News
May Legislative Update: New Focus on Federal Fraud, Waste & Abuse
Media Training for Pharmacists
April Legislative Update: CMS Notices, State Legislation
Lifting: a daily routine
Article provided by the BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene
This year the most common type injury for our group members has been identified as Sprains & strains of the back. This article contains specific information to help you prevent this type of injury.
Ohio Pharmacy Students Dispense Prescription for Hunger
Technician Seminar June 7, REGISTER NOW!
1 Hour of Pharmacy Law
March Legislative Update: Notices from CMS; APN & P.A. Prescribing Bills
OPA Annual Conf. & Student Party Register Now!
Ohio Pharmacist CE Reporting
Pharmacist Training Program for Adult Immunizations
August 15, 2012 - OPA Office 2674 Federated Blvd, Columbus
2012 Program Schedule & CE Descriptions
Spring 2012 Pharmacy Compounding Seminar
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Office of Surgeon General Recognizes Pharmacists’ Effectiveness
Jan Legislative Update: Medicare Parts D & B Related Info
Dec Legislative Update: HB 373: Tamper Resistant Drugs, Medicaid & Medicare Updates
Personalized Medicine: The Genetic-Kinetic Interface & Beyond
David F. Kisor B.S., Pharm.D., R.Ph.
Seeking abstracts for Ohio Research Forum - Submission Deadline: March 2, 2012
Hold the Date: The 18th Annual platform/poster presentation program will be held April 12, 2013
November Legislative Update: Paramedics Administering Vaccines, Tracking PSE Sales, APN Prescribing
Immunization Updates
Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunizations
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS
Legislative Information
Pharmacy Quality Commitment: A Systems View of Patient Care
Important Change to OARRS Rules for Pharmacies!
OPA Announces Innovative Pharmacy Business Plan Competition
2011 Annual Conference Hotel and Lodging Information
Important News Regarding Needle-Free Vaccines
Which Managed Care Plans are Reimbursing Pharmacists for Flu Shots?
October Legislative Update: Medicaid/Medicare Re-enrollment
CPE Monitor: Have You Obtained Your e-Profile ID?
What You Should Know About MITS
What Changes are Coming for AWP?
Check OIG List or Face HUGE Fines
BWC Accountability Letter & Workplace Safety Article- Lifting
September Legislative Update: HB 281/SB 190: Pregnancy Prevention & Sexual Assault
HB 281/SB 190: Pregnancy Prevention and Sexual Assault
What You Should Know About Medicaid Managed Care
What You Should Know About MITS
Everything You Need To Know About MITS & Managed Care
2011 OPA Midyear Meeting - October 23
Oct. 23, 2011 The Makoy Center, Hilliard
Pharmacy Moving into the Medical Home October 23, 2011 • Makoy Center • Hilliard, Ohio • 8 total contact hours of pharmacy education • 1 hour of Ohio-approved jurisprudence credit • Required OSHA Needlestick Safety Training • Networking opportunities
Ohio Medicaid: MITS, Managed Care Update
Cutting-Edge CE in Hawaii!!
Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit goes to Managed Care October 1!
August Legislative Update: Medicaid Changes, HB 293: Pharmacy Crimes, SB 194: Cancer Treatment Bill
Medicaid Changes
July Legislative Update: Federal and State Issues
Federal: S. 1058 and H.R. 1971: Pharmacy Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2011, H.R. 1946: Preserving Our Hometown Independent Pharmacies Act of 2011, H.R. 1936: Medicare Access to Diabetes Supplies Act, H.R. 891 and S. 274: Medication Therapy Management Benefits Act, House Community Pharmacy Caucus State: Prescription Transfer Rule Change, Congratulations Rep. Burke and Rep. Terry Johnson on Pain Clinic Regulation
CURRENT ePrescribing Error Reports Needed Now!
Pharmacist Appointed to Ohio Senate!
Social Media
June Legislative Update: HB 12, HB 71, HB 93, SB 83
H.B. 12: Medicaid Services, H.B. 71: Ohio Official Prescription Program, H.B. 93: Pain Clinic Legislation, S.B. 83: Prescriptive Authority
April 2011 OPA Extern Profile: David Kramp
March 2011 OPA Extern Profile: Veronica Ciaccia
March 2011 OPA Extern Profile: Nathan Evanoski
Ohio Pharmacists Foundation Silent Auction
Get in on the Auction Action!
Thanks to all our Annual Conference supporters!
OPA Launches Social Media Network
Use social media and OPA to expand your network!
The Basics: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
Workplace Safety Information
OPA Members - We Need Your Email Address !
Please use the "Modify My Account" link under "My Profile" on the OPA Members Only page to update your email address and other contact information online.
October is Control Your Health, Talk to Your Pharmacist Month!
Public Relations Posters Available for Your Pharmacy
Let your patients know the important role pharmacists play in their personal healthcare.
The OPA Public and Professional Relations Committee created two posters for you to display in your pharmacy.
Ohio Pharmacists Foundation Research Grant Program
Guidelines for Potential Applicants
University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy ASP Chapter News
Recent Programming
Recent programming highlights.
Learning Objectives OPA Home Study Educational Programming
2007 Salary Survey
We are pleased to announce that the 2007 Ohio Pharmacist Salary survey is now available.
Survey of the week
Click here to take survey
OPA Resource Center
Are you planning a presentation in your community?
Check out the OPA Resource Center of materials available for loan to OPA members.
Pseudoephedrine Logbook: Order Today!
New Reduced Price!
Course Descriptions - 2007 OPA Annual Conference
Complete Course Descriptions - 2007 OPA Annual Conference
October Legislative Update
2007 Defense Authorization - TRICARE
2007 Defense Authorization: H.R. 5122/S. 2766
Combat Meth. Act of 2005- Self-Certification
Medication Therapy Management Update
Sept. 30, 2006 Deadline for Meth Laws
PhMIC offers Member Discounts on Long Term Care Coverage
September Legislative Update
Combat Meth Act of 2005
Pharmacy Quality Commitment: A Systems View of Patient Care
Majority of Medicaid to be Managed Care: Is Your Pharmacy Signed Up?
Also: Information for Pharmacists Calling Medicare
Legislative Update February 2006
Pseudoephedrine Sales, PA Prescribing, Drug Licensing, Drug Repository Program
Pseudoephedrine Sales, PA Prescribing, Drug Licensing, Drug Repository Program, Best Rx Program
Course Descriptions - 2006 OPA Annual Conference
When a Hero Comes Along: Robert E. Lee, Ph.D.
Erica Scheuffele, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Cincinnati, OPA extern
I would like to take this time to remember a hero who has not only inspired my life, but many other lives as well.
Ask Your Pharmacist
(Answers-Service-Knowledge)
A.S.K Consumer Safety Program Information
A.S.K. Presentation NOW AVAILABLE on CD or Slides
Reye's Syndrome Awareness
This article includes information about Reye's Syndrome with links to a list of medications containing aspirin.
Pharmacist Training Program for Adult Immunizations
Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - Makoy Center, Hilliard, OH
The goals of this program are to train pharmacists to set up an adult immunization program for influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, and hepatitis A & B; and to train pharmacists to properly administer vaccines and meet the requirements established by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy for recordkeeping and for the use of physician protocols. Sample forms and protocols will be distributed at the seminar.
Registration will begin on April 25, 2006.
2005 OPA Annual ConferenceEducational Offerings - Course Descriptions
Course offerings, descriptions, presenter, date and time are listed in the article.
OPA Historical Video Directory
OPA Historical Video Directory
Budget Measure Includes Sales Tax Hike & Additional Medicaid Funding
Diabetes Health Care Coverage Proposed
House Sends Budget Measure to Senate with Sales Tax Hike; Additional Medicaid Funding
HB 146/SB 61: Diabetes Health Care Coverage
HB 142/SB 60: Meningitis Vaccine
SB 281: Medical Malpractice
Important Committees to Watch
History of the Ohio Pharmacists Association
OPA formed in 1879
History and purpose of OPA.
Pharmacists Can Calm and Educate the Public
Bioterrorism Information
Anthrax Summary, National Pharmaceutical Stockpile Information, CDC Guidelines for State Health Departments, Useful Crisis Websites, Beware of Potassium Permanganate Purchases
Legislature Moving Fast on Pharmacy Issues
Prescription Discount Cards for Seniors and MORE!
HB 4 - Prescription Discount Cards for Seniors, OPA Supports Freedom of Access Legislation, Provider Negotiation Legislation
Revised Schedule for Distribution of the Settlement Money in the BNPD Antitrust Litigation
The second checks for distributing the money from settlement of the Brand Name Prescription Drug (BNPD) Antitrust Litigation have been delayed because of the unexpected number of conflicting claims (i.e., two or more people filing claims on the same pharmacy.)
Latest News on Compliance Campaign
ASK Radio/TV Campaign Begins This Month
Listen for a series of public service announcements on radio and television stations in Ohio that tell patients to ASK the pharmacist for information about prescription and nonprescription medications. ASK stands for Answers, Service, and Knowledge. Here is the script for one of the brief messages.
State Affiliated Chapter Survey
Perceptions of Quality and Value in Pharmacy Professional Organizations
The Ohio Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (OSHP) in collaboration with The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is conducting a survey sponsored by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The survey is aimed at determining where significant gaps lie between the services currently provided by State and Local Chapters of ASHP Organizations and the services desired by the members of these organizations.
Taking Medicines Right - New Statewide Program to Rollout in January
Ernest Boyd, Pharmacist, CAE, Executive Director
As you know, approximately 15 to 20 percent of hospital admissions can be connected with improper drug use. The physician prescribed the right drug, the pharmacist dispensed the proper medication, but the patient takes it incorrectly, resulting in serious consequences. We have known about the problem for years, but little has been done to educate the public. The Ohio Pharmacists Foundation (OPF) is about to launch a great program that should help solve the problem.
State Teachers Retirement Board Changes Drug Plan to Mail Order
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) has announced that several changes are being made to the system's drug plan effective January 1, 2001. One of these changes will be the mandatory use of Merck-Medco's Prescription Mail Order Service for STRS Ohio's enrollees.
S.B. 172: Pharmacy Practice Act, S.B. 248: Pharmacist Drug Administration
S.B. 172: Pharmacy Practice Act Revision and S.B. 248: Pharmacist Drug Administration
Check Your CE Recordkeeping Now
Beginning in the year 2001, all pharmacists required to report continuing education for license renewal will be required to report 6 CEUs of approved continuing education.
Nurse Practitioners Prescribe, Pharmacist Confidentiality, and HB 307
Prescribing rights for nurse practitioners is tightly controlled, and Pharmacist confidentiality bill and any willing pharmacy legislation are pending.
H.B. 241:Prescriptive Authority for Advanced Practice Nurses
This bill would permit certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse mid-wives, and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe drugs and therapeutic devices.
Clinton Announces Medicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Benefit Plan
President Clinton recently announced a plan where every elderly American would be able to get federal help in buying prescription drugs.
Pharmacists and Congress React to FDA MedGuide Regulations
"Pharmacists Patient Protection Act of 1999 "
Allowable Changes by a Prescriber to an Original Prescription
Numerous complaints concerning a major third-party payer that was auditing Ohio pharmacies were received by OPA.
Druggists/Pharmacists Top List for Tenth Consecutive Year
#1in 1998 CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll for Honesty and Ethics
Pharmacists again topped the list as America's "most trusted" professionals.
The Prescription Drug Benefit Equity Act
(H.R. 1525)
