Survey for Pharmacists and Healthcare Professionals
How are temperature controlled medicines handled at the pharmacy?
There's been a great deal of interest by pharmaceutical companies, regulators, industry working groups and healthcare professionals to understand and improve the handling of temperature controlled medicines in the 'last mile' before reaching the patient. In fact, the PDA PCCIG pharmaceutical industry group has recently published Technical Report 46 "Last Mile: Guidance for Good Distribution Practices for Pharmaceutical Products to the End User". It details proper handling guidance to lower the chance of serious potential risks to patient safety and availability of life-saving drugs of medicines.
All survey respondents are automatically entered into prize drawing for 10 places to attend the 8th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals Global Forum being held September 20-23, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA (a $3,199 value).
Plus, all survey respondents will receive a feedback of this survey. You will learn how your peers and other pharmacists are currently handling medicines, their views on packaging and labeling of medicines and how pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies can collaborate to improve the safe medication delivery process.
The 8th Annual Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals Global Forum has an entire track dedicated to Healthcare Cold Chain Distribution, including these sessions:
Management of Stability Data for the Last Mile: A Case Presentation and Review of Technical Report 46 "Last Mile"
Bella Cohen, PharmD., Global Medical Information, Global Pharmaceutical Regulatory & Medical Sciences, Abbott
Practical Issues Faced by Front-Line Staff in the Last, but Important Leg of the Cold Chain
Mary E. Burkhardt, MS, RPh., Medication Safety Consultant, Medication Safety Solutions
Strengthening the Wholesaler and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Relationship
Chris J. Anderson, Director, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical & Medical Distribution, Cardinal Health
Panel Discussion: Proactive and Collaborative Efforts to Ensure Cold Chain Adherence Downstream and Solid Supply Partnership
Moderated by:
Rafik H. Bishara, PhD, Technical Advisor and Chair PCCIG USA Branch, PDA
Panelists include:
Mary E. Burkhardt, MS, RPh., Medication Safety Consultant, Institute for Safe Medicines Practices (ISMP) & Medication Safety Solutions
Bella Cohen, PharmD., Global Medical Information, Global Pharmaceutical Regulatory & Medical Sciences, Abbott
Chris J. Anderson, Director, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical & Medical Distribution, Cardinal Health
Chris Chandler Pharm D., Quality Assurance, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy, US Department of Veterans Affairs
For more information on the Healthcare Cold Chain Distribution track and all discussions at the 8th Cold Chain Distribution for Pharmaceuticals Global Forum, please review the complete brochure.