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ACA WEBINAR: Neurology and Opportunities for Compounding

2025-01-22T16:14:48-06:00January 22nd, 2025|Categories: compounding, Continuing Education, Disease Management, Neurology, On-Demand Webinars, Patient Care, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: , , , , , |

Earn up to 1.5 hours of continuing education with the webinar Neurology and Opportunities for Compounding, originally presented at the ACA | ACVP | PPHI Annual Conference & Expo. This session is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians looking to expand their knowledge in neurology and compounding.

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the role of the neurologist in treating neurological diseases.
  2. Provide neurologists with therapeutic compounding options not commercially available, helping to meet patient needs.
  3. Identify specific disease states, including Parkinson’s Disease, the use of low-dose Naltrexone, and effective pain management.

This program will enhance your ability to offer specialized care in neurology and compounding practices.

Speaker:

Paul W. Lofholm, PharmD, is a Clinical Professor of Pharmacy from his alma mater, University of California, San Francisco.  He is an owner of Ross Valley Compounding Pharmacy in San Rafael, CA.  He regularly teaches pharmacy students from the SF Bay Area Schools of pharmacy. His compounding experience includes teaching compounding at UCSF.  He has been a member of the USP Compounding Committee and he is a member of the California Pharmacist’s Compounding Academy.  He has been a surveyor for PCAB and now ACHC where he reviews compounding activities for those pharmacies seeking accreditation.

He is married to Rebecca Lofholm who is a pharmacist.  He has two daughters and a son-in-law who practice together in Marin County.  He is a past president of ACA, the California Pharmacists Association, and the Rotary Club of Central Marin.  He was the 2011 Recipient of the Remington Honor Metal.

 

ACA WEBINAR: DSCSA – 13 Year Implementation & 2024 Update

2025-01-22T11:47:18-06:00January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Compliance, Continuing Education, FDA, On-Demand Webinars, Pharmacy Law, Professional Development, Supply Chain Management|Tags: , , , , , |

📢 Missed the Webinar? Catch it On-Demand!

Webinar Title: DSCSA – 13 Year Implementation & 2024 Update
Accreditation: 1-hour CE (0.1 CEUs) for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

The DSCSA, enacted in 2013, is nearing full implementation! This on-demand webinar covers:

✅ Key DSCSA requirements for transaction information (TI) and transaction statements (TS)
✅ Steps to implement electronic traceability at the package level
✅ Strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory audits and inspections
✅ Best practices for identifying and reporting suspect products

FDA Enforcement Deadline: November 27, 2026 – Don’t wait to start preparing!

Learn how to meet these requirements and stay ahead of PBM audits. Watch now and ensure your pharmacy is ready for the future of supply chain compliance.  

Speaker:

Martha M. Rumore, PharmD, Esq, MS, LLM, FAPhA is a pharmacist-attorney in Frier Levitt’s Life Sciences Department. She is also a registered patent attorney and leads the firm’s Intellectual property team. She has broad and in-depth healthcare and regulatory experience. Her practice focuses on intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets) and healthcare law, Food, Drug, Device & Cosmetic law (all facets-483s to clinical trials to registrations and product approval), pharmacy law and regulatory issues, 503A/503B compounding, Board of Pharmacy (licensing and disciplinary matters), PBM audits, and DSCSA supply chain compliance. Dr. Rumore has over 25 years of health-system, pharmaceutical industry, and law firm experience in the area of Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law, and pharmaceutical intellectual property Dr. Rumore is fluent in cGMPs, GCPs, writing and reviewing Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), Investigator brochures, manuscripts, labeling & advertising review, NDAs, study reports, and documents for regulatory submissions. She often prepares legal memoranda on healthcare/FDA matters and conducts Mock State Board of Pharmacy and FDA inspections for compounding pharmacies. Dr. Rumore has practiced both pharmacy and law. She has actual experience as a compounding pharmacist. She regularly counsels on Section 503A and state-specific compounding requirements, assesses compounding practices for state and federal regulatory compliance, including USP 797/795/800, medical necessity documentation, advertising & promotion, reimbursement issues, infrastructure, and preparing compounding policies and procedures that provide clear guidelines, standards, and training for staff.  Previously, she was at the Director level in  Drug Regulatory Affairs/Compliance in the pharmaceutical industry and hospital pharmacy. She taught Pharmacy Law, Drug Regulatory Affairs, and Food Drug & Cosmetic Law at several New York Colleges of Pharmacy and currently teaches Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law at Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. She is a frequent lecturer and has over 200 publications and presentations.

ACA WEBINAR: Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator

2025-01-22T11:48:00-06:00January 20th, 2025|Categories: Continuing Education, Leadership Training, On-Demand Webinars, Personal Development, Professional Growth, Workplace Skills|Tags: , , , , , |

Missed It Live? “Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator” is now On-Demand!

This 1-hour on-demand session is now available, offering you practical strategies to conquer your own “personal coliseum. By attending this session, participants will be able to gain tools to overcome common barriers to personal development, receive goal-framing techniques that increase the likelihood of success, and develop a personalized action plan for your growth journey. Personal development often takes a backseat to clinical and business skills. But long-term success and leadership require more than technical expertise—it’s about developing the resilience and mindset of an inner gladiator.

Designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, this session is packed with literature-supported methods to better personal development, build leadership skills, and improve patient care.

Take charge of your growth and become the leader your team and patients need!

Speaker:

Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP, the pharmacy gladiator, is a pharmacy doctor, entrepreneur, president, and CEO at Phipps Pharmacy. Phipps Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy who provides pharmacy doctor provided patient care including traditional dispensing, compounding services, long-term care pharmacy services, and tailor-made prescription compounding to patients in middle and west Tennessee. Dr. Jay is also the President and CEO of PhippsCare that focuses on Pharmacy Doctor provided healthcare and Health Insurance Solutions which specializes in medical and pharmacy insurance plans for seniors.

Dr. Jay received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he also completed a residency in Drug Information and Pharmacotherapy. He also received an MBA in Strategy and Leadership from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business. Dr. Jay claimed the #2 spot in the 2023 Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy and has also been recognized by Union University as the Preceptor of the Year. Phipps Pharmacy was the recipient of the 2024 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Advocacy Champion and was recognized as the 2022 NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Award for Best Community Engagement.

Nutrition & Wellness Faculty Meeting: Recharge, Refocus, and Rediscover Balance

2025-01-16T11:20:20-06:00January 15th, 2025|Categories: Fellows and Members, networking, Nutrition, nutrition & wellness, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: , , , , |

Recharge, Refocus, and Rediscover Balance: A Nutrition & Wellness Faculty Meeting

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm Eastern / 12 Noon Central / 11:00 am Mountain / 10:00 am Pacific
Hosted by: Hillary Howell, PharmD, FACA, CCN and Steve Zielinski, PharmD, FACA

Show Yourself Some Love!

Is your job taking a toll on you? Are you feeling burned out? This Valentine’s season, it’s time to focus on self-care and wellness. Join us for an inspiring and open discussion designed for pharmacy teams, where we’ll tackle these pressing questions and share strategies to support one another.

What to Expect:

This meeting is more than just a conversation; it’s an opportunity to recharge, refocus, and rediscover balance in your life. Led by experts Hillary Howell and Steve Zielinski, the session will dive into practical ways to address burnout and prioritize self-care. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

  • Addressing Workplace Challenges: Share and listen to experiences from colleagues facing similar struggles. Together, we can identify actionable solutions to create a more supportive environment.
  • Promoting Wellness: Explore positive ideas for fostering wellness, not only for yourself but for your entire team. From small daily habits to workplace initiatives, every step counts.
  • Rediscovering Balance: Learn how to prioritize your well-being without compromising your professional responsibilities. Because taking care of others starts with taking care of yourself.

This meeting will be recorded

Why You Should Attend:

Burnout isn’t just a personal challenge—it affects your ability to provide the best care for others. This Valentine’s season, let’s show ourselves some love and dedicate time to personal wellness. By recharging and refocusing, we can rediscover balance and approach our work with renewed energy and passion.

Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, need a safe space to discuss challenges, or want to connect with a community that understands, this meeting is for you. Together, we can create a healthier, more supportive workplace.

Mark your calendar and join us for this transformative session. Because when you’re at your best, everyone benefits. Let’s commit to caring for ourselves and each other—one step at a time.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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FREE CE for ACA Fellows

2025-01-14T11:37:46-06:00January 14th, 2025|Categories: ACA Fellows Benefit, compounding, Continuing Education, Fellows Benefit, Free Continuing Education, Semaglutide, Webinar|Tags: , , |

🌟 ACA Fellows-Only Benefit! 🌟

At ACA, we’re proud to support the professional growth of our Fellows through free access to pre-selected continuing education programs every quarter. This initiative celebrates your achievements and reinforces our commitment to advancing the counseling profession.

This quarter, ACA Fellows can participate in the insightful program: Legal Insights into Peptide & Semaglutide Compounding: Navigating FDA, State Boards, and Telemedicine – absolutely free!

🗓 Available Through: March 31, 2025

*If you do not have an NABP number, select “International Pharmacist” or “International Pharmacy Technician” when registering.

Speakers:

Martha M. Rumore, PharmD, Esq, MS, LLM, FAPhA is a pharmacist-attorney in Frier Levitt’s Life Sciences Department. Her practice focuses on healthcare law; Food, Drug Cosmetic law; pharmacy law and regulatory issues; PBM issues; as well as pharmaceutical and medical device intellectual property including trademark, copyright, trade secret, and all aspects of patent law (due diligence, prosecution, opinion work, litigation, and transactional matters). Dr. Rumore has over 15 years of law firm experience in the area of Food, Drug & Cosmetic Law, and pharmaceutical intellectual property, counseling on early market opportunities for pharmaceutical clients particularly in the area of ANDA and 510K applications and all facets of Paragraph IV litigation.

Matthew J. Modafferi is a seasoned litigation and trial attorney with experience in healthcare law.  He focuses his practice on white collar defense and investigations, and complex civil litigation. As a Partner in Frier Levitt’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Litigation Department, Matthew’s practice is dedicated to representing healthcare clients in litigation matters including healthcare fraud, qui tam, and False Claims Act matters. Matthew also helps clients successfully navigate DEA inspections and investigations, state and federal OIG investigations, and government self-disclosures. Matthew previously worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Civil Division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.  During his time as a federal prosecutor, Matthew represented the United States and its agencies in various affirmative and defensive matters, appearing before both the Eastern District of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He successfully defended Executive Branch policies and initiatives, and prosecuted health care fraud qui tam and other False Claims Act cases.

Optimizing Sterile Compounding: From Aseptic Processing to FDA Compliance

2025-01-15T16:06:10-06:00January 13th, 2025|Categories: Aseptic Technique, Compliance, compounding, compounding training, Continuing Education, FDA, networking, Pharmacy Practice, USP 797|Tags: , , , , |

Is your pharmacy team ready to take sterile compounding to the next level? This 4-hour accredited CE virtual course is designed to empower your team with essential knowledge and skills for excellence in aseptic processing and FDA compliance.

🧪 Why Enroll?
Sterile compounding requires precision, compliance, and the latest knowledge in regulatory standards. This course provides comprehensive training to help your team stay ahead in the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape.

📚 What You’ll Learn:
By the end of this engaging course, participants will be able to:
1️⃣ Master aseptic processing and terminal sterilization methods.
2️⃣ Understand release testing requirements, including visual inspections, sterility, and endotoxin testing.
3️⃣ Navigate key FDA guidance documents with confidence.
4️⃣ Ensure proper selection of components used in compounding.
5️⃣ Recognize the importance of certificates of analysis and perform related calculations.

💻 Who Should Attend?
Perfect for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and healthcare professionals involved in sterile compounding.

📅 Schedule Your Team Today!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your team’s expertise and compliance standards. Sign up now and invest in the future of safe and effective compounding practices!

2025 COMPOUNDING TRAINING COURSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!!

2024-12-06T08:34:05-06:00December 6th, 2024|Categories: compounding, compounding training, Continuing Education, Member Benefits, networking, News Release, Pharmaceutical Training, Veterinary Compounding|Tags: , , , , , |

Compounding is an essential part of pharmacy, helping create personalized medications for patients. Whether you’re an experienced pharmacist or a student looking to learn more, a compounding course can be a valuable step in your career.

These courses offer more than technical know-how—they help you improve patient care, grow professionally, and explore new opportunities in pharmacy. With the right training, you’ll gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in pharmaceutical compounding.

Take the next step to enhance your expertise and positively impact patient care by enrolling in a compounding course today!

Apply the code 2025save70 to enjoy a $70 discount on any pharmaceutical compounding course. Remember—ACA and ACVP members save an additional $200 off non-member prices.  Also, members sending 2 or more staff to the same class save even more!

Click below to view our pharmaceutical compounding training home page:

Home Study

Want more flexibility and set you own study hours? 

Our accredited and PTCB-recognized training programs offer top-quality instruction in pharmaceutical compounding. These programs help pharmacy professionals build practical skills, gain valuable knowledge, and earn trusted credentials to grow their careers and improve patient care.

Click below to view our Certificate & Home Study Programs:

Nutrition & Wellness Faculty Meeting: The Foundational Five

2025-01-16T11:58:22-06:00November 12th, 2024|Categories: Fellows and Members, networking, Nutrition, nutrition & wellness, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: , , , , |

“The Foundational Five”.  Matt will delve into the five most popular supplements, explaining their key benefits and the reasons we rely on them for health and wellness. He will break down each supplement’s role in supporting various bodily functions, addressing common health concerns, and enhancing overall well-being. By exploring the science behind each product, Matt aims to help us understand how these supplements contribute to optimal health and make informed choices for their wellness routines.

Due to illness the presentation was delivered by Hillary Howell.

Topic: The Foundational Five
Speaker: Hillary Howell, PharmD, FACA, CCN,

Listen Now

This meeting will be recorded

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ACA MEMBER INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH AIRCLEAN SYSTEMS

2024-10-30T17:02:18-05:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: Community Pharmacy, Fellows and Members, networking, Pharmacy Practice, Public/Community Health|Tags: , , , , |

Title: Achieving USP Compliance with AirClean Systems
Did you miss the meeting, listen now – RECORDING

Description: Learn about USP General Chapters <795>, <797>, and <800>. Alanna will discuss which AirClean Systems products provide the necessary protection to keep your staff safe and maintain compliance.

Speaker: Alanna Zow, Technical Sales Specialist

Alanna has been a Technical Sales Specialist with AirClean Systems since early 2024. In her role, she assists customers across various industries – including research, education, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and medical fields – to ensure they have the fume hood or enclosure they need to protect their processes or keep their employees safe. Her background and education include a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of South Florida and an M.S. in Medical Sciences from the University of Kentucky. Her knowledge and experience allow her to understand her customers’ needs, applications, and concerns when selecting the right product.

Did you miss the meeting?  Listen Now

Registration is closed.

Recording – ACA MEMBER INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH WAYPOINT

2024-10-09T11:17:51-05:00September 23rd, 2024|Categories: Community Pharmacy, Fellows and Members, networking, Pharmacy Practice, Public/Community Health|Tags: , , , , |

Boosting Cash Flow at Waypoint Company Member Meeting
Did you miss the meeting, listen now – Recording

We’re excited to announce that our next member meeting will focus on boosting cash flow in your pharmacy operations. In these challenging times, every dollar counts, and it’s crucial that we stay ahead of the game to combat the pressures posed by the PBM industry.  We have successfully saved or added hundreds of thousands of dollars to pharmacy cash flows. This initiative has grown into a powerful movement, and we want you to be a part of it.

Join us to learn valuable strategies and tips on how to maximize your cash flow and ensure your continued success in this competitive landscape. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this!

Ben Coakley, Owner the Waypoint Company and RX Insurance Group.

Ben has served pharmacies and pharmacy owners for over 20 years now. He is dedicated to fighting for patients to continue to have access to independent pharmacies

This meeting will be recorded

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