West Virginia Pharmacists Association

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Charleston, WV 25301
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CDC issue guidelines on opioid prescribing

March 16, 2016 by Richard Stevens

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidelines March 15, providing recommendations for primary care providers who are prescribing opioids for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, … [Read more…]

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What states need to know about the epidemic

February 16, 2016 by Richard Stevens

According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), from 1999 to 2013, the amount of painkillers, called opioids, prescribed and sole in the U.S. have nearly quadrupled, and … [Read more…]

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CMS letter outlines Medicaid reimbursement

February 16, 2016 by Richard Stevens

On February 11, federal Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) sent a letter to state Medicaid directors providing additional guidance on how they can become compliant with the final … [Read more…]

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People overdosing continue to get refills

February 14, 2016 by Richard Stevens

Even after overdosing on opioid medications, more than nine out of 10 patients continued to get prescriptions for powerful painkillers, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal … [Read more…]

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Aug 16

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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