NCPA names new officers for 2008-2009 period

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The National Community Pharmacists Association installed new officers and members of its executive committee for 2008 and 2009 at its 110th annual convention and trade exposition, which took place in Tampa, Fla., Oct. 11-15.

The organization’s House of Delegates also passed resolutions on subjects such as the sale of tobacco in pharmacies, illegal online drug sales, required residencies and compounding accreditation.

The organization appointed Holly Henry as its president, Joseph Harmison as president-elect, Mark Riley as secretary-treasurer and Keith Hodges, DeAnn Mullins, David Smith, Bill Osborn and Brian Caswell as vice presidents.

On the matter of tobacco sales in pharmacies, the House of Delegates? resolution encourages pharmacists to consider refraining from selling tobacco products.