Networking – Like any other professional, compounding pharmacists need to stay connected in their networks, which can yield valuable business opportunities. In the case of the Waltham, Mass., IACP regional meeting that I recently attended, the casual discussion during the dinner provided an opportunity for the exchange of many business cards. One could hear meetings and lunches being set up; the feeling of a strong network comprised of personal and professional friendships Based on IACP Member input, filled the room. we are looking at the following areas for additional Regional Location, Location, Location – The regional meetings are easy; air travel and lodging is generally Meetings. Stay tuned for not required. This provides an incentive to bring more staff and that leads to a broader more details! understanding of the issues facing compounding pharmacies. In the case of the recent Massachusetts meeting, attendees from all six New England states were on hand and in most Prospective Cities cases those attendees drove in for the program and returned home upon its conclusion. for 2012/2013: Speak as One – The regional meetings provide members with highlights of changes being Foley, AL considered by regulators and legislators in Washington and in state capitals. They provide IACP Oklahoma City, OK members with the opportunity to speak with one voice in support of policy that helps to grow the Tulsa, OK compounding profession, and in opposition to those ideas that threaten its stability. Austin, TX Regional Meetings Ensure a Strong Association – An association is only as strong as the level Houston, TX of engagement of its membership. IACP plays a pivotal role that enables our profession to thrive. Members can speak to each other one-on-one. Questions can be related to the IACP team Interested in bringing immediately. The answers can be provided immediately or researched and forwarded a member IACP to your city? via e-mail.We must protect IACP by staying involved.The regional meetings are an easy and low- We are currently developing cost way to do just that. our 2013 Regional Education As a member of IACP since its inception, I have had the opportunity to participate with many other Meeting schedule. For more members and the IACP team in tackling issues affecting compounding pharmacists. The knowledge of information, please contact the IACP staff regarding compounding and specialty issues directly relates to the survival and Michelle Greene at sustainability of our industry. We cannot expect IACP to serve our needs if we do not invest the time to michellegreene@iacprx.org participate. I encourage my or 281.933.8400 colleagues to play an active role. A good way to start is by getting involved in the regional meetings. Will Rogers once said that, “A man only learns in two ways, one by reading, and the other by association with smarter people.” One can always learn something new by sitting and talking with a colleague. IACP provides the perfect venue. Ernest P. Gates, Jr, R.Ph, FASCP, FIACP is the President of Gates HealthcareAssociates (www.gatesconsult.com),a pharmaceutical and healthcare consulting firm that provides extensive clinical,programmatic,and regulatory knowledge and insight to organizations nationally and abroad. I A C P C U S T O M Rx C O N N E C T I O N I A C P R X . O R G 19
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