil liability immunity protections for pharmacists who provided these medications. In 2016, the law changed allowing pharmacists to provide emergency opioid antagonists by prescription, or they could provide an autoinjector or intranasal application delivery system by way of a non-patient specific standing order. This change did not provide administrative authority for pharmacists. In 2017, the law changed again allowing crime laboratory personnel for statewide criminal analysis laboratory systems to have access to narcotic antagonists.

It is our belief that pharmacists are making a difference in opioid addiction. We are involved in educational programs for pharmacy personnel and providing practice resources to our members. The Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Program 2018 annual report is showing that the number of prescriptions and percentage of total prescriptions of the top 10 most commonly dispensed controlled substances to Florida residents have declined.4 If opioid deaths have not changed, it is likely due to other factors such as use of illicit drugs on the black market.

If you want to know more about these issues you are invited to register at any of our regional or statewide educational conferences and attend the sessions on prescription drug validation. n 1. House bill 7095 - https:// www.myfloridahouse.gov/ Sections/Bills/billsdetail. aspx?BillId=46705&SessionId=66 2. https://www.floridapharmacy. org/page/CSDISPENSE 3. https://www.ama-assn.org/ delivering-care/opioids/surgeongeneral-ama-look-upstreamprevent-nation-s-ills 4. 2017-2018 Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Annual Report -

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By American Pharmacists Association

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The first day of October marks the start of American Pharmacists Month (APhM), a celebration in support of pharmacists around the country. While the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has always celebrated the accomplishments of pharmacists, the Association officially launched American Pharmacists Month in 2004. Since then, APhA has used October to recognize pharmacists’ contributions to health care and all they do for their communities.

The APhM2019 campaign Pharmacists: Easy to Reach, Ready to Help will raise awareness among the public, patients, policy makers, and other stakeholders to the wide array of services pharmacists provide, emphasizing pharmacists› accessibility and expertise in patient care. Examples of these services include pain management; over-the-counter and supplement suggestions; seasonal and lifespan immunizations; medication reviews to assess safety, effectiveness, interactions, and adherence; care management and counseling for disease states such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and high cholesterol; and smoking cessation counseling.

APhA will host several exciting events during the month-long observance to celebrate pharmacists, including a recognition of World Pharmacists Day on September 25, APhM selfie day on October 1, a recognition of National Women Pharmacist Day on October 12, and Pharmacy Technicians Day on October 15.

Additional details about the American Pharmacists Month campaign can be found on the new pharmacistsmonth.com website along with ideas for celebrations in all practice settings, including printable posters and signs, buttons, logos, and preplanned social media images and content.

Supporters of the profession of pharmacy are encouraged to use #APhM2019 for their social media postings. Samples of media coverage, video clips, and event photos may be sent to APhA at aphm@aphanet.org.

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START YOUR CELEBRATION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1 WITH #APHMSELFIEDAY

We’re kicking off APhM2019 with #APhMSelfieDay to capture great moments in the profession. Help us spread the word about APhM2019 and all you do for your patients and your communities. Pharmacists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and your patients, should snap and share staff and team photos, APhM events, photos with American Pharmacists Month swag, and pictures with your patients (with their approval, of course).

Share your photos on social media with #APhMSelfieDay! ■■ Obtain a proclamation from your legislator designating October as American Pharmacists Month.

■■ Remember to engage the community at large when planning events to promote and celebrate American Pharmacists Month. It’s a natural time for pharmacists to increase their visibility and the public’s awareness of their contributions to community health. Patients of all ages can benefit from discussions and information about how to use medications safely and effectively.

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Approach the management of a local shopping mall about sponsoring a health fair or staging an exhibit or booth at which pharmacists and student pharmacists can answer shoppers’ questions about their medications.

Create a medication information and education display for your local library, YMCA, or other suitable community site.

Promote health and wellness in your community by hosting vaccination clinics, Medication Check-Ups, and disease screening and management activities.

Visit elementary, middle, and high schools to talk with students about medication safety, the dangers of prescription drug abuse, and careers in pharmacy.

Conduct Medication Check-Up reviews or offer medication information seminars at senior citizen centers and housing complexes.

Give educational talks and presentations to civic, neighborhood, and church groups. Consider distributing patient education brochures and small American Pharmacists Month–themed giveaways.

SUPPORTERS OF THE PROFESSION OF PHARMACY ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE #APHM2019 FOR THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS. SAMPLES OF MEDIA COVERAGE, VIDEO CLIPS, AND EVENT PHOTOS MAY BE SENT TO APHA AT APHM@APHANET.ORG. SEPTEMBER 2019 |

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October is American Pharmacist Month and the Florida Pharmacy Association would like to thank and celebrate all those who contribute to the profession. To highlight Pharmacy here are some of the events happening this month around Florida.

Pharmacy Fair Date and Time: Tue, Oct 22, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Details: The purpose of the fair is to expose students to the Pharmacy pathway and the seven programs in Florida.

Location:Valencia College, West Campus, HSB-105, Orlando, FL 32811 Additional Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ pharmacy-fair-tickets-73343409111

The National Community Oncology Dispensing Association Summit Date and Time: Thu, Oct 24 – Sat, Oct 26 Details: The National Community Oncology Dispensing Association Summit addresses the growing need for dispensing cancer clinics by hosting a national educational event, bringing oncology care professionals together to educate, connect and engage attendees for the purpose of improving pharmacy.

The NCODA summit is a two and half-day event comprised of industry experts, key influencers and hundreds of oncology care professionals all focused on providing better patient care through the medically integrated dispensing pharmacy.

Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 Additional Information: https://10times.com/ncoda-summitkissimmee

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Date and Time: Fri, October 25, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT Details: The Rxpo is much more than a career fair. It is a coming together for leaders in community, ambulatory care, health system, and specialty pharmacy for the benefit of our much more than a career fair. It is a coming together for leaders in community, a student pharmacists and industry professionals alike. It’s how we build relationships and serve each other across the health care system.

Location: Palm Beach Atlantic University - Mahoney Gym 901 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Additional Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rxpo-2019-a-careers-and-clinical-education-expo-for-pharmacy-professionals-tickets-58297031992

Putting Together Our New Website

Alyson Lozicki, Pharm.D.

Having the opportunity to give the public face of FPA a virtual makeover has been an incredible charge. In this day and age, web presence is essential for any business, corporation, association, individual, etc. I am so blessed to have been able to integrate my lifelong interests and passion for the digital arts and web design into the advocacy and engagement movement of the association, and for the profession of pharmacy.

Have you seen it?

Here’s how it happened: As a member of the Public Affairs Council, I took an opportunity to step up and serve. The first step was to transfer the information that already existed on the previous website to our new platform. The goal is to organize the information in such a way that it’s easy for members and non-members to navigate. We are also committed to ensuring that critical information is posted in a timely manner to keep the membership acutely aware of not only the activities of the association, but also of time-sensitive issues in the legislative and regulatory arena.

The new era of the FPA, through the website, is prioritizing member engagement, new member recruitment and transparency. The Public Affairs Council, along with the Association leadership, is continuing to develop new materials and bring to life current programs that encourage members to get involved and stay involved, whether they are student members or veterans of the Association.

Our new website answers the timeless questions: What does FPA do for me? Why should I be a member? When and where are events happening?

Some additional features that we have added are listed below, and over time we will keep adding more to meet the needs of our members and the public.

■■ Bill tracking ■■ Member photo gallery ■■ Event pages for CE conferences and Board meetings ■■ Member awards and recognition ■■ Outline of the FPA Strategic Plan ■■ Easy access to governance documents, and Board/Council reports ■■ Coming soon - FPA Practitioner Mentor Program

We encourage any and all feedback on the website!

Please reach out to:

Alyson Lozicki, Pharm.D. FPA Public Affairs Council alozicki7@gmail.com 813-766-8554

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FPA Member and Pharmacist-Attorney, Brian Kahan Helping the Bahamas in the Aftermath of Hurricane Dorian Dear Friends: As you know, I have been involved in playing a very small part in the Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts. I have been boating in the Bahamas for nearly 40 years. My first association with the Marsh Harbour in the Abacos was about 1998 when we built our house there. For more than 20 years we have been blessed to enjoy fantastic boating, fishing and diving in one of the most beautiful places on earth. We immersed ourselves in Bahamian life participating in numerous civic events and charities making lifelong friends in the local Bahamian community.

On September 1, 2019, all that changed. Our adopted Bahamian community and friends were devastated by a Category 5 hurricane that showed no mercy. Nearly all the homes were destroyed, displacing everyone. During and after the storm, some died in place with many more washed out to sea. Government buildings became a place of refuge. After those buildings filled up, some fled to neighboring towns, settlements and other islands. Some lived in the bush. Some lived in makeshift tents. Some stayed in clinics for as long as they were allowed or until they were rescued. For more than a week, families were separated and unable to locate loved ones.

I have known the Boodle family— Don, Jonna, Jonnajah and Don Jr. for nearly 25 years. We watched Jonnajah, Don and Jonna’s daughter, develop from a young girl into a beautiful and gifted college student graduating with honors from the University of South Florida and beginning her law school education at Barry University School of Law in Orlando just weeks before the storm. I have been a trusted U.S. contact for Jonnajah since she started college in the U.S. Don and Jonna, both hard working and responsible parents, were happy to sacrifice whatever it took to support their daughter’s higher career aspirations, supplementing her financial needs in every way possible. Their 15-year-old son, Don Jr., was also an aspiring 4.0 student at the Forest Academy in Marsh Harbour. By 2 p.m., September 1, 2019, that all changed. The Boodle house was gone. Their two cars were gone. Jonna was injured from shattering glass requiring stitches in her leg and bandaging on both arms and the other leg. While in the clinic and waiting 12 hours to be seen, they witnessed horrific scenes that cannot even be imagined if not for them being physically there. When the storm subsided, they remained for two more days searching for any personal remains from their property and trying to flee the island.

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were able to discover that the Boodles had made their way to Nassau on a medical evacuation flight. I rescued the Boodles, meeting them the following day in Nassau and flying them on my personal aircraft to Florida. One unexpected surprise was that I brought back an additional passenger, a boy named AJ who is 11 years old. He is a relative of the Boodles, but he was displaced from his parents. The hope was that he would ultimately reunite with his parents if only, he could make it to Florida. I am happy to say that he did reunite with them shortly thereafter. After flying them back from Nassau, my family and I have taken them into our home indefinitely.

Once in safe surroundings, we have learned much more of the personal toll placed upon this family. When I picked them up they had no personal possessions other than the clothes on their backs. As we try to help them overcome their trauma by creating a little normalcy, we are discovering how deep this catastrophe has and will continue to affect them even though it would appear that they are no longer in harm’s way.

We learned that Jonnajah’s financial support has stopped. Her apartment is paid through this month. Her law school tuition, minus the scholarship monies, is coming due with no apparent means to pay it. The Boodles have no money for future rent, food and transportation costs.

So here we are. A family of four with their daughter possibly having to leave law school—the pinnacle of achievement, and a mother, father and young son needing to start over as refugees in a foreign country even though their home country is only 200 miles away. They did not want to be here. They both had really good jobs. They had good middle-class lives in the Bahamas. And now, they have nothing!

We will continue to assist by providing them with temporary housing and all other expenses in hopes that they will “get on their feet” soon. They are very proud people and it is difficult helping them while assuring that they maintain their dignity. Although disaster refugees, they are still foreign nationals and unable to get work visas for now.

This truly is an exceptional event that has occurred in the Caribbean, and I willingly volunteered personal time and resources to help this family. There are many others affected by Hurricane Dorian that will need assistance and help from their Florida neighbors. I encourage each of you to find the charity of your choice and be an active participant. If you would like to know more on how to help the Boodle family contact me at bkahan@kahanlaw.com.

The Florida Pharmacy Association is working with the Florida Pharmacy Foundation in the creation of a disaster fund to support requests from members. Watch future issues of Florida Pharmacy Today for more information.

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PHARMACIST SPOTLIGHT To bring attention to some of our outstanding members we offer the Spotlight section. Do you have someone you’d like to Spotlight? Please reach out to Matt Schneller at schnem18@gmail.com with your submissions.

Alyson Lozicki Where I’ve Been ■■ I grew up in the Detroit area and moved to Tampa in 2001.

■■ Throughout high school, I pursued artistic interests, so I began college at the University of Central Florida pursuing a degree in film studies.

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Eventually, I focused on healthcare as I had an interest in medicine from my own personal medical complications. I was also inspired by my grandfather who was a pediatrician.

I worked with my dad and his 3D imaging company (MediaLab 3D Images) and the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy on the integration of virtual reality into pharmacy education.

Although my father passed away in 2015, the college still continues its relationship with his company.

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ing residency, then I landed the opportunity of a lifetime working with Daniel Buffington, Pharm.D., as a fellow and now as a partner in the practice at Clinical Pharmacology Services.

Where I’m Going ■■ I’m interested in touching every aspect of pharmacy imaginable from direct patient care, to forensic drug information, medical writing, health IT, managed care, regulatory issues and involvement in state and national associations.

■■ My involvement with FPA really began with an invitation from Angela Garcia to join the Public Affairs Council. I had no idea what opportunities would present themselves through the amazing leadership of Angela, Council Chair Raul Correa, and the council’s work that had already been done to pave the way for rolling out the new website and effecting change in the association.

Education ■■ BS in Biomedical Sciences and Pharm.D. from the University of South Florida ■■ Residency in Drug Information and Evidence Based Practice from Creighton University ■■ Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology from Clinical Pharmacology Services

Involvement ■■ Kappa Psi - Zeta Delta Chapter ■■ Krewe of Princess Ulele (gasparilla crew) ■■ FPA Public Affairs Council ■■ APhA New Practitioner Mentor at USF

Professional Interests ■■ Advocacy ■■ Preventative health ■■ Health IT and data management ■■ Entrepreneurship ■■ Mentoring Other Interests ■■ Baking (especially cupcakes) ■■ Disney ■■ Crafting ■■ Travel

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REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP Gary Koesten – Speaker, FPA House of Delegates

At the FPA convention at the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel on July 12, a number of resolutions were presented for consideration by the House of Delegates. As Speaker of the House of Delegates, it is my responsibility to give you, the membership of FPA, a summary of, and the outcomes of, these resolutions.

For the 2019-2020 term, the House of Delegates Board of Directors members are: Gary Koesten – Speaker, FPA House of Delegates

Chairman of the Board...........Jeanette Connelly Speaker..............................................Gary Koesten Vice Speaker......................................... Eric Larson Secretary...................................... Michael Jackson Parliamentarian.............................Michael Mone’ Director.............................................. Kathy Petsos Director...........................................Barbara Beadle Director..................................... Damien Simmons Ex-Officio........................................... Joseph Scuro

Here is a summary of the resolutions submitted on time and presented to the FPA House of Delegates on July 12, 2019: 2019-1 – Update policy for nomination of House of Delegates Officers THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; that FPA policy (79-2a) is revised to read “Nominations of the officers of the House of Delegates should be in the form of a resolution submitted in accordance with the requirements for all resolutions and that nominations from the floor may also be accepted.”

The resolution was introduced to the House.

For members that may not be aware of the resolution process, this is the procedure by which you get your voice heard by the Association.

Any individual member of FPA, or any local unit organization affiliated with FPA, can submit a resolution to the House. These resolutions usually reflect issues that may affect the practice of our profession. It is from these resolutions, if adopted by the majority of the delegates present at the House, that FPA can create either a Policy Statement, or FPA can use the talents of Adams Street Advocates to advance our efforts legislatively.

I would like to remind the membership that the deadline for submitting resolutions to the House for consideration at the convention this year in Marco Island, is Friday, May 8, 2020.

Resolutions submitted after May 8, but submitted on or before Friday June 5, 2020, may still be considered but will require a suspension of House rules in order to be heard.

Alex Pytlarz be submitted as a candidate for the position of FPA SpeakerElect of the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA), for the 2019-2020 BOD term.

The resolution was introduced to the House.

2019-2(b) – Nomination for Vice-Speaker, FPA House of Delegates THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Eric Larson’s name be placed in nomination for the position of Vice-Speaker of the House of Delegates.

The resolution was introduced to the House.

2019-2(a) – Nomination of Alex Pytlarz for FPA Speaker-Elect 2019-2020

2019-2(C) – Nomination of Barbara Beadle for Director of the House of Delegates board of directors

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that

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the Brevard County Pharmacy Association has the honor and privilege of placing the name of Barbara Beadle in nomination for the position of Director for the Florida Pharmacy Association House of Delegates Board of Directors.

The resolution was introduced to the House.

2019-3 – FPA Government Affairs Committee (GAC) bylaw reform The resolution was withdrawn by the sponsor.

2019-4 – Developing a permanent fund to support members of our profession affected by natural disasters in the state of Florida THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the FPA and Florida Foundation of Pharma-

cy develop a separate fund that people can donate to and make available to deserving individuals and pharmacies in the wake of a natural disaster.

The resolution was not adopted.

2019-5 – Membership recruitment plan THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the FPA hire a membership consultant to have a large membership drive as developed by the consultant in cooperation with the Board of Directors.

The resolution was adopted and assigned to the Membership Council.

2019-6 – Comprehensive medication management THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the FPA have the Professional Affairs Council investigate and report back to the membership, the possibility of developing a program for pharmacists in the State of Florida to be trained to provide and paid for the provision of comprehensive medication management services.

The resolution was adopted and assigned to the Professional Affairs Council.

2019-7 – FPA Media Relations THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the FPA create an internal process for members from FPA to be able to respond in a timely manner to pharmacy related issues in the media.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the FPA investigate hiring a media consultant to train FPA members to be able to respond appropriately and in a timely manner to pharmacy related issues.

The resolution was adopted on call for Division and assigned to the Public Affairs Council and the FPA Board of Directors.

2019-8 – Reclassification of gabapentin to a controlled substance in the state of Florida

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The FPA work with the governing bodies necessary to change the classification of Gabapentin to a controlled substance in the state of Florida The resolution was not adopted.

2019-9 – Requiring a technician be present to assist a pharmacist during pharmacy operating hours THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Florida Pharmacy Association adopt a policy that states that pharmacies are required to have at least one pharmacist and one technician present during operating hours in a pharmacy owned by a company that owns more than two locations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Florida Pharmacy Association will work to pursue legislative or regulatory changes that require pharmacies to have at least one pharmacist and one technician present during operating hours in a pharmacy owned by a company that owns more than two locations.

The resolution was adopted and assigned to the Governmental Affairs Committee.

2019-10 – DEA/Law enforcement opioid over reach THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that FPA petition the Florida Board of Pharmacy to adopt the board of medicine’s guideline on the “Use of controlled substances for the treatment of pain” to underscore the DEA’s position on how the documentation of pain is an acceptable standard of practice in medicine.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Pharmaceutical suppliers may not restrict access to drugs without furnishing the pharmacy buyer written documentation as to which administrative rule, DEA quota, or state statute is being violated by the pharmacy buyer.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Pharmacies shall have the ability to appeal wholesaler restrictions by providing

documentation to the wholesaler as to the validity of the prescription and the necessity of the medication according to the providers treatment plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That FPA send a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration in opposition to the use of unclear, uncodified “Red Flags of diversion” that are used to bully, harass, intimidate and cause hardship to pharmacists and pharmacies.

The resolution was adopted on standing vote of the House of Delegates and assigned to the Governmental Affairs Committee.

2019-11 – Unfair treatment of independent pharmacies THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, be it resolved that the Florida Pharmacy Association (herein referred to as FPA) calls on the Governor, Attorney General, the Florida legislature and the insurance commissioner to mandate and ensure that compensation for pharmacist and pharmacy services who meet network qualifications be consistent and equal among providers.

The resolution was adopted and assigned to the FPA Board of Directors.

2019-12 – Unregulated/ unqualified prescription drug companies THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the FPA categorically opposes any law, rule or legislation that authorizes any entity or health professional not registered or licensed as a pharmacist to dispense or perform the duties of a pharmacist.

The substitute resolution was adopted and is a policy statement of the FPA. 2019-13 – Medical marijuana dispensaries THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the FPA propose to the Governor, Secretary of Agriculture, State Surgeon General and the legislature to require all medical marijuana dispensaries to hire a licensed pharmacist to assist in screening prescription SEPTEMBER 2019

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drugs and dispensed marijuana for interactions for better patient safety.

The resolution was adopted on standing vote and assigned to the FPA Governmental Affairs Committee.

2019-14 – Over educated but underutilized THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the FPA work with Florida’s colleges of pharmacy to advocate for changes to our state’s statutes to give prescriptive authority for qualified pharmacists.

The resolution was withdrawn by the sponsor.

2019-15 – State board registered pharmacy technician THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the FPA should seek changes to Florida regulations that would provide for the opportunity of registered pharmacy techs the ability to receive and transfer out prescriptions.

The resolution was not adopted.

2019-16 – Restricted network and unequal access to PBM contracts by pharmacist Therefore be it also resolved, that the FPA advocate before the Florida Legislature, Governor, Attorney General and the insurance commissioner that it should be unlawful for PBMs to deny contracts to new pharmacies who have not been operating for one year.

2019-18 – Collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the FPA support legislation that allows the use of CPAs to be expanded in any, including more defined areas of pharmacy practice such as physicians’ offices and ambulatory care clinics.

The resolution was adopted and is a policy statement of the FPA. 2019-19 – Collaborative practice agreements legislation THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the FPA supports legislation that allows CPA to be expanded in any area that can be obtained through legislation.

The resolution was withdrawn by the sponsor.

2019-20 – State pharmacy association membership requirement THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association support a change to the Board of Pharmacy licensure requirements so that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking licensure and license renewal must show proof of membership prior to licensure being authorized.

The resolution was not adopted.

2019-21 – Health professions for patient centered care

THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the Florida Pharmacy Association be renamed to the Florida Pharmacists Association.

THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that to advance and recognize all healthcare profession issues, concerns, and to optimize patient outcomes the FPA shall convene a semi-annual conference with all state multidisciplinary health profession associations. These conferences will increase communication between and among all professions with underlying initiatives on gaining perspective from every profession resulting in increased patient centered care and outcome solutions.

The resolution was not adopted.

The resolution was referred directly to the

The resolution was adopted and assigned to the FPA Governmental Affairs Committee.

2019-17 – The Florida Pharmacy Association be renamed the Florida Pharmacists Association

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FPA Board of Directors, who will report back to the House of Delegates Board of Directors.

2019-22 – Metrics used in pharmacy practice THEREFORE BE RESOLVED that the Florida Pharmacy Association assess and establish maximum limits on workload metrics.

The resolution was adopted and assigned to the Professional Affairs Council.

2019-23 – Formation of Pharmacy Practice Academies THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the FPA establish three Academies to help meet the specific needs of each of these special interest groups and that these academies be: Independent, Chain and Institutional practitioners. Furthermore that the number of academies may change over time to meet the needs of the membership.

The resolution was withdrawn by the sponsor.

The following resolutions were submitted as new business: There was a motion from the House floor to not hear new business resolutions, however that motion was not adopted. The House of Delegates is required to suspend its rules prior to allowing consideration for items of new business.

2019-24 – Standing committee student advocacy outreach team (subcommittee of or oversight by GAC) THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) formally recognize the Student Advocacy Outreach Team as an ad hoc subcommittee, under the oversight of the Governmental Affairs Council (GAC) and in coordination with the Health Fair Committee, to provide the diversity of student engagement and opportunities for students to transition into leadership through legislative advocacy opportunities.

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A motion to suspend rules was adopted.

The substitute resolution was adopted and assigned to the House Board of Directors to Report to FPA Board of Directors.

2019-25 – Membership bonus

THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the FPA or subdivision of the FPA allow active members only of the FPA to obtain the mandatory continuing education credits of “Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances” and “Reducing Medication Errors” at no charge if the active member has registered and attends an FPA sponsored C.E. conference or convention.

A motion to suspend rules to allow consideration of this new business item was not adopted.

2019-26 – Pharmacist role in physician assisted death THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that since the Professional Affairs committee did not complete the position paper (related to the pharmacist role in physician assisted death) by summer 2019, that they be given a deadline extension to continue the work that was started.

A motion to suspend rules to allow consideration of this item of new business was adopted.

A motion to refer the resolution to the FPA Board of Directors was adopted and assigned to the FPA Board of Directors.

2019-27 – Consultant pharmacist reviews THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florida Pharmacy Association pursue and support legislation that would require consultant pharmacist services at Assisted Living Facilities; Urgent Care Centers; Endoscopy Centers; walk in clinics, urgent diagnostic care and treatment facilities as well as medical centers for plastic surgery, gastrointestinal care or any other facility developed for the delivery of health care that is staffed by physicians and/or other licensed or unlicensed practitioners

where prescription drugs are stored, used and/or administered.

A motion to suspend the rules to consider this item of new business was adopted.

The amendment to the resolution was adopted.

The amended resolution was adopted and assigned to the FPA Governmental Affairs Committee.

2019-28 – Florida pharmacists dispense oral contraceptive pills THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the FPA shall support the legislation to permit Florida licensed Pharmacists to initiate hormone-based oral contraceptive medications after completing a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved training program.

THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the FPA advocate changes to public policies to allow pharmacists to prescribe oral contraceptives.

A motion to suspend the rules to allow consideration of this item of new business was adopted.

The amendment to the resolution was adopted.

The amendment to the amended resolution was adopted.

The amended resolution as amended was not adopted.

There was a call for division of the House.

The amended resolution as amended was adopted on standing vote and assigned to the FPA Governmental Affairs Committee.

In addition to these resolutions, there were suggested changes to the FPA Bylaws reviewed by the House of Delegates. Underlined language is proposed as new while lined through language is proposed as being removed: Article II (Membership) The addition of Section 3 – Speaking on Behalf of the Association – No member of the Florida Pharmacy Association is authorized to speak on behalf of the Association, either verbally or in writing, without the approval of the Board of Directors

The proposed bylaw change was adopted.

Article III (Annual Membership Fee) Changes to the language of Section 2(G) – The dues for transitioning New Practitioners following graduation graduating from pharmacy school shall be onehalf the dues fee for regular members for the spring semester of the 3rd year continuing through the first year out of school and the regular members rate the second year after graduation from pharmacy school There was a motion to refer this section back to the Organizational Affairs Committee.

The motion to refer was adopted resulting in no change at this time.

Article XII (Expulsion or Removal of Members or Officers) Changes to the language – Any member may be expelled from membership or removed from office for conduct which adversely affects the pharmacy profession, the Association, or the professional standing of a colleague, or by violating the Constitution or Bylaws.

Any officer may be removed from office for non-residence, lack of engagement, and or inability or unwillingness to perform his duties of office. No person shall be expelled or removed except by a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Directors present at a regular meeting or a special meeting called for such purpose and after he shall be given an opportunity to be heard in his own defense.

The proposed bylaw change was not adopted.

There was a call for division of the House.

The proposed bylaw change was not adopted on standing vote.

Article XIII (Nominations and Election) Section 1 - Procedure for Nomination.

A Nominating Committee will be appointed by the President by September 1st of each year. The committee will consist of the immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors, who will serve as Chairman, and a representative from each FPA standing council.

No member serving on the committee shall be eligible to run for office. The committee will establish guidelines.

Subdivisions or any FPA member in good standing may nominate one person for the office of President-Elect and one person for the office of Treasurer and one person for the office of Regional Director and one person for the office of Student Director and one person for the office of Technician Director. The Treasurer shall serve a two year term and may succeed to one consecutive term of office in that capacity. With the exception of the Student Director and Technician Director, a nominee must be a Florida licensed pharmacist. The Student Director must be a licensed Florida Pharmacy Intern. The Technician Director must be a registered Florida Pharmacy Technician. All nominees must be in good standing with the Florida Pharmacy Association and the Florida Board of Pharmacy. The election process will be conducted by mail or electronic balloting. A Board of Canvassers composed of three (3) Past Presidents of the Florida Pharmacy Association appointed by the President, together with the Executive Vice President, shall tally the ballots. Balloting will be according to the following time schedule.

Article V (Subdivisions) The addition of Section 5 – Academy of Pharmacy Practice – There shall be an Academy of Pharmacy Practice developed for each individual practice setting. These Academies shall be recommended and approved by the Board of Directors for inception. The purpose of these sections of the Academy is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and to provide representation for Association members with differentiated pharmacy practice and business interests. The Academy is entitled to 2 delegates per section, to the FPA House of Delegates.

The Academy of Pharmacy Practice shall have a Board of Directors composed of the Chairperson and Chairperson-elect of each section. The Academy shall establish their bylaws, dues structure and process for election of officers to be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. The Academy bylaws shall not conflict with the constitution and bylaws of the Association.

Each Academy may elect to develop an account within the FPPC. Contributions from Academy members, if specified, shall be placed into their respective accounts. The Academy Board of Directors shall be responsible for allocation of funds.

Nominations shall be received at the Association headquarters not later than September 1st of each year together with a biographical sketch and a picture.

Members of the Academy shall be members in good standing with the Florida Pharmacy Association

The proposed bylaw change was adopted.

This proposed bylaw change was provided to the House for informational purposes only. It is noted that this change would require a revision to the FPA’s constitution first.

No action was taken by the House.

LOCAL UNIT SPOTLIGHT

BY JERICA SINGLETON We are pleased to announce the formation of the Tampa Bay Pharmacy Association. In August 2019, the Pinellas County and Pasco/Hernando County Pharmacy Associations Boards of Directors voted to merge into Jerica Singelton the Tampa Bay Pharmacy Association. Over the past months, the associations have made large strides leading up to this merger. The goal of the association is to continue to provide a coalition of network opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the area, offer continuing education credits, and advance the mission and vision of the Florida Pharmacy Association in the Tampa Bay area.

Currently, the Tampa Bay Pharmacy Association meets on the second Sunday of the month to provide members with an update of the happenings on a state and local level as well as a continuing education presentation. Over the past year, we have collaborated with the, newly named, University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program as an outlet for participants to present to their peers.

We are pleased to have been able to provide our members a wide range of topics including inpatient, community, pharmacogenomics, and technological innovations in pharmacy. We are so thankful for the opportunity to work with the local college of pharmacy as well as to provide an outlet for pharmacists in the area to present topics of their interest and expertise.

We welcome pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the ever growing and expanding Tampa Bay area to join our association. For more information please find us on Facebook at “Tampa Bay Pharmacy Association.

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