http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/feed/? Latest topics Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:49:02 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver_grey/site_logo.gif http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/feed/? http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/general-please-read-f1/welcome-all-please-read-t48.htm Admin Welcome fellow APhA members! We creating this forum with hopes that discussion about the many resolutions (46!) could start before we meet in Pittsburgh is just 5 days! Anyone can register to this forum. I suggest that people create their usernames as [School Abbreviation]-[First Initial][Last Name]. So for me, that would be RU-EChang. And as a reminder, please act professional on the forum. Any non-resolution discussion should be in the "General" section. Thanks ... General - Please Read! Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:49:02 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/general-please-read-f1/welcome-all-please-read-t48.htm#48 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/general-please-read-f1/welcome-all-please-read-t48.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-pittsburgh-f13/46-apha-asp-proposes-that-all-schools-of-pharmacy-require-as-part-of-the-pharmd-curriculum-educating-student-pharmacists-about-available-medication-disposal-and-or-donation-options-in-order-to-provide-patients-with-solutions-for-unused-medications-t47.htm Admin R2 PRT: Medication Disposal - Wording/action: (46) APhA-ASP proposes that all schools of pharmacy require as part of the PharmD curriculum educating student pharmacists about available medication disposal and/or donation options in order to provide patients with solutions for unused medications. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: 3.7 billion prescriptions were dispensed in 2006. By the most conservative estimates, 10% of prescription medication goes unused. The span of potential ... University of Pittsburgh Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:23:13 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-pittsburgh-f13/46-apha-asp-proposes-that-all-schools-of-pharmacy-require-as-part-of-the-pharmd-curriculum-educating-student-pharmacists-about-available-medication-disposal-and-or-donation-options-in-order-to-provide-patients-with-solutions-for-unused-medications-t47.htm#47 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-pittsburgh-f13/46-apha-asp-proposes-that-all-schools-of-pharmacy-require-as-part-of-the-pharmd-curriculum-educating-student-pharmacists-about-available-medication-disposal-and-or-donation-options-in-order-to-provide-patients-with-solutions-for-unused-medications-t47.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/45-apha-asp-supports-healthcare-reform-to-ensure-all-americans-have-access-to-high-quality-and-affordable-health-insurance-t46.htm Admin (45) APhA-ASP supports healthcare reform to ensure all Americans have access to high quality and affordable health insurance.
Lauren Marston ; marstonl@vcu.edu ; VCU]]> Virginia Commonwealth University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:19:42 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/45-apha-asp-supports-healthcare-reform-to-ensure-all-americans-have-access-to-high-quality-and-affordable-health-insurance-t46.htm#46 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/45-apha-asp-supports-healthcare-reform-to-ensure-all-americans-have-access-to-high-quality-and-affordable-health-insurance-t46.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/44-apha-asp-supports-the-requirement-of-a-photo-id-when-dropping-off-and-picking-up-controlled-prescriptions-t45.htm Admin (44) APhA-ASP supports the requirement of a photo ID when
dropping off and picking up controlled prescriptions.
Lauren Marston ; marstonl@vcu.edu ; VCU]]> Virginia Commonwealth University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:19:25 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/44-apha-asp-supports-the-requirement-of-a-photo-id-when-dropping-off-and-picking-up-controlled-prescriptions-t45.htm#45 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/44-apha-asp-supports-the-requirement-of-a-photo-id-when-dropping-off-and-picking-up-controlled-prescriptions-t45.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/43-apha-asp-supports-the-establishment-of-a-centrally-maintained-electronic-database-for-non-prescription-drugs-sold-behind-the-pharmacy-counter-t44.htm Admin (43) APhA-ASP supports the establishment of a centrally maintained electronic database for non-prescription drugs sold behind the pharmacy counter.
Lauren Marston ; marstonl@vcu.edu ; VCU]]> Virginia Commonwealth University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:19:01 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/43-apha-asp-supports-the-establishment-of-a-centrally-maintained-electronic-database-for-non-prescription-drugs-sold-behind-the-pharmacy-counter-t44.htm#44 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/43-apha-asp-supports-the-establishment-of-a-centrally-maintained-electronic-database-for-non-prescription-drugs-sold-behind-the-pharmacy-counter-t44.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/42-apha-asp-supports-the-establishment-of-standardized-base-line-training-for-all-preceptors-of-experiential-education-t43.htm Admin (42) APhA-ASP supports the establishment of standardized base-line training for all preceptors of experiential education.
Lauren Marston ; marstonl@vcu.edu ; VCU]]> Virginia Commonwealth University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:18:38 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/42-apha-asp-supports-the-establishment-of-standardized-base-line-training-for-all-preceptors-of-experiential-education-t43.htm#43 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/42-apha-asp-supports-the-establishment-of-standardized-base-line-training-for-all-preceptors-of-experiential-education-t43.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/41-apha-asp-encourages-only-healthcare-professionals-to-give-verbal-prescription-orders-t42.htm Admin (41) APhA-ASP encourages only healthcare professionals to give verbal prescription orders.
Lauren Marston ; marstonl@vcu.edu ; VCU]]> Virginia Commonwealth University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:18:21 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/41-apha-asp-encourages-only-healthcare-professionals-to-give-verbal-prescription-orders-t42.htm#42 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/41-apha-asp-encourages-only-healthcare-professionals-to-give-verbal-prescription-orders-t42.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/40-apha-asp-supports-the-accessibility-of-multiple-drug-information-sources-in-all-pharmacy-settings-including-but-not-limited-text-and-internet-resources-t41.htm Admin (40) APhA-ASP supports the accessibility of multiple drug information sources in all pharmacy settings including but not limited text and internet resources.
Lauren Marston ; marstonl@vcu.edu ; VCU]]> Virginia Commonwealth University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:18:03 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/40-apha-asp-supports-the-accessibility-of-multiple-drug-information-sources-in-all-pharmacy-settings-including-but-not-limited-text-and-internet-resources-t41.htm#41 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/40-apha-asp-supports-the-accessibility-of-multiple-drug-information-sources-in-all-pharmacy-settings-including-but-not-limited-text-and-internet-resources-t41.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/39-apha-asp-supports-the-accessibility-of-insurance-companies-formulary-lists-for-all-pharmacies-t40.htm Admin (39) APhA-ASP supports the accessibility of insurance companies’ formulary lists for all pharmacies.
Lauren Marston ; marstonl@vcu.edu ; VCU]]> Virginia Commonwealth University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:17:41 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/39-apha-asp-supports-the-accessibility-of-insurance-companies-formulary-lists-for-all-pharmacies-t40.htm#40 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/virginia-commonwealth-university-f12/39-apha-asp-supports-the-accessibility-of-insurance-companies-formulary-lists-for-all-pharmacies-t40.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/38-apha-asp-supports-pharmacists-and-student-pharmacists-to-provide-knowledge-of-the-profession-of-pharmacy-to-any-student-who-is-ambivalent-about-their-future-career-in-the-effort-to-stifle-our-growing-shortage-of-pharmacists-t39.htm Admin R2 PRT: Student/Pharmacist Recruitment – Wording/action: (38) APhA-ASP supports pharmacists and student pharmacists to provide knowledge of the profession of pharmacy to any student who is ambivalent about their future career in the effort to stifle our growing shortage of pharmacists. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pharmacy is a profession that is not always well understood by the public. By educating students (especially at the high school and undergraduate level), ... Hampton University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:17:04 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/38-apha-asp-supports-pharmacists-and-student-pharmacists-to-provide-knowledge-of-the-profession-of-pharmacy-to-any-student-who-is-ambivalent-about-their-future-career-in-the-effort-to-stifle-our-growing-shortage-of-pharmacists-t39.htm#39 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/38-apha-asp-supports-pharmacists-and-student-pharmacists-to-provide-knowledge-of-the-profession-of-pharmacy-to-any-student-who-is-ambivalent-about-their-future-career-in-the-effort-to-stifle-our-growing-shortage-of-pharmacists-t39.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/37-apha-asp-encourages-pharmacy-companies-or-institutions-not-affiliated-with-a-school-of-pharmacy-that-employ-student-pharmacist-to-provide-a-structured-mentored-program-t38.htm Admin R2 PRT:Internship/Externship – Wording/action: (37) APhA-ASP encourages pharmacy companies or institutions (not affiliated with a school of pharmacy) that employ student pharmacist to provide a structured mentored-program. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: As of now, most pharmacy companies/institutions employ pharmacy interns whom serve as extra help in the pharmacy. We believe that these employers do a disservice to the students, themselves, and ultimately the profession ... Hampton University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:16:36 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/37-apha-asp-encourages-pharmacy-companies-or-institutions-not-affiliated-with-a-school-of-pharmacy-that-employ-student-pharmacist-to-provide-a-structured-mentored-program-t38.htm#38 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/37-apha-asp-encourages-pharmacy-companies-or-institutions-not-affiliated-with-a-school-of-pharmacy-that-employ-student-pharmacist-to-provide-a-structured-mentored-program-t38.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/36-apha-asp-advocates-that-all-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-mandate-seminars-into-their-curriculum-that-provide-a-well-rounded-perspective-on-the-different-aspects-and-fields-of-pharmacy-t37.htm Admin R2 PRT: Curriculum “Non-traditional aspects of Pharmacy” – Wording/action: (36) APhA-ASP advocates that all schools/colleges of pharmacy mandate seminars into their curriculum that provide a well-rounded perspective on the different aspects and fields of pharmacy. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pharmacy is a broad profession with many specialties and applications in healthcare and other fields. Often, PharmD candidates never get the opportunity to hear from pharmacists ... Hampton University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:16:14 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/36-apha-asp-advocates-that-all-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-mandate-seminars-into-their-curriculum-that-provide-a-well-rounded-perspective-on-the-different-aspects-and-fields-of-pharmacy-t37.htm#37 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/hampton-university-f11/36-apha-asp-advocates-that-all-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-mandate-seminars-into-their-curriculum-that-provide-a-well-rounded-perspective-on-the-different-aspects-and-fields-of-pharmacy-t37.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/lake-erie-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-f10/35-we-propose-legislation-that-would-prevent-retail-chains-from-offering-rewards-to-patients-who-transfer-prescriptions-from-other-pharmacies-to-their-pharmacy-t36.htm Admin R2 PRT: - Wording/action: (35) We propose legislation that would prevent retail chains from offering rewards to patients who transfer prescriptions from other pharmacies to their pharmacy. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pros: Our proposal would be a giant step in the elimination of the use of multiple pharmacies. The reduction in the usage of polypharmcy would increase patient safety and usage of a centralized pharmacy would assist the pharmacist in identifying drug ... Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:15:38 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/lake-erie-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-f10/35-we-propose-legislation-that-would-prevent-retail-chains-from-offering-rewards-to-patients-who-transfer-prescriptions-from-other-pharmacies-to-their-pharmacy-t36.htm#36 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/lake-erie-college-of-osteopathic-medicine-f10/35-we-propose-legislation-that-would-prevent-retail-chains-from-offering-rewards-to-patients-who-transfer-prescriptions-from-other-pharmacies-to-their-pharmacy-t36.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-maryland-f9/34-20082-service-learning-requirement-the-apha-asp-encourages-acpe-accredited-pharmacy-schools-to-establish-a-service-learning-requirement-as-a-part-of-the-experiential-learning-that-is-necessary-for-students-to-complete-to-be-eligible-for-the-docto-t35.htm Admin R2 PRT: Curriculum - Wording/action: (34) 2008.2 Service Learning Requirement The APhA-ASP encourages ACPE accredited pharmacy schools to establish a service learning requirement as a part of the experiential learning that is necessary for students to complete to be eligible for the doctorate of pharmacy degree. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: There are many professional schools that already have a service-learning proponent to their curriculum, including some pharmacy ... University of Maryland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:14:53 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-maryland-f9/34-20082-service-learning-requirement-the-apha-asp-encourages-acpe-accredited-pharmacy-schools-to-establish-a-service-learning-requirement-as-a-part-of-the-experiential-learning-that-is-necessary-for-students-to-complete-to-be-eligible-for-the-docto-t35.htm#35 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-maryland-f9/34-20082-service-learning-requirement-the-apha-asp-encourages-acpe-accredited-pharmacy-schools-to-establish-a-service-learning-requirement-as-a-part-of-the-experiential-learning-that-is-necessary-for-students-to-complete-to-be-eligible-for-the-docto-t35.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-maryland-f9/33-20081-hazardous-drug-information-standardization-t34.htm Admin R2 PRT: Safety - Wording/action: (33) 2008.1 Hazardous Drug Information Standardization 1. The APhA-ASP encourages the collaboration and consolidation of criteria that are used to qualify a drug as Hazardous and the establishment of a single working definition of what a Hazardous Drug is. 2. The APhA-ASP encourages the collaboration and consolidation of the current Hazardous Drug Lists to develop a single accurate and comprehensive list of Hazardous Drugs. 3. The APhA-ASP encourages ... University of Maryland Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:14:19 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-maryland-f9/33-20081-hazardous-drug-information-standardization-t34.htm#34 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-maryland-f9/33-20081-hazardous-drug-information-standardization-t34.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/32-apha-asp-supports-the-implementation-of-nationwide-prescription-drug-recycling-programs-for-the-purpose-of-providing-care-to-indigent-patient-populations-t33.htm Admin R2 PRT: Drug recycling and repository - Wording/action: (32) APhA-ASP supports the implementation of nationwide prescription drug recycling programs for the purpose of providing care to indigent patient populations. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: In response to soaring medical costs many states are implementing drug recycling programs that collect unused, nearly expired, and expired medications which are then used by uninsured and poor peoples. Currently, 33 states have ... University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:13:40 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/32-apha-asp-supports-the-implementation-of-nationwide-prescription-drug-recycling-programs-for-the-purpose-of-providing-care-to-indigent-patient-populations-t33.htm#33 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/32-apha-asp-supports-the-implementation-of-nationwide-prescription-drug-recycling-programs-for-the-purpose-of-providing-care-to-indigent-patient-populations-t33.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/31-apha-asp-encourages-third-party-providers-to-promote-continuity-of-care-by-limiting-changes-made-to-their-formularies-t32.htm Admin R2 PRT: Third party formulary – Wording/action: (31) APhA-ASP encourages third party providers to promote continuity of care by limiting changes made to their formularies. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Prescription drug plans are frequently modified during a patient’s course of therapy, such that a patient may take different drugs from the same therapeutic class within a short period of time. Changes in formularies often reflect ongoing trends in the cost of prescription ... University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:13:17 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/31-apha-asp-encourages-third-party-providers-to-promote-continuity-of-care-by-limiting-changes-made-to-their-formularies-t32.htm#32 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/31-apha-asp-encourages-third-party-providers-to-promote-continuity-of-care-by-limiting-changes-made-to-their-formularies-t32.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/30-apha-asp-strongly-encourages-the-fda-to-make-available-the-bioequivalence-bioavailability-studies-performed-for-generic-drug-approval-t31.htm Admin R2 PRT: Availability of bioequivalence studies - Wording/action: (30) APhA-ASP strongly encourages the FDA to make available the bioequivalence/bioavailability studies performed for generic drug approval. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Generic drug manufacturers are now involved in the production of more than half of medications prescribed to patients, and as a result pharmacists in every healthcare setting are dispensing generic medication with the promise that the significantly ... University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:12:47 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/30-apha-asp-strongly-encourages-the-fda-to-make-available-the-bioequivalence-bioavailability-studies-performed-for-generic-drug-approval-t31.htm#31 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/30-apha-asp-strongly-encourages-the-fda-to-make-available-the-bioequivalence-bioavailability-studies-performed-for-generic-drug-approval-t31.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/29-apha-asp-supports-the-education-of-patients-about-the-dangers-of-drug-importation-from-non-domestic-distributors-t30.htm Admin R2 PRT: Personal drug Importation – Wording/action: (29) APhA-ASP supports the education of patients about the dangers of drug importation from non-domestic distributors. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: With the globalization of the healthcare market more and more patients are self-diagnosing and self-prescribing by turning to foreign distributors for less expensive medications. Many foreign drug companies neglect to have pharmacists on staff to serve as resources for ... University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:12:14 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/29-apha-asp-supports-the-education-of-patients-about-the-dangers-of-drug-importation-from-non-domestic-distributors-t30.htm#30 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/29-apha-asp-supports-the-education-of-patients-about-the-dangers-of-drug-importation-from-non-domestic-distributors-t30.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/28-apha-asp-supports-that-the-majority-ownership-of-community-pharmacies-be-held-by-licensed-pharmacists-t29.htm Admin R2 PRT: Pharmacy Ownership - Wording/action: (28) APhA-ASP supports that the majority ownership of community pharmacies be held by licensed pharmacists. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: In North Dakota, the majority ownership of a community pharmacy has to be held by a licensed pharmacist. Publicly held chain pharmacies may operate, though there must be a contractual arrangement through which pharmacists must hold the majority ownership of the pharmacy department within ... University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:10:56 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/28-apha-asp-supports-that-the-majority-ownership-of-community-pharmacies-be-held-by-licensed-pharmacists-t29.htm#29 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/university-of-the-sciences-in-philadelphia-f8/28-apha-asp-supports-that-the-majority-ownership-of-community-pharmacies-be-held-by-licensed-pharmacists-t29.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/west-virginia-university-f7/27-apha-asp-encourages-all-states-to-legally-allow-student-pharmacists-with-the-proper-training-and-supervision-to-administer-vaccinations-t28.htm Admin R2 PRT: Immunizations given by students - Wording/action: (27) APhA-ASP encourages all states to legally allow student pharmacists, with the proper training and supervision, to administer vaccinations. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: In some states, students are allowed to immunize while they are in school. This is not a universal policy. Allowing students to immunize would provide a valuable asset to the school and offer experience to the student before he or she enters ... West Virginia University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:10:14 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/west-virginia-university-f7/27-apha-asp-encourages-all-states-to-legally-allow-student-pharmacists-with-the-proper-training-and-supervision-to-administer-vaccinations-t28.htm#28 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/west-virginia-university-f7/27-apha-asp-encourages-all-states-to-legally-allow-student-pharmacists-with-the-proper-training-and-supervision-to-administer-vaccinations-t28.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/west-virginia-university-f7/26-apha-asp-strongly-encourages-federal-and-state-legislative-bodies-to-recognize-pharmacists-as-health-care-providers-t27.htm Admin R2 PRT: Health Care Provider Status - Wording/action: (26) APhA-ASP strongly encourages federal and state legislative bodies to recognize pharmacists as health-care providers. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: This is not currently a resolution that is on the books. Resolution 1999.2 encourages recognition under HCFA which is a division of DHHR that deals with Medicare/Medicaid. This does not recognize pharmacists as health care provider’s across the board. In West Virginia, ... West Virginia University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:09:56 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/west-virginia-university-f7/26-apha-asp-strongly-encourages-federal-and-state-legislative-bodies-to-recognize-pharmacists-as-health-care-providers-t27.htm#27 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/west-virginia-university-f7/26-apha-asp-strongly-encourages-federal-and-state-legislative-bodies-to-recognize-pharmacists-as-health-care-providers-t27.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/25-apha-asp-supports-a-pharmacists-role-to-counsel-on-each-new-prescription-that-is-dispensed-in-the-community-setting-t26.htm Admin R2 PRT: - Wording/action: (25) APhA-ASP supports a pharmacist’s role to counsel on each new prescription that is dispensed in the community setting. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: The basic function of a pharmacist is to educate each patient about the medication he or she is taking. The simplest and most effective way to ensure that this job is being done is for the pharmacist to counsel each patient on every new medication that is being dispensed and expressing the ... Rutgers University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:07:52 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/25-apha-asp-supports-a-pharmacists-role-to-counsel-on-each-new-prescription-that-is-dispensed-in-the-community-setting-t26.htm#26 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/25-apha-asp-supports-a-pharmacists-role-to-counsel-on-each-new-prescription-that-is-dispensed-in-the-community-setting-t26.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/24-apha-asp-supports-the-development-of-basic-therapeutic-interchange-guidelines-to-facilitate-the-establishment-of-collaborative-practice-agreements-t25.htm Admin R2 PRT: - Wording/action: (24) APhA-ASP supports the development of basic therapeutic interchange guidelines to facilitate the establishment of collaborative practice agreements. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Many states are enabling pharmacists and physicians to establish collaborative practice agreements. A set of guidelines for commonly used safe therapeutic interchanges would provide a starting point for pharmacists who wish to initiate these collaborative practice ... Rutgers University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:07:33 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/24-apha-asp-supports-the-development-of-basic-therapeutic-interchange-guidelines-to-facilitate-the-establishment-of-collaborative-practice-agreements-t25.htm#25 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/24-apha-asp-supports-the-development-of-basic-therapeutic-interchange-guidelines-to-facilitate-the-establishment-of-collaborative-practice-agreements-t25.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/23-apha-asp-supports-the-formation-of-a-subgroup-to-consist-of-at-least-one-member-of-each-professional-pharmacy-organization-in-order-to-provide-a-unified-meeting-ground-and-voice-for-the-profession-t24.htm Admin R2 PRT: - Wording/action: (23) APhA-ASP supports the formation of a subgroup to consist of at least one member of each professional pharmacy organization in order to provide a unified meeting ground and voice for the profession. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: There is currently no unified organization for pharmacy organizations to provide a singular voice for all pharmacists in the country (like the AMA for doctors). This divide causes difficulty when lobbying for pharmacists’ ... Rutgers University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:07:06 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/23-apha-asp-supports-the-formation-of-a-subgroup-to-consist-of-at-least-one-member-of-each-professional-pharmacy-organization-in-order-to-provide-a-unified-meeting-ground-and-voice-for-the-profession-t24.htm#24 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/23-apha-asp-supports-the-formation-of-a-subgroup-to-consist-of-at-least-one-member-of-each-professional-pharmacy-organization-in-order-to-provide-a-unified-meeting-ground-and-voice-for-the-profession-t24.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/22-apha-asp-supports-the-labeling-of-quantities-and-types-of-herbal-supplements-in-food-and-beverage-products-t23.htm Admin R2 PRT: - Wording/action: (22) APhA-ASP supports the labeling of quantities and types of herbal supplements in food and beverage products. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Many energy drinks and foods contain items like ginseng, but there is no labeling of the type of ginseng or potency of the herb used. This resolution promotes the labeling of all food and beverages that contain such herbs in an effort to let the patient population know exactly what they are consuming. Chris ... Rutgers University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:06:40 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/22-apha-asp-supports-the-labeling-of-quantities-and-types-of-herbal-supplements-in-food-and-beverage-products-t23.htm#23 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/22-apha-asp-supports-the-labeling-of-quantities-and-types-of-herbal-supplements-in-food-and-beverage-products-t23.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/21-apha-asp-supports-the-financial-supplementation-of-pgy2-residencies-by-the-federal-government-t22.htm Admin R2 PRT: - Wording/action: (21) APhA-ASP supports the financial supplementation of PGY2 residencies by the federal government. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: While PGY1 residency programs are currently funded by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, PGY2 residencies are solely supported by private institutions. The federal funding of PGY2 residencies would enable a larger amount and more varied types of specializing residencies to be founded across the US. This ... Rutgers University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:06:17 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/21-apha-asp-supports-the-financial-supplementation-of-pgy2-residencies-by-the-federal-government-t22.htm#22 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/rutgers-university-f6/21-apha-asp-supports-the-financial-supplementation-of-pgy2-residencies-by-the-federal-government-t22.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/20-20086-apha-asp-encourages-the-establishment-of-an-expiration-date-for-schedule-ii-controlled-prescriptions-t21.htm Admin R2 PRT: Schedule II Prescriptions - Wording/action: (20) 2008.6 APhA-ASP encourages the establishment of an expiration date for schedule II controlled prescriptions. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Since schedule II drugs have the greatest potential of being abused, we feel that an expiration date will force patients to have their prescriptions filled at the appropriate time. Although some states follow more stringent laws, which include a CII prescription expiration date, ... Duquesne University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:05:32 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/20-20086-apha-asp-encourages-the-establishment-of-an-expiration-date-for-schedule-ii-controlled-prescriptions-t21.htm#21 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/20-20086-apha-asp-encourages-the-establishment-of-an-expiration-date-for-schedule-ii-controlled-prescriptions-t21.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/19-20085-apha-asp-supports-randomized-drug-testing-among-student-pharmacists-at-times-deemed-appropriate-by-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-t20.htm Admin R2 PRT: Student Drug Abuse - Wording/action: (19) 2008.5 APhA-ASP supports randomized drug testing among student pharmacists at times deemed appropriate by schools/colleges of pharmacy. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Drug abuse among pharmacy students leads to drug abuse among pharmacists. Randomized testing could prevent this from happening. Although some students may feel this is an invasion of privacy, it would discourage students from abusing drugs. More specifically, ... Duquesne University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:04:42 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/19-20085-apha-asp-supports-randomized-drug-testing-among-student-pharmacists-at-times-deemed-appropriate-by-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-t20.htm#20 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/19-20085-apha-asp-supports-randomized-drug-testing-among-student-pharmacists-at-times-deemed-appropriate-by-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-t20.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/18-20084-apha-asp-encourages-guaranteed-breaks-for-pharmacists-and-their-staff-t19.htm Admin R2 PRT: Pharmacist’s Breaks - Wording/action: (18) 2008.4 APhA-ASP encourages guaranteed breaks for pharmacists and their staff. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: When a person is overworked, mistakes are more likely to occur. For this reason, pharmacists and staff should be given an appropriate break when they work a certain amount of hours. A break would allow the pharmacist and staff time to refresh their minds. During this break, patients would not be able to pick ... Duquesne University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:04:25 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/18-20084-apha-asp-encourages-guaranteed-breaks-for-pharmacists-and-their-staff-t19.htm#19 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/18-20084-apha-asp-encourages-guaranteed-breaks-for-pharmacists-and-their-staff-t19.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/17-20083-apha-asp-supports-the-idea-of-behind-the-counter-medications-as-a-category-t18.htm Admin R2 PRT: Behind-the-counter Medications - Wording/action: (17) 2008.3 APhA-ASP supports the idea of behind-the-counter medications as a category. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Behind-the-counter medications would allow uninsured patients to receive the medications they need without paying to see a doctor to get a prescription. Although this puts more responsibility on the pharmacist, the pharmacist has the knowledge to make decisions about maintenance medication dosing and ... Duquesne University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:04:01 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/17-20083-apha-asp-supports-the-idea-of-behind-the-counter-medications-as-a-category-t18.htm#18 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/17-20083-apha-asp-supports-the-idea-of-behind-the-counter-medications-as-a-category-t18.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/16-20082-apha-asp-suggests-that-pharmacies-include-a-clinical-activities-room-allowing-the-pharmacists-to-practice-his-her-full-capabilities-t17.htm Admin R2 PRT: Clinical Activities - Wording/action: (16) 2008.2 APhA-ASP suggests that pharmacies include a “clinical activities” room allowing the pharmacists to practice his/her full capabilities. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: A disease cannot be treated if the patient is unaware of their condition. A “clinical activities” room would allow for more screenings in community pharmacies, which would increase awareness amongst the public. Sadly, not all pharmacists wish ... Duquesne University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:03:29 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/16-20082-apha-asp-suggests-that-pharmacies-include-a-clinical-activities-room-allowing-the-pharmacists-to-practice-his-her-full-capabilities-t17.htm#17 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/16-20082-apha-asp-suggests-that-pharmacies-include-a-clinical-activities-room-allowing-the-pharmacists-to-practice-his-her-full-capabilities-t17.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/15-apha-asp-supports-the-use-of-electronic-prescribing-amongst-all-physicians-to-decrease-tampering-and-poly-pharmacy-use-by-patients-t16.htm Admin R2 PRT: Electronic Prescribing - Wording/action: (15) APhA-ASP supports the use of electronic prescribing amongst all physicians to decrease tampering and poly-pharmacy use by patients. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: With the amount of tampered prescriptions rising, we feel that it would be beneficial for all physicians to use electronic prescribing. Also, more electronic prescribing would decrease patients taking each prescription to a different pharmacy. Unfortunately, ... Duquesne University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:03:03 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/15-apha-asp-supports-the-use-of-electronic-prescribing-amongst-all-physicians-to-decrease-tampering-and-poly-pharmacy-use-by-patients-t16.htm#16 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/duquesne-university-f5/15-apha-asp-supports-the-use-of-electronic-prescribing-amongst-all-physicians-to-decrease-tampering-and-poly-pharmacy-use-by-patients-t16.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/14-apha-asp-supports-the-inclusion-of-general-veterinary-pharmacy-principles-into-the-current-pharmd-curriculum-t15.htm Admin R2 PRT: Veterinary Medicine - Wording/action: (14) APhA-ASP supports the inclusion of general veterinary pharmacy principles into the current PharmD curriculum. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Due to the increasing number of animals receiving pharmaceutical treatments, student pharmacists should be educated on common medications used to treat animal diseases. In particular, the focus should be on pharmaceuticals dispensed in a community pharmacy setting. It is our duty ... Wilkes University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:02:15 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/14-apha-asp-supports-the-inclusion-of-general-veterinary-pharmacy-principles-into-the-current-pharmd-curriculum-t15.htm#15 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/14-apha-asp-supports-the-inclusion-of-general-veterinary-pharmacy-principles-into-the-current-pharmd-curriculum-t15.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/13-apha-asp-proposes-that-the-practice-of-pharmacy-be-carried-out-under-environmentally-conscious-conditions-unless-such-conditions-would-be-detrimental-to-the-health-and-safety-of-patients-this-includes-but-is-not-limited-to-the-use-of-renewable-res-t14.htm Admin R2 PRT: Green Pharmacy - Wording/action: (13) APhA-ASP proposes that the practice of pharmacy be carried out under environmentally conscious conditions, unless such conditions would be detrimental to the health and safety of patients. This includes but is not limited to the use of renewable resources, the practices of recycling, proper storage and disposal of harmful substances, and the use of energy efficient practices and procedures. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Due ... Wilkes University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:01:44 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/13-apha-asp-proposes-that-the-practice-of-pharmacy-be-carried-out-under-environmentally-conscious-conditions-unless-such-conditions-would-be-detrimental-to-the-health-and-safety-of-patients-this-includes-but-is-not-limited-to-the-use-of-renewable-res-t14.htm#14 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/13-apha-asp-proposes-that-the-practice-of-pharmacy-be-carried-out-under-environmentally-conscious-conditions-unless-such-conditions-would-be-detrimental-to-the-health-and-safety-of-patients-this-includes-but-is-not-limited-to-the-use-of-renewable-res-t14.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/12-apha-asp-discourages-the-use-of-coupons-or-other-offers-which-may-encourage-patients-to-transfer-prescriptions-to-another-pharmacy-and-compromise-medication-dispensing-safety-t13.htm Admin R2 PRT: Coupons for prescription transfers - Wording/action: (12) APhA-ASP discourages the use of coupons or other offers which may encourage patients to transfer prescriptions to another pharmacy and compromise medication dispensing safety. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Coupons and other offers which encourage patients to transfer their prescriptions to a particular pharmacy may contradict the goal of improving patient care and drug therapy outcomes. Coupons and offers ... Wilkes University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:01:16 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/12-apha-asp-discourages-the-use-of-coupons-or-other-offers-which-may-encourage-patients-to-transfer-prescriptions-to-another-pharmacy-and-compromise-medication-dispensing-safety-t13.htm#13 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/12-apha-asp-discourages-the-use-of-coupons-or-other-offers-which-may-encourage-patients-to-transfer-prescriptions-to-another-pharmacy-and-compromise-medication-dispensing-safety-t13.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/resolution-1111-apha-asp-inclusion-of-diagnosis-indication-on-prescriptions-apha-asp-promotes-the-inclusion-of-drug-use-diagnosis-indications-in-prescription-directions-by-prescribers-to-increase-patient-understanding-of-medications-and-reduce-dispens-t12.htm Admin R2 PRT: Diagnosis Indication on Prescriptions - Wording/action: (11) APhA-ASP Inclusion of Diagnosis Indication on Prescriptions APhA-ASP promotes the inclusion of drug use diagnosis indications in prescription directions by prescribers to increase patient understanding of medications and reduce dispensing errors. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: A good percentage of patients do not know a medication by its name, but simply as “the blood pressure pill” or “the lipid ... Wilkes University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:00:48 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/resolution-1111-apha-asp-inclusion-of-diagnosis-indication-on-prescriptions-apha-asp-promotes-the-inclusion-of-drug-use-diagnosis-indications-in-prescription-directions-by-prescribers-to-increase-patient-understanding-of-medications-and-reduce-dispens-t12.htm#12 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/wilkes-university-f4/resolution-1111-apha-asp-inclusion-of-diagnosis-indication-on-prescriptions-apha-asp-promotes-the-inclusion-of-drug-use-diagnosis-indications-in-prescription-directions-by-prescribers-to-increase-patient-understanding-of-medications-and-reduce-dispens-t12.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/10-apha-asp-encourages-the-inclusion-of-hours-worked-during-internships-in-pharmaceutical-industry-into-the-hours-required-by-state-boards-of-pharmacy-to-sit-for-licensure-t11.htm Admin R2 PRT: Inclusion of hours worked in internships in pharmaceutical Industry into required hours by state Boards to sit for licensure. - Wording/action: (10) APhA-ASP encourages the inclusion of hours worked during internships in pharmaceutical industry into the hours required by state Boards of Pharmacy to sit for licensure. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pros: - The addition of IPPE (introductory pharmacy practice experience) hours already ensures that students ... Temple University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:00:03 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/10-apha-asp-encourages-the-inclusion-of-hours-worked-during-internships-in-pharmaceutical-industry-into-the-hours-required-by-state-boards-of-pharmacy-to-sit-for-licensure-t11.htm#11 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/10-apha-asp-encourages-the-inclusion-of-hours-worked-during-internships-in-pharmaceutical-industry-into-the-hours-required-by-state-boards-of-pharmacy-to-sit-for-licensure-t11.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/9-apha-asp-supports-the-implementation-of-immunization-training-for-student-pharmacists-into-pharmacy-school-curriculum-t10.htm Admin R2 PRT: Immunization training for student pharmacists – Wording/action: (9) APhA-ASP supports the implementation of immunization training for student pharmacists into pharmacy school curriculum. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pros: - This would better equip future pharmacists to assist in immunizations in their communities following graduation. Immunization by pharmacists is legal in 46 states; therefore a large number of pharmacists are needed with this skill. ... Temple University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:59:30 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/9-apha-asp-supports-the-implementation-of-immunization-training-for-student-pharmacists-into-pharmacy-school-curriculum-t10.htm#10 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/9-apha-asp-supports-the-implementation-of-immunization-training-for-student-pharmacists-into-pharmacy-school-curriculum-t10.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/8-apha-asp-supports-the-incorporation-of-a-student-pharmacist-representative-from-each-school-of-pharmacy-with-or-without-chemical-dependency-issues-into-a-specific-student-liaison-position-within-their-respective-state-pharmacy-recovery-program-t9.htm Admin R2PRT: - Wording/action: ( APhA-ASP supports the incorporation of a student pharmacist representative from each school of pharmacy with or without chemical dependency issues into a specific student liaison position within their respective state pharmacy recovery program. With high rates of chemical dependency in the pharmacy profession, students should be given an opportunity to participate in leadership positions within the recovery program in their state. This will equip them with the ... Temple University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:55 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/8-apha-asp-supports-the-incorporation-of-a-student-pharmacist-representative-from-each-school-of-pharmacy-with-or-without-chemical-dependency-issues-into-a-specific-student-liaison-position-within-their-respective-state-pharmacy-recovery-program-t9.htm#9 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/8-apha-asp-supports-the-incorporation-of-a-student-pharmacist-representative-from-each-school-of-pharmacy-with-or-without-chemical-dependency-issues-into-a-specific-student-liaison-position-within-their-respective-state-pharmacy-recovery-program-t9.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/7-apha-asp-supports-the-individualization-of-patient-medication-leaflets-in-an-effort-to-tailor-the-information-to-that-specific-patient-this-includes-but-is-not-limited-to-the-offering-of-large-type-leaflets-and-the-inclusion-of-specific-information-t8.htm Admin R2PRT: Individualization of Patient Medication Leaflets. - Wording/action: (7) APhA-ASP supports the individualization of patient medication leaflets in an effort to tailor the information to that specific patient. This includes but is not limited to: the offering of large-type leaflets and the inclusion of specific information based on patient age. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: As the elderly population continues to rise in the United States, it is important for us ... Temple University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:22 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/7-apha-asp-supports-the-individualization-of-patient-medication-leaflets-in-an-effort-to-tailor-the-information-to-that-specific-patient-this-includes-but-is-not-limited-to-the-offering-of-large-type-leaflets-and-the-inclusion-of-specific-information-t8.htm#8 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/7-apha-asp-supports-the-individualization-of-patient-medication-leaflets-in-an-effort-to-tailor-the-information-to-that-specific-patient-this-includes-but-is-not-limited-to-the-offering-of-large-type-leaflets-and-the-inclusion-of-specific-information-t8.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/resolution-66-apha-asp-supports-the-expansion-of-current-transfer-prescription-protocols-to-include-all-information-deemed-necessary-about-a-patients-current-medication-profile-during-transfer-of-a-prescription-or-prescriptions-to-a-new-pharmacy-t7.htm Admin R2 PRT: Sufficient Information for Transfer Prescriptions ; Wording/action: (6) APhA-ASP supports the expansion of current transfer prescription protocols to include all information deemed necessary about a patient’s current medication profile during transfer of a prescription or prescriptions to a new pharmacy. This information includes most importantly, a current medication list the patient is receiving from the pharmacy of origin to the new pharmacy. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros ... Temple University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:57:51 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/resolution-66-apha-asp-supports-the-expansion-of-current-transfer-prescription-protocols-to-include-all-information-deemed-necessary-about-a-patients-current-medication-profile-during-transfer-of-a-prescription-or-prescriptions-to-a-new-pharmacy-t7.htm#7 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/resolution-66-apha-asp-supports-the-expansion-of-current-transfer-prescription-protocols-to-include-all-information-deemed-necessary-about-a-patients-current-medication-profile-during-transfer-of-a-prescription-or-prescriptions-to-a-new-pharmacy-t7.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/5-apha-asp-supports-the-creation-of-a-pharmacy-technician-registry-database-before-being-permitted-to-work-in-a-pharmacy-setting-whether-hospital-or-retail-having-direct-contact-with-medications-t6.htm Admin R2 PRT: Requirement of registration for pharmacy technicians before being authorized to work behind pharmacy counters. Wording/action: (5) APhA-ASP supports the creation of a pharmacy technician registry database before being permitted to work in a pharmacy setting (whether hospital or retail) having direct contact with medications. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Currently no such registry exists for all of the states in the country. States such as South Carolina already ... Temple University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:57:17 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/5-apha-asp-supports-the-creation-of-a-pharmacy-technician-registry-database-before-being-permitted-to-work-in-a-pharmacy-setting-whether-hospital-or-retail-having-direct-contact-with-medications-t6.htm#6 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/5-apha-asp-supports-the-creation-of-a-pharmacy-technician-registry-database-before-being-permitted-to-work-in-a-pharmacy-setting-whether-hospital-or-retail-having-direct-contact-with-medications-t6.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/4-apha-asp-supports-the-inclusion-of-a-picture-of-the-medication-both-front-and-back-views-to-be-incorporated-into-all-dispensed-medication-information-leaflets-given-to-patients-with-their-prescriptions-t5.htm Admin R2 PRT: Provision of medication images on dispensed patient information leaflets - Wording/action: (4) APhA-ASP supports the inclusion of a picture of the medication (both front and back views) to be incorporated into all dispensed medication information leaflets given to patients with their prescriptions. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: As the proportion of elderly patients in the United States is increasing at a rapid rate and is expected to keep rising with the Baby ... Temple University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:56:37 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/4-apha-asp-supports-the-inclusion-of-a-picture-of-the-medication-both-front-and-back-views-to-be-incorporated-into-all-dispensed-medication-information-leaflets-given-to-patients-with-their-prescriptions-t5.htm#5 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/temple-university-f3/4-apha-asp-supports-the-inclusion-of-a-picture-of-the-medication-both-front-and-back-views-to-be-incorporated-into-all-dispensed-medication-information-leaflets-given-to-patients-with-their-prescriptions-t5.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/3-apha-asp-encourages-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-to-initiate-an-hiv-aids-awareness-week-within-the-surrounding-community-t4.htm Admin R2 PRT: HIV/AIDS Awareness Week - Wording/action: (3) APhA-ASP encourages schools/colleges of pharmacy to initiate an HIV/AIDS Awareness Week within the surrounding community. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pros: Bringing HIV/Aids awareness to underserved communities, like rural and overpopulated urban areas, is beneficial. These areas are often lacking in health care providers who routinely screen for HIV/AIDS and are not well equipped to provide adequate care for people ... Shenandoah University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:55:35 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/3-apha-asp-encourages-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-to-initiate-an-hiv-aids-awareness-week-within-the-surrounding-community-t4.htm#4 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/3-apha-asp-encourages-schools-colleges-of-pharmacy-to-initiate-an-hiv-aids-awareness-week-within-the-surrounding-community-t4.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/2-apha-asp-encourages-colleges-schools-of-pharmacy-to-implement-herbal-complementary-drug-education-in-their-curriculum-t3.htm Admin R2 PRT: Herbal/Complementary Drug Education - Wording/action: (2) APhA-ASP encourages colleges/schools of pharmacy to implement herbal/complementary drug education in their curriculum. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pros: The use of complementary/alternative medicine has become more prevalent. It is important that student pharmacists be aware of the effects of these products and the possibility of severe drug-herbal interactions. Patients are more and more turning to ... Shenandoah University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:54:53 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/2-apha-asp-encourages-colleges-schools-of-pharmacy-to-implement-herbal-complementary-drug-education-in-their-curriculum-t3.htm#3 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/2-apha-asp-encourages-colleges-schools-of-pharmacy-to-implement-herbal-complementary-drug-education-in-their-curriculum-t3.htm http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/1-apha-asp-encourages-other-professional-organizations-to-partner-with-apha-asp-chapters-to-develop-and-implement-medicare-part-d-information-and-sign-up-sessions-to-be-held-annually-between-november-15th-and-december-15th-of-each-year-t2.htm Admin R2 PRT: Medicare Part D Day - Wording/action: (1) APhA ASP encourages other professional organizations to partner with APhA-ASP chapters to develop and implement Medicare Part D information and sign up sessions to be held annually between November 15th and December 15th of each year. Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons: Pros: Medicare Part D is a very important program for the growing elderly population. The number of elderly patients per year that require assistance in applying ... Shenandoah University Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:53:47 GMT http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/1-apha-asp-encourages-other-professional-organizations-to-partner-with-apha-asp-chapters-to-develop-and-implement-medicare-part-d-information-and-sign-up-sessions-to-be-held-annually-between-november-15th-and-december-15th-of-each-year-t2.htm#2 http://mrm2008.forumotion.net/shenandoah-university-f2/1-apha-asp-encourages-other-professional-organizations-to-partner-with-apha-asp-chapters-to-develop-and-implement-medicare-part-d-information-and-sign-up-sessions-to-be-held-annually-between-november-15th-and-december-15th-of-each-year-t2.htm