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THEPRESCRIPTION

Recap:

Events in GNV

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Recap:

Events in ORL

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Spotlight:

Life on Rotations

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Spotlight:

Legislative Days

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Upcoming Events

& Contact Info

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Did you know that approximately 30 states now

allow student pharmacists to immunize? Unfortunately, Florida is not one of these states. You may be reading this

wondering, “Why would it matter if I could immunize? I can do that after I take the boards anyways.” Over the past couple of years, APhA-ASP has found that the states where

student pharmacists can immunize are the same places where the most radical changes for a pharmacist’s role in health care are occurring.  Allowing a student pharmacist to immunize helps build confidence as a clinician with a skill

that is important for the everyday job of being a great pharmacist in the future.  The more that student pharmacists learn about immunization the more we can

educate patients around us on the importance of immunization. Hopefully one day soon Florida will be another state added to the list

where student pharmacist’s can immunize. I know I do not want to give my first immunization unsupervised once I begin my first

job after only practicing on oranges!

SPOTLIGHT ON POLICYfrom our former and future APhA-ASP Presidents

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Advocacy can be defined as the act of upholding or defending a cause or interceding

on the behalf of another. While getting involved in political

processes may not seem appealing to some, it is important to understand that decisions are being made, which will ultimately determine our future practice. Many of the legislators voting on bills and laws have very little

medical background, let alone a pharmacy background. Instead, they rely on lobbyists and limited discussions to develop legislation. Therefore, the more we are able to make ourselves available to them as a professional

resource and help educate them on pertinent issues, the more input we will be able to have as we seek to advance our profession. As developing exerts in our profession, we are all capable of speaking out and advocating on behalf of pharmacists. We are our own best advocates. If we want to

protect and advance our profession, then we must be proactive constituents, and seek to develop the relationships that will make this a reality.

“ Personally, I learned about advocacy through APhA-ASP, and by attending Florida Pharmacy Legislative Days and Health Fair during my first year of pharmacy school.”

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The Walgreens Health Fair was a joint health fair between SNPhA, APhA-ASP, and FSHP that gave back to the Gainesville community in more ways than one. Walking into the fair, patients were greeted with smiling pharmacy student faces, gator blue and orange galore, and health care information ranging from diabetes to cancer

to men’s health. The fair offered free blood glucose and cholesterol screenings, blood pressure screenings, as well as free flu shots for the community. As I walked around, I don’t think I saw any frowning faces. One woman came up to me on her way out

asking how they can get a health fair like this at their local church. Another man, new to Gainesville, declared “I love Gainesville. I can’t believe what an amazing thing this is. To have students reach out to the community and offer all of these free services. You

don’t get this everywhere.” It really was a testament to the needs and appreciation of the Gainesville community. The kids even had fun too! They got their faces painted and played with games, such as ‘fishing for ducks.’ One familiar boy ran straight to the kids corner and exclaimed, “I remember this duck game from last year! Can I play

again?” Having worked the kids booth last year, I remembered the young boy who had played for an hour at the kids booth while his parents enjoyed the health fair’s resources. Needless to say, him and his friends spent a good hour playing again as his

parents did the fair rounds. For me, one of the best part about the fair is seeing students from different organizations and professional years within the College of Pharmacy working together, as a unit, for the community. For these students, their time

on a Saturday morning meant more than simply an assignment for a class. They truly educated the public and made Gainesville a healthier place!

OPERATION DIABETES: PENS AND PUMPS

At the 5th Annual Pens & Pumps, students were able to gain hands on experience learning about Type 1 Diabetes. Students from all colleges (Pharmacy, Medicine, Dental, Nutrition, and many more) came together to learn more about diabetes, a disease that is becoming more prevalent, especially in our nation. Participants learned about the lifestyle

of Type 1 Diabetics from trained professionals, including UF COP’s very own Dr. Karen Sando and educators from the UF Diabetes Center of Excellence. They also had the opportunity to see the different types of insulin pens and pumps - latest innovations in

technology that allow people with Type 1 Diabetes to manage their disease better. A few students from "Students with Diabetes", an undergraduate organization of students who have diabetes, were also present at Pens & Pumps to share their personal insight. Lastly,

participants were able to speak with OmniPod, Sanofi, and Tandem, pharmaceutical companies who manufacture and distribute different pens and pumps.

WALGREENS HEALTH FAIR

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GENERATION RX: DRUG ABUSE SEMINAR

For those of you who do not know, Generation Rx is national care project of APhA-ASP that helps to educate the public about the misuse and abuse of prescription medications. On January 29th, Generation Rx had the opportunity to host an amazing seminar on drug abuse and diversion. The turnout was amazing and it was great having students from different professions join us to make this event possible. The speakers included Michael Mone, a lawyer for Cardinal Health and Dr. Robert Borgert, a Pharmacist at Shand's. Our goals were to reach out to the University of Florida health and pre-health professional students in order to make them aware of a large issue at hand -- abuse and diversion among health professionals in the field. Our speakers did a wonderful job of teaching our students about the dangers and consequences of drug abuse and diversion in practice. Hopefully, we were able to reach out to our students and prevent this from occurring among University of Florida alumni.

OPERATION HEART: 5K RUN

Each year, UF APhA-ASP Operation Heart at the Gainesville campus plans a “Run for your Heart” 5k event during the month of

February. This year it was held at Westside Park and over 40 runners were able to attend. All of the proceeds collected will help us provide

free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings to the Gainesville community. February is American Heart Awareness Month, so our overall

goal every year is to increase cardiovascular health awareness in our local community. This year was the 4th annual 5k and it was a great

success! We were able to raise over $500, and with that money student pharmacists are going to be able to provide education on heart

health to hundreds of patients. We thank all of those who contributed to our cause and anticipate another great turnout next year!  

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MR. COP

A new Mr. COP is crownedStudents from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy

started off the year with a great success at their annual event, Mr. College of Pharmacy.  The pageant was held on the evening of Saturday, February 1.  Third-year Justin Desiongco, and first-years Josh Levine, Bryan Lynch, Michael Lucas, and Rich Royster participated as contestants.  The contestants were judged based on their best abilities to impersonate professors, talent, evening wear, and ability to answer questions on the spot.  The scoring was done by professors themselves: Professor Munyer, Dr. Peris, Dr. Vogel-Anderson, and Dr. Normann.  The event was hosted by third-year Aman Dahliwal and previous Mr. College of Pharmacy winner, second-year John Leonard, who held the crowd on the edge of their seats with their comedic remarks and the parody videos of professors that they showed in between each act.  The event drew in nearly 50 audience members.  Justin Desiongco was crowned this year’s winner due to his ability to entertain the crowd with his amazing singing and guitar playing abilities and his hilarious impersonation of Dr. Katovich.

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APHA-ASP IPSF’S GLOBAL GALA

The ASP-IPSF Multicultural Dinner was held on the evening of Saturday, February 15, and was a great success!  More

than 150 students and staff from the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, along with family and friends, attended the

event.    Attendees were treated to an all-you-can eat buffet of cultural foods and a talent show with cultural dance and

musical entertainment from the talented students of the College of

Pharmacy.  Local businesses donated gift certificates that served as door

prizes based on drawings and gift baskets that were prizes in the silent blind

auction that was held.  100% of the proceeds from the event help fund

medications needed in Global Health Outreach Trips to unprivileged

countries around the world, including Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica,

Mexico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Ecuador, Honduras, and Thailand. In

previous years, the College of Pharmacy has partnered with medical

students, nursing students, audiology students, and doctors to visit rural

areas in these countries to provide care to those in need.

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NPCC Crash Course for Success

On January 16th 2014, the University of Florida College of Pharmacy Orlando campus’ APhA-ASP chapter had the

privilege of having a NPCC Crash Course for Success event. It was led by Joshua Pullo,

a Target Pharmacist.  This event was used to help prepare our students on the

upcoming National Patient Counseling Competition.  Joshua Pullo was able to bring his

expertise on how to succeed in this competition since he was a national runner-up in

the competition while he was in school.  The course was to serve as an aid to practice

patient counseling to all those who attended.  For the first half of the

meeting, Joshua gave the students tips on overall counseling and then

some that were specific to the success in the competition.  The second

half, a few students were able to practice the method that he

presented to all of us so that we were able to see how his method

works in practice.  After the event, many students were more

confident in their counseling skills and on their way to becoming

better student pharmacists.

Vietnamese-Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Screening

On February 1 and 2, 2014, Operation Heart and Operation Diabetes of the

University of Florida College of Pharmacy Orlando partnered with Walgreens to host a health screening at the Vietnamese-Chinese Lunar New Year Festival. Located at the

Central Florida Fairground, a team of 11 pharmacists and 27 pharmacy students worked

together to provide health screening services and education to over 160 patients. Among the services offered were blood pressure screening, body composition screening, cholesterol

screening, blood glucose screening, flu shots and Pneumovax administration. Glucose testing and blood pressure testing where the most popular services with a total of 156 and

155 patients seen respectively. 144 cholesterol tests, 112 body composition tests, 87 flu

shots, and 3 Pnemovax vaccines were administered. Working with the Walgreens’ staff provided the students with hands on experience. The pharmacists gave the students great

insight and advice and the students were able to practice their patient communication skills. Overall, it was a highly successful event and we look forward to working with

Walgreens again on many more projects to come.

ORLANDO CAMPUS EVENTS

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ROTATION INTERVIEW

Q&A with a 4PD out on rotationsWhat is the rotation?

One of my favorite rotation experiences was my two month ambulatory care rotation. This rotation was at the Anticoagulation clinic, Pointe West, in the Indian River Medical center in Vero Beach, FL. This pharmacist-run clinic was a great opportunity to experience ambulatory care and all that a pharmacist can offer in this type of practice.

What is your job as a student pharmacist on this rotation?

As a student pharmacist my job was to conduct patient appointments. The appointment would begin by first assessing compliance as well as gauging patient understanding of their medication regimen. Next, using an INR meter, I would test patient’s INR and use this result to recommend ways to improve future outcomes. Following this discussion, I would meet with the pharmacist to decide on Coumadin regimen changes and help explain these changes to the patient.

What do you love most about this rotation?What I loved most about this rotation was the patient

counseling. Coumadin is a medication that requires numerous lifestyle modifications and can be very daunting for patients. Being able to provide the support and education that these patients needed made me feel like I was truly making a difference toward their care and overall health.

What is something you wish you knew before going on rotations?

Before going on rotations, I wish I knew how important it was to be up to date with current insurance and healthcare policies. This was a common question I would receive from patients during many of my experiences that I felt unprepared to answer. While it is important to be knowledgeable in regards to medications and health issues, it is just as important to patients that you can speak to the financial hardships they are facing.

What are your future career plans?My future career plans are to work in retail pharmacy. With a

passion toward patient counseling, I feel this career path will lead me toward the opportunities and excitement I’ve hoped for in the pharmacy profession.

Did your rotation year change your future career goals?  (If yes, then how so?)

Upon starting rotations, I was still unsure whether hospital practice or retail pharmacy would be best for me. However, this year of rotations helped me to realize what aspects of pharmacy I was looking for and what made me excited about practicing. While I truly loved the many different areas of pharmacy I experienced during my time as a rotation student, I realized that I was happiest on the forefront of patient counseling, where I could truly be accessible. As the last line of care between patients and their medications, I found the best fit for me would be retail pharmacy.

If there any other information/advice/story about your rotation that you would like to add?

My advice for students about to start rotations would be to not be afraid to ask questions. As much as I agree that every rotation should be viewed as a job interview, I also believe these experiences are your chance to explore your future profession and the many different areas of pharmacy that may interest you. All the preceptors you come across on rotations are amazing practitioners and great leaders within our profession. You have a wonderful opportunity to be able to pick their brains and find answers to any and all questions and concerns you may be having. You will come across some of the great minds in pharmacy practice while on rotations, so take advantage of this opportunity!

Stephanie Scali, a 4PD, plans

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Schedule of Events at a Glance

Pharmacist Legislative Days and Health FairVisit aphaasp.pharmacy.ufl.edu for more info

When:

March 10 - March 11, 2014

Where:

Florida Capitol

400 South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399

Contact:

Michael Jackson

mjackson@pharmview.comPhone: (850) 222-2400

Monday

11:30am: Check in

1:00pm: Welcome & Introductions

1:30-3:00pm: Legislative Regulatory ! Update

3:00-3:30pm: Legislative Briefing, ! Questions and ! ! Instructions

3:30-3:45pm: Presentation by Florida ! Surgeon General

3:25-4:30pm: Student Presentations

4:30-5:30pm: Group Visit to Gallery of ! Legislative Chambers

5:30-7:30pm: Welcome Reception ! (Invitation extended to ! legislators)

Tuesday

8:00am: Set up for Health Fair

8:00am: Legislative Visits- ! Committee Meetings ! Continue

9:00am: Health Fair Begins

3:00pm: Health Fair Ends

3:00-4:00pm: Breakdown of Health ! Fair

5:30-7:30pm: Wrap Up Social

•Must be a FPA or FSHP member to register

•After February 21st, fees are as follows:

•$50 for Pharmacists

•$20 for Students

•$20 for Technicians

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APhA ANNUAL Meeting

APhA’s Annual Meeting and Exposition is the premier event in pharmacy. Join your colleagues at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from March 28-21st and experience comprehensive programming, captivation speakers, and professional networking opportunities!

www.aphameeting.org for more information

UPCOMING EVENTS

GAINESVILLE• IPSF Tobacco Awareness Lunch & Learn 3/12/14 @ 11:45am• Diabetes Alert (Shands Atrium) 3/25/14 @ 10:00am

• UF COP Relay for Life (O’Connell Center) 3/28/14 @ 5:00pm

ORLANDO• Tour de Cure 3/16/2014• ASP/FSHP Volleyball Tournament

4/5/2014• General Body Meetings 3/12/2014 4/9/2014

JACKSONVILLE• Tour de Cure 3/16/2014

• ASP/FSHP Volleyball Tournament 4/5/2014• General Body Meetings

3/12/2014 4/2/2014 4/13/14

Robin Derby Anthony Phan Taylor Schenley

Acknowledgements

Editor-in-Chief:

Communications

Editor-in-Chief:

Format & Design Vice President of Communications

Special thanks to all of our authors and

contributors! We are incredibly appreciative of

your hard work and your timely submissions!

robn825@ufl.edutschenley@ufl.edu anthony.phan@ufl.edu