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Thursday, April 25

Four Points by Sheraton

Norwood, MA

MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACISTS

SPRINGCONFERENCE

2019

Target Audience

All Registered Pharmacists

Requirements for Credit

Program attendees can earn Continuing Pharmacy Education credits for this program by electronically logging onto the website: http://www.rxce.neu.edu , inserting the activity specific code number and successfully completing the activity learning assessment/evaluation form

Participant names will be checked against program attendance sheets for verification of attendance

Participants have 60 days to complete evaluations

After 60 days from April 25, 2019, no credit will be available for this program

Credits will be electronically transferred to the CPE Monitor System.

No Statements of Credit will be issued

Program participants can earn up to 7.25 contact hours of continuing education credits

This program is not accredited for pharmacy technicians Acknowledgement of Financial Support will be made on the day of the program.

Accreditation Statement

Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Four Points by Sheraton Tiffany Ballroom 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062

Parking is Complimentary

Program Agenda All events will be held in the Tiffany Ballroom

7:00 am Registration & Networking Breakfast

7:50 am Welcoming Remarks by MPhA President Delilah Barnes, RPh

8:00 am – 9:00 am Pipeline Preview 2019 Maria Lowe, PharmD, RPh

Describe recent trends in the FDA approval process

Recognize emerging pipeline agents with currently available therapeutic options

Identify generic equivalents for commonly used brand name products that will be introduced to the market over the next two years

ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-037-L04-P – knowledge based - 1 contact hour

9:00 am – 10:00 am Compounding: USP <800> – Where are We? Timothy Fensky, RPh, FACCP

Give examples of areas that might be overlooked in USP <800> Implementation Planning

Recall information contained in 247 CMR 19:00 ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-038 L03-P– knowledge based – 1.0 contact hour

10:00 am – 10:30 am Break - Visit Our Exhibitors!

10:30 am – 11:00 am CBD Oil – What You Need to Know Jane Tenaglia, RPh, Certified Aroma Therapist, Integrated Energy Therapy Advanced Practitioner, Reiki Master, Master Trainer Yoga Teacher

Identify market niches for CBD Oil

List important criteria for choosing safe and high-quality CBD Oil

Summarize legal and ethical concerns surrounding the sale of CBD Oil in Pharmacies

ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-039-L04-P– knowledge based – 0.50 contact hour

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Benzodiazepine Best Practice Review and Approaches for Transitioning to Alternate Therapies

Michael Angelini, RPh, PharmD, BCCP

List the expert recommendations for use of benzodiazepines primarily in anxiety and sleep disorders,

Compare the risks and benefits of benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines pharmacotherapy for anxiety disorders, and

Create a method of tapering/switching the benzodiazepine that is safe and effective.

ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-040-L01-P– application based – 1.0 contact hour

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch & Exhibits

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 2019 Regulatory Update Michelle A. Chan, RPh and Julienne Tran, RPh, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy

Define the terms Advisories, Policies and Circular Letters as they relate to the Board of Registration in Pharmacy

Summarize Advisories, Policies and Circular Letters that affect the practice of pharmacy

Describe common deficiencies found upon inspection of pharmacies in Massachusetts

ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-041-L03-P– knowledge based – 1.0 contact hour

2:00 – 3:00 pm National Drug Shortages and Strategies for Maintaining Quality Care Michael Cotugno, BS Pharm, RPh, Director of Patient Care Services Brigham & Women’s Hospital

Explain the possible causes of drug shortages

Describe the impact of drug shortages

Identify possible solutions for drug shortages.

Summarize strategies for managing drug shortages. ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-042-L04-P– knowledge based – 1.0 contact hour

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm Coffee Break

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Hot Topics in Pharmacy Around the World in 60 Minutes

New Hampshire’s Approach to Oral Contraception Certification for Pharmacists Michael Bullek, RPh, President, New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy

Describe hurdles overcome to pass legislation allowing pharmacists to prescribe oral contraceptives

ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-043-L03-P – knowledge based – 0.25 contact hour

Deprescribing- A New Buzz Word in Pharmacy

Melanie Greer, PharmD, RPh, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident Boston Medical Center

Define deprescribing and how it relates to polypharmacy ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-044-L04-P – knowledge based – 0.25 contact hour

Harm Reduction and SUD Alyssa Peckham, PharmD, RPh, BCPP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at Northeastern University and a Clinical Addiction Specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital

Explain what is meant by harm reduction in relation to reducing overdoses ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-045-L05-P – knowledge based – 0.25 contact hour

Alliance Against Opioid Abuse

Explain the mission of the Alliance Against Opioid Abuse

Describe the purpose of the AAOA Pharmacy ToolKit ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-046-L04-T – knowledge based – 0.25 contact hour

4:15 pm – 5:00 pm MassPAT Update David Johnson, Director, Drug Control Program, MA DPH

List recent and upcoming enhancements to MassPAT

Describe trends in controlled substance prescribing

Identify risk indicators for SUD and overdose ACPE UAN: 0027-9999-19-047-L03-P – knowledge based – 0.75 contact hour

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm MPhA Happy Hour - Complimentary Food & Cocktails Included!

2019 Spring Conference Thursday, April 25, 2019

Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood Attendee Registration Form

Send completed forms to: MPhA, 500 W Cummings Park, Ste 3475, Woburn, MA 01801

Phone: 781.933.1107 Fax: 781.933-1109 Cancellations received before March 26, 2019 will receive a refund, less a $25.00 administrative fee. Cancellations after this time, or

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