Curtis Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP, professor, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Lansing and MSHP President Welcome to 2020 and a new decade of advancing pharmacy practice in health systems across the state. Thank you for helping the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) accomplish many of the goals we have established over the past few years, for demonstrating the...

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The recently updated Adenovirus, Anthrax, and Rabies Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) are posted on the MDHHS website. The new 1/08/20 versions have been updated to make them “final” as opposed to “interim” editions. Providers should begin using the new VIS immediately.  VIS Reminders: In Michigan, it is important that vaccine recipients, their p...

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MPA's 50/50 raffle tickets are now available for purchase! The drawing will be held Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in the MPA House of Delegates Session during MPA's Annual Convention & Exposition. Two winners! Grand Prize is 40% Second Prize is 10% Need not be present to win. Contact Bridget Long at (517) 377-0220 to purchase tickets or for more details.

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By Jessica Bessner, president, Michigan Pharmacists Association It is with mixed emotions that I announce the future retirement of Larry Wagenknecht, pharmacist, FMPA, FAPhA and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). After a distinguished 36 year career with MPA, Wagenknecht will retire effective Jan. 17, 2021. Wagenknecht has been with the organization ...

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By Katelin Anderson, Pharm.D., clinical pharmacy specialist, Spectrum Health, Ludington The Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) Annual meeting was held Oct. 25, 2019, at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan. There was great representation from pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and student pharmacists. There were many opportunitie...

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