december 2012 gpha journal

December 2012

Regarding License Renewals

from the Team at the

Georgia Pharmacy Association

Editor: Jim [email protected]

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Message From Robert Hatton.........................................................2

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CONTENTSMessage From Jim Bracewell..........................................................4Welcome New GPhA Members......................................................5Assessing Impact and Patient Satisfaction of Immunization Services................................................................6

PharmPAC Supporters...............................................................18Continuing Education for Pharmacists..................................21

Pharmacists and TechniciansEncouraged to Register Now for CPE Monitor......................11Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Compounding Pharmacies and Pharmacists Advisory........................................................................................12Call for GPhA Award Entrees..................................................16