2010 Annual Meeting and Compounders on Capitol Hill

Compounders again convened in Washington, D.C., June 18-22 to network, learn new formulae for success, earn 14.5 CE credit hours, lobby Capitol Hill, and have a fantastic time! 

Each year, pharmacists and stakeholders travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in professional development sessions, network with colleagues and, most importantly, make the case for protecting compounding to their elected representatives in Congress.

IACP participated in a fundraiser held by Dr. Steven Hotze in Houston for Rep. Barton (R-Texas).  Pharmacy compounding issues were discussed, including estriol, the recent court decisions, and the potential for federal legislation to “fix” the current problems that compounding pharmacies face in dealing with the FDA.  Rep. Barton has been a supporter of compounding and said he would continue to be supportive.

IACP hosted a luncheon for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in Washington, D.C.  The discussion at the luncheon centered exclusively on compounding pharmacies and the work they do for patients, hospitals and the community.  The senator expressed a particularly strong interest in the area of autism and what compounding can do for autistic patients.

Jerrod Roberts, an IACP board member, hosted Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) on Jan. 23, 3009, at his pharmacy in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Due to the strong participation of IACP compounding pharmacist members and our sister pharmacy organizations, IACP was able to raise $10,500 for Sen. Coburn, one of our staunchest supporters in the U.S. Senate.  Sen. Coburn has gone to bat for compounding pharmacists numerous times.

On Oct. 23, 2008, IACP hosted a fun-filled Mexican Fiesta for our members.  Pharmacists from all over the United States and Canada were treated to delicious Mexican food and festive Mariachi music.  The Fiesta also presented the perfect setting for networking and catching up with old friends.

IACP hosted Rep. Gene Green (D-Texas) at the IACP headquarters on Oct. 22, 2008, for a fundraising reception.  More than 40 IACP members, pharmacists, and other stakeholders in pharmacy compounding enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during the reception that raised funds for Rep. Green’s campaign.