Register Early and You Could Win Big!
Register by July 30th for NCPA's 112th Annual Convention and be entered to win a complimentary registration for you and a guest to attend the NCPA Multiple Locations Conference in Palm Springs, California, plus 3 nights hotel stay (room + tax) at the fabulous Hyatt Grand Champions Resort—February 16th-20th, 2011. Winner will be notified on August 3rd.
(a $2,000 value!) If you've already registered, don't worry! Your name will still be entered for a change to win!
Congratulations to Neil Leikach of Catonsville Pharmacy in Baltimore, Md., grand prize winner for a complimentary registration and four nights at the Downtown Marriott in Philadelphia for the 112th Annual NCPA Convention and Trade Exposition. Join Neil and click here to register today.
It's Not Too Late to Honor a Colleague With a Nomination for an NCPA Award
NCPA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Independent Pharmacist of the Year and Prescription Drug Safety awards. The deadline for submissions is July 16. Nomination forms are available on the Convention page of our website.
Send them to the attention of Cheron McCrae. Fax nominations go to 703-683-3619. The awards will be presented at the 112th Annual NCPA Convention and Trade Exposition in Philadelphia, Oct. 23-27.
Preliminary Program
The 2010 NCPA Annual Convention Preliminary Program is now available. Check your mailboxes and click here to read descriptions of some of the most exciting educational programming in pharmacy today, like the events below!
Luncheon Symposium
Addressing Patient Challenges to Diabetes Care Through the Use of GLP-1 Agonists: A Case-based program
Sunday, October 24th
11:30 - 1:30
Sponsored by Novo Nordisk
After attending this symposium, participants should be able to identify patients with diabetes who are not achieving A1C blood pressure or lipid goals; differentiate GLP-1 agonists from DPP-4 inhibitors based on glucose-lowering effects; differentiate short and long-acting GLP-1 agonists from each other with regard to glucose lowering effects and adverse effect profiles; and demonstrate an ability to provide medication therapy management principles to patients receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 agonists.
Product Theater
Biologic Therapy in the Treatment of Rheumatologic Diseases
Sunday, October 24th
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 1.3 million people in the United States, 70% of who are women. A systematic review of studies suggests that within 5 years after diagnosis, an average of 15% of RA patients may be moderately to severely disabled (i.e. Functional Class III/IV). Therapy directed against tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, has been found to be efficacious in the treatment of patients with moderate to severe RA. In this presentation, the speaker will review the pathophysiology of RA and discuss an approach to its treatment, focusing on the efficacy and safety of a specific subcutaneous anti-TNFα monoclonal antibody. He will also discuss the use of this agent in treating spondyloarthropathies, including ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.
Luncheon Symposium
An Inside Look at Medicare Part D Audits: What Pharmacies Need to Know
Sunday, October 24
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by MemberHealth®, LLC, a Universal American company
Medicare pharmacy audits are on the rise and likely to continue with the increased focus on health care spending and reform.
With the help of industry experts and pharmacist peers, we'll give you an inside look at what auditors are looking for and how to minimize your pharmacy's risk in an audit situation. Find out what common billing mistakes will raise a red flag during your next Part D audit and how you can protect your pharmacy from costly recoupments. Lastly, learn how technology can be employed to improve record retention, increase claim accuracy, and limit recoupments.
Pre-Convention Programming
Diabetes Accreditation Standards-Practical Applications (DASPA)
Thursday and Friday, October 21-22
Includes continental breakfast and lunch
DASPA is a new program designed specifically to expand access to diabetes education for patients while offering community pharmacies a path to reimbursement for diabetes management. DASPA offers community pharmacists training to expand their role into diabetes self-management education/training (DSME/T) which is eligible for payment by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for providing these valuable services to persons with diabetes. Download a registration form.
The Business of Profitable Compounding Services
Saturday, October 23
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Includes continental breakfast and lunch
This intensive one-day program is targeted for pharmacists who are assessing pharmacist compounding as a business focus. Download a registration form.
Community Aging, Assisted Living, Long-Term Care (CAALLTC)
Thursday and Friday, October 21-22
This two-day certificate program is targeted to both beginners and seasoned vets and focuses on developing or growing a long-term care business niche. Download a registration form.
