Drug Take Back Program
The stories are lining up for expired drug pick-ups. CAPA’s own Nathan Pope, at Live Oak Pharmacy were able to start a program to collect expired and unwanted prescription medication. You can see other pharmacies are following suit. Look at this report from California:Start spreading the word, disposing of expired and unused medications improves safety of the environment and us as consumers of drinking water. Thank to TPA for providing the link.
19MAY2010 Meeting Minutes
If you are interested in seeing our last meeting minutes, please feel free to follow the link. If you are interested in becoming part of the leadership of the CAPA board, please do not hesitate to reach out to one of the board members. Remember that TPA is coming up and we need to do our local’s part in participating in the event. Visit the TPA website for more information on staying a night at the conference hotel and attending one of the special functions that TPA has to offer. See the conference countdown on the TPA website now. 15 days to go based on the writing of this post.
Meeting Tomorrow 30JUN2010
CAPA is having our last meeting prior to the TPA annual conference Wednesday evening. The event required the use of a second website, beyond the eVite, to register. Please make sure you have read your eVite and follow the directions regarding how to sign up for the meeting. The meeting is being held at Cool River Cafe on W Parmer Lane. Officers will be having a board meeting at 5:30 and the sign up will be active at 6:30. We are looking to have a big group, so make sure to register and be there on time. The talk and CE will be on New Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes: Incretin-Based Therapy. Looking forward to everyone being there. Marcus CAPA President
TPA Announces 2010 Award Winners
TPA has announced their 2010 award winners. We have another CAPA member who earned the award for Pharmacist of the Year. Congratulations Mark Zamutt, job well done. Per the TPA award page: Pharmacist of the Year–Mark S. Zamutt, R.Ph. Recognizes a pharmacist who possesses a record of unquestionable integrity, outstanding service to the local or state association and a personal record of exemplary service to the pharmacy community. CAPA would like to congratulate all the other winners this year. Thanks to Tara P. for getting this posted.
Speak out on Bylaw Proposals During June 3 Conference Calls
TPA is hosting some conference calls at off peak times for pharmacists and pharmacy staff to have their voice heard regarding the new proposed bylaws. Make sure to visit their site for more information. Speak out on Bylaw Proposals During June 3 Conference CallsConference Call 1: 7:30 a.m. on June 3 Conference Call 2: 7:30 p.m. on June 3 To participate, dial 1-866-206-0131 and enter pin number 919539#. See Overview of Bylaw Changes If you have questions about the proposed changes to the TPA Bylaws, be sure to participate in the special member forum via conference call on Thursday, June 3. The conference calls will take place twice on June 3 to accommodate members’ varying schedules. Highlights of the proposals will be covered, along with why the changes are necessary. Listen, ask questions and learn more about your Association. The proposed changes will be voted on July 18 by the TPA House of Delegates.
Technician Credentials
Hi CAPA members and visitors!I’ve seen some interesting technician credentials (RCPhT) show up on business cards recently. I checked into this with our good friends at TSBP. The only recognized credentials for technicians is PhTR for Pharmacy Technician Registered, and CPhT for Certified Pharmacy Technician. If you see RCPhT being used or other variation, please kindly let that tech know they should make a correction before they print more business cards or send out their next email.Kim Stengel, CPhT, PhTRCAPA Technician Director
Mission Trip through the VHC
Our friends a the VHC are planning a Mission trip to Mexico, and they need pharmacists. Please see the note below and make sure to contact Gloria or Ernie if you are interested in volunteering your time for those in need.My name is Gloria and I am one of the volunteer PA’s. Do you coordinate pharmacy volunteers as well? I was wondering if you would mind forwarding the following to the pharmacists: Gateway Community church is sponsoring a medical mission trip to Mexico on April 16th-18th. We are traveling to Piedras Negras and setting up a mobile clinic in one of the local churches. We are in need of a pharmacists. If interested, please contact: Gloria McPherson at glodo7@sbcglobal.net or Ernie Schroeder at ernie.schroeder@verizon.net. Thank you! Gloria
Early registration discount for TPA 2010
Remember that people wanting to be attendees at the 2010 TPA Rxperts Conference and Expo need to register soon if they want to receive an early registration discount.If you visit the TPA website for more information you will see that the deadline is April 14th, 2010. The conference is occurring in July from the 15th to the 18th in Austin, Texas at the Hilton Hotel Downtown. The hotel and the conference are being held in the same location. Please download this brochure for more information and register today!
March 4th Meeting Minutes
The officers of CAPA have decided to publish our meeting minutes so that all CAPA members can view what it is we discuss. It is also a good opportunity for any members to ask questions via the blog. You can always respond using the comment tool below. Once it is posted we will ensure a response int eh comments ourselves or bring it up at the next meeting. You can find the last board meeting notes here.
The Rebate Kings!
To those who are concerned, I’m a pharmacist that is giving pharmaceutical companies 2 hours at least in an 8 hour day, inputting the BIN #, group, id, and asking if they have activated the coupon first. This with my semi-high volume setting we process 20 coupons easily per day. In the end, who is it benefiting? My company, the PBM or the Drug company? These plastic cards have taken over my business. PBMs once were for small claims processing, now they are involved in 70% of all Rx’s and up to 95% of all drug coverage plans. PBM’s set the parameters for physician prescribing, the tiered co-payments, rebates, etc. In summary they control the usage of Rx drugs through incentives. They are Rebate kings. My congress, my state reps and senators, my state board, all seem defenseless against these sleazy operators. They are are running all over us with no opposition. I want to involve my local association… please send them your thoughts, by replying to this post. I would like to put in names so that they might come out and start the fight and stop accepting these time consuming headaches. Even sites like www.yourrxdiscounts.com where you can print out your coupon for drug from Abilify to Norco to Replax to Zoloft. How can someone with an Rx for Solodyn 90mg pay $650 and then someone with a plastic card get the same amount for $25? …To be continued Royd M.