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2010-2011 Executive Committee members installed at the close of MPhA’s Annual Meeting are, from left, Val Soldevila, at large member; Waymon Tigrett, treasurer; Kimsey Cooper. president; Todd Barrett, vice president; Bill Mosby, president-elect; and, at back, Eddie Rutherford, past president. Not pictured is Beau Cox, at large member.


Division of Medicaid Provider Notice: Effective July 15, 2010
Short and Long Acting Stimulant Quantity Limits

In accordance to the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board's recommendation and beginning with dates of service July 15, 2010, the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM) will implement quantity limits for short and long acting stimulants:

• Short Acting stimulants will be limited to 62 total units per 31 days.

• Long Acting stimulants will be limited up to 31 or 62 total units per 31 days per manufacturer's recommended dose and as reported in the packet insert (PI).

New quantity limits are enhancements to DOM's current Products with Quantity Limits which can be referenced at www.medicaid.ms.gov, select Pharmacy Services, and go to Products with Quantity Limits. Be advised that this document has been revised and updated.

Claims in excess of the monthly limits will reject and require a 'Maximum Unit Override Request' form containing an explanation of medical justification to HID from the prescriber. For prior authorization issues, contact HID, or Health Information Designs, at 1-800-355-0486.

Register Early and You Could Win Big!

Register by July 16th for NCPA's 112th Annual Convention and be entered to win a complimentary registration for you and a guest to attend the NCPA Multiple Locations Conference in Palm Springs, California, plus 3 nights hotel stay (room + tax) at the fabulous Hyatt Grand Champions Resort—February 16th-20th, 2011. Winner will be notified on July 19th. (a $2,000 value!) If you've already registered, don't worry! Your name will still be entered for a change to win!
Congratulations to Neil Leikach of Catonsville Pharmacy in Baltimore, Md., grand prize winner for a complimentary registration and four nights at the Downtown Marriott in Philadelphia for the 112th Annual NCPA Convention and Trade Exposition. Join Neil and click here to register today.

It's Not Too Late to Honor a Colleague With a Nomination for an NCPA Award

NCPA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Independent Pharmacist of the Year and Prescription Drug Safety awards. The deadline for submissions is July 16. Nomination forms are available on the Convention page of our website.
Send them to the attention of Cheron McCrae. Fax nominations go to 703-683-3619. The awards will be presented at the 112th Annual NCPA Convention and Trade Exposition in Philadelphia, Oct. 23-27.

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MPhA Seeks Executive Director

MPhA seeks motivated individual to lead its organization and supervise staff and contractual services; oversee budgets and strategic planning; handle fund raising and public relations; manage fiscal, legal, and professional affairs; administer program and membership development; serve as editor of journal; and direct all communications.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree + 1-2 yrs job experience, excellent communication and organization skills, experience in association management, finance, legislative process (leadership/advocacy experience preferred).

To apply, provide a resume or CV, names and contact info of three professional references, and a cover letter describing interest and summarizing how prior experiences can ensure effectiveness.

Submit via mail to Eddie Rutherford, Chair of Search Committee, 3450 Attala Rd 1137, Kosciusko, MS 39090, or electronically to Eddie Rutherford: mpha.chairman@gmail.com


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Mississippi Pharmacy Compensation Survey

The 2007 Mississippi Pharmacy Compensation Survey is a service provided by the Department of Pharmacy Administration and the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management at The University of Mississippi, to all Mississippi pharmacists and their employers. survey


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