http://www.michiganpharmacists.org The Michigan Pharmacists Association is a state professional society serving Michigan's pharmacists, pharmacy school educators, pharmaceutical representatives and pharmacy technicians. The mission of the Michigan Pharmacists Association is to encourage and support its members as professionals responsible for the delivery of patient-focused care. On or about Feb. 7, 2010, a truck tractor-trailer containing 11,928 kits of ClindaReach® (Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1%) Pledgets was stolen. The cargo theft occurred in the town of Monroe, Ohio while the product was in transit. more Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ MPA Annual Convention and Exposition attendees who wish to receive credit for their continuing education programs must complete posttests and evaluations online for knowledge-based programs by Monday, March 15. Online submissions will not be automatically graded. Any individuals not able to complete this online requirement may request hard copies by contacting MPA Continuing Education Assistant Cynthia... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Those wishing to attend Legislative Day on March 24 must register by Monday, March 15. Registration is available online or by calling the MPA office at (517) 484-1466. Attendees will earn 3.0 hours of live continuing education credit by participating in this all-day event. The day’s events include a presentation of MPA’s 2010 legislative priorities, the importance of Michigan’s 2010 election... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Members have the opportunity to earn one hour of live continuing education credit while learning of the latest issues and advocacy affecting the pharmacy profession. The final legislative caucus meeting of 2010 will be held March 18 in Traverse City and provide attendees with information on issues and advocacy in pharmacy. PSI will also hold a member meeting prior to the caucus event. Members will... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ During the House of Delegates Session at the Annual Convention & Exposition, MPA took a straw vote of attendees on which candidate for Michigan governor would have their vote as of that day. The results of the vote were as follows: Ann Arbor Businessman Rick Snyder - 31; Sheriff Mike Bouchard - 21; Representative Pete Hoekstra - 10; Senator Tom George - 9; Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero - 5; Speaker of... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ At the 2010 House of Delegates Session at the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition, eight resolutions were discussed. Topics included compromising patient care in long-term facilities, preventing the generation of prescriptions with invalid electronic signatures, mandatory double shifts for partner pharmacist call-offs, recouping lost funds from outsourcing pharmacy services, public health and general... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ This year, the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation Golf Classic and the Michigan Pharmacy PAC Golf Outing will be offered together to support two great causes in one unified effort. The combined outing will be held Wednesday, June 30, at Eagle Eye Golf Course in East Lansing. Prior to May 1, members have the opportunity to save on registration rates and pay only $150 per person or $600 per foursome. Registration... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ The March/April issue of Michigan Pharmacist, which was mailed as a hard copy to members late last week, is now available online, and includes a cover story on patient safety success stories and several Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) feature articles. One hour of live continuing education will be available online for one of the MSHP features on leaders in health-system pharmacy... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Michigan Pharmacy Foundation will be holding its Fall Gala on Sept. 11, 2010, at the new MPA building. Watch future MPA communications for additional details. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Michigan requires an annual inventory of controlled substances to be completed no more than 30 days prior to May 1 and no later than 60 days after May 1. Be expeditious with this task by using the 2010 Controlled Substance Inventory List, available from Pharmacy Services Inc. Contact the PSI Business Development Assistant at (800) 678-2774, ext. 253, or click here for your order form. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ The Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation recently released the Cover Michigan 2010 Survey, which provides a snapshot of health care coverage in the state of Michigan. This report compiled information from a survey of 1,022 Michigan adults (ages 18 and older) regarding the impact on health care coverage trends. Findings of the study include: Income level was the most important factor... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Pharmacies are reminded to check their Mirixa que for recently released patient medication therapy management (MTM) cases. All MTM patient cases must be completed within 30 days of their assignment into your pharmacy que. Pharmacies should visit www.Mirixa.com to see their patient caseload. Providers who do not have a current username and password or who have difficulty logging in should contact Mirixa... Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ The 2010 Northern Michigan Pharmacy Education and Suppliers Seminar will be held April 17-18, 2010, at the Ramada Inn in Grayling, Mich. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online by April 7 to save on registration rates. This continuing education program was designed to provide pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with information on legislation affecting pharmacy, pain management... Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ MPA would like to thank all those who attended the 2010 MPA Annual Convention and Exposition this past weekend at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Pharmacy professionals from all over the state converged to network, earn continuing education credit and attend a number of special events. Get a glimpse of the weekend events in our online Annual Convention photo gallery. Additional photos... Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/ Exhibitors at the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition have the opportunity to display their products and services to those attending the nation’s largest state pharmacy convention. By reserving your space early for next year’s Annual Convention, Feb. 25-27, 2011, you will be given first priority for booth space, and if you sign up prior to June 1, 2010, you will receive a free one-eighth page ad... Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.michiganpharmacists.org/news/