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111th Annual Convention and Trade ExpositionErnest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LouisianaOctober 17–21, 2009

Meet. Learn. Succeed.

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

“Great vendor selection. First-time attendee. Best independent pharmacy convention I have

ever attended.” —Victor Chikasawa, The Pharmacy of CARES, Sacramento, CA

“Look forward to this every year. Interesting, fun. And, if you take the topics we learned here, you’ll see success.” —Bill Thompson,

Thompson Pharmacy, Altoona, PA

Dear Colleague

CONTENTSGeneral Information ...................... 3

Special Events ................................ 4

Schedule At-A-Glance .................. 4

Education Programming .............. 6

Trade Exposition ............................ 8

�FORMS�IN�BACK:

Registration ............................. 9–10

Housing .........................................11

For further details, schedule updates, and to register online, go to the NCPA Web site, www.ncpanet.org.

Meet. Learn. Succeed. Those are the reasons pharmacists tell us why they attend NCPA’s annual convention. Come to

New Orleans October �7–2� and we’re sure you’ll agree.

The Annual NCPA Convention and Trade Exposition is a once-a-year opportunity for first-rate exhibits, networking, and

entertainment along with more than 20 hours of original and topical continuing education that enables the nation’s inde-

pendent community pharmacists to sharpen their patient care skills and improve business performance throughout the

following year—and have a bit of fun in the Big Easy, too. Where better to have fun than in the Big Easy?

Please look through this preliminary program to get a flavor of what awaits you at the best independent community

pharmacy meeting—anytime, anywhere. The keynote speakers are Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts and

NFL Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw. The legendary Neville Brothers, New Orleans’ own, are the closing night entertainment.

It’s all included, along with most meals, in a reduced registration fee of only $695 or less per person.

Check back for CE and other program updates at www.ncpanet.org and to register.

Please attend. You’ll be glad you attend, because you’ll:

• MEET old friends and make new ones.

• LEARN from experts in top-notch education sessions and from vendors at the most productive trade show in the

pharmacy industry.

• SUCCEED with ideas and knowledge to better serve your patients and improve your bottom line.

Sincerely,

Bruce T. Roberts, RPh Holly Whitcomb Henry, RPh

Executive Vice President and CEO President, 2008–2009

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Bus and Streetcar RTA services are $1.25, including bus transportation

and the streetcar. Twenty-eight bus lines are running, providing

34,000 rides daily. Bus service allows transportation through-

out the city’s major corridor, extending from the Faubourg

Marigny to Riverbend.

AttractionsNew Orleans is a city with a soul, where culture bubbles up

from the street. When you wake up and look around, you

realize you are in a place that is truly different, a place where

your molecules get rearranged. Forever new, New Orleans has a

culture that is dynamically alive and creative.

The art galleries are among the finest in North America. And,

there are many cultural attractions such as plantation homes,

riverboat cruises, city tours, Mardi Gras World, Café Du

Monde, Cabildo State Museum, New Orleans Historic Collec-

tion, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Audubon Zoo, National

World War II Museum, Harrah’s Casino and its entertainment-

filled Fulton Street Promenade, New Orleans Museum of Art,

Bestoff Sculpture Garden, Contemporary Arts Center, Louisi-

ana Children’s Museum, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra,

and the New Orleans Ballet.

New Orleans Pharmacy MuseumThe city of New Orleans operated the New Orleans Pharmacy

Museum from 1950 until 1987, when budget cuts threat-

ened to close the museum permanently. In 1987, a group of

concerned pharmacists, physicians, and community business

leaders established the Friends of Historical Pharmacy, a

non-profit organization. The Friends took over the complete

operation of the museum, including all fundraising, and

continue to this day.

Wardrobe ConsiderationsBusiness casual attire is the accepted fashion during NCPA

convention activities. For ladies, sundresses, pant suits, skirts,

slacks, and blouses are appropriate; for gentlemen, slacks and

a button-down or polo-style shirt are appropriate. The average

October temperature in New Orleans is 80 degrees. Meeting

rooms and restaurants may be cold, so layer with a sweater or

light jacket.

GENERAL INFORMATION Register Early (It’s Fast and Easy!)

Registering for NCPA’s annual convention has never been easier.

With registration options including online, fax, phone, and mail,

there’s no reason to delay! See the 2009 Convention Registration

form on page 9 for more information.

Who Should Attend• Pharmacy Owners and Managers

• Staff Pharmacists

• Technicians

• Boards of Pharmacy

• Pharmacy Students

• College of Pharmacy Faculty

NCPA MembershipUnless you indicate otherwise on the registration form (page

9), a portion of your registration fee will be applied automati-

cally toward your first year of NCPA membership if you are not

already an NCPA member.

NCPA is the only national pharmacy association solely com-

mitted to protecting the interests of independent community

pharmacists and their pharmacies. We continue to advance the

business and professional interests of community pharmacists

and their patients on Capitol Hill, at the White House, before

federal agencies, and in the states. NCPA is a respected and

forceful advocate in the corridors of power, known for its abil-

ity to quickly mobilize the grassroots voice of its members and

the patients they serve.

NCPA offers the following for members:

• Business development advice on matters such as store effici-

ency, staff development and training, marketing, building

consumer loyalty, and lease negotiation—creating thousands

in new profits

• Peer-to-peer advice on proven business models

• Practical tools like the NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal

Health—a yearly look at financial and demographic informa-

tion regarding independent community pharmacy

Additional ServicesChild Care ArrangementsPlease note that NCPA does not encourage the presence of chil-

dren in education sessions or the exhibit hall. Children under the

age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

To inquire about child care arrangements during the NCPA con-

vention, please check with your hotel concierge who can provide

a list of licensed, bonded New Orleans-area child care organiza-

tions and their contact information. Advance reservations are

strongly recommended.

Getting AroundNew Orleans Convention Center is located approximately five

blocks from the host hotels. NCPA will be providing shuttle

bus service to the convention center.

Air ServiceNew Orleans Louis B. Armstrong International Airport

(MSY) is serviced by all the major airlines. It is located approxi-

mately 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans.

TaxisIf you plan to take a cab, simply go to the taxi cab stand

at the airport. The one-way fare for two people to downtown

hotels averages $28, plus $2 fuel service charge. United Cab Inc.

is highly recommended.

There are thousands of taxis available on New Orleans streets

and at major hotels. Taxi rates are $4.50, plus $1.60 per mile

(.20 per one-eighth mile) thereafter. An additional charge of $1

per passenger, after the first passenger, is applied.

SuperShuttle Airport Shuttle, Inc. is the official ground transporta-

tion for Louis B. Armstrong International Airport, with service

to and from New Orleans’ hotels and other designated loca-

tions. Fare is $13 each way. No reservations required.

Car Rental and Driving DirectionsTake advantage of discounted rates with Avis! Call

1-800-831-8000 and reference AWD# A410100. Use MapQuest

for detailed directions to your hotel.

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Fame, Bradshaw has earned the recogni-

tion: four-time Super Bowl champion

quarterback, two-time MVP, Pro Football

Hall of Fame inductee, actor in Failure to

Launch comedy, New York Times bestselling

author, and breeder of champion quarter

horses. No one can spiral them into the end

zone like Bradshaw.

Government Affairs Forum

TUESDAy, OCTObER 20

NCPAPAC Reception

Closing Night EntertainmentThe Neville Brothers

Bonded by blood, the four Neville broth-

ers create some of the funkiest sounds

this world has ever heard. Their passion-

ate funk and a feeling for blues-soaked

deep pocket grooves is the basis of their

place in New Orleans’ cultural history.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE All sessions are being held in the Ernest N. Morial Convention

Center, except evening programs which are in the New Orleans

Sheraton Hotel. For further details, schedule updates, and to

register online, visit www.ncpanet.org.

Pre-Convention ProgrammingThURSDAy, OCTObER 15

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Community Aging, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care (CAALLTC) Certificate Program, Part I [Requires separate registration]

FRIDAy, OCTObER 16

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Community Aging, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care (CAALLTC) Certificate Program, Part II[Requires separate registration]

SPECIAL EVENTS SUNDAy, OCTObER 18

First General Session SpeakerRobin Roberts, co-host for ABC’s Good

Morning America

Roberts has covered numerous special

events ranging from the USS Roosevelt

soldiers’ homecoming to the devastating

AIDS crisis worldwide. When Hurricane

Katrina devasted New Orleans and the Mis-

sissippi Gulf Coast, she launched GMA’s “Gets It Done” to help

her hometown of Pass Christian, Mississippi, recover. A cancer

survivor, Roberts’ New York Times bestseller “From the Heart:

Seven Rules to Live By” includes a chapter on her breast cancer

experience. She is also the recipient of three Emmy Awards for

ESPN sportscasting.

MONDAy, OCTObER 19

Second General Session SpeakerTerry Bradshaw, co-host/analyst on Fox NFL Sunday

The only NFL player with a star on the Hollywood Walk of

SATURDAy, OCTObER 17

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Registration

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, lobby of Hall A

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The business of Profitable Compounding Services[Requires separate registration]

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Future Pharmacists ProgrammingChapter Officer’s Breakfast (RSVP required) — 8 – 9:30 a.m.

9 – 12:30 p.m.

Education Workshops

12:30 – 5 p.m.

Ownership Academy — How to Buy a Pharmacy

[Requires separate registration]

12:30 – 5 p.m.

Ownership Academy — How to Sell a Pharmacy

[Requires separate registration]

1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Education Workshops

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Future Pharmacist bonanza

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Perfect Match Reception

[Invitation required]

5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Foundation Auction and Reception

7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Opening Celebration

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MONDAy, OCTObER 19

7 – 8:30 a.m.

Continental breakfast

7 – 9 a.m.

breakfast Symposium

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Registration


9 – 11:15 a.m.

Second General SessionFeatured speaker: Terry Bradshaw, co-host/analyst on

Fox NFL Sunday

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Trade ExpositionErnest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall A

With box lunch

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 2 p.m.

Colleagues in ConsultationErnest N. Morial Convention Center, back of Hall A

11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.

NCPA Exhibitor TheaterErnest N. Morial Convention Center, back of Hall A

2:30 – 4 p.m.

Education Workshops

4 – 5:30 p.m.

Government Affairs ForumExperts discuss health care reform

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Dinner Symposium

TUESDAy, OCTObER 20

7 – 9 a.m.

breakfast Symposium

Main Convention Events and ProgrammingSUNDAy, OCTObER 18

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Registration


7 – 8:30 a.m.


7:30 – 9 a.m.

Education Workshops

9 – 11:30 a.m.

Opening General SessionFeatured speaker: Robin Roberts, co-anchor for ABC’s Good

Morning America

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Symposium

1:30 – 6 p.m.

Grand Opening of Trade ExpositionErnest N. Morial Convention Center, use Hall A entrance

2 – 4:15 p.m.

Exhibitor TheaterErnest N. Morial Convention Center, back of Hall A

For attending pharmacists, these 30-minute non-CE sessions

present the latest on products and services from select

exhibiting companies.

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Foundation Awards Ceremony and Reception

4 – 6 p.m.

Exhibit hall Reception

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Product Introduction Dinner (non-CE)

Biologic Therapy in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases

Presented by Centocor Ortho Biotech

7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Registration


7:30 – 9 a.m.


9:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Education Workshops

11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Trade ExpositionErnest N. Morial Convention Center, Hall A

With box lunch

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 2 p.m.

Colleagues in ConsultationErnest N. Morial Convention Center, back of Hall A

2:30 – 4 p.m.

Education Workshops

5 – 7 p.m.

NCPAPAC ReceptionSupport NCPA’s political action committee

7 – 10:30 p.m.

Closing Night EventFeaturing: The Neville Brothers

Generations Hall on Andrew Higgins Drive

Post-ConventionWEDNESDAy, OCTObER 21

7 – 7:45 a.m.


7:45 – 10:00 a.m.

house of Delegates

Stay tuned! More information will appear on the NCPA Web site (www.NCPAnet.org) as new clinical and profes-sional breakfast and dinner symposia are added.

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EDUCATION To strengthen your business, this year’s focused track program-ming will bring you valuable insights from industry experts. Featured are subjects on compounding, technology, long-term care, home health care, and successful pharmacy niches to answer many of your questions, spoken and unspoken.

ThURSDAy AND FRIDAy, OCTObER 15–16

Pre-Convention ProgrammingCommunity Aging, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care Certificate Program (CAALLTC)[Requires separate registration]This two-day certificate program is targeted to both beginners and seasoned vets and focuses on developing and growing a long-term care business niche. By providing senior-friendly community services that promote independent living, the community pharmacist can profitably provide medication to assisted living and long-term care (LTC) residents.

CAALLTC topics include the following: growth markets, ser-vice-specific business planning, the “ABCs” of specialty opera-tions, automation/technology, contracting/pricing, and clinical protocols to improve profitability. A survey of relevant regula-tory issues and their impact on your practice will be covered.

SATURDAy ThROUGh TUESDAy, OCTObER 17–20

WorkshopsOwnership Academy: how to Sell a Pharmacy[Requires separate registration]Count down to retirement. An independent community pharmacy owner’s job is never done, including deciding how to sell your pharmacy. What plans should you make five years in advance, three years in advance, one year out? This program will bring you tools, templates, and advice on how to transition ownership, easily and affordably. Sellers registered for this pro-gram will receive a free edition of Selling a Pharmacy: A “How to” Guide (a $99 value).

Ownership Academy: how to buy a Pharmacy[Requires separate registration]Opportunities to buy or open a successful independent phar-macy abound. In this program potential owners will receive key information on finding a business opportunity, crafting a busi-

ness plan, going through a preparation checklist, and looking into the future for those issues that will affect their ownership decisions. Aspiring owners registered for this program will receive a free edition of Buying a Pharmacy: A “How to Guide” (an $89 value).

Perfect Match Reception: buyers and Sellers Matching Services (Invitation required)This is an ideal opportunity to network with other buyers and sellers, trade stories, and obtain information that will help you in your specific buying or selling decision. You may even find the perfect match: a buyer, a seller, or a junior partnership possibility. Participants from the How to Buy and How to Sell sessions are exclusive participants in this networking social event.

The business of Profitable Compounding Services[Requires separate registration]Learn about the business model of compounding and its role in the independent community pharmacy market. This program will give you the tools to develop a compounding business plan including regulations, start-up costs, technol-ogy, financing, and billing. You will learn how to market your practice to local doctors, health care facilities, and the community.

Compounding: Emerging Regulatory TrendsCompounding is a vital niche for the community pharmacist, but the regulatory environment can make a huge difference in how compounding pharmacy is practiced from state to

state around the country. This up-to-the-minute program will bring you insight on the regulatory issues around the country, OTC compounding, sterile regulations, sampling, and how they can affect your practice.

Compounding: Skin Care and CosmeceuticalsHow do you get your practice on the cutting edge of the compounding market? This program on the newly developing niche of skin care and cosmeceuticals will bring you practice models that work in this burgeoning area of growth in the compounding niche, including regulatory issues, packaging and labeling, and more.

Part of the Solution: Independent Community Pharmacists on State boards of PharmacyIt is said that all politics are local and that holds true when it comes to the laws and regulations that affect your practice day to day. These regulations are formed by your State Board of Pharmacy and literally control your practice of pharmacy. Who sits on these boards of pharmacy and how can you be sure that they have your best interests at heart? Over the years the composition of boards of pharmacy has changed and now includes very little representation from the independent community. This session will bring you three independent pharmacy colleagues who have served on boards of phar-macy. Discover the “ins” and “outs” of boards, how business gets done, and how you can increase the influence of the independent community pharmacy in your state.

booming boomer business: Specialty Niche Products and Services for the Aging PopulationBaby boomers, a rapidly growing segment of your practice, ex-pect to live well at home. Explore new niche concepts, market-ing, and business pearls for your home care business including mobility and home conversions that will help you fill this need and bring new revenue to your pharmacy.

Getting the Reimbursement you Deserve: Maximize Return on Comprehensive Patient Care ServiceThis session will reveal common mistakes that practitioners make in under billing and reimbursement in the long-term care arena. Correcting the mistakes will enable you to receive higher returns for your services.

breaking Down the barriers to Entry: Exploring the Long-Term Care NicheRFPs, per diem payments, equipment and systems, business

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plans…. Despite the opportunities and financial benefits of the LTC niche, the information gap can make entry daunt-ing. This program will help you understand the terms and concepts. This inside story fills in the gap, so you can make a business decision based on ROI alone.

Successful business Opportunities in Patient Care Niche Management: bringing up the bottom LineThese two-part sessions will bring you an in-depth examina-tion of successful patient-care niches for your community pharmacy business. Your peers talk about their successes such as the problems encountered in their patient population that inspired them to move into a particular niche, a description of their service, the process of implementation that includes challenges faced and solutions to those challenges, results and comments on patient satisfaction and profitability, and their future plans for growth and improvement.

how to Provide and Get Paid for Medication Therapy ServicesIf it is good for the patient, it is good for the pharmacy! Medication therapy management requires close contact with your patients, so you can manage their prescription care, an-swer their questions, refer them to complementary therapies, measure their outcomes, and increase their safety. This case-based program will give you new patient-care tips that will improve your MTM services and your revenue.

E-Prescribing: best Practices to Unlock OpportunitiesElectronic prescribing and Health Information Technology (HIT) are big news in the press. It means a lot to the phar-macy profession. Learn best practices to unlock opportunities and avoid glitches.

A New Day for hIPAA: Moving into the FutureNew developments in the Health Insurance Portability and Ac-countability Act (HIPAA) have been signed into law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). They will affect your pharmacy practice. This session will give you the detailed pharmacy changes and timeline, so you can accurately alter your business to avoid new significant fines and penalties.

The best Innovative Technology Practices: Getting More WOW! for your Technology InvestmentThere seems to be a constant, conflicting stream of news on the latest and greatest pharmacy technology to save you money and streamline your pharmacy practice. In this work-

shop, your own pharmacy peers cut through the chatter and help you wade through the maze of current technology. You will learn what they selected and why, how the investment has paid off, and what these practical, cutting-edge pharmacists have planned for the future.

Pharmacy-based ‘Take back’ Programs: A Safer and Greener Solution and Community Service OpportunitySituation: Unused prescriptions sit in medicine cabinets, yielding potential landmines for prescription diversion, abuse, and accidental poisonings. Unused medications are dumped in drains and in the trash, often seeping into the wa-ter supply. Geological surveys from every part of the country show the presence of pharmaceuticals in lakes, streams, and groundwater. Solution: Capitalize on the growing demand for green solutions in the community by launching prescription “take back” programs. Your pharmacist colleagues will show you—with very little investment—how to create a commu-nity service that pays dividends in good will, differentiating your pharmacy and creating strong ties to your community.

yes, It’s That Simple! Out-front Merchandising Meets your Customers’ Needs and Creates SalesHaving a well-merchandised pharmacy front-end is vital to creating easy-access products for your patients. This series offers before-and-after images presented by a pharmacy mer-chandising expert to help you fine tune your floor.

Open the Door: Take Advantage of your Community’s Golden OpportunitiesInnovation, adaptability, and flexibility separate independent pharmacies from competitors. These critical strengths are not only a competitive retail advantage but can expand your

practice with local businesses. Pharmacists like you are part-nering within their local communities to provide traditional and non-traditional services. Come and hear how to enhance practices, elevate community recognition, and diversify revenue streams. This session will present information about community networking opportunities and basic marketing principles to set you on the right path for success. Ideas for services will be generated from you and your colleagues to share experiences on what to do and not to do.

Patient Perspectives on Type 2 Diabetes: Introducing GLP-1 to Patients, a Case-based ProgramSupported by an educational grant from Novo NordiskGiven the ever increasing diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, com-munity pharmacists are seeing more and more patients with this disease. The availability of a new class of agents, the GLP-1 agonists, creates opportunities for pharmacists to engage patients in discussion about the management of type 2 diabetes. Using a case-based approach and questions that might be encountered from patients with prescriptions for GLP-1 agonists, this continuing education program will pro-vide pharmacists with an enhanced ability to communicate and educate patients about the features and benefits of newer treatment options for type 2 diabetes.

“It’s a great conference. Lots of credit hours for pharmacists, plus a good time in a great place. The NCPA has always been the best

of the best. Quality educational hours. NCPA goes first class!.” —Nancy Princing, Princing’s Pharmacy, Saginaw, MI

“As a first-time attendee, I felt it was very organized and informative for myself and my practice.” —Wayne Vanwie,

Professional Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA®) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing phar-macy education. The NCPA annual convention will

provide up to 22.5 contact hrs. (2.25 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit. Additional hours can be obtained by participating in pre-convention education programs.

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2009 NCPA Exhibitors (as of 5/26/2009)TRADE EXPOSITIONThe NCPA Trade Exposition is the most powerful and pro-ductive trade show in the pharmacy industry. It is your best opportunity to secure the very latest in quality products and services.

LocationExhibit Hall A ✦ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

Offers• Displays showcasing the many facets of the community

pharmacy marketplace• Live demonstrations for invaluable hands-on experience• Opportunities to meet key industry contacts who can spur

ideas that help grow your business• Colleagues in Consultation — learn revenue-building ideas

from the real world• Idea exchange with sales personnel to help grow your

business• Cost-effective, one-stop shopping for owners, managers,

and purchasing agents• Face-to-face networking opportunities with vendors and

colleagues• Learning opportunities about new pharmaceuticals• First looks at new and innovative products and services

Exhibit hours Sunday, October 18, 1:30–6 p.m. with reception

Monday, October 19, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. with box lunch

Tuesday, October 20, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. with box lunch

Children and the NCPA Exhibit hallPlease note that NCPA does not encourage the presence of children in the exhibit hall. Children under the age of 16 must be closely accompanied by an adult at all times.

Exhibitor TheaterBack of Exhibit Hall A (next to the food court)These 30-minute, non-CE sessions will provide attending pharmacists with the opportunity to learn the latest on prod-ucts and services from select exhibiting companies.

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