MSP Member Update Vol. 9 No. 28
March 15th, 2010
In This Issue: 2010 Annual Manitoba Pharmacy Conference
A Changing Climate: Emerging Opportunities
April 9th to 11th, 2010
Winnipeg Convention Centre
Saturday, April 10th Program
Issues Forum
A Changing Climate
1:00pm – 4:30pm
Theatre Room
Moderator – Kelly Parker
- Open Discussion
This open forum will allow for issues to be raised from the floor. The discussions will be determined by those in attendance. No topics are off limit. All comments and questions are welcome. This session will provide an opportunity to explore matters not fully addressed at the annual general meetings.
- Blueprint for Pharmacy
The Blueprint for Pharmacy is a landmark initiative in Canadian pharmacy with virtually universal support amongst pharmacy stakeholders across Canada. At the 2009 Manitoba Pharmacy Conference, Jeff Poston, Executive Director of the Canadian Pharmacists Association provided an overview on the commitment of the pharmacy community to realize the Vision for Pharmacy and the status of the Blueprint for Pharmacy implementation.
Given the significance of the Blueprint, Jeff Poston has agreed to provide a recap of the initiative with a focus on the developments over the past twelve months.
- Advancing Sustainable Community Pharmacy Models
Community Pharmacy is under tremendous economic pressures in certain countries and Canadian Provinces. As governments look for options to fund the ever increasing health demands of the population, community pharmacy has become an unfortunate target for achieving savings.
For decades professional allowances provided by generic drug manufacturers have subsidized community pharmacy practice. The fees associated with distributing medications alone do not provide pharmacies with the necessary revenue to operate the current community pharmacy practice model. There are recent examples of governments curtailing professional allowances using various policy initiatives.
Community pharmacies need to generate additional revenue through emerging opportunities. The current and expanding scope of practice, allow pharmacists to provide needed health services, but appropriate compensation is necessary to ensure sustainability.
Pharmacists familiar with today’s challenges will be brought together to discuss how community pharmacies outside and across Canada are responding. New models are available and some have already been introduced. The risks to community pharmacy in Manitoba are well understood, have others identified the necessary solutions? What lessons have been learned? How ready are Manitoba pharmacies to respond to a new economic environment?
The invited participants will share the knowledge gained through their own experiences. Following individual presentations, a panel discussion will allow all those in attendance to ask questions, provide opinions, and discuss the options available.
Conference Chair Reception & Silent Auction
Hosted by Barbara Cinnamon, Honorary Conference Chair 2010
6:00pm – 7:00pm
All proceeds of this event go to the Pharmacist-At-Risk Program. The Pharmacist-At-Risk Committee is a group of individuals who are committed to helping a colleague or their family members with a personal problem. The program is voluntary, confidential, non-punitive and enables pharmacists to seek help or achieve resolution of a personal problem. We would greatly appreciate your support with our efforts to this cause.
Annual Awards Banquet
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Awards Ceremony
Manitoba Society of Pharmacists Award of Merit – Meera Thadani
Bristol Myers Squibb Past President Award, Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association – Randy Stephanchew
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Bowl of Hygeia – Blair Cairns
2009 Pharmacist of the Year – Penny Murray
Bonnie Schultz Memorial Award for Practice Excellence – Donald Mestdagh
Entertainment
Dr. Laugh
Sponsored by the Pharmacists-at-Risk Program
"LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE, AND YOU DONT NEED A PRESCRIPTION!"
Charlie Chaplin said that "A day without laughter is a day wasted" Well , just in case you haven't had your dose of laughter for the day , this session will cure what ails you, exercise your chuckle muscle, and calcify your funny bone-, all without any serious side effects and you can take it with food and alcohol!
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