Agenda:

• Pharmacy Schools Update Dean Julie Akers from Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dr. Ryan Hanson, Chair of the Pharmacy Department at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy will provide program updates and priorities. 
• Invasive HIB Outbreak - Alaska, Oregon and Washington have seen cases of invasive HIB in adults experiencing homelessness, drug use or smoking. MMWR and EpiTrends. WSPA Staff are members of the state workgroup to evaluate vaccination and outreach options.  
• Cyclosporiasis Outbreak - This parasite is best treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and is not (yet?) a cause for concern in Washington. 
• Medicaid increases morphine equivalent threshold to 200 MME for certain diagnoses including hospice, palliative care and end of life starting 8//1. Pharmacies may still need to call managed Medicaid programs for expedited authorizations as they update their systems. 

Upcoming Events:

• The next Town Hall will be June 17th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our event calendar.
• OIC and Pharmacy Community Meeting Regarding PBMs August 18th 9-11 am - virtual and in person
• Pharmacy Technician CE and Networking Day September 25th - Virtual and in Renton, WA
• Ambulatory Care Academy October 2nd 
• LTC Quarterly Call  October 6th 1 pm - Virtual 
• NABP and AACP District 6, 7 & 8 meeting October 18-20, Spokane, WA
• WSPA Annual Meeting November 13-14th, Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, WA
  
  

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