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Journal NoDak Pharmacy Volume 32, No. 2 March 2019 ADVANCING THE CARE WE PROVIDE 134TH ND PHARMACY CONVENTION APRIL 5-7, 2019 BISMARCK, ND Convention Schedule page 6 Convention Registration page 8
ND P h A Board of Directors NDPhA Board Chairman District 4 Officer EXOFFICIOS Harvey Hanel Tim Carlson 1918 S Grandview Lane 3825 Clearview Cir Executive Vice President Bismarck, ND 58503 Grand Forks, ND 58201 Michael Schwab Phone: (701) 328-7222 Phone: (701) 795-3498 NDPhA E-Mail: hmhanel@bis.midco.net E-mail: tcarlson@thriftywhite.com 1641 Capitol Way Bismarck, ND 58501 NDPhA President District 5 Officer Ph: (701) 258-4968 Kim Essler Scott Frank, PharmD Fax: (701) 258-9312 Chase Pharmacy ND Pharmacy West E-Mail: mschwab@nodakpharmacy.net PO Box 1206 1283 Roughrider Blvd Garrison, ND 58540-1206 Dickinson, ND 58601 NDSCS Pharmacy Tech Program Work Phone: 463-2242 Ph: (701)-483-0724 Melissa Krava Fax: (701) 463-2311 E-Mail: scottmfrank@hotmail.com NDSCS Pharmacy Tech Department E-Mail runodak@restel.net 800 N 6 St District 6 Officer Wahpeton, ND 58076 NDPhA President Elect and Tom Uhde Ph: (701) 671-2114 Community Pharmacy Practice 3101 Stonewall Dr E-Mail: melissa.krava@ndscs.edu Academy President Bismarck, ND 58503 Dan Churchill Ph: (701) 223-1656 NDPSC President Churchill Pharmacy Email: tuhde@hotmail.com David Olig 1190 W Turnpike Ave Ste. 2 Southpointe Pharmacy Bismarck, ND 58501 District 7 Officer 2400 S 32 Ave Ph: (701) 223-1656 John Fugleberg Fargo, ND 58103 Email: danchurchill@bis.midco.net The Medicine Shoppe Jamestown Ph: (701) 234-9912 703 1st Ave S E-Mail: davidjolig@gmail.com NDPhA Vice President and Valley City, ND 58072 District 1 Officer Ph: (701) 252-3002 BOP Executive Director Ramona Sorenson E-Mail: 0545@medicineshoppe.com Mark Hardy Elbowoods Memorial Health Center ND State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy District 8 Officer 1906 E Broadway Ave 1058 College Drive Elizabeth Skoy PO Box 1354 New Town, ND 58763 NDSU School of Pharmacy Bismarck, ND 58501 Ph: (701) 627-7624 Thrifty White Ph: (701) 328-9535 E-mail: Ramona.Sorenson@ihs.gov Fargo ND E-Mail: MHardy@ndboard.pharmacy Ph: (701)-231-5669 District 2 Officer E-mail: Elizabeth.Skoy@ndsu.edu NDSU College of Health Professions Carolyn Bodell School of Pharmacy Trinity Hospital Pharmacy NAPT ACADEMY CHAIRPERSON Charles Peterson Minot, ND 58701 Tracy Lindsey PO Box 6050 Dept 2650 Ph: (701)-838-2933 Ph: (701)-232-3241 Ext: 92852 Fargo, ND 58108-6050 E-mail: jbodell@min.midco.net Email: tlindsey101@yahoo.com Ph: (701) 231-7609 E-Mail: Charles.Peterson@ndsu.edu District 3 Officer Megan Hursman NDPhA Vice President Elect Ph: (701)-307-0082 Jeff Jacobson E-mail: Megan.j.lutman@gmail.com 2301 34 1/2 Ave S Fargo, ND 58104 jeffdjacobson1@gmail.com NDSHP President Lisa Richter NDSU School of Pharmacy lisa.richter.1@ndus.edu 2 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
Table of Contents 2019 NDPhA President’s Message...........................................................4 Bowl of Hygeia 2018..........................................................................5 Calendar 134th ND Pharmacy Convention Schedule..................................6 MARCH 134th ND Pharmacy Convention Registration.............................8 Mar 10 Daylight Savings Begins 134th ND Pharmacy Convention Student Auction.....................9 Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day NAPT Board of Directors................................................................11 Mar 22-25 APhA Annual Meeting & Expo in Seattle, WA NAPT President’s Message.............................................................11 NAPT 2019 Executive Officer Ballot..............................................12 APRIL ND Board of Pharmacy...................................................................14 Apr 1 April Fool’s Day NDSU School of Pharmacy............................................................15 Apr 5-7 134th ND Pharmacy Convention, Radisson NDPhA EVP Update........................................................................20 Inn, Bismarck NDPhA Membership Dues............................................................23 Apr 11 MN Public Health Association Annual Conference Apr 10-13 APHA 56th Annual Denver TB Course Apr 13 NCPA Student Ownership Bootcamp - Georgia Apr 16-18 ASCP Forum and Fly-In Apr 21 Easter Sunday Apr 27-30 NACDS Annual Convention - Florida MAY May 1-2 APHA American Climate Leadership Summit ® May 2-4 Live Prep for BCACP, BCGP, BCOP - Minneapolis, MN May 4-5 NCPA Advanced LTC Marketing Seminar - Virginia May 12 Mother’s Day May 19-21 NASPA/Pharmacists Mutual 2019 Leadership Conference NoDak Pharmacy Journal May 27 Memorial Day NoDak Pharmacy Journal Submission Policy 1641 Capitol Way • 701-258-4968 www.nodakpharmacy.net JUNE The ND Pharmacists Association is pleased to accept submissions for the Journal. Submissions should be mschwab@nodakpharmacy.net June 14 Flag Day reasonable in length due to space considerations. In order to ensure the quality of our publication, editing Advertising Contact Information June 16 Father’s Day for grammar, spelling, punctuation and content may Joe Sitter - joe.sales@qpsnd.com June 21 First Day of Summer occur. Articles, photos, and advertising should be Quality Printing Service, Inc • 701-255-3900 submitted in electronic form. NDPhA Membership ............................................................ 1,276 JULY Journal Circulation.................................................................. 1,300 To submit, please email NDPhA at: mschwab@nodakpharmacy.net Journal is published five times a year by Quality Printing Service, Inc. July 4 4th of July The deadline for the Next Issue is: All rights reserved. Information contained within may July 28 National Parent’s Day not be reprinted wholly or in part without the written May 29 , 2019 th consent of the publisher. NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 3
N D PhA Pres id en t ’s Me s s a ge My Fellow Colleagues, Hopefully by the time you are reading this, things have Benefit Trust for insuring ourselves and our employees warmed up a little! As I think about the arrival of Spring, will be moved back to 10/1/2019 or 1/1/2020. the legislative session already past crossover, and the The About the Patient Program has had some noteworthy NDPhA convention on the horizon, I can’t believe enhancements. Jesse Rue has done a great job. Check how fast this year is going by! Why, it seems like just out the website www.aboutthepatient.net for more yesterday, when Harvey’s administration raised over information on MTM opportunities and Collaborative $500,000 in about 2 weeks for the Sudro expansion Practice Agreement (CPA) resources. Moving forward, project, just in time for last year’s convention. Jesse is looking for more provider pharmacies and As far as this year’s issues, we continue to monitor pharmacists. our bills in the legislature. Hopefully, the issues with Don’t forget Legislative Day, March 20th at the Capitol. Medicaid Expansion and PERS have been resolved for Also, register now for the 134th annual NDPhA all who had issues. We have opened avenues for more Convention in Bismarck on April 5th, 6th, and 7th at the insurance options for Association members, including Radisson. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Superior Insurance and and the Terry Richter Agency as preferred vendors. As this is the last journal before convention, I’d like to thank Mike Schwab, the NDPhA board, and all of you for It looks like the start date for the Association Health allowing me the opportunity to serve you this past year. Sincerely, Kim Essler Kim Essler, R.Ph. President NDPhA 134th NDPhA Annual Convention April 5-7, 2019 Bismarck 4 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
2018 Recipients of the “Bowl of Hygeia” Award Ronda Lacey Dennis McAllister Cissy Clark Debby Johnson Catherine Jarvis Marghie Giuliano Lisa Stonesifer Michael A. Moné Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Sharon Sherrer Starlin Haydon-Greatting Bernadette Brown Mickey Cooper Brian Caswell Pat Mattingly Nick LeBas Betty J. Harris Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Dixie Leikach David Sencabaugh Phil Hagerman Laura Schwartzwald Ricky Cash Gene Forrester Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Tricia Campbell Angie Svoboda Roseann Visconti The “Bowl of Hygeia” Jennifer Towle Rupal Mansukhani Michael Raburn Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico John Westerman, Jr. Davie Waggett Robert Biberdorf Dan Karant Don Ritter Penny Reher Richard Williams Abigail Vazquez New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Kelley Sanzen Robert Hubbard Hugh Mack Larry Calhoun Carol Reagan Darryl Wagner Allen Huffman Linda Garrelts MacLean Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Ivan Cephas Charles “Laddie” Brook DesRivieres Stephen Rogers Washington DC Burdette, Jr. Wisconsin Wyoming West Virginia The Bowl of Hygeia award program was originally developed by the A. H. Robins Company to recognize pharmacists across the nation for outstanding service to their communities. Selected through their respective professional pharmacy associations, each of these dedicated individuals has made uniquely personal contributions to a strong, healthy community. We offer our congratulations and thanks for their high example. The American Pharmacists Association Foundation, the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations and the state pharmacy associations have assumed responsibility for continuing this prestigious recognition program. All former recipients are encouraged to maintain their linkage to the Bowl of Hygeia by emailing current contact information to awards@naspa.us. The Bowl of Hygeia is on display in the APhA History Hall located in Washington, DC. Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to be the Premier Supporter of the Bowl of Hygeia program. NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 5
ND Annual Pharmacy C onvention S chedule 2019 Thursday, April 4 Saturday, April 6 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Registration 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ONERx NDSU Welcome Social 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Registration Friday, April 5 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM “Ambulatory Care Practices in an Outpatient Pharmacy Setting” BISON/WILDCAT DAY! CDR Tyler Lannoye, PharmD 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM “Introduction to Pharmacogenetics” Natasha Petry, PharmD, BCACP 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Residency Presentations: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM “Update on the Medical Marijuana 1. Prospective Review of Program” Opioid Use Following Total Knee Jason Wahl Arthroplasty 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM “Women’s Health Update 2019” 2. Use of a Probiotic Drink to Rhonda Schafer-McClean, MD Reduce Clostridium Difficile Rates 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Break in a Community Hospital Gina Trosen, PharmD and Rochelle 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM “North Dakota Immunization Michaud, PharmD Program” Andy Noble 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM NDPhA 2nd Business Meeting 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Track #1 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NDPhA/NDSHP/NAPT/ PharmAssist Lunches “Preceptor Development Escape Room” 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Pharmacy Pearls Jeanne Frenzel, PharmD and Lisa 1. Presentation on ONE Rx Richter, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP 2. What is Cannabidiol? Therapeutic Applications for Epilepsy, Pain and 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Track #2 Other Conditions “Personal Finance Basics for 3. Long Term Care Pharmacy Pharmacists Young and Old” Antibiotic Stewardship Andy Leraas, FIC, CLTC 4. Best Practices in Rapid Sequence 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Intubation Elizabeth Skoy, PharmD;Kelsi 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM Vendor Fair/Student Poster Thunshelle, P4 Student; Rick Boehm, Sessions PharmD; Nicole Stenzel, PharmD 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM ICE CREAM SOCIAL 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM North Dakota MTM Update 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM NDPhA 1st Business Meeting Jesse Rue, PharmD; Tiffany Knauf, MA 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Break 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Board of Pharmacy Rules Hearing 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Banquet Social Mark Hardy, PharmD 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Memorial Service & President 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM NDPhA 3rd Business Meeting Elect Awards Banquet 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Track 1: 8:00 PM Entertainment “Women in Pharmacy Leadership Pearls + Breakout” Lisa Richter, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP; Allison Hursman, PharmD; Tanya Schmidt, PharmD; Diane Halvorson RPhTech; Elizabeth Tupper, P3 Student 6 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
C onvention S chedule 2019 (Subject to Change) Saturday, April 6 Sunday, April 7 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Track 2: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast “Professional Recovery Network 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM “ Risk Assessment in the Non- (PRN) In North Dakota + Compounding, Retail or Out-Patient Breakout” Pharmacy” Mike Riepl, PharmD Mike Riepl, PharmD 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Silent Auction Opens/Banquet 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Break Social 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM “Building an Ambulatory Care Practice” 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Past President’s Social Natasha Petry, PharmD, BCACP 6:30 PM President’s Banquet & Awards 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM Board of Pharmacy Update Ceremony Mark Hardy, PharmD 12:15 PM Adjourn meeting We have some amazing vendors this year. Check them out for chances to win prizes Vendor Fair is Friday, April 5th • Noon to 3PM There’s an App for That! s Want the Freshest Info? n d o r Of Course You Do! Ve Check Out the Convention App Download it in April IPhone & Android Take Credit! C T I O N AU ITEMS CE Credit must be claimed E D E D within 30 days after the convention. Claim your CE Credit NE Silent Auction Directions in Convention Packet Saturday Night April 6th NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 7
134 th N D P h a r ma c y C o nve n t i o n Voice for Pharmacy since 1885 North Dakota Annual Pharmacy Convention Registration Form (One person per form, photocopy as needed) April 19-22, 2018 April the atHoliday 5-7,at2019 Inn, I-29 the Radisson, 605 E &Broadway, Bismarck, 13th Avenue ND 58501 S, Fargo, • Ph. 701.255.6000 ND 58103 • Ph. 701-282-2700 (A block of rooms has been reserved under ND Pharmacy Convention) Toll Free 800-282-2700 Name: Guest/Spouse Name: Mailing Address: City/State: Zip Code: Phone: Email Address: !"#$%&'()"*&"#$)"'+',-.'/&0$1#%-#$)"'2'3&-41'-%&'$"5467&7'2'84&-1&'9-%:'9&-41'.)6';$44'
134 th N D P h a r ma c y C o nve n t i o n Student Auction Donation Form PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION BELOW AND RETURN TO: PhAC AUCTION, NDPhA, 1641 Capitol Way, Bismarck, ND 58501-2195 Fax: 701-258-9312 • Ph: 701-258-4968 • Email: ndpha@nodakpharmacy.net DONOR Name ADDRESS (City, State, Zip) EMAIL ADDRESS PHONE ITEM QUANTITY DOLLAR VALUE ITEM QUANTITY DOLLAR VALUE ITEM QUANTITY DOLLAR VALUE ITEM QUANTITY DOLLAR VALUE DELIVERY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DONOR. Items are appreciated by 10:00 AM-Saturday, April 6th The Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 Radisson Inn, Bismarck, ND. This year, we will begin the Silent Auction around 5:00pm allowing more time and opportunity for those attending to participate and get in their bids. The Pharmacy Advancement Corporation Scholarship Annual Live Auction will be held Saturday April 6, 2019 after the President’s Banquet during the convention. The auction committee would like to invite everyone to participate by donating items. The North Dakota Pharmacists Association is celebrating 134 years so come on you woodcrafters, quilters, and other artisans, help celebrate this momentous occasion. As in years past, several items will be placed on a silent auction with the highlight of the evening being the “live” auction. Please forward any questions to Mike at mschwab@nodakpharmacy.net or call 701-258-4968. Thank you for your participation in the past and we look forward to another outstanding auction. NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 9
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NAPT Pres id en t ’s Me s s a ge NAPT Executive Board President’s Message Chairperson: Member At Large: Greetings from the NAPT Executive Board! Tracy Lindsey Kathy Zahn I hope everyone is enjoying the winter that just won’t end! It sure has 701.232.3241 ext 92852 701.328.9537 made for some interesting driving and concerns about just where to tlindsey101@yahoo.com healthyzahns@gmail.com put the snow! The upside is that it has made snowmobiling and other winter sports enjoyable! Have to always look for the positives! President: Member At Large: Twana Dick Cassie Doyle Please consider attending the 134th ND Annual Pharmacy Convention. 701.240.3363 218.686.9810 The convention will be held April 5–7 at the Radisson in Bismarck. This is a great opportunity to receive continuing education, network Dakdrug@gmail.com cdoyle@thriftywhite.com with fellow technicians and pharmacists, and grow in the profession. Vice President: Liaison Members: The NAPT General Business Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Arlene Monson Mike Schwab: NDPhA April 6 from 12 to 1pm during lunch. All technicians and students 701.852.4068 Melissa Krava: NDSCS attending the convention are encouraged to attend the general monsonized@gmail.com business meeting. Program Director Secretary: The NAPT Executive Board will have the Vice President/ President Danika Braaten: Lindsay Cizek-Cribb Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Member at Large and Parliamentarian 701.403.9516 Northland Technical positions open for the upcoming 2019-2020 term. The positions of lindsaycizek@hotmail.com College Program Director Vice President/President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer are voted on Treasurer: Diane Halvorson: ND by the NAPT members and Member at Large is appointed by the Alexandra Spilman State Board of Pharmacy current President. I encourage all North Dakota NAPT members to cast your vote by filling out the ballot and having it postmarked by 320.250.3171 Member March 30th. You will find the ballot on page 12 in this issue of the alexandrajune6832@gmail.com NoDak. If you are interested in being considered for either of the Parliamentarian: appointed positions, please contact an Executive Board Member. Autumn Guilbert We would love to hear from you! 701.208.1432 Mark your calendars for the 2019 NAPT Fall Conference to be held autumn-guilbert@hotmail.com September 13th and 14th in Bismarck at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center. Plans are underway for an exciting weekend of continuing education and networking! Tracy Lindey Tracy Lindsey, RPhTech, CPhT • NAPT Chairperson NAPT Executive Board Candidates for the Ballot Get to know the NAPT Executive Board Candidates Vice President/President Elect: Lindsay Cizek-Cribb • Treasurer: Cassie Doyle • Secretary: Ashley Hogness VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT CANDIDATE: Lindsay Cizek-Cribb My name is Lindsay Cizek-Cribb and I am an employee-owner with Thrifty White Pharmacy. I work in the Fargo central sites location. I began my career as a Pharmacy Technician with Thrifty White Pharmacy 14 years ago and have grown into several leadership roles within the company. Most recently, I am in the position of Specialty Pharmacy Operations Manager where I oversee the day-to-day operations of our Specialty Pharmacy services. I have served two terms as Secretary on the NAPT Executive Board and would like to serve as Vice President/President Elect as I have a strong desire and commitment to enhancing and growing the role of Pharmacy Technicians in the state of North Dakota. TREASURER CANDIDATE: Cassie Doyle My name is Cassie Doyle and I work at Thrifty White Pharmacy in Fargo, ND. I was born and raised in the lovely town of Cavalier, ND. I received my certification as pharmacy technician nine years ago with Walgreen Corporation. In 2014 I joined a team of wonderful people at our employee owned company, Thrifty White Pharmacy. In my career I have worked in several different leadership roles. Most recently in the position of Central Sites Operations Manager where I oversee the day to day operations of a Central Fill site. I joined the NAPT board in 2018 as Member-at-Large to get more involved in the profession in the great state of North Dakota. I would like to serve as treasurer on the NAPT Executive Board as I would like to learn more about the role and to work with other members to grow the role of the Pharmacy Technician in the state of North Dakota. SECRETARY CANDIDATE: Ashley Hogness My name is Ashley Hogness. I live in Fargo with my husband, Ryan, and two sons, Carter and Kayson. I have been working at Sandford Health for 8 years as a Pharmacy Technician, as well as in the Home Infusion Pharmacy. I enjoy the diversity the two positions provide and find my work enjoyable and rewarding. During my time away from work I enjoy spending time with my active family, traveling and reading. I am also active within my community. I am a teacher of religious education to 2nd and 3rd graders at Hope Lutheran church and try to volunteer as much as my schedule allows. I would like to serve as Secretary on the NAPT Board because I believe in making our pharmacy community better. I am continually seeking avenues to contribute to my profession and I believe being involved in NAPT will allow me to do that. NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 11
NAPT 20 1 9 E xec u t i ve O f f i ce r B a l l o t Executive Officer Ballot Please vote once for each position Please complete this form and return to: VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT: NDPhA _____ Lindsay Cizek-Cribb Attention: NAPT Election _____ ____________________ 1641 Capitol Way Bismarck, ND 58501 TREASURER: Must be postmarked by: _____ Cassie Doyle _____ ____________________ March 25th, 2019 SECRETARY: _____ Ashley Hogness _____ ____________________ 12 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
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Board of P h a r m ac y Board Plans Rule Hearing at Convention By Mark Hardy, PharmD, Executive Director The North Dakota State Board of Pharmacy will hold a public range can be dealt with immediately. As you all know, the hearing at the ND Pharmacists Association Convention to number of medications being stored in refrigerators and address proposed changes to the N.D. Administrative Code freezers have escalated tremendously in the last few years [NDAC] relating to the ND State Board of Pharmacy Practice and will continue to do so in the future. It is important that our patients are assured they are getting pharmaceuticals Act and Controlled Substances Act at 2:30PM on Saturday, dispensed that have been stored correctly. April 6th, 2019, in the New York New York Room of the Radisson Inn – 506 East Broadway Ave in Bismarck, ND. • 61-02-07.1-03 Pharmacy Technician Education preparation – Attempts to clarify Certification requirements to become a The proposed rules and the changes are posted on the Board’s Registered Pharmacy Technician. It would allow and include website: www.nodakpharmacy.com. Please take a moment the ExCPT Exam as an approved certification examination to read through them and feel free to submit any comments along with PTCB. We are also considering removing the maintenance of a National Certification for registration – you wish the Board to consider. Please note that underlined essentially a pharmacy technician would just need to prove language is new and stricken language is removed. they did pass the national examination at one time to be eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician. Having the rule hearing at the Convention will not only provide an opportunity for networking and learning, but • 61-02-07.1-04 Pharmacy Technician – proposes adjustment of also provides an opportunity to express your opinion on the ratio of Pharmacists to Technicians to be 4:1 in retail settings. the proposed changes to our rules. We do value your • 61-12-01-04 Prescription Drug Monitoring Program [PDMP] comments and considerations when moving forward. – use for certain dispensing situations - Would require the The Board has always felt, whenever possible, it is ideal pharmacy to review a PDMP report for a patient meeting to run public rule hearings through the ND Pharmacists the criteria listed in the rule. Prior to this it was reserved for Association to garner the attention of those in the profession medications in the treatment of pain or anxiety. The Board felt that it may be time to discuss broadening the standards for who will be affected. PDMP’s use due to other abuses we are encountering. There are several changes being considered, however I Many of the other rules, which are available on our website, would like to highlight a couple in this article: are an attempt to make practice easier by easing some of the restrictions or lifting some of the burdens placed on • 61-02-01-03 Pharmaceutical Compounding Standards – Updates the Compounding Standards of Drugs to newly you as practicing professionals. Please take the time to released versions of USP 795-797-800 standards. review these as well. • 61-02-04-02 Handling of Hazardous Drugs (USP800) This Each of the rules will be reviewed at the ND Pharmacists newly released USP chapter carries much controversy. This Association Convention and at the Rule Hearing at 2:30PM would require work by each pharmacy to develop standard on Saturday, April 6th, 2019, in the New York New York operating procedures, risk evaluation and strategies Room of the Radisson Inn – 506 East Broadway Ave in for the handling of hazardous drugs to implement for compliance with the provisions of USP 800. Due to these Bismarck, ND during the NDPhA 134th Annual Convention. complexities along with the understanding that you are busy We hope each of you can be in attendance to provide your professionals, the Board has asked Dr. Jesse Rue to develop input. However, if you are unable to attend and wish to ‘Draft Template” documents that pharmacies, especially retail pharmacies, could utilize in their compliance with this submit written comments, concerns or suggestions, please chapter. It is our hope that this provides a much clearer path email, fax or mail them in anticipation of the April 6th for your pharmacy to comply with this chapter. hearing for the Board’s consideration. • 61-02-02-01 Building Standards for Pharmacies – updates North Dakota Board of Pharmacy Drug Storage areas - The Board is proposing to require 1906 East Broadway Avenue continuous temperature monitoring for medications stored Bismarck, ND 58501 in a refrigerator or freezer. As you are aware, our Compliance Officers have been discussing refrigerator or freezer Phone: 701-328-9535 temperature monitoring with pharmacies for some time. Fax: 701-328-9536 With continuous temperature monitoring, a pharmacy will Email: mhardy@ndboard.pharmacy know to a greater extent the temperature their medications are being stored so variations outside of the appropriate Look forward to seeing you in Bismarck. 14 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
N D SU Sc h o o l o f P h a r m ac y Mentoring Undergraduate Researchers: Dr. Amanda Brooks Submitted by NDSU College of Health Professions presence of an infection; the release of an opioid only in response to a biological signal for pain; and a glue silk that directs integration with bone. How have undergraduates been involved in your research? Undergraduates are involved in all aspects of this research from support staff that washes dishes and refills supplies to hands-on research that is included in publications, presentations, and grants. Why do you think it’s important to engage undergraduates in research? In the age of the Internet, it is no longer adequate for the professor to stand in front Faculty in the NDSU School of Pharmacy and College of of the class and convey information to an eager student Health Professions mentor both undergraduate and graduate body. Undergraduate research is a critical part to providing researchers in a variety of research topics including cancer, an enhanced learning environment for students that will obesity, targeted prescription delivery, diabetes, Alzheimer’s enhance their career preparation and clarify their path. Plus, disease and more. it’s just fun! Benefits of undergraduate research include: increases Did you have an undergraduate research experience student grade point averages and greater student retention; that inspired your own education and/or career? assists in pathways to graduate study opportunities; I always knew that I wanted to do research and be a enhances leadership and communication skills; provides scientist, but I did have a great research experience as greater understanding of science; and builds skills employers an undergraduate at the University of Utah. I worked in seek such as problem-solving, innovation, communication, two labs. In the first lab, we tried to determine how many critical thinking, analytical reasoning and collaboration. introductions there were of the common pavement ant to North America and where the ant came from by sequencing Dr. Brooks in NDSU pharmaceutical sciences outlines her mitochondrial DNA. In the second lab, I did histology on approach when mentoring undergraduates. mouse brains in a lab studying muscular dystrophy. I also extracted antibodies from chicken eggs and did Sanger Describe your research interests/program: sequencing. These experiences definitely solidified my love My research program is at the interface of pharmaceutical of being in the lab and my passion for making sure that sciences, bioengineering, and material sciences. Essentially, undergraduates have a great experience working in the lab. we genetically and chemically engineer spider silk to endow it with new biological and material properties that makes What is the best thing about being an undergraduate it suitable as a “smart” drug delivery system. “Smart” drug research mentor? delivery systems are able to be triggered by a biological Seeing them get excited about learning and watching them condition to release their drug payload. Currently, we are achieve their goals. It’s great to think that maybe I played a developing systems to release an antibiotic only in the small part in it. NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 15
N DS U Sc h o o l o f P h a r m ac y ONE Rx Program – What’s Next? By Carol Renner, Office of the Dean, Marketing/Communication Coordinator, NDSU College of Health Professions and Kimberly Schaible, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate | Class of 2021 | NDSU School of Pharmacy ONE Rx began in October 2018 to help North Dakota What the numbers show pharmacists prevent opioid misuse and accidental overdose. Thus far, 138 pharmacists have been trained and 53 The collaborative program helps educate community pharmacies are enrolled in ONE Rx. Initial results show: pharmacists in the state on safe opioid dispensing and patient education. • 28 percent of patients counseled identified at high risk for accidental opioid overdose The goal of ONE Rx (opioid and naloxone education) is to • 4.6 percent identified at elevated risk of an opioid use ensure that patients receiving opioid prescriptions are provided disorder detailed patient education based on their personal need. • 85 percent of patients were counseled on medication Through ONE Rx, pharmacies screen each patient who is “Take Back” through MedSafe® receiving an opioid prescription for risk of opioid misuse and/ • 18 percent received one or more interventions for safe or accidental overdose. Pharmacies are provided with a toolkit opioid use for the screenings, as well as materials for patient education • More than 4 percent received naloxone and referral. Pharmacists have reported that patient screening had provided a sound means of discussing risks with patients “ONE Rx is a tool for pharmacists to facilitate crucial with objective information to guide the discussion. conversations with patients using opioid medications, and a platform to participate in primary prevention of opioid use disorders. Once again, North Dakota pharmacists are leading the nation in innovation and adaptability to the needs of their patients,” said Professor Mark Strand, NDSU School of Pharmacy. “These initial results have laid the groundwork for reaching more patients in more communities, and our new reimbursement program will provide opportunities for more pharmacies to participate in ONE Rx,” said Strand. Congratulations to ONE Rx Gold Level Pharmacy: Danielle Nelson and the team at Thrifty White #46, Fargo. New in 2019! ONE Rx is now offering a reimbursement of $20 for each patient screening performed. Payments to pharmacies will be received every other month in the form of a check and any questions regarding the reimbursement program can be directed to oliver.frenzel@ndsu.edu. ONE Rx is committed to optimizing the potential of pharmacists to prevent opioid misuse and accidental Congratulations to ONE Rx Gold Level Pharmacy: Sarah Schmidt and the team at Thrifty overdose in their patients, and ensuring safe medication use White #9, Grand Forks. for each patient every time. Making a difference Virtual coaching calls for all participating pharmacists, tips ONE Rx has implemented a Pharmacy Recognition Program from ONE Rxperts and recognition status for pharmacies are for those participating pharmacies that have reached specific offered through ONE Rx. patient screening and employee training goals. 16 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
N D SU Sc h o o l o f P h a r m ac y Pharmacies receive a framed certificate and recognition on the ONE Rx facebook page. Seven pharmacies have achieved recognition status and three have achieved Gold Level status, including Thrifty White #46, Thrifty MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY White #9 and Thrifty White #43. Pharmacists interested in enrolling their pharmacy in ONE Rx can easily do so by going to www.nodakpharmacy. com/onerx. The ONE Rx team will then provide the pharmacy with a toolkit and ongoing support. 28% identifed at high risk for accidential opioid overdose PATIENTS Funding from the North Dakota Department of Human Services, the Alex Stern Family Foundation and the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Caring Foundation made ONE Rx possible, as well as initial seed funding 4.6% identifed at elevated risk for an opioid use disorder from the FM Area Foundation and North Dakota Board of Pharmacy. For more information about ONE Rx, visit www.nodakpharmacy.com/onerx. IMPACT 136 pharmacists trained 53 pharmacies enrolled 85% COUNSELED on medication take-back through Med-Safe Congratulations to ONE Rx Gold Level Pharmacy: Jamie Vander Vorste and the team 18% at Thrifty White #43, Mandan. INTERVENTION received one or more interventions for safe opioid use OVER 4% received naloxone ' PROACTIVELY HELP PATIENTS AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO PHARMACISTS TO EDUCATE ABOUT OPIOID MISUSE AND ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE ONE Rx info: www.nodakpharmacy.com/onerx @ONERxND NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 17
N D SU Sc h o o l o f P h a r m ac y NDSU School Of Pharmacy Offers Path To Early Admission By Carol Renner, Office of the Dean, Marketing/Communication Coordinator, NDSU College of Health Professions Two paths are now available to sacrificing content and provides achieve a pharmacy degree from value to students and their NDSU. What could be termed a families,” said Dr. Daniel Friesner, concept similar to “early signing associate dean for student affairs day” in other areas of collegiate and faculty development, NDSU life is allowing the NDSU School College of Health Professions. of Pharmacy to help students on their path to a career in pharmacy Students can complete the while still in high school. required pre-professional pharmacy courses in two years, Known as the Early Admission rather than the traditional Pathway, the new option in the curriculum that takes students as NDSU School of Pharmacy many as three years to complete. provides advantages to students, The Early Admission Pathway while helping to strategically includes four semesters of full- plan enrollment for the School time academic work. of Pharmacy. Some students know their career direction early This option is designed to be and the new program focuses academically challenging, as on high-achieving high school specific required courses are students who want an expedited taught in a condensed manner. path to achieve their goals. It’s a path that appealed to Keila “NDSU School of Pharmacy Phillips, currently enrolled in the maintains its competitive program. “I wanted to reduce standards for students seeking stress from the application early admission, while providing process in order to focus solely students the opportunity to on my schoolwork for the year. manage their investment in their I also liked that we would start future,” said Charles Peterson, taking classes specifically made dean of the School of Pharmacy for pharmacy students,” she said. and College of Health Professions “I think it was the right choice at NDSU. for me because of the benefits Students applying to the program that have come from the added must have high academic pharmacy classes and also credentials, including high because I could solidify my spot school grade point averages and in the program,” Phillips said. ACT or SAT scores. Students “Through taking Pharmaceutical are evaluated during the spring Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry before they enroll at NDSU for Pharmacists and Writing and as first-year students. To be Professionalism in Pharmacy, considered, students must be I believe I have an excellent admitted to NDSU and must foundation to enter into my P1 complete the PharmDirect year successfully. I would not be application and submit fees by as prepared for my P1 year if I February 1 each year. had rejected the pathway option and not taken these classes,” said “A major benefit of the program Phillips. is that it streamlines the pre- professional curriculum without Pre-pharmacy student Brianna 18 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
N D SU Sc h o o l o f P h a r m ac y O’Gary also found the new option fit her needs. “I think “It allows us to integrate our pre-pharmacy students this was the right choice for me to begin my future career into the School of Pharmacy earlier and provides in pharmacy,” said O’Gary.” I have been able to learn increased emphasis on individual pharmacy advising and about specific topics related to pharmacy that I would not preparation for admissions,” said Dr. Daniel Friesner. have been able to learn about in the general classes.” The new Early Admission Pathway appeals to high O’Gary appreciates the preparation the new option achieving high school seniors, regional college student allows. “In our biochemistry class, we do a case study transfers and national college student transfers. about a condition and a drug in every class and connect that to the current topic we are learning about. Also in For her part, Phillips augments her early pathway option our English class, we just completed a project of writing by working in an outpatient pharmacy. “Some areas that SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, and plan) notes. have caught my interest are nutritional support pharmacy This allows us to have a foundation to build upon prior to and retail pharmacy with an emphasis in functional entering the program,” said O’Gary. medicine,” said Phillips. She achieved her minor in Spanish previously and hopes being bilingual will open Upon successfully completing their first year at NDSU, additional career doors in the future. students who maintain academic and professional requirements then transition into a five-year professional O’Gary also enjoys her internship at a local pharmacy and program. During their first year in the professional is interested in exploring ambulatory care and psychiatric program, students complete all remaining pre-professional pharmacy. requirements, along with the expedited set of courses to For more information about the NDSU School of Pharmacy Early Admission Pathway, visit https://www.ndsu.edu/majors/pharmacy/ prepare them for the final four years of the professional program. Students also complete the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) and are interviewed on-site. When students meet all academic and professional requirements as specified by the College at the time of admission and in their conditional early admission letter, their transition into the final four years of the professional program is typically guaranteed. In addition to the Early Admission Pathway option, NDSU’s traditional three-year, pre-professional curriculum and admissions process remains in place. Students who are not offered the opportunity to participate in the EAP, or who decline to participate in the EAP, will have access to the same pathway to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree as they did before the implementation of the EAP. A committee designing the program studied 15 other similar programs in the U.S. to gauge benchmarks for such offerings. NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 19
N D PhA E VP Up d a te Greetings Everyone, I hope this communication finds you and loved ones in good health, good spirits and ready for spring! The start of 2019 has been busy. We wanted to highlight a few things of particular interest. NDPhA Moves Away from Endorsing Pharmacists 701-223-8757 or email Terry directly at Mutual terry.richter.gj27@statefarm.com The NDPhA Board of Directors has spent a considerable amount of time discussing and reviewing We highly encourage all of you to contact both The insurance options for pharmacists and pharmacies in Richter Agency and Superior Insurance Agency to see ND. We have moved away from our endorsement with how they can help you with your insurance needs. In Pharmacists Mutual for a variety of reasons. NDPhA reviewing both of their companies, they both offer very has selected two local ND insurance agencies that have good coverage and in some cases better coverage than tailored their products to meet your needs. Superior you might have right now, at a very affordable price. It is Insurance and the Terry Richter Agency were selected as worth reaching out to them! If you have any questions, our preferred vendors for your insurance needs. please feel free to contact our office at 701-258-4968. Superior Insurance Agency (SIA) is an Independent Insurance Agency with offices in Fargo and Bismarck. 2019 Legislative Update After being chosen as a partner to the Association, SIA There were 546 House bills introduced and 361 recruited Sheila Welle to the Team as a familiar face Senate bills introduced which represented the second and trusted name in the pharmacy industry. Sheila is most bills ever introduced. I am pretty sure the 1991 excited to introduce Superior and their many options legislative session saw the most bills introduced. There to the membership. Superior will be leading with were an additional 20 Senate Concurrent Resolutions Auto Owners Insurance. Auto Owners is one of the introduced and over 50 House Concurrent Resolutions highest rated carriers in the nation offering Pharmacy introduced. During most legislative sessions, you will Professional Liability with broad coverages, has an see an average of 55-65% of the bills pass and become easy renewal process that doesn’t require an audit, law. As I write, the legislative session is on recess and has a regional office in Fargo where claims and (February 21-26, 2019). The Legislative Pharmacy Grid underwriting decisions are made close to home. Jorin provides you a snap shot of the pharmacy related bills Johnson will also be a primary contact for members. that we have been tracking and will continue to track. Jorin is the owner of SIA, a Certified Financial Planner, I would like to highlight a few of the bills. You can find and he brings 25 years of experience in the financial the entire legislative grid on our website under the services field to the table. Sheila can be reached at legislative section. 701.361.1067, sheila@superior.agency and Jorin can be SB 2231 – Limited Prescriptive Practices reached at 701.356.3256, jorin@superior.agency (Collaborative Practice Agreement changes) Terry Richter is a 25 year State Farm agent. The Richter This bill removes the restrictive requirement that Agency and team of Licensed Agents work diligently collaborative practice agreements between physicians to manage your risk on a daily basis. Their goal is or advanced practice nurses and pharmacists must be to ensure they are properly protecting what is most jointly approved by the Board of Pharmacy and Board important to you and your family. Terry is licensed in of Medicine. This bill passed the Senate 45-0 and was Property & Casualty, Life, & Health. He is also Mortgage sent over to the House. Certified and a Registered Representative. With an HB 1374 – ND DHS may provide PBM services for emphasis in Commercial Lines, the Richter Agency has Medicaid Expansion and NDPERS become the #1 State Farm insurers of small businesses This bill allows the ND Department of Human Services in North Dakota. State Farm is one of the most to administer the prescription drug benefit for Medicaid financially sound insurance companies in the industry. Expansion and NDPERS. If ND DHS decided to move Terry and his team take pride in building relationships forward, the PBM services would no longer be run by and getting to know you personally while making sure Sanford Health Plan and Optum Rx. There is a fiscal all of your insurance needs are met. Give us a call at note on the bill. It shows a fiscal savings of roughly 20 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
N D PhA E VP Up d ate $14 million for the current biennium if ND DHS would We are fully aware of the issues that exist regarding administer the prescription drug benefit for Medicaid Optum Rx taking over the PBM benefits for Sanford Expansion and NDPERS. This bill passed the House Health Plan. We are working on a number of fronts and 89-4 and was sent over to the Senate. hope to have developments to share with all of you as we move through March. I know it is easier said than HB 1498 - Expands the administration authority for done, but hang in there as we navigate the channels pharmacists that exist to try and change how things are currently This bill expands the administration authority for being handled. The best way to get a more detailed pharmacists by allowing the administration of all drugs update is to call our office and speak to me directly. and not just vaccinations and immunizations. This bill also removes ongoing CE requirements that are currently in place. This bill passed the House 91-0 and Sincerely, was sent over to the Senate. Michael Schwab NDPERS – Sanford Health Plan – Optum Rx Michael Schwab NDPhA Executive Vice President Derek Van Dyke Account Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Keeping North Dakota Why choose BCBSND? Well Means Knowing One thousand North Dakotans working for you. Keeping North Dakota well means knowing North Dakota well. Derek Van Dyke navigates Minot delivering for Meals on Wheels, which gives him perspective for guiding members through their benefits. This is health insurance, North Dakota style. bcbsnd.com/NDStyle NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 21
“I’M ALWAYS WATCHING OUT FOR MY PATIENTS, BUT WHO’S WATCHING OUT FOR ME?” WE ARE. We are the Alliance for Patient Medication Safety (APMS), a federally listed Patient Safety Organization. Our Pharmacy Quality Commitment (PQC) program: • Helps you implement and maintain a continuous quality improvement program • Offers federal protection for your patient safety data and your quality improvement work • Assists with quality assurance requirements found in network contracts, Medicare Part D, and state regulations • Provides tools, training and support to keep your pharmacy running efficiently and your patients safe Call toll free (866) 365-7472 or visit www.pqc.net PQC IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR STATE PHARMACY ASSOCIATION 22 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019
N D PhA – 2 0 1 9 Me m b e r s h i p D u e s Invoice for NDPhA Membership License # January 1- December 31, 2019 Or Renew On-line at www.nodakpharmacy.net, select the “JOIN” tab Membership Categories ND License #: Active Member (ND Licensed Pharmacists) $150 Name: Corporate Member (Having a business interest in Pharmacy, up to 5 Active memberships) $750 – List memberships below: Address: RPh Lic # Name City, St, Zip: Email: Would you like to receive email updates from NDPhA? Yes No Legislative District Associate $50 Student (No fee) Payment Mail to: Additional Support NDPhA Contribution to NDPhA Political Action Committee 1641 Capitol Way (PAC) Bismarck, ND 58501-2195 Cannot be Coporate Checks AND must be a Fax: 701-258-9312 Separate Check Check Enclosed Amount We are sorry but we are unable to process PAC contributions online. Make checks payable to NDPhA PAC. Check enclosed: Name on Card: Amount Street Address & Zip code billing address for card Contribution to the Pharmacy Advancement Corporation (PhAC) Student Scholarship Fund Type (check one): Visa MasterCard These funds are used entirely to provide scholarships to NDSU College of Pharmacy Students. Personal or Corporate Checks are accepted. We are sorry but we are unable to process PhAC contributions online. Credit Card # Make checks payable to Pharmacy Advancement Corporation. Check enclosed: Expiration Date CVV Amount (3 digit code on the back of the card) PLEASE MAKE A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS AND MAIL OR FAX TO: NoDak Pharmacy Journal • Vol. 32, No. 2 • March 2019 NDPhA, MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, 1641 CAPITOL WAY, BISMARCK, ND 58501-2195 FAX: 701-258-9312 A Voice for Pharmacy Since 1885 23
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