CPNP News
President’s Message
Dear Colleagues,
Fall is in the air and right around the corner. Along with the fall, comes the election of Board members. Please take the time to nominate our future leaders and exercise your right to vote.
It is truly an uncertain time in the United States with healthcare reform. Many other countries have already implemented national healthcare systems. Due to the rapid changes in healthcare and our desire to increase our legislative voice, CPNP has formed a Legislative Committee to address these needs.
The Program and Recertification Committees are busy wrapping up schedules and speakers for the Annual Meeting, April 18 -22, 2010 which will be held in beautiful, downtown San Antonio. Attendees will be able to enjoy a first class program as well as the Riverwalk, the ambience of Fiesta in San Antonio and beautiful weather.
As always, the CPNP Board is open to constructive suggestions as we improve our organization to meet the needs of our members. Feel free to email me or other board members with your suggestions.
Sincerely,
Ann Richards, CPNP President
Career Achievements
Jerry McKee retired from the North Carolina Division of Mental Health after 28 years and has accepted a position as a pharmacy clinical practice specialist in psychiatry with the University of Texas Medical Branch Correctional Managed Care Pharmacy Services in Huntsville, Texas.
Benjamin Gibson, CPhT, a pharmacy student at Appalachian College of Pharmacy received the college's Community Service Award at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP)'s Third Annual Honors and Awards Night. He was one of three to receive the award on March 19, 2009 for completing 140.25 hours of volunteer work (52.25 in Health and 88 in general volunteering). An additional 35 hours are pending. He recently volunteered at the Remote Area Medical Clinic in the pharmacy department. He also received an award from the Admissions Committee for volunteering in the evaluation and interview of prospective pharmacy student candidates.
Tammie Lee Demler won the Bowl of Hygeia for New York State. The Wyeth Bowl of Hygeia award is the highest honor a Pharmacist can receive in New York State. It is believed that this is the first time that the award went to a psychiatric pharmacist.
Sheila Botts is one of 23 members of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy who will be recognized during a special ceremony on October 18th at the College’s 2009 Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. Recognition as a Fellow is awarded to ACCP members who have demonstrated a sustained level of excellence in clinical pharmacy practice and/or research. Fellows can be recognized by the initials “FCCP” as part of their title.
Vicki L. Ellingrod has been nominated to run for the position of Research Institute Trustee for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Research Institute and Larry Cohen has been nominated to run for the position of President-Elect of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
Member News
Chris Wallen, his wife, Maureen Wallen, and their son Luke (2) would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Julia Wallen, on March 15th. She, thankfully, is already sleeping through the night.
Dara (Slunaker) Johnson was married on July 25, 2009 in Portland, Oregon to Tyler Johnson.
Jami S. Earnest and her husband welcome Kelsey Lynne Earnest, born 7/17/09. She joined her older brother Lake (7) and sister Kylee (5) at 6lb, 15oz and 20inches. Mom is recovering well, with anticipated return to work in October.
Mary Lindsey Hedgepeth, Clinical Specialist in Psychiatry at UNC Hospitals, married Stephen Kennedy in Chapel Hill, NC on June 6th, 2009.
Tawny Bettinger Smith and her husband Dillon Smith wish to announce the arrival of Ella Grace born August 3 and weighing in at 7 lbs, 15 ounces. Lynn Crismon has already bought her a “Future Longhorn Pharmacist” t-shirt!
CPNP In Action
- The NAMI RMG and CPNP members provided approximately 132 man hours at the 2009 NAMI Annual Meeting in early July in San Francisco. CPNP members manned the CPNP booth, the NAMI Wellness Center and offered a 2 hour presentation on medication adherence. Read more at http://cpnp.org/resource/pressrelease
- The VA Task Force has submitted a proposal to the Veterans Administration related to the VA’s efforts to increase the number of pharmacists involved on VA care teams offering mental health services. The proposal provides a recommended framework and products for educating and training pharmacists working in or interested in working in mental health so that they are able to provide enhanced care for Veterans affected with psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
- As the healthcare debate continues, CPNP has proceeded with a long-term goal to form a Legislative Committee. This committee will begin its efforts this month under the leadership of Carla Cobb, PharmD, BCPP, as chair. The Legislative Committee will compliment our efforts as members of the Leadership for Medication Management coalition (LMM), increase our visibility in the legislative process and enable CPNP to more quickly establish positions and act on important issues. Thank you to our volunteers!
- The Shared Resources section of the CPNP Website has been greatly expanded with the addition of abstracts from the 2004-2009 CPNP Annual Meeting.
- The CPNP website now features enhanced searchability including the email list archives, posters, shared resources, industry news and other pages on the site. The email list archives are also more user friendly in a discussion forum format.
- Current Psychiatry (CP) and CPNP are entering a partnership where CPNP will contribute a case-based article on a bimonthly basis to CP. Vicki Ellingrod, PharmD, BCPP, FCCP will serve as the initial series editor with the first publication to be in the February or March edition of CP.
- Nominations are now being accepted through September 18, 2009 for the 2010-2012 CPNP Board Positions of President-Elect, Secretary and Member at Large. Play a role in the future of CPNP by nominating your colleagues for these critical leadership positions.
- On September 14, CPNP will launch a video competition designed to spread the word about CPNP and the practice of neuropsychiatric pharmacy as a profession. Look for more information on how you can win up to $1000 and have your video showcased on the CPNP website and at the 2010 CPNP Annual Meeting.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Limits of meta-analysis: methylphenidate in the treatment of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. J Psychopharmacol 2009 23: 733-744.Koesters M, et al. Abstract
Meta-Analysis: Treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children with Comorbid Tic Disorders. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2009;48(9):884-893.Bloch MH, et al. Abstract
Depression
A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Olanzapine Plus Sertraline vs Olanzapine Plus Placebo for Psychotic Depression: The Study of Pharmacotherapy of Psychotic Depression (STOP-PD). Arch Gen Psychiatry 2009;66:838-847. Meyers B, et al. Abstract
Atypical Antipsychotic Augmentation in Major Depressive Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trials. Am J Psychiatry 2009; 166: Epub.Nelson JC, et al. Abstract
Comparison of Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Brand-Name and Generic Formulations of Citalopram and Venlafaxine: A Crossover Study. J Clin Psychiatry 2009:70(7);958–966. Chenu F, et al. Abstract
Effect of Concomitant Pharmacotherapy on Electroconvulsive Therapy Outcomes: Short-term Efficacy and Adverse Effects. Arch Gen Psychiatry 2009;66:729-737. Sackeim H, et al. Abstract
Efficacy of venlafaxine compared with tricyclic antidepressants in depressive disorder: a meta-analysis. J Psychopharmacol 2009 23: 708-713. Van den Broek WW, et al. Abstract
Escitalopram in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Multi-site Trial. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2009; 48(7):721-9.Emslie GJ, et al. Abstract
Paroxetine-induced increase in LDL cholesterol levels JM Le Melledo, K Mailo, N Lara, MC Abadia, L Gil, M Van Ameringen, G Baker, and J Perez-Parada J Psychopharmacol 2009 23: 826-830. Le Melledo JM, et al. Abstract
Relative Cost-Effectiveness of Treatments for Adolescent Depression: 36-Week Results from the TADS Randomized Trial. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2009;48(7):711-20.Domino ME, et al. Abstract
Varenicline Augmentation in Depressed Smokers: An 8-Week, Open-Label Study. J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(7):1026–1031. Philip NS, et al. Abstract
Insomnia
Efficacy of an Internet-Based Behavioral Intervention for Adults With Insomnia. Arch Gen Psychiatry 2009;66:692-698. Ritterband L, et al. Abstract
OCD
Quetiapine Augments the Effect of Citalopram in Non-Refractory Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of 76 Patients. J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(7):1001–1008. Vulink NCC, et al. Abstract
PTSD
An Open-Label Study of Mirtazapine as Treatment for Combat-Related PTSD. Ann Pharmacother 2009; 43:1220-1226. Alderman C, et al. Abstract
Schizophrenia
Are Weight Gain and Metabolic Side Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics Dose Dependent? A Literature Review. J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(7):1041–1050. Simon V, et al. Abstract
Cardiovascular variability during treatment with haloperidol, olanzapine or risperidone in recent-onset schizophrenia. J Psychopharmacol 2009 23: 697-707. Hempel RJ, et al. Abstract
Depot and oral antipsychotics: patient preferences and attitudes are not the same thing. MX Patel, N De Zoysa, M Bernadt, and A David J Psychopharmacol 2009 23: 789-796. Abstract
Extended release metformin for metabolic control assistance during prolonged clozapine administration: A 14 week, double-blind, parallel group, placebo-controlled study. Schizophrenia Res 2009 113:19-26 Carrizo E, at al. Abstract
How Dosing of Ziprasidone in a State Hospital System Differs From Product Labeling. J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(7):975–982. Citrome L, et al. Abstract
Influence of antipsychotics on mortality in schizophrenia: Systematic review. Schizophrenia Res 2009 113:1-11 Weinmann S, et al. Abstract
Medication Nonadherence and Treatment Outcome in Patients With Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder With Suboptimal Prior Response. J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(7):990–996. Lindenmayer JP, et al. Abstract
Metabolic Risk Factors in Drug-Naive Patients With First-Episode Psychosis. J Clin Psychiatry 2009;70(7):997–1000. Verma SK, et al. Abstract
Substance Abuse
Attributions for psychobiological changes in ecstasy/MDMA and other polydrug users. J Psychopharmacol 2009 23: 745-758. Soar K, et al. Abstract
Diacetylmorphine versus methadone for the treatment of opiod addiction. N Engl J Med. 2009; 361(8):777-86. Oviedo-Joekes E, et al. Abstract