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PharmCon's " CE ON SUNDAY " March 6th, 2005

Hello Pharmacists-

We're back!!!

PharmCon is again presenting " CE On Sunday " , an all day FREE seminar

where you can obtain up to 7 (SEVEN) ACPE credits.

In addition, continental breakfast is FREE, lunch is FREE. This

exceptional day of CE includes door prizes, T-Shirt toss, and your CE

certificate is distributed at the end of the seminar.

Last year's program in Anaheim was " sold out " and this program will

be limited to the first 500 attendees. This year the program will be

held in the Northern LA area, possibly Pasadena or Burbank.

THE PROGRAM DATE IS SUNDAY, MARCH 6th!

Additional details are below. To register, go to www.pharmcon.com

About the program...

PharmCon, a leader in live continuing education for pharmacists,

invites you to a unique day of educational programs for pharmacists.

Admission is FREE of charge and includes timely topics presented by

nationally known SPEAKERS, good FOOD, and door PRIZES.

All programs are ACPE accredited for continuing education credit.

Get up to SEVEN (7) contact hours of live credit.

STATEMENTS OF CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED ON SITE!

PharmCon, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for

Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education

and complies with the ACPE Criteria for Quality. In order to receive

credit for each program, the participant must attend the entire

presentation and complete an evaluation form, which must be turned

in to the program representative following the program. Statements

of credit that are not picked up at the program will be mailed to

participants within 2 to 4 weeks.

About the Presentations...

Achieving Aggressive Lipid Goals with Dual Inhibition

Presented by Geneva Briggs, Pharm.D., BCPS Clinical Associate,

MedOutcomes.

(1.0 Contact hours) ACPE # 798-999-04-107-L01

Given updated guidelines suggesting very low LDL goals for the

highest risk patients, come learn the advantages of getting patients

to target goals with combination therapy.

Program Objectives:

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the relationship between lipids and the risk for coronary

events.

2. Review the clinical data for aggressive lipid management.

3. Explain the rationale for combination therapy in lipid management.

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Metabolic Syndrome Presented by

Geneva Briggs, Pharm.D., BCPS Clinical Associate, MedOutcomes,

Inc.

(1.5 Contact hours) ACPE # 798-999-03-305-L01

What is metabolic syndrome and why should pharmacists care? This

session will address identification of patients who may have the

syndrome and how to avoid long-term consequences of the syndrome.

Program Objectives:

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

1. Explain metabolic syndrome in terms of prevalence,

identification, risk factors, and sequelae.

2. Outline the cardiovascular consequences of the syndrome.

3. Describe the primary pharmacological and non-pharmacological

treatments for metabolic syndrome and its component diseases.

4. Describe the role of the pharmacist in screening and monitoring

patients with metabolic syndrome.

Women's Health Issues: Boning Up on Osteoporosis

Presented by Rosenthal, Pharm.D., President, MedOutcomes, Inc.

(1.5 Contact hours) ACPE # 798-999-04-060-L01

Today's post-menopausal woman is active and dynamic! Yet, less than

1/3 of cases of osteoporosis have been diagnosed. Pharmacists'

interaction with this patient population is critical to help

identify those at greatest risk for developing the condition and

then achieve treatment goals. This program provides information on

osteoporosis, its diagnosis and management.

Program Objectives:

At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:

1. Define osteoporosis

2. List the primary risk factors for osteoporosis

3. Describe therapies for the prevention of osteoporosis

4. Explain the mechanism of action and role in therapy of the drugs

approved for osteoporosis

Additional programs are being prepared, details to follow.

This conference is supported by unrestricted educational

grants-in-aid from Merck and Merck/Schering-Plough.

Call PharmCon to RSVP: 843-488-5550. Seating is limited and

registration is required.

" CE on SUNDAY " PHARMACY CONFERENCE

Date: Sunday, March 6th, 2005

Three options for registration:

1. Please call PharmCon at: 843-488-5550 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5

pm EST

2. Register on-line at: www.pharmcon.com

Seating is limited and registration is required.

Schedule of Programs

REGISTRATION, NAME BADGES & BREAKFAST

7:30AM - 8:30 AM

Fist presentation to be determined

8:30 PM - 10:30 AM

Achieving Aggressive Lipid Goals with Dual Inhibition

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

LUNCH BREAK

11:45 PM - 12:30 PM

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Metabolic Syndrome

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Boning Up on Osteoporosis

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Last presentation to be determined

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

" CE on SUNDAY " PHARMACY CONFERENCE

Sunday, March 6th, 2005