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CommunicationA Publication of the Manitoba Society of Pharmacists Inc. Continuing Education: Therapeutic Options Focus on Continuous and Extended Hormonal Contraception The Last Word: Why it Takes so Long to Get New Drugs Approved – Behind the Science, Economics Rules January/February 2008 Vol. 33, No. 3 The Voice of Pharmacists in Manitoba Publication Mail Agreement No. 40013710 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses To: The Manitoba Society of Pharmacists 202–90 Garry St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H1 SERVING PHARMACISTS THROUGHOUT MANITOBA We are contracted with all major insurance companies in Canada. We will design the best-suited coverage for you, and shop for the best-priced plans. We have volume buying discounts for Pharmacists. Ed Bodnarchuk, CFP Financial Advisor ARE YOU BUYING OR RENEWING YOUR LIFE INSURANCE? TEN YEAR TERM LIFE INSURANCE *NON-SMOKER MONTHLY PREMIUM $250,000 $500,000 AGE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 25 $ 15.53 $ 10.58 $ 22.50 $ 13.50 30 $ 15.53 $ 11.93 $ 22.50 $ 15.75 35 $ 16.88 $ 13.95 $ 24.75 $ 19.80 40 $ 20.93 $ 16.95 $ 32.85 $ 27.00 45 $ 29.03 $ 21.38 $ 49.05 $ 35.55 50 $ 41.63 $ 30.15 $ 74.25 $ 52.20 55 $ 63.68 $ 46.35 $ 118.35 $ 83.70 60 $ 100.13 $ 70.65 $ 191.25 $ 132.30 CONTACT: 1104 - 201 Portage Avenue Winnipeg MB R3B 3K6 Telephone: (204) 943-5340 Facsimile: (204) 943-5349 E-mail: [email protected] 2 C OMMUNICATION J ANUARY /F EBRUARY 2008 THIS ISSUE J ANUARY /F EBRUARY 2008 Up Front Pharmacists New Year’s Resolutions 4 Manitoba Society of Pharmacists Can it really be time once again for Communications 3rd Bi-Annual “Pharmacist’s New Year’s Resolutions”? Board of Directors Jay Rich, President, Communication Chair Sounding Board Mel Baxter, Vice-President Members speak up and speak out 5 Elmer Kuber, Honorary Secretary Treasurer Bonnie Coombs, Government Relations Chair, By-Laws Chair Feature Article Michelle Glass, Pharmacare Chair Brent Havelange, Economics Chair MSP Holiday Reception 6 The Manitoba Society of Pharmacists annual Holiday Reception was held on Nancy Remillard, Professional Relations Chair December 13th, 2007 at the Hotel Fort Garry. Carey Lai Tim Pattern Nominations for MSP Award of Merit Liaisons Award of Merit 7 is bestowed upon an active member of the Manitoba Society of Pharmacists in Elmer Kuber, Insurance Liaison recognition for active participation and promotion contributing to the benefit of the Ron Guse, MPhA Liaison MSP and the Profession of Pharmacy. Elmer Kuber, CPhA Liaison Sarah Myk, Student Liaison Feature Article Scott Ransome, Executive Director & Editor Non-migraine headache 8 Jill Ell, Assistant to the Executive Director, Editorial Assistant, Membership Benefits Chair Feature Article Bill 41 Regulations 11 Editor/Publisher It is the goal of MSP to make available all the information members need to be Manitoba Society of Pharmacists informed about the Bill 41 Regulations. 90 Garry Street, Suite 202, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H1 Telephone: (204) 956-6680 or 1-800-677-7170 Feature Article [email protected] www.msp.mb.ca COMMUNICATION is published six times a year. The subscription Expanding Clinical Offerings with the Right Tools 12 rate is $12.00 per issue, $77.04 per annum (including GST). The Catching up with the Clinical Services program’s first participants and seeing inclusion of proprietary names in this publication is for reference where they are one year later. only. The inclusion of brand names does not imply that the brands listed are in any way preferable to those not listed. The sources of information are published articles in pharmaceutical and medical Pharmacist Awareness Week 2008 journals, private communications, etc. Incorrect quotations or interpretations are possible but not intentional. The views “Pharmacists–Your Trusted Partner in Health” 14 expressed in COMMUNICATION do not necessarily reflect the views Your Professional Relations Committee is currently planning this year’s of the Manitoba Society of Pharmacists Inc. The Society assumes Pharmacist Awareness Week (PAW) and is looking forward to this year’s new no responsibility for the statements and opinions advanced by theme: Pharmacists – Your Trusted Partner in Health. contributors in COMMUNICATION. Material from COMMUNICATION may be copied provided that the source is acknowledged. The deadline for submission of material for inclusion in COMMUNICATION is the 15th of February, April, June, August, October and December. Q&A: Getting To Know Your Manitoba Pharmacists ISSN 0829-6197 Lori Janeson 16 Printed in Canada by: Leech Printing (204) 728-3037 Classifieds Publication Mail Agreement No. 40013710 Pharmacist Wanted 17 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: Manitoba Society of Pharmacists 202–90 Garry Street The Last Word Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H1 Why it Takes so Long to Get New Drugs Approved Email: [email protected] – Behind the Science, Economics Rules 18 How long does it take for a new drug to be approved for used? M ANITOBA S OCIETY OF P HARMACISTS C OMMUNICATION 3 UP FRONT Pharmacists New Year’s Resolutions Can it really be time once again for Communications 3rd Bi-Annual “Pharmacist’s New Year’s Resolutions”? All I can wonder is where the time has gone, so without further adieu: • “Remember to put the extra 2 tab- keep your New Year’s Resolution of will send this as a topic idea for the lets in the box when a patient fills 30 course… “College of Physicians and Surgeons and the pack size is 28”. Now seri- New Year’s Resolutions”…) ously, I’m all for saving the environ- • “Do not prejudge”. I’ve often won- ment as much as the next person, dered if the guy in the hardware but would it really take that much store listens to my question and JAY RICH more packaging to fit a lousy 2 more Communication Chair thinks to himself, “Wow, what an pills in that box at the manufac- idiot”. Remember that the next time turer level? Note to drug compa- you are repeating your recommen- nies: There are typically 30 days in • “Remember that the first question dation for the 3rd time… a months supply, not 4 weeks…buy is not the real question”. People will • “Be proud of your Profession”. It a calendar with all the money you often ask you some vague distract- has its warts, always seems to be in are saving… ing questions before getting to the some state of turmoil, and is really • “Repeat all recommendations a true issue (which is usually “can I fun to poke fun at (without such minimum 3 times”. Have you every have a drink with that…”). This is fodder, I do believe this column noticed that no matter how suc- particularly evident but not limited would not exist…), but really, is cinctly you deliver a recommenda- to the Friday and Saturday evening there a more diverse and rewarding tion, you have to repeat it at least pharmacy shifts… profession on the face of the earth? 3 times before it is accepted? And • “Check if it is a Doctor on the phone I am and always will be proud to be heaven forbid that the suggestion before leaving it on hold for a few a pharmacist (and no, I’m not dip- is not the one that they want to precious minutes”. How long do ping into the kool-aid a little early hear (maybe we should call them we spend on the phone every day for my 2008 celebration…) confirmations instead?), well then waiting to clarify something that Happy 2008! Here’s to You, Us, you have an all out war on your they have already had one chance and Our Profession…times 3… hands…just surrender and start at getting correct? Newsflash: we backing away, er, I mean after you are busy too. Enough said (I think I 4 C OMMUNICATION J ANUARY /F EBRUARY 2008 SOUNDING BOARD The Sounding Board is here for members to speak Jan. 2, 2008 up and speak out on issues that are of interest to pharmacy. The Sounding Board is not intended to Manitoba Society of Pharmacists be an expression of the opinions of the Manitoba 202-90 Garry St. Society of Pharmacists, but rather is meant to be a Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H1 forum for opinions and thoughts. We encourage you, our members, to write in with your opinions on the Re: Sounding Board topical issues of the day. I recently received the Pharmaceutical Act Draft Regulations, and it appears there has been some significant changes since the regulation discussion documents were circulated. I recognize that the new regulations will impact on the practice of pharmacy in Manitoba for many years, and like many of my I agree with your position on the managerial colleagues I have devoted considerable effort to requirements of new pharmacists. I can speak from keeping myself informed on the proposed legislative experience that Rossburn would not have had a and regulatory changes. pharmacist if the current recommendations were I would like to compliment the Manitoba Society law at the time of my graduation. I was licensed and of Pharmacists (MSP) on your efforts to provide the working as pharmacist/manager within 1 week. I membership with the resources necessary to understand was quite able to fulfill both of these roles with no the potential impacts the new regulations may have further training required. on the profession. Communication Plus provides timely information on all important developments. Tracy Lelond-Young The MSP website is a particularly useful resource. The questionnaire process has provided a structured approach that allowed me to view and approach the document piece meal versus the overwhelming whole. The results of the questionnaire provide an overview of opinions on many of the more significant topics, and the position statements which MSP has issued provide informative views.