Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists

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*Recent News from A.S.P.E.N. about finding from recent survey:

1. Almost 800 respondents completed the survey in just over 1 week.

2. Respondents came from across the healthcare setting and served all age groups.

3. About 70% of respondents are in short supply of adult multivitamins and 26% of respondents are in short supply of

pediatric multivitamins (this follows respondents patient populations)

4. Almost 27% are giving their patients on PN no IV multi-vitamins.

5. For pediatric practitioners, 25% report a less than 7 day supply and 44% are on a less than 25% purchasing allocation.

6. For adult practitioners, 28% report a less than 7 day supply and 27% are on a less than 25% purchasing allocation.

A.S.P.E.N. is:

1. Sharing these findings with drug shortage program at the FDA.

2. Strongly encouraging clinicians to use our management recommendations that are found on the A.S.P.E.N. and FDA Drug Shortages website.

*Read Below about the PY3 Patch Ceremony:

Recently, on April 19, 2012, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy PY3 students converged in the Jackson Medical Mall Conference Center to celebrate a moment that has been 3 years in the making, the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy Patch Ceremony which is co-hosted by the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The School of Pharmacy patch, worn on the left arm of the white coat, signifies the student’s completion of 3 years of pharmacy course-work training and their progression to advanced pharmacy practice rotations as part of the medical team. The students were welcomed by the new Dean of the School of Pharmacy, Dr. David Allen, and the patches were given to the students by Dr. Marvin Wilson, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. The keynote speaker for the ceremony was Dr. Kristie Gholson, Assistant Director of Pharmacy at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi, who emphasized that a career in pharmacy is a life-long learning experience and should be led by the three D’s: Desire, Dedication, and Determination. Also, the PY4 Class President Katie Sims presented the Jackson Free Clinic with a $5,000 donation. This generous donation was made possible through funds raised by the School of Pharmacy student body to help finance the non-profit organization’s Renovation Campaign, so that they may better serve the residents of Jackson who have inadequate access to healthcare. After the ceremony, the students and guests were treated to a reception with drinks and refreshments.