Ohio Pharmacists Association

OPA’s New Website is Live and Mobile-Friendly!

Thu, 30 May 2013

Legislative Update: The Ohio Budget's impact on pharmacy

Thu, 30 May 2013

The Ohio Budget; Cultural Competency for Health Care Professionals; Health Care Professional ID B...

The Center for Ohio Pharmacy

Thu, 23 May 2013

Eastern Ohio Pharmacists Association is back!

Tue, 14 May 2013

Pharmacist Training Program for Adult Immunizations - June 18 (full), July 31 (full), & August 14, 2013 - OPA Office 2674 Federated Blvd, Columbus

Thu, 16 May 2013

OPA 2013 Annual Conference shatters attendance record!

Thu, 09 May 2013

April 2013 OPA Extern Profile: Allison Rider

Mon, 13 May 2013

March 2013 OPA Extern Profile: Marissa Henning

Tue, 07 May 2013

March 2013 OPA Extern Profile: Josh Ilenin

Tue, 07 May 2013

February 2013 OPA Extern Profile: Sarah Vandevender

Tue, 07 May 2013

February 2013 OPA Extern Profile: Andrea Fralick

Tue, 07 May 2013

Leveraging Comparative Effectiveness Research from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Thu, 02 May 2013

Legislative Update: Increasing access to oral chemotherapy drugs and naloxone

Tue, 11 Jun 2013

Insurance coverage for orally administered cancer medications; Naloxone access; The Ohio Budget; ...

Ohio Pharmacists Foundation Research Grant Program - Guidelines for Potential Applicants

Mon, 29 Apr 2013

New Online CE Resource from OPA!

Mon, 08 Apr 2013

Legislative Update: Emergency dispensing bill progressing; Immunization expansion legislation introduced

Thu, 02 May 2013

OPA members give testimony in support of emergency dispensing for pharmacists; Increasing immuniz...

Flaunt Your Pharmacy - Show Your Patients What You Can Do for Them

Thu, 14 Mar 2013

NEW OPA Member Benefit! Ohio Pharmacy Newsline E-News Brief

Mon, 11 Feb 2013

Feb Legislative Update – Federal/ State Issues

Tue, 23 Apr 2013

TRICARE Changes Coming; Mirixa Releasing MTM Cases; Important 2013 Claims Processing Changes for ...

OPA 135th Annual Conference - Register Today!

Thu, 07 Feb 2013

Legislative Update: End of the year brings new Ohio laws and big changes to OARRS

Thu, 14 Mar 2013

Designated OARRS Delegates, Controlled Substances; Physician Assistant Scope of Practice; Electro...

Jan Legislative Update – Federal/ State Issues

Fri, 08 Feb 2013

Medicare Part D Reminder: Community CCRx Transition to SilverScript; Effective Date for BWC Rules...

October/November 2011 OPA Extern Profile: Phillip Anderson

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

November 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Laura Whinnery

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

November 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Minh-Duc Vu

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

September 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Kelly Pottkotter

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

September 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Katie Hummel

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

May 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Priyam Mithawala

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

April 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Brittany Schmidt

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

March 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Lisa Berni

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

March 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Larecia Knoerzer

Thu, 03 Jan 2013

February 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Tyler Copp

Wed, 02 Jan 2013

January 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Krystalyn Weaver

Wed, 02 Jan 2013

January 2012 OPA Extern Profile: Aimee Wallace

Wed, 02 Jan 2013

November 2011 OPA Extern Profile: Stephanie Kleyman

Wed, 02 Jan 2013

November 2011 OPA Extern Profile: Eric Gillespie

Wed, 02 Jan 2013

October 2011 OPA Extern Profile: Mara Weber

Wed, 26 Dec 2012

September 2011 OPA Extern Profile: Thao Pham

Wed, 26 Dec 2012

Dec Legislative Update – Federal/ State Issues & Election Results

Fri, 25 Jan 2013

FDA Recommends Against Hydrocodone Rescheduling; Bipartisan Letter to Medicare on DTS Home Delive...

Understanding Your Pharmacy's Finances - January 20, 2013 - OPA Office 2674 Federated Blvd, Columbus

Fri, 08 Feb 2013

Nov Legislative Update: Medicaid Managed Care, Humana, DEA, & CMS/NPI Req.

Mon, 07 Jan 2013

Aetna Flu Care Card Information

Thu, 28 Feb 2013

Oct Legislative Update: Humana, OH Medicaid Claims, HB259

Wed, 07 Nov 2012

Yearly Training Required for Compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard - Yearly Training Required for OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Fri, 04 Jan 2013

DEA Re: Pharmacist to Physician Communications!

Fri, 04 Jan 2013

2012 OPA Midyear Meeting - November 11 - Nov. 11, 2012 The Makoy Center, Hilliard

Wed, 19 Dec 2012

Ohio Medicaid Announces Claims Corrections

Fri, 04 Jan 2013

Sept Legislative Update: OPA Win, Payment for RPh-provided MTM, New Workers Comp program

Wed, 07 Nov 2012

MTM: Successfully Engaging Eligible Patients - Hand out available near the bottom of this article

Thu, 25 Oct 2012

Pharmacist CE Changes Effective July 1

Fri, 04 Jan 2013

August Legislative Update: Rx Drug User Fee Act, Impact of Affordable Care Act, HB 526: Emergency Dispensing

Wed, 05 Sep 2012

July Legislative Update: Hydrocodone to Sched II, DMEPOS info, Medicare Fee-For-Service, Paramedics Immunizing...

Wed, 05 Sep 2012

June Legislative Update: HB 526

Wed, 05 Jun 2013

Immunization Updates

Tue, 12 Feb 2013

Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunizations
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS
Legi...

Social Media

Thu, 30 Jun 2011

Ohio Pharmacists Foundation Silent Auction - Get in on the Auction Action!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012

Thanks to all our Annual Conference supporters!

Wed, 10 Apr 2013

OPA Launches Social Media Network - Use social media and OPA to expand your network!

Thu, 12 May 2011

The Basics: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

Thu, 30 Jun 2011

Workplace Safety Information

Mon, 22 Feb 2010

OPA Members - We Need Your Email Address !

Mon, 20 Jul 2009

Please use the "Modify My Account" link under "My Profile" on the OPA Members Only page to update...

October is Control Your Health, Talk to Your Pharmacist Month! - Public Relations Posters Available for Your Pharmacy

Thu, 06 May 2010

Let your patients know the important role pharmacists play in their personal healthcare.
...

Ohio Pharmacists Foundation Research Grant Program - Guidelines for Potential Applicants

Fri, 03 Jun 2011

University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy ASP Chapter News

Thu, 06 May 2010

Recent Programming

Sun, 18 Jan 2009

Recent programming highlights.

Learning Objectives OPA Home Study Educational Programming

Wed, 30 Nov 2011

2007 Salary Survey

Wed, 18 Aug 2010

We are pleased to announce that the 2007 Ohio Pharmacist Salary survey is now available.

Survey of the week - Click here to take survey

Mon, 03 Mar 2008

OPA Resource Center - Are you planning a presentation in your community?

Fri, 04 Jan 2013

Check out the OPA Resource Center of materials available for loan to OPA members.

Pseudoephedrine Logbook: Order Today! - New Reduced Price!

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

October Legislative Update - 2007 Defense Authorization - TRICARE

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

2007 Defense Authorization: H.R. 5122/S. 2766

Combat Meth. Act of 2005- Self-Certifica...

Sept. 30, 2006 Deadline for Meth Laws

Thu, 06 May 2010

PhMIC offers Member Discounts on Long Term Care Coverage

Thu, 06 May 2010

September Legislative Update - Combat Meth Act of 2005

Thu, 06 May 2010

Pharmacy Quality Commitment: A Systems View of Patient Care

Sun, 03 Aug 2008

Majority of Medicaid to be Managed Care: Is Your Pharmacy Signed Up? - Also: Information for Pharmacists Calling Medicare

Thu, 25 Sep 2008

Legislative Update February 2006 - Pseudoephedrine Sales, PA Prescribing, Drug Licensing, Drug Repository Program

Thu, 14 Jan 2010

Pseudoephedrine Sales, PA Prescribing, Drug Licensing, Drug Repository Program, Best Rx Program

Course Descriptions - 2006 OPA Annual Conference

Mon, 03 Mar 2008

When a Hero Comes Along: Robert E. Lee, Ph.D. - Erica Scheuffele, Pharm.D. Candidate, University of Cincinnati, OPA extern

Mon, 03 Mar 2008

I would like to take this time to remember a hero who has not only inspired my life, but many oth...

Ask Your Pharmacist
(Answers-Service-Knowledge) - A.S.K Consumer Safety Program Information

Tue, 20 Jan 2009

A.S.K. Presentation NOW AVAILABLE on CD or Slides

Reye's Syndrome Awareness

Thu, 06 May 2010

This article includes information about Reye's Syndrome with links to a list of medications conta...

Pharmacist Training Program for Adult Immunizations - Wednesday, June 21, 2006 - Makoy Center, Hilliard, OH

Mon, 03 Mar 2008

The goals of this program are to train pharmacists to set up an adult immunization program for in...

2005 OPA Annual ConferenceEducational Offerings - Course Descriptions

Thu, 06 May 2010

Course offerings, descriptions, presenter, date and time are listed in the article.

OPA Historical Video Directory

Wed, 21 Jan 2009

OPA Historical Video Directory

Budget Measure Includes Sales Tax Hike & Additional Medicaid Funding - Diabetes Health Care Coverage Proposed

Mon, 03 Mar 2008

House Sends Budget Measure to Senate with Sales Tax Hike; Additional Medicaid Funding
HB 146/S...

History of the Ohio Pharmacists Association - OPA formed in 1879

Mon, 03 Mar 2008

History and purpose of OPA.

Pharmacists Can Calm and Educate the Public - Bioterrorism Information

Fri, 09 Dec 2011

Anthrax Summary, National Pharmaceutical Stockpile Information, CDC Guidelines for State Health D...

Legislature Moving Fast on Pharmacy Issues - Prescription Discount Cards for Seniors and MORE!

Mon, 03 Mar 2008

HB 4 - Prescription Discount Cards for Seniors, OPA Supports Freedom of Access Legislation, Pr...

Revised Schedule for Distribution of the Settlement Money in the BNPD Antitrust Litigation

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
The second checks for distributing the money from settlement of the Brand Name Prescription Drug ...

Latest News on Compliance Campaign - ASK Radio/TV Campaign Begins This Month

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
Listen for a series of public service announcements on radio and television stations in Ohio that...

State Affiliated Chapter Survey - Perceptions of Quality and Value in Pharmacy Professional Organizations

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
The Ohio Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (OSHP) in collaboration with The Ohio State Univer...

Taking Medicines Right - New Statewide Program to Rollout in January - Ernest Boyd, Pharmacist, CAE, Executive Director

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
As you know, approximately 15 to 20 percent of hospital admissions can be connected with improper...

State Teachers Retirement Board Changes Drug Plan to Mail Order

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) has announced that several changes are being made to ...

S.B. 172: Pharmacy Practice Act, S.B. 248: Pharmacist Drug Administration

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
S.B. 172: Pharmacy Practice Act Revision and S.B. 248: Pharmacist Drug Administration

Check Your CE Recordkeeping Now

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
Beginning in the year 2001, all pharmacists required to report continuing education for license r...

Nurse Practitioners Prescribe, Pharmacist Confidentiality, and HB 307

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
Prescribing rights for nurse practitioners is tightly controlled, and Pharmacist confidentiality ...

H.B. 241:Prescriptive Authority for Advanced Practice Nurses

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
This bill would permit certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, certi...

Clinton Announces Medicare Outpatient Prescription Drug Benefit Plan

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
President Clinton recently announced a plan where every elderly American would be able to get fed...

Pharmacists and Congress React to FDA MedGuide Regulations

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
"Pharmacists Patient Protection Act of 1999 "

Allowable Changes by a Prescriber to an Original Prescription

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
Numerous complaints concerning a major third-party payer that was auditing Ohio pharmacies were r...

Druggists/Pharmacists Top List for Tenth Consecutive Year - #1in 1998 CNN/USA Today/Gallup Poll for Honesty and Ethics

Mon, 03 Mar 2008
Pharmacists again topped the list as America's "most trusted" professionals.

The Prescription Drug Benefit Equity Act

Mon, 22 Apr 2013
(H.R. 1525)