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The Arkansas Pharmacists Association’s (APA) 135th Annual Convention will be held at The Little Rock Marriott Downtown in Little Rock from June 8-10, 2017. The conference theme, Elevate Your Professional Game, reflects the environment of constant change for pharmacists and other healthcare providers.

Pharmacists can stay up-to-date and informed with the Continuing Pharmacy Education sessions and networking opportunities planned at the convention. This annual conference will welcome up to 350 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, exhibitors, students, and special guests. ______________________________________________________

WHY ATTEND______________________________________________________CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION: APA will offer 15.5 hours of Continuing Pharmacy Education credit with highly-regarded instructors on topics ranging from medical marijuana to workflow innovation.

COMPREHENSIVE EXHIBITION: Exhibitors including pharmacy wholesalers, manufacturers, insurers, Colleges of Pharmacy, hospitals, and software vendors will be on hand to discuss their newest products and services that will benefit the practice of pharmacy in Arkansas. Be sure to visit with these professionals to learn about their innovative products.

ELEVATE yourPROFESSIONAL GAME

135TH APA ANNUAL CONVENTION JUNE 8-10, 2017

WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT OF OUR WHOLESALE BUSINESS PARTNERS!*

AmerisourceBergenCardinal Health

McKessonMorris & Dickson Company, LLC

Smith Drug Company

* These organizations did not provide any financial support for continuing education activities.

Photos Courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

SOCIAL AND NETWORKING EVENTS: Join old and new friends at the convention social events. In addition to the always popular Opening Reception at the Exhibit Hall, the Friday evening reception will be held at the Marriott and feature an Extreme Bingo night. Enjoy this fun entertainment as well as beverages and a dinner.____________________________________________________

ACCOMMODATIONS____________________________________________________

The host hotel for the 135th APA Annual Convention is The Little Rock Marriott Downtown at 3 Statehouse Plaza in Little Rock. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM. For reservations, call 877-759-6290. Room rate starts at $145.00 plus tax. Mention Arkansas Pharmacists Association Group for group rate. Cut-off date for rooms is May 22, 2017.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017____________________________________________________9:00 AM - 12:00 PM APA Board of Directors Meeting

1:00 PM Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation Golf Tournament Greystone Country Club, Cabot

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THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017_____________________________________________________

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration 7:30 - 8:45 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MORNING CPE BLOCK

• Medical Use of Cannabis• Safety Nets LIVE (Drug Interactions & Prescribing Errors)

12:15 - 1:45 PM Luncheon & Awards Ceremony

2:00 - 5:30 PM AFTERNOON CPE BLOCK• Arkansas Pharmacy Law Update• Battling the Opioid Epidemic - Success from the Field with Naloxone• Harding University College of Pharmacy APhA-ASP: Generation RX - Education of the Youth & Prescription Drug Abuse

4:00 - 5:30 PM Arkansas Pharmacists Foundation Board Meeting

5:45 - 6:15 PM President’s Reception Honoring APA President Eddie Glover

6:15 - 8:15 PM Opening Reception / Student Poster Session in Exhibit Hall

______________________________________________________ FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017_____________________________________________________

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Registration 7:30 - 8:45 AM AP-PAC Breakfast and Speaker

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MORNING CPE BLOCK• Real World Success Stories• State of the Association Address*• The Art of Positive Communication

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists (AAHP) Board Meeting

*No CPE credit awarded for this sessionAPA President Eddie Glover and 2016 Pharmacist of the Year Keith Larkin

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spouse Trip Painting with a Twist (lunch provided)

Painting with a Twist is the premier place to go for a fun, creative night out! Never painted before? No problem! Let our talented local artists guide you through a painting step by step. We provide all of the materials needed for the painting. Spouses will make a special visit to the Old Mill, featured in the opening credits of Gone with the Wind, and then paint their own version of an Arkansas landmark.

12:15 - 1:45 PM Luncheon in Exhibit Hall

2:00 - 5:15 PM AFTERNOON CPE BLOCK • Optimizing the Medical

Neighborhood• Hypertension

6:30 - 9:00 PM Extreme Bingo Night

— Honoring APA’s Wholesale Partners — AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, McKesson,

Morris & Dickson, and Smith Drug

This ain’t your mama’s Bingo. Music, refreshments, surprise giveaways, and more await you at this one of a kind game night. You may think you know Bingo, but you have no idea.

______________________________________________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2017_____________________________________________________

7:00 - 10:00 AM Registration 7:30 - 8:45 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM MORNING CPE BLOCK • Entrepreneurship/Business

Plan/RWSS• Immunization Update

12:30 PM Convention Adjourns

CONTINUING PHARMACY EDUCATION SESSIONS

______________________________________________________ THURSDAY MORNING_____________________________________________________

MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS – Kari Franson, Pharm.D., Ph.D., BCPP - Associate Dean for Professional Education, Department of Clinical Pharmacy at Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of ColoradoACPE# 0004-9999-17-025-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-025-L01-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based CPE Objectives:• Identify the main constituents of cannabis• Review the endocannabinoid system• Describe the pharmacology of cannabis to explain

medical uses, effect on the reward pathway, and acute toxicity and long-term risks

• Review various dosing methods for medical cannabis• Outline the pharmacokinetic differences between

different cannabis dosage forms

DRUG INTERACTIONS & PRESCRIBING ERRORS – John Horn, Pharm.D., FCCP - Associate Director Pharmacy Services, University of WashingtonACPE # 0004-9999-17-026-L01-PACPE # 0004-9999-17-026-L01-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives: • Review how DDI databases are constructed• Understand limitations to current DDI clinical decision

support• What is Alert Fatigue and how to avoid it• Review examples of appropriate and inappropriate DDI

alerts• What the future holds for computerized DDI screening

Photo Courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism

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_____________________________________________________ THURSDAY AFTERNOON___________________________________________________

ARKANSAS PHARMACY LAW UPDATE – John Kirtley, Pharm.D. - Executive Director of Arkansas State Board of PharmacyACPE# 0004-9999-17-027-L03-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-027-L03-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives: • Analyze recent changes in pharmacy regulations in

Arkansas• Discuss the reasoning behind changes to pharmacy

regulations• Describe recent pharmacy regulatory changes and

challenges• Identify three practice changes to protect your

controlled substance inventory BATTLING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC - SUCCESS FROM THE FIELD WITH NALOXONE - Chief Kirk Lane, Benton Arkansas Chief of PoliceACPE# 0004-9999-17-028-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-028-L01-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives: • What is Naloxone?• How Naloxone works in preventing opioid overdose• Arkansas Act 1222• Naloxone for first responders program• Success and the need to develop more programs and

awareness

HARDING UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY APHA-ASP: GENERATION RX - EDUCATION OF THE YOUTH AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE - Taryn Eubanks, Harding University College of Pharmacy Student

CPE Objectives: • What is Generation RX • HUCOP contribution to Generation RX• Future insights for Generation RX

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REAL WORLD SUCCESS STORIES – Bobby Glaze, Pharm.D.- Morrison Clinic Pharmacy, Camden; Max Caldwell, PD- Caldwell Drug, Wynne; Leslie Reed, Pharmacy Tech, Harps Food, Northwest ArkansasACPE# 0004-9999-17-029-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-029-L04-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives:Therapeutic Substitution in Arkansas: Tools for a Successful Pharmacy Practice Model - Bobby Glaze • What is therapeutic substitution and outline of the law

in Arkansas?• What are the benefits of therapeutic substitution for

both the provider and pharmacy? • Layout of how I have incorporated therapeutic

substitution into my practice and success and failures• How to approach providers and start the conversation

of therapeutic substitution• A detail of references that have been helpful in setting

up therapeutic substitutions

Workflow Innovation - Max Caldwell• Describe how technology can drive efficiency in

workflow• Discuss how dedicated workstations for pharmacists

and technicians can streamline workflow MTM The Future: The Complete Team-Based Training Program - Leslie Reed• The role of the pharmacy technician in MTM• The importance of integrating the pharmacy technician

in clinical services• The impact of the pharmacy technician on MTM

completion• The team-based training experience• How to incorporate and empower pharmacy

technicians in the community pharmacy

THE ART OF POSITIVE COMMUNICATION – Julien C. Mirivel, Ph.D. - Interim Associate Dean for Student Success Associate Professor, Department of Applied Communication, College of Social Sciences & Communication, University of Arkansas at Little RockACPE# 0004-9999-17-034-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-034-L04-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives: • Have a practical model in hand to guide their

communication with others• Know what communication behaviors make a real

difference• Have the tools to build high-quality connections, serve

patient effectively, and foster a positive workplace climate

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___________________________________________________ FRIDAY AFTERNOON___________________________________________________

OPTIMIZING THE MEDICAL NEIGHBORHOOD: TRANSFORMING CARE COORDINATION THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PHAMACY ENHANCED SERVICES NETWORK – Joe Moose, Pharm.D. - Moose Pharmacy, North Carolina ACPE# 0004-9999-17-030-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-030-L04-T1.5 ContactThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives: • Discuss strategies for creating a CPESN to integrate

community pharmacy into the medical neighborhood• Evaluate the basic standards common to existing

community pharmacy enhanced service networks (CPESNs)

• Outline processes and best practices for forming a CPESN

HYPERTENSION: GUIDELINES GALORE AND CASES – Michelle Piel, Pharm.D. - Professor at UAMS College of PharmacyACPE# 0004-9999-17-031-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-031-L01-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives:• Risks associated with uncontrolled hypertension• Determining a patient’s blood pressure goal according

to treatment guidelines (JNC-8, ASH/ISH, ADA, KDIGO, etc.)

• Four drug classes considered first-line agents for HTN• Application of current treatment guidelines and patient-

specific factors to clinical cases with and without other compelling indications (including diabetes, chronic kidney disease, coronary artery disease, and history of stroke or myocardial infarction)

• Treatment strategies for resistant hypertension

_________________________________________________________ SATURDAY MORNING___________________________________________________

ENTREPRENEURSHIP/BUSINESS PLAN/RWSS – UAMS College of Pharmacy Business Plan Team, Brandon Achor, Pharm.D. - Lackie Drug Store; Kevin Barton, Pharm.D.- WalmartACPE# 0004-9999-17-032-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-032-L04-T1.5 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives:The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs - UAMS COP Business Plan Team• NCPA student business plan competition • Entrepreneurship in the curriculum• Innovative Community practice model• Location/Financial analysis of community pharmacy• Feasibility of new services• Improving the patient experience, improving population

health, and reducing healthcare cost

Business Plan to Practice - Brandon Achor• Explain the processes of the student business plan

competition both locally and nationally • Discuss skills developed during business plan drafting

and presentation • Explain the mutual benefits of sweat equity partners

and leveraging • Recount personal struggles and successes of

independent pharmacy management and ownership • Highlight managing partnership opportunities and

advantages for both sellers and buyers

Quest to Improve Patient Care - Kevin Barton• The importance of networking• My motivation & passion for the pharmacy profession• Leading the next generation of pharmacists

IMMUNIZATION UPDATE – Stephen Foster, Pharm.D.- Professor at University of Tennessee, Memphis - College of Pharmacy ACPE# 0004-9999-17-033-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-033-L01-T2.0 Contact HoursThis CPE activity will be knowledge based

CPE Objectives: • Apply CDC immunization schedule to a patient case

based on age and/or disease state.• Discuss strategies to inform patient’s decision on

vaccinations.The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Continuing Education Credit:

The UAMS Academic Affairs Office of Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of Continuing Pharmacy Education.

These activities will provide pharmacists up to 15.5 contact hours or 1.55 CEU.

ACPE# 0004-9999-17-025-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-025-L01-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-026-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-026-L01-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-027-L03-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-027-L03-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-028-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-028-L01-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-029-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-029-L04-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-034-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-034-L04-T

ACPE# 0004-9999-17-030-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-030-L04-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-031-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-031-L01-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-032-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-032-L04-T ACPE# 0004-9999-17-033-L01-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-033-L01-TACPE# 0004-9999-17-034-L04-PACPE# 0004-9999-17-034-L04-T

APA 2017 ANNUAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORMRegister online at www.arrx.org

First Name: _________________________________________Last Name: _________________________________________Designation: P.D. Pharm.D. Technician Student OtherNickname (for badge): _______________________________Home Address: _____________________________________City: _________________ State: ___ Zip: _______________Cell Phone:_____________ Work Phone: ________________Email: ______________________________________________Employer: __________________________________________Pharmacist License # (e.g. PD01234): _________________NABP E-Profile #:____________________________________

PHARMACIST FULL REGISTRATION PACKAGE Includes: All education sessions and CPE, receptions, exhibit hall admission, prize drawings, breaks and social event tickets for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Cutoff Date for Early Bird Registration is May 16, 2017.

APA MEMBER NON MEMBER Before 5/16 After 5/16 Before 5/16 After 5/16

Full Registration $279 $309 $374 $404

Full Registration $379 $409 $474 $504 & Spouse/Guest

PHARMACIST DAILY REGISTRATION PACKAGEIncludes: All education sessions and CPE, receptions, exhibit hall admission, prize drawings, breaks and social events for the day of registration.

APA MEMBER NON MEMBER

Thursday Only Registration $199 $249 Thursday Only Registration $249 $299 and Spouse/Guest

Friday Only Registration $199 $249

Friday Only Registration $249 $299 and Spouse/Guest

Saturday Only $149 $199Registration

Saturday Only Registration $199 $249and Spouse/Guest

TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION PACKAGE APA MEMBER NON MEMBER

Full Registration $175 $210 Thursday Only Registration $120 $140Friday Only Registration $120 $140Saturday Only Registration $120 $140

PHARMACY STUDENT SPONSORSHIP Pharmacy Student Sponsorship - $85Sponsor a student pharmacist to provide the opportunity for a UAMS or Harding College of Pharmacy student to attend the APA convention for free.# of Students to Sponsor _____ @ $85 each = __________ ADDITIONAL CONVENTION ACTIVITIESWednesday, June 7 Convention Golf Tournament, Greystone Country Club, Cabot - $65

# of Golfers ______ at $65 per player = ________________Name(s) of Golfers ________________ _________________ ________________ _________________Friday, June 9 Spouse Trip to Old Mill and Painting with a Twist - $50Name of Attendee: _________________________________

SOCIAL EVENT TICKETS - Friday, June 9Social Event Tickets are included in the Full Registration Package. However, we need to know which event you want to attend so that we have correct numbers for reservations.

Evening Social Event, Extreme Bingo Night # of Additional Tickets: ________ @ $50 each = _________

RESERVATIONSPlease let us know the number of attendees for each event you plan on attending._____ Thursday, June 8 - Awards Luncheon and Ceremony_____ Thursday, June 8 - Opening Reception_____ Friday, June 9 - AP-PAC Breakfast_____ Friday, June 9 - Exhibitor Lunch_____ Friday, June 9 - Extreme Bingo Night_____ Saturday, June 10 - Breakfast & State of the Assoc.

PAYMENTTotal Amount: ______________________________________ Pymt. Type: __Visa __AmEx __MC __Discover __CheckCard# ______________________________________________Exp____________________ Sec Code___________________ Billing Address_______________________________________ City__________________ State________ ZIP______________ Please make checks payable to Arkansas Pharmacists Association: 417 S. Victory St., Little Rock, AR 72201 Fax to: 501-372-0546 or register at www.arrx.org/2017convention

Refund PolicyBy May 19, 2017, 50 percent refund will be issued. After May 19, 2017, no refund will be issued. All refund/cancellation requests must be submitted to APA in writing. Registrations are non-transferrable.

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