MSP Member Update Vol. 7 No. 19
Mar. 20, 2008   
                                     
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The Manitoba Pharmacy Conference
April 11th, 12th, & 13th, 2008
The Victoria Inn – 1808 Wellington Ave.
Winnipeg, MB

The Manitoba Pharmacy Conference is taking place at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg from April 11th to 13th.  The conference is holding an Issues Forum again this year, on Saturday April 12th, with a great line up of speakers – see below for full details.

Register now by clicking here to link to the conference registration form.

For those of you who are able to attend the entire conference weekend, you will receive 13 CEUs!

For complete details on the conference and for a full line up of our speakers go to www.mbpharmacyconference.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

Issues Forum (2.75 CEU)
1:00pm – 4:00pm

1. Open Discussion
This open forum will allow for issues to be raised from the floor.  The discussion will be determined by those in attendance.  No topics are off limits.  All comments and questions are welcome.   This session will also provide an opportunity to more fully explore matters not fully addressed at the Annual General Meetings.

2. Update on the Regulations to the new Pharmaceutical Act
Pat Trozzo, B.Sc. (Chem), B.Sc. (Pharm), BCPS, FCSHP

In December 2006, Bill 41, The Pharmaceutical Act   received Royal Assent by the Manitoba Legislative Assembly.  The regulations to accompany the new Act have been developed with input from the membership.  It is expected that these will be approved the members in early 2008.  Participants in this session will be updated on the status of the regulations and the new Act. 

3. International Pharmacy - how practice models and reimbursement vary
 Dr. Jeff Poston, B.Pharm., PhD, MRPharmS.

In different countries pharmacy practice varies based on a number of variables. Two key issues are who pays for drugs (single payer or multiple payers and who owns pharmacies (restricted ownership or multiple ownership). The success and failures of the different practice models and the implications for pharmacy in Canada will be considered.

4. Success in a New Practice Environment:  From Counting to Consulting
Alan Kyte, B.Sc.Pharm.

During this session, participants will:

• Review recent changes in the Canadian healthcare industry affecting pharmacy practice.
• Discuss how the changes impact pharmacy practice.
• Explore and discuss how clinical and business practices may need to change to meet these challenges.

More information still to come on the Saturday events!