Florida Pharmacy Association

Unifying and Strengthening the Voice of Pharmacy

The Florida Pharmacy Association is the collective voice of the profession of pharmacy, and serves to represent the goals, values, and best interest of our members at both state and national levels. We are the primary source for current, reliable information on the legal and regulatory issues that affect the profession.

Our mission is to unify and strengthen the voice of pharmacy while advancing pharmacy practice through education, advocacy collaboration, and relationships. The vision for Florida Pharmacy Association is to be the trusted resource in optimizing patient outcomes through unifying, educating and guiding pharmacy practitioners in changing the healthcare landscape.

We welcome members that are pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and others with an interest and profession of pharmacy. Our priorities are workforce development, infrastructure, advocacy, policy & legislation, and sustainability. You can find out more about our overall approach here at the Florida Pharmacy Association by visiting floridapharmacy.org.

Members Get More

Our members matter to us. Members of the Florida Pharmacy Association have the ability to gain access to many of the benefits that the association brings. Some of those benefits include:

• Networking with colleagues across the state
• Connecting with local pharmacy associations
• Access to Practice and Professional Development resources
• Interfacing with your FPA Regional Director
• Staying up-to-date with legislative and regulatory issues affecting pharmacy
• Actively engaging with advocacy efforts state-wide
• Participating in Legislative Days Health Fair at the State Capitol
• Networking with public health policy makers and advocating for pharmacist centered patient care services
• Access to the Florida Pharmacy Today Journal
• Discounts on Continuing Education programs
• Access to the Association Career Service Center
• Regular delivery of our digital news media

It’s incredibly easy and worthwhile to join. Simply head over to www.floridapharmacy.org, click on the membership tab and select join today! We look forward to welcoming you to the FPA family.

Conferences & Community

Each year FPA hosts a variety of summits and conferences so that you can stay up to date on the latest in pharmacy practices and information. The culmination of all our efforts comes together at the Annual Conference.

Throughout the year we celebrate the triumphs of our members by spotlighting them, advocating for their needs and providing them with quality continuing education so that they can be the best in their respective fields. For us, community matters and creating a strong pharmacy community is at the forefront of our efforts. We encourage our members to get involve in advocating for what is right, learn as much as possible about the changing landscape and provide quality care to those they are charged with. At the Florida Pharmacy Association, we want you to know that we have your back.

When we get together throughout the year as an association or come together for community outreach, we try to make it fun for all of those involved. Whether that means going on a fun run, sitting around a fire and roasting smores, participating in a costume content, or riding around in a decked-out bug we know that having fun should be a part of the process. At times, the practice of pharmacy can be a heavy, daunting one so it is important that we not only understand how to take care of others but ourselves too.

By bringing the community together we not only expose ourselves to a variety of diverse opinions and perspectives but demonstrate that we are a collective. One voice, advocating for all, so that we all win at this game called life.

Federation of American Hospitals

FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition

The annual Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition is widely regarded as one of the health industry’s finest health policy events.

The FAH Conference features addresses by leaders in government, the business community and the media, as well as participation by those who manage on a day-to-day basis the government programs that are critical to the industry.

The nationally acclaimed FAH Business Exposition brings together representatives from the Provider and Supplier communities, affording them the opportunity to interact and conduct business while participating in continuing education programs.

ATTENDEES: Senior executives from multi-hospital system management companies and hospitals; representatives from health care group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and integrated delivery network organizations (IDNs); and, health care suppliers, manufacturers and distributors.

BENEFITS FOR SUPPLIERS:This event affords numerous opportunities to meet directly with representatives from GPOs and IDNs all in one location -- a "one-stop shopping" for your business requirements. In these challenging economic times many companies are utilizing the FAH Business Exposition as their first quarter, and in some cases their second quarter, travel budget. As an added value, the buyer group is the exhibitor, consequently, there are no booth or product shipping costs on the part of supplier companies.

For further details regarding the FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition, please call 202-624-1500.

Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding

The Voice for Pharmacy Compounding

APC represents compounding pharmacists and technicians in both 503A and 503B settings, as well as prescribers, educators, patients, and suppliers.

Our passion for compounding is fueled by our members’ passion for their patients — and the medications they create. APC is focused on strategies to assure that millions of patients can continue to access those compounded medications.

Our commitment — not only to our dues-paying members but also to their patients — is to lead, to influence, to speak, and to serve so that the practice of pharmacy compounding is not merely preserved but is elevated as a key component of health care delivery for millions of patients across America.

APC members subscribe to the Pharmacy Compounders Code of Ethics, comprised of 10 tenets that guide their professional, clinical, and business practices.

APC members play a vital role in the American healthcare system and in individual patients’ lives, preparing essential personalized medications for a range of issues, including autism, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, women’s health, and more.

Through its ally grassroots organization, the Partnership for Personalized Prescriptions, APC represents more than 150,000 patients, compounding professionals, prescribers, and others.

APC is committed to ensuring the rights of physicians to prescribe, of pharmacists to prepare, and of patients to take personalized medication solutions to meet their unique health care needs.

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

The vision of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is optimal medication management and improved health outcomes for all older persons.

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists empowers pharmacists to enhance quality of care for all older persons through the appropriate use of medication and the promotion of healthy aging.

Core Strengths

• Knowledge and skills in geriatric pharmacotherapy and the unique medication-related needs of seniors and long-term care residents
• Expertise in long-term care settings for the frail at-risk elderly
• Patient-centered advocate for seniors at-risk for medication-related problems

In their role as medication therapy experts, consultant and senior care pharmacists:

• Hold their patients' interest above all others
• Take responsibility for their patients’ medication-related needs
• Ensure that their patients’ medications are the most appropriate, the most effective, the safest possible, and are used correctly; and
• Identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems that may interfere with the goals of therapy.

ASCP's 7,000+ members manage and improve drug therapy and improve the quality of life of geriatric patients and other individuals residing in a variety of environments, including nursing facilities, subacute care and assisted living facilities, psychiatric hospitals, hospice programs, and home and community-based care. In addition, 4,500+ pharmacy student members of ASCP demonstrate their identification with and support of ASCP's mission and vision to serve seniors wherever they reside.

Proud of Our Past - Shaping the Future

In May 1879, 18 pharmacists met in the backroom of a Dallas drug store and formed the Texas State Pharmaceutical Association. Their goal was simple: to improve the quality of drugs and pharmaceutical services in Texas. We’ve been the state’s leading advocate for pharmacy ever since.

Today, TPA serves almost 4,000 members practicing in all areas of pharmacy, including community pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, education, manufacturing and distribution. We are the strongest voice speaking for all Texas pharmacy professionals and national leaders in lobbying, continuing education and practice innovation. As Rxperts, we are transforming the patient-pharmacist relationship and empowering today’s pharmacists to be effective health-care advisors.

Serving and Growing Membership
We will be the preeminent association serving Texas pharmacists, technicians and students:

• Education & Resources
• Member Conections & Social Networks
• Publications, Web site & Member Communications
• Effective Member Recruitment & Retention
• An Entrepreneurial Approach to Providing Products & Services

Influencing Public Policy & Advocacy
We will be the pre-eminent Texas association in protecting the pharmacy profession and benefiting patient outcomes:

• A Strong & Effective Advocacy/Lobbying Team
• A Strong Political Action Committee – PharmPAC – to support the legislative friends of pharmacy
• Uniting the Profession & Building Effective Coalitionsn Leaders
• Professional Staffing & Staff Development

Advancing Pharmacy Through Public Awareness
We will strengthen public awareness of pharmacy’s value to advance the patient outcomes and the profession:

• Advancing the Rxperts Brand and Designation
• Patient-Focused Consumer Initiatives that Improve Patient Outcomes & Advance Smart, Healthy Living

Maintaining a Model Association
We will be a nationally recognized association respected for its resources, leadership and professional workforce:

• Financial Strength Supported by Revenue Diversification, Dedicated Reserves & Fund-raising campaigns
• A Strong Texas Pharmacy Foundation
• A Governance Structure that is Efficient & Strategically Focused
• Development of Current & Future Association Leaders
• Professional Staffing & Staff Development

What's an Rxpert

Rxperts - TPA’s patient-focused pharmacy professionals - have a vital message that will help patients improve their health and better manage their own care. This message has the power to transform the patient-pharmacist relationship, empower pharmacy professionals to improve adherence and outcomes, and transform the public image of pharmacy.

The Rxperts of Texas Pharmacy Association are redefining the role of pharmacy in Texas.
Our patient-centered Smart, Healthy Living initiatives are changing public perceptions
and attracting a new generation of pharmacists eager to meet the challenges head-on.

An Rxpert is not just a medication expert. An Rxpert is a health-care practitioner who is empowered and committed to improve patient wellness. An Rxpert:

• Is committed to innovative, patient-focused care;
• Values MTM as critical to improving patient outcomes;
• Views focused CE as central to professional expertise and growth; and
• Knows that constant advocacy is critical to the advancement of pharmacy.

We are uniting Texas pharmacy to engage patients and improve outcomes while advancing pharmacists as full partners in health care.

Evaluate Key Areas of Compliance for Inspection Readiness, Navigate Regulatory Complexities and Discover Innovative Technologies and Solutions

The annual Compounding Pharmacy Compliance conference provides an in-depth look into key areas for compliance and proven strategies to strengthen compounding systems to ensure inspection readiness. As 2023 brought changes to USP regulations relevant to compounding, we hope you will find value in learning what these changes mean for compounding and inspections. These changes are meant to improve the quality of drugs for patients, and ensure safer conditions for compounders. Change often comes with challenges, and this event aims to help overcome the challenges and implement these changes seamlessly. A must-attend for all compounding professionals.

Key program features this year include 2 days of live content from 30+ industry thought leaders, live speaker Q&A, breakout discussions and on-demand content. Including perspectives from the US Pharmacopeia, FDA, Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, Wells Pharmacy Network, QuVa Pharma, Empower Pharmacy, Vios Compounding, Town & Country Compounding, Innovative Compounding Pharmacy, MedisourceRx, and more, this event is not to be missed.

Discuss Critical Topics Affecting the Ever-Evolving Drug Compounding Landscape:

• Relevant insight on the regulatory implications of recent USP Chapter revisions, particularly USP 797
• Tips on inspections and navigating FDA visits
• And more!

PLUS! Customize Your Learning Specific to Your Needs with Tracked Programming (Choose from A or B):

A. 503A Track

1. a. In-Depth Breakdown of Non-Sterile and Non-Hazardous Compounding Regulations
2. b. Navigating Drug Shortages, 503b Disruptions, and Vendor Qualifications
3. c. 503a Lab Testing, Quality Assurance and Risk Mitigation
4. d. Hospital Compounding: Challenges in Implementing USP 800 and NIOSH List

B. 503B Track

1. a. Navigating Drug Shortages and Challenges in Current Supply Chair
2. b. Comprehensive Insights into 503b Quality Control
3. c. Deep Dive on Regulatory Expectations for the Maturing 503b Industry
4. d. Implementation of a Recombinant Factor C Technology for Endotoxin Testing at a 503b Compounding Facility

C. And more!

For more details and to register you and your team, visit https://informaconnect.com/compounding-pharmacy-compliance/.