2005 Pharmacy Conference Saturday, April 9 - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 The Marriott New Orleans 555 Canal Street [map] New Orleans, LA 70130-2349

Online registration is not available at this time.

Explores the in-store supermarket pharmacy and the management and merchandising elements necessary to make this department a success. Also examines the legislative and regulatory issues that affect pharmacy operations. Includes a business appointment session where retailers and their supplier partners can meet to discuss products, programs and services. Discussion topics will include Health Care and Pharmacy Trends, Medicare Reform/A Prescription Benefit for Seniors, Finding and Retaining Tomorrow's Pharmacists, Profiting from Pharmaceutical Care, Delivering Quality Patient Information, and Supply Chain Integrity: Assuring the Quality of Medications.

Registration Includes:

Meeting materials, continental breakfasts, cofee breaks, lunches and receptions. Fee also includes access to the FMI SHow on Sunday, May 2nd.

Who Should Attend:

Pharmacy vice presidents, directors, buyers, and third party managers; store operations and GM/HBC executives; pharmaceutical company sales directors and trade relations representatives; and other suppliers of pharmacy-related products and services.

Meeting Attire:

Business casual for all conference events. Appropriate attire includes slacks and sports jackets for men; slacks or skirts for women. Please remember that meeting rooms might be chilly - we recommend that you bring a sweater or jacket to sessions!

Cancellation and Other Policies:

100% if cancellation is received by April 1; 60% if received by April 8.

Is Media Allowed?

Yes

Continuing Education Information:

The University of the Pacific's Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. This program is accredited for 11.5 contact hours, with ACPE Numbers 006-999-05-013-L04 through 006-999-027-L04.