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Nutrition & Wellness Faculty Meeting: Allergy Treatments: Homeopathy as a First Option and Supportive Care

Linda Cathey2025-03-24T17:02:59-05:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Fellows and Members, networking, Nutrition, nutrition & wellness, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm Eastern / 12 Noon Central / 11:00 am Mountain / 10:00 am Pacific
Topic: Understanding Medications and Achieving Front-End Success
Allergy Treatments: Homeopathy as a First Option and Supportive Care
Speaker: Shane McCamey, Director of Training and Business Development

Join us for an insightful Nutrition & Wellness Faculty meeting featuring Shane McCamey, Director of Training and Business Development at Boiron USA, as he discusses the benefits of homeopathy in treating allergies. With his extensive experience as Operations Manager at Capitol Drugs, Los Angeles, a leading integrative pharmacy, and his 600-hour training in Homeopathy for Acute Therapeutics, Shane will share valuable insights on using homeopathy both as a primary treatment and in supportive care for allergy sufferers.

About Boiron: As the global leader in homeopathic medicines, Boiron was founded in 1932 by twin pharmacists Jean and Henri Boiron. Headquartered in Lyon, France, Boiron manufactures, educates, and distributes homeopathic medicines to over 50 countries. The company remains family-owned, with subsidiaries in the US, Canada, Italy, Spain, Poland, Brazil, Belgium, Bulgaria, and more.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and enhance your knowledge of holistic allergy treatments!

We can’t wait to see you there!

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

Linda Cathey2025-01-16T11:20:20-06:00January 15th, 2025|Categories: Fellows and Members, networking, Nutrition, nutrition & wellness, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

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.

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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.

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2025 COMPOUNDING TRAINING COURSES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!!

Taisha Cunningham2024-12-06T08:34:05-06:00December 6th, 2024|Categories: compounding, compounding training, Continuing Education, Member Benefits, networking, News Release, Pharmaceutical Training, Veterinary Compounding|Tags: fellows, members, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

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!

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COMPOUNDING TRAINING COURSES

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.

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Certificate & Home Study Programs

Nutrition & Wellness Faculty Meeting: The Foundational Five

Linda Cathey2025-01-16T11:58:22-06:00November 12th, 2024|Categories: Fellows and Members, networking, Nutrition, nutrition & wellness, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

“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,
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WEBINAR: Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator

Terry Bondurant2024-10-23T16:10:34-05:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Administration/Management, Webinar|Tags: pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, webinar|

In celebration of American Pharmacists Month, ACA is offering this webinar free of charge for ACA and ACVP members. A limited number of complimentary registrations are available for non-members; additional registrations are available for $10.

Date and Time of Activity
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
1:30 pm EDT/ 12:30 pm CDT/ 11:30 am MDT/ 10:30 am PDT

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, personal development is essential for professional growth, especially for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. However, many professionals in the field focus solely on clinical or business skills, often neglecting personal growth, which is key to long-term success and leadership.

This webinar will equip participants with practical strategies to conquer their own “personal coliseum” by developing the resilience and mindset of an inner gladiator. Attendees will explore key opportunities and barriers to personal growth, identify effective strategies for setting and achieving meaningful goals, and review literature-supported methods to enhance personal development.

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Recognize opportunities for personal leadership development
Identify barriers to personal development
Identify strategies to improve personal development goal success.
Use key strategies to create a personal development goal as part of a personal development action plan.

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This high-energy session will supercharge you to step up as a dynamic leader, an unstoppable team player, and a top-tier patient care champion! Through focused personal development, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to break through barriers, unlock your full potential, and elevate your impact in every aspect of your career. Get ready to ignite your inner drive and lead like never before!

💥 Ready to unleash your inner gladiator? 💪

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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Speaker: Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP

Dr. Jay Phipps, 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.

ACA MEMBER INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH AIRCLEAN SYSTEMS

Linda Cathey2024-10-30T17:02:18-05:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: Community Pharmacy, Fellows and Members, networking, Pharmacy Practice, Public/Community Health|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

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.

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Recording – ACA MEMBER INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH WAYPOINT

Linda Cathey2024-10-09T11:17:51-05:00September 23rd, 2024|Categories: Community Pharmacy, Fellows and Members, networking, Pharmacy Practice, Public/Community Health|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

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

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WEBINAR: DSCSA—13 Year Implementation and 2024 Update

Terry Bondurant2024-09-10T10:07:47-05:00September 10th, 2024|Categories: Pharmacy Law, Regulatory Issues, Webinar|Tags: pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, webinar|

Date and Time of Activity
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
11 am EDT/ 10 am CDT/ 9 am MDT/ 8 am PDT

Pharmacy professionals play a crucial role in protecting patient from drugs that may be counterfeit, stolen, contaminated, or otherwise harmful.

Enacted in 2013, DSCSA is taking over 13 years to implement. Pharmacies need to prepare for the DSCSA requirements with a November 27, 2026 FDA enforcement implementation to receive or exchange transaction information electronically and conduct package level verification. The implementation of systems to produce serialized transaction information in a readily retrievable manner and develop SOPs for regulatory or trading partner transaction data requests will take time, and pharmacies should start today, if they have not already, to ensure compliance with the new enforcement implementation date. That said, despite the DSCSCA granting an exemption for small dispensers until November 27, 2026, pharmacies should be aware of their obligations to make appropriate purchases and maintain inventory purchase information in accordance with their Pharmacy Benefit Manager (“PBM”) Provider Manuals and Agreements. PBMs continue to audit pharmacies to ensure their sourcing of inventory is valid and despite any exemption granted by the DSCSA, such audit measures are expected to continue.

Activity Description:

In this webinar, we will review the phased in implementation and provide update of 2024 and beyond.

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Identify the DSCSA requirements for receiving, validating, and storing DSCSA Transaction Information (TI) and Transaction Statements (TS).
Describe the procedures for implementing electronic operability at the package level for traceability.
Identify the regulatory requirements and documentation needed for compliance with audit records, inspections, and other inquiries.
Explain the processes for verifying product legitimacy, including methods for quarantining, investigating, and reporting suspect products.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your ability to implement best practices to protect patients from drugs that may be counterfeit, stolen, contaminated, or otherwise harmful.

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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue

Terry Bondurant2025-01-20T10:05:26-06:00September 9th, 2024|Categories: Continuing Education, Endocrinology, Hormones, Webinar|Tags: pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

🌟 Watch Our Webinar: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue—Now On Demand! 🌟

Adrenal fatigue is an important condition that often gets overlooked but can seriously affect your patients’ health. It can range from normal adrenal function to more serious issues like Addison’s disease, with many patients experiencing symptoms that are easily missed.

In this session, we’ll cover:

Key signs of adrenal problems
Important hormones like adrenaline, hydrocortisone, and progesterone
Practical tips for identifying and managing adrenal health

By the end, you’ll be able to:

Identify three common signs of adrenal insufficiency.
Discuss the role of progesterone and other adrenal hormones in maintaining balance.
Define adrenaline dominance and its impact on adrenal health.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional knowledge of adrenal fatigue and provide comprehensive care to those who need it most.

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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Speaker:

Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, FACA, is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner. Her passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in her involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries, the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), American Pharmacists Association and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. Carol was the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association. Carol chairs the Integrated Medicine Consortium, an umbrella group for complementary medicine organizations, and cohosts a radio program “Take Charge of your Health” in the greater New York area. In addition to serving on the Medical Advisory Boards for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR.ca) and the Institute for Bioidentical Medicine (IOBIM.org), Carol writes and edits for A4M’s website www.worldhealth.net and is a coproducer of “Immortality Now” podcasts and serves forum.worldhealth.net as an executive editor. Her website is: www.thewellnessbydesignproject.com.

ACA MEMBER INFORMATIONAL MEETING WITH PTCB

Linda Cathey2024-09-12T14:04:45-05:00August 23rd, 2024|Categories: Fellows and Members, networking, Nutrition, nutrition & wellness, Pharmacy Practice|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

“Rx for Success: Elevating Pharmacy Technicians through Certification Excellence“.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
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This will be a great opportunity for your pharmacy technicians to elevate their skills and expertise through certification excellence. This Rx for Success meeting will offer comprehensive information that can really take your team to the next level. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about the benefits of certification and how it can help you stand out in the field.

Liza Chapman, PharmD, FAPhA
Chief Professional Officer

Liza Chapman serves as PTCB’s Chief Professional Officer where she is responsible for developing partnerships with the pharmacy community, including educators, employers, state and national pharmacy associations, and state boards of pharmacy to advance pharmacy technician roles and responsibilities, and medication safety.

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