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Long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics are unique medication formulations used in psychiatric pharmacy to help improve patient outcomes. They offer several benefits compared to oral therapy, including confirmed patient adherence, consistent drug delivery, predictable bioavailability, and prevention of antipsychotic overdose. LAIs are commonly used with the notion that they will decrease relapse rates by improving medication adherence; however, the data is limited.

Clozapine is a second-generation antipsychotic often reserved for use in treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Clozapine is associated with severe neutropenia (previously called agranulocytosis), which requires stringent laboratory monitoring and reporting to an online Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) website. Despite its unique effectiveness, compliance to laboratory monitoring requirements and its substantial adverse effect profile may limit clozapine usage.

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View entire position paper Summary Psychiatric pharmacists have specialized training and experience that allow them to effectively provide comprehensive medication management to patients with psychiatric and/or neurological disorders as part of a healthcare team. Comprehensive medication management (CMM) helps patients reach clinical goals of treatment, improve outcomes, and reduce overall healthcare costs.

The matter of potential conflicts of interest can best be handled by adopting and implementing a policy which describes conflicts which need to be avoided, requires full disclosure and avoidance of potential conflict situations, and sets forth procedures for dealing with the matter of conflicts, both periodically and as actual situations arise.

CPNP News President's Message Dear Colleagues, It is time for change at CPNP. Like any large organization, progress is sometimes laborious but an effective group makes sure the wheels continue to turn. Since CPNP had not revised its strategic plan since 2004, we felt that the time was right to do so.

CPNP News President's Letter September evokes emotions, positive or negative, associated with fall colors, shorter days, and back to school. For many, this is a time to get back into full swing with work, careers, school, projects, etc. This is certainly true for CPNP as an organization as the 2008-2009 board and committees are gearing up with many activities.

CPNP News President's Message Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the New Year and new promises ahead for both the country and CPNP. With healthcare reform on the horizon, CPNP is implementing activities to keep abreast of the opportunities. Strategic planning has focused on prioritizing strategies with the greatest impact, such as developing educational products and affiliations.

CPNP News President's Message Dear Colleagues, As I look out my window and see the Montana "big sky", it reminds me that summer has finally arrived. This marks a number of transitions for CPNP and a time to celebrate our successes as well.

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.

CPNP News A Message from the President Congratulations to our excellent slate of candidates for 2010-2012 CPNP board offices: President-Elect Jerry McKee Jerry Overman Secretary Carol Ott Clinton Wright Member at Large

Event and Project Coordinator National pharmacy association seeks individual to manage national Annual Meeting and additional projects. Requires passion for work, proficiency in Microsoft products, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, detailed follow-through and love of automation and small, fast-paced office environment.

Thank you for your interest in AAPP BCPP Recertification and Preparatory products. These products are designed for those preparing to sit for the Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) exam or those seeking BCPP Recertification credits.

History The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) was founded on March 24, 1998 when the network of pharmacists formerly known as the Conference of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists became a professional society. The formation of CPNP was the culmination of efforts of many pharmacists practicing in the psychiatry and neurology specialties over the past 30 years.

AAPP hosts one major conference each year (the AAPP Annual Meeting) to provide neuropsychiatric practitioners with a venue for updating their knowledge, networking with colleagues, enhancing their skills, and learning about the latest best practices.

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Stigma and Psychiatric Disorders [VIDEO] At the 2015 CPNP Annual Meeting, the Foundation supported programming entitled “Stigma and Psychiatric Disorders: Understanding and Managing Personal Biases." That program is available as a resource for all healthcare practitioners.