The Georgia Department of Public Health is asking for our assistance in gathering prescription data (de-identified) for the most prescribed hepatitis C antivirals. A work group at the Department is trying to determine which physicians in Georgia routinely diagnose and treat hepatitis C. As an example, the Department would be interested in data that might show hypothetically that “Dr. Brown in Albany, Georgia prescribed Harvoni to 500 patients in Georgia in 2021.” Ideally, the Department would like the data for Mavyret, Harvoni and Epclusa for 1-2 years. Please submit all data and any questions to Raybun Spelts, Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Disease and Vaccines at the Department. His contact information is: raybun.spelts@dph.ga.gov (404)683-4949.
Of note, the Georgia Department of Public Health has personally reached out to thank chain drug pharmacy for being willing to try to assist the Department in this health initiative.
Also, the Georgia Pharmacy Association is looking for the team that will shape the future of pharmacy in Georgia and is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 GPhA (Georgia Pharmacy Association) Board of Directors. Serving on the board is the opportunity to level the playing field and make a lasting contribution to the industry. There are two open positions: One board member at large and One Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP) member. If you have questions before you apply, contact Lia Andros, Governance Manager, at landros@gpha.org. The deadline for application is 11:59 p.m. EST on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Click here for more information and to submit a nomination.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.