PSI Celebrates 30 Years of
Helping Independent Pharmacy Thrive | p. 8
In a profession that remains ever-changing, through technological advances, new practice models and altered regulations, it’s important for independents to have a voice and to have access to services and resources that keep their business thriving. Over the past 30 years, Pharmacy Services Inc. has worked hard to ensure that all independent pharmacies are provided with valuable solutions to meet the needs of their business. Be sure to read the cover story for more on PSI's progress over the years, as well as these other related feature articles:

• CEO Corner: Happy 30th Birthday Pharmacy Services Inc.! | p. 6
• Member Spotlight: Long-time Pharmacy Services Inc. Members Share Their Views on Independent Pharmacy | p. 12
• PSI Punch Up Your Profits: New Partnership Helps PSI and MPA Members Save on Energy Costs | p. 14
• PSI Years of Membership Recognitions | p. 26

Community Pharmacy Focus | p. 16
Read about the Michigan Society of Community Pharmacists priorities for 2012; what you should know about community pharmacy residency programs; and how innovative practices are improving patient care in the community setting.

Continuing Education
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus:
A Review of Current Antibiotic Therapy | p. 42
This article is designed to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with an overview of antibiotics used to treat adult patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and to discuss challenges associated with the use of these agents in practice today. Visit the Online Continuing Education page to access a PDF of the article and complete the posttest and evaluation online for continuing education credit!

A Look at Obesity
The May 2012 edition of Pharmacy Insights is now available. This issue takes a look at obesity, and includes an overview of obesity in Michigan, including information about obesity's presence in Gov. Rick Synder's health and wellness message given in September 2011, as well as what the state is doing to help combat the issue. In addition, read about recent Food and Drug Administration recommendations for obesity medications and results of a study on the cost of obesity. Also included are articles on the pharmacist's role in weight loss and a continuing education piece on weight loss for type 2 diabetics.

New Practitioner Exchange: May 2012
Includes a new practitioner profile on Mike Crowe, who practices in the specialty pharmacy field; a Pure Michigan spotlight on Torch Lake; and feature articles on computerized physician order entry, preserving memories through scrapbooking and planning a wedding during residency training. You're also encouraged to try out the first recipe for peanut chicken!

2010 Michigan Pharmacists Association
Annual Pharmacy Economic Survey
By Jill Cobb, B.A.

This year represents the 49th year of the Annual Economic Survey. For the first time, the Survey was electronic-only and covered all pharmacy professionals in one, streamlined survey. Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists from all practice settings participated in the
2010 Economic Survey to shed light on the current scope of salaries and benefits for the profession in Michigan. Different than previous years, the survey did not focus on demographics or services provided. The online survey had 1,119 participants, including 849 pharmacists and 110 student pharmacists. Pharmacy technicians were included in the survey for the first time since 2006 (low participation and previous distribution methods were among reasons that the technician survey ended), and 128 pharmacy technicians responded.