Join us at the NCCN 12^th Annual Conference and 2007 Pharmacy Program: Best Practices in Oncology Pharmacy Management™. This complimentary half-day, pre-conference program is designed specifically for pharmacists.

Registration for the Best Practices in Oncology Pharmacy Management™ symposium has exceeded maximum room capacity and we are no longer able to accept any additional registrants. Pharmacists are still welcome to register and attend the NCCN 12th Annual Conference: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care™ in Hollywood, Florida, on March 14 – 18, 2007.

Agenda -- Best Practices in Oncology Pharmacy Management™
March 14, 2007

Networking Lunch
12:15– 1:30 PM

Welcome
1:30 – 1:35 PM
William T. McGivney, PhD
National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Panel Discussion: Challenges and Best Practices in Oncology Pharmacy Management in 2007
1:40– 2:40 PM

• Describe the impact of new medicare drug coverage, coverage for off-label use, reimbursement, etc. on oncology pharmacy management
• Discuss the transition to increased use of oral therapeutics
• Discuss cancers as chronic diseases and role of pharmacy management
• Explain how changing distribution systems affect pharmacy management
• Summarize the value of error prevention and standardized order entry

Panel: Philip E. Johnson, MS, RPh, FASHP, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute at the University of South Florida; Raymond J. Muller, MS, RPh, FASHP, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; Emily Stuntebeck, PharmD, BCOP, University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center

Panel Discussion: The Role and Impact of the Costs of Drugs/Biologics on Pharmacy Decision-Making
2:45– 3:45 PM

• Explain the role of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness comparisons in selection of agents
• Outline the use of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in selection of agents
• Describe negotiations between clinicians and pharmacy directors in selection of agents
• List guidelines for first- and second-line regimens and beyond in metastatic disease
• Assess the issue of seeking determination of coverage before agent administration
• Discuss methods for managing uncompensated pharmacy services
• Outline the impact high priced agents has on inventory management
• Discuss the implications of biogenerics for pharmacy practice and management

Panel: Becky Arbuckle, MS, RPh, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center; James A. Jorgenson, RPh, MS, FASHP, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah; Charles D. Lucarelli, MS, RPh, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Break
3:45– 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion: The Impact of Science and Information Technology on Institutional Pharmacy Practice
4:00– 5:00 PM

• Recognize the advent of biomarkers and their impact on therapy selection, monitoring, and evaluation
• Explain the role of guidelines in directing care for increasingly specific patient subpopulations
• Assess the availability of increasingly selective and effective supportive agents and their impact on therapeutic selection
• Describe the impact of information technology on therapeutic selection and administration, on error reduction, and on pharmacy administration
• Summarize the need for developing and updating standard chemotherapy/biologics order sets in a rapidly changing environment

Panel: Amy Hatfield, PharmD, BCOP, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins; Leslie R. Mackowiak, RPh, MS, Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center; Jerry Siegel, PharmD, FASHP, Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital & Richard J. Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University 

Closing Remarks
5:00 PM

Also available, the complete agenda for the NCCN 12th Annual Conference Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care™, March 14 – 18, 2007.

Program Overview

This unique educational event is designed to provide pharmacists with information on a variety of topics integral to the role of the pharmacist in quality cancer care. The program begins with a special networking lunch that gives participants an opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with other colleagues in their profession. Following lunch is a series of panel discussions focused on current issues faced by pharmacists in the areas of pharmacy management, decision-making, and practice. Each panel consists of faculty who are recognized leaders in oncology care from top cancer centers across the U.S.

Intended Audience

This educational activity is designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists who manage patients with cancer.

Accreditation

The Institute for Continuing Healthcare Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
 
This program is acceptable for 3 hours (.3 CEUs) of continuing education credit in states that recognize ACPE-accredited providers. 

(ACPE ID # 781-999-07-001-L04)

In order to receive a statement of credit, conference participants will need to attend each lecture and complete the activity evaluation form. Partial credit will be awarded. Statements of credit will be mailed within 4 to 6 weeks of the meeting.

Faculty Disclosure
All faculty participating in NCCN continuing education activities are expected to disclose any conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s) as defined by the ACCME’s and ANCC’s Standards for Commercial Support. Full disclosure of faculty relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Accommodations

NCCN is no longer able to accept online or faxed housing requests for the NCCN room blocks at The Westin Diplomat and Courtyard by Marriott. Please contact Maria Ramos at 866-788-NCCN (6226) or through e-mail to inquire on remaining room availability at either property.

Airline Travel

Carlson Wagonlit Wide World Travel Service Inc. is the official travel agency for NCCN. Carlson Wagonlit has the ability to search all carriers and offer a variety of discounts to ensure that the lowest fare is obtained.

To take advantage of the services, discounts, and low fares offered by Carlson Wagonlit, please call 800.248.9990 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern Time. Be sure to identify yourself as an NCCN conference attendee.

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