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Opioid prescriptions drop

May 21, 2016 by Richard Stevens

For each of the past three years, opioid prescriptions have declined in the United States, the first sustained drop since OxyContin hit the market in 1996. (New York Times May … [Read more…]

Kiplinger reports opportunities for pharmacists

May 20, 2016 by Richard Stevens

The Kiplinger Letter, Vol 93, No. 19, reports about 90% of employers will offer electronic visits with health professionals by 2018, up from 67% now. Providing remote treatment for common … [Read more…]

FDA may require painkiller training

May 9, 2016 by Richard Stevens

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reconsidering whether doctors who prescribe painkillers like OxyContin should be required to take safety training courses, according to federal documents. The review comes … [Read more…]

Emergency Meds Shortage Increases

May 9, 2016 by Richard Stevens

A study published in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine by Dr. Jesse Pines and George Washington University found that drug shortages in the emergency room increased by over 400% from … [Read more…]

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Aug 16

Let's do some trivia! Put your answer in comments!

____________ contains the drug and the other ingredients packaged in a gelatin shell.

Let's do some trivia! Put your answer in comments!

____________ contains the drug and the other ingredients packaged in a gelatin shell. ...

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Aug 15

We are proud to partner with Mountain Health Network (MHN) to offer a Collaborative Practice Summit on Sunday September 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Conference Center in Huntington! Following the legislative and Board of Pharmacy rule changes surrounding collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) in 2021-2022 MHN/WVPA realized there were lots of questions on how to get your collaborative practice agreement started. In response, we have gathered all the tools you need into a one-day session!

Sessions will include: Two hours covering legislative changes, rules, and regulation updates associated with collaborative practice agreements in West Virginia presented by Krista Capehart PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA, AE-C with the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy. One hour presented Pharmacy Clinical Specialist Samantha Wright PharmD, BCPS covering the knowledge you need to maintain an effective relationship with your providers. And a final hour with Emmeline Paintsil PharmD, MSLD, BCPS Director of Professional Affairs for the Iowa Pharmacists Association (IPA) covering inpatient CPA opportunities and the evidence you need to show the value your CPA agreement provides!

Event registration is FREE to all WVPA Members and Mountain Health Network Pharmacists (St. Mary’s Medical Center, Cabell Huntington Hospital, and Marshall Health). Seating is limited to 70 participants. Those wishing to attend may register at https://wvpharmacy.org/cpsummit/

Not a member OR MHN employee? Join NOW and attend for free! wvpharmacy.org/join-wvpa

We look forward to seeing you there!
#collaborativepractice #PharmacistsProvideCare #wvpharmacy #pharmacy

We are proud to partner with Mountain Health Network (MHN) to offer a Collaborative Practice Summit on Sunday September 18th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Conference Center in Huntington! Following the legislative and Board of Pharmacy rule changes surrounding collaborative practice agreements (CPAs) in 2021-2022 MHN/WVPA realized there were lots of questions on how to get your collaborative practice agreement started. In response, we have gathered all the tools you need into a one-day session!

Sessions will include: Two hours covering legislative changes, rules, and regulation updates associated with collaborative practice agreements in West Virginia presented by Krista Capehart PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA, AE-C with the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy. One hour presented Pharmacy Clinical Specialist Samantha Wright PharmD, BCPS covering the knowledge you need to maintain an effective relationship with your providers. And a final hour with Emmeline Paintsil PharmD, MSLD, BCPS Director of Professional Affairs for the Iowa Pharmacists Association (IPA) covering inpatient CPA opportunities and the evidence you need to show the value your CPA agreement provides!

Event registration is FREE to all WVPA Members and Mountain Health Network Pharmacists (St. Mary’s Medical Center, Cabell Huntington Hospital, and Marshall Health). Seating is limited to 70 participants. Those wishing to attend may register at https://wvpharmacy.org/cpsummit/

Not a member OR MHN employee? Join NOW and attend for free! wvpharmacy.org/join-wvpa

We look forward to seeing you there!
#collaborativepractice #PharmacistsProvideCare #wvpharmacy #pharmacy ...

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Aug 12

The clock is ticking and it's already time to book your hotel room!

We can't wait to see you at the Annual Meeting in-person in Charleston this November! More details to come!

More, here: https://wvpharmacy.org/event/wvpa-annual-meeting/

The clock is ticking and it's already time to book your hotel room!

We can't wait to see you at the Annual Meeting in-person in Charleston this November! More details to come!

More, here: https://wvpharmacy.org/event/wvpa-annual-meeting/ ...

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Aug 10

Your Monthly Med Safety Tip from Alliance for Patient Medication Safety: Point of Sale - Implement Safety Checks to Prevent Mix-Ups

Is everyone in the pharmacy aware of the safety policies and procedures and the reasons why these are implemented?
Are the policies and procedures followed? Or, have workarounds and shortcuts replaced them in everyday operations?
Does the overriding culture in your pharmacy focus on safety? Or, has a competing force resulted in unconscious support and encouragement of workaround and shortcuts that deviate from policies and procedures?

#PSOPower, #PatientSafety, #CommunityPharmacy, #MedicationSafety

Your Monthly Med Safety Tip from Alliance for Patient Medication Safety: Point of Sale - Implement Safety Checks to Prevent Mix-Ups

Is everyone in the pharmacy aware of the safety policies and procedures and the reasons why these are implemented?
Are the policies and procedures followed? Or, have workarounds and shortcuts replaced them in everyday operations?
Does the overriding culture in your pharmacy focus on safety? Or, has a competing force resulted in unconscious support and encouragement of workaround and shortcuts that deviate from policies and procedures?

#PSOPower, #PatientSafety, #CommunityPharmacy, #MedicationSafety ...

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Aug 9

Trivia Tuesday again! Put your answer in comments!

What is the generic name for Lyrica?

Trivia Tuesday again! Put your answer in comments!

What is the generic name for Lyrica? ...

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