Connecticut Pharmacists Association

Connecticut Pharmacists Association Founded in 1876 and incorporated by statute as the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association, the Conne

World Health Day highlights the importance of strong health systems and the professionals who help sustain them. Pharmac...
04/07/2026

World Health Day highlights the importance of strong health systems and the professionals who help sustain them. Pharmacists play an essential role by optimizing medication therapy, supporting prevention, and helping patients manage chronic conditions. Across C***ecticut, pharmacy professionals continue to strengthen community health and improve outcomes through safe and effective medication use.

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If compounding is part of your practice, join us TOMORROW for one of the most practical education programs of the year. ...
04/07/2026

If compounding is part of your practice, join us TOMORROW for one of the most practical education programs of the year.

The agenda moves from identifying risk to building readiness with sessions on root cause analysis, aseptic technique, technician training, and recognizing insanitary conditions before they become compliance problems. Attendees will also hear a compounding regulatory update directly from the C***ecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

Whether you oversee sterile operations, train technicians, or manage compliance, the conference offers actionable tools to strengthen systems and support high quality compounding practice.

Learn more: https://ctpharmacists.org/events-and-ce/events/ #!event/2026/4/8/11th-annual-connecticut-compounding-conference

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What should pharmacy teams be paying attention to when evaluating compounding environments?Gene Decaminada, BS Pharm, RP...
04/03/2026

What should pharmacy teams be paying attention to when evaluating compounding environments?

Gene Decaminada, BS Pharm, RPh, FNHIA, FCPA and Samuel Strong, PharmD, MBA, BCSCP will present Insanitary Conditions at the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference. Together, they bring experience across sterile compounding operations, quality oversight, and system-level coordination. Their work spans compounding compliance, workflow optimization, and supporting pharmacy teams in maintaining standards within sterile environments.

Join us for the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, just one week away!The C**...
04/01/2026

Join us for the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, just one week away!

The C***ecticut Compounding Conference is designed for pharmacists and technicians responsible for compounding oversight, compliance, and quality management.

This full day program features expert speakers covering beyond use dating considerations, aseptic technique, technician training for excellence, and strategies to identify and prevent insanitary conditions.

Attendees will also gain insight into regulatory expectations from the C***ecticut Department of Consumer Protection and participate in an interactive Pharmacy Jeopardy session focused on USP 795, 797, and 800. If your team is responsible for safe compounding practice, this conference delivers practical knowledge you can implement immediately.

Register now! https://ctpharmacists.org/events-and-ce/events/ #!event/register/2026/4/8/11th-annual-connecticut-compounding-conference

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What does it take to maintain a true state of control in sterile compounding environments?Kate Douglass will present Bes...
03/30/2026

What does it take to maintain a true state of control in sterile compounding environments?

Kate Douglass will present Best Practices to Support Aseptic Technique and a Microbial State of Control at the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference. This session will review key practices related to material handling, hand hygiene and garbing, worker preparation, visitor policies, and evaluating conduct within sterile compounding areas.

How are pharmacy teams approaching technician training in compounding practice?Edil A. Sanchez, CPhT, CSPT, BCSCPT and L...
03/27/2026

How are pharmacy teams approaching technician training in compounding practice?

Edil A. Sanchez, CPhT, CSPT, BCSCPT and Leslie Prince, BSc, CPhT, CSPT will present Technicians in Compounding: Training for Excellence at the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference.

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Join us for the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. If compounding is part of ...
03/25/2026

Join us for the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. If compounding is part of your practice, this is one of the most practical education programs of the year!

Compounding practice is evolving quickly, and staying ahead requires more than checking regulatory boxes. The C***ecticut Compounding Conference brings pharmacy professionals together for a full day focused on strengthening quality systems, preventing errors, and building operational readiness.

Sessions will explore root cause analysis and corrective action planning, beyond use dating considerations, aseptic technique, technician training for compounding excellence, and a regulatory update from the C***ecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The program closes with a compounding edition of Pharmacy Jeopardy testing knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800. Join colleagues from across C***ecticut for practical strategies you can bring directly back to your pharmacy team.

Register now! https://ctpharmacists.org/events-and-ce/events/ #!event/register/2026/4/8/11th-annual-connecticut-compounding-conference

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Interested in learning more about beyond-use dating and compounded non-sterile preparations?Celeste Zizzamia, PharmD, BC...
03/23/2026

Interested in learning more about beyond-use dating and compounded non-sterile preparations?
Celeste Zizzamia, PharmD, BCSCP will present BUDs and CNSPs at the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference.

Celeste joined the PCCA Clinical Services team as a Clinical Compounding Pharmacist in September 2023. A 2004 graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Celeste began her career in community pharmacy before transitioning to C***ecticut Children’s Medical Center in 2008. She became the assistant pharmacy manager, overseeing pharmacy operations and implementing standards for sterile and hazardous drug compounding. In 2018, Celeste pursued a new role as the compounding specialist. She participated in two pharmacy renovations including design, workflow, staff training and implementation for regulatory compliance in the medical center’s sterile and nonsterile compounding areas. In 2021, Celeste became board-certified in sterile compounded preparations. She has also worked extensively with oncology nurses to ensure safety in using chemotherapy, as well as patient administration of hazardous drugs.

Don't miss her session, and many others, at the C***ecticut Compounding Conference on April 8th! More info here: https://ctpharmacists.org/events-and-ce/events/ #!event/register/2026/4/8/11th-annual-connecticut-compounding-conference

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Join us for the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. If compounding is part of ...
03/18/2026

Join us for the 11th Annual C***ecticut Compounding Conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. If compounding is part of your practice, this is one of the most practical education programs of the year!

The agenda moves from identifying risk to building readiness with sessions on root cause analysis, aseptic technique, technician training, and recognizing insanitary conditions before they become compliance problems.

Attendees will also hear a compounding regulatory update directly from the C***ecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Whether you oversee sterile operations, train technicians, or manage compliance, the conference offers actionable tools to strengthen systems and support high quality compounding practice.

Register now! https://ctpharmacists.org/events-and-ce/events/ #!event/register/2026/4/8/11th-annual-connecticut-compounding-conference

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Prevention efforts extend far beyond the pharmacy counter.National Poison Prevention Week underscores the role pharmacis...
03/16/2026

Prevention efforts extend far beyond the pharmacy counter.

National Poison Prevention Week underscores the role pharmacists play in educating patients, caregivers, and communities about safe medication use and proper storage practices. In C***ecticut, pharmacists continue to serve as accessible clinical resources who help reduce preventable medication-related harm through consistent patient engagement and education.

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Participation at the national level strengthens leadership at the state level.The APhA Annual Meeting provides an opport...
03/12/2026

Participation at the national level strengthens leadership at the state level.

The APhA Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for C***ecticut pharmacy professionals to engage in discussions shaping the future of the profession, exchange ideas across practice settings, and bring national perspective back to the state. Continued engagement in national forums reinforces C***ecticut’s commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and professional standards.

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Medication safety is not a single intervention. It is an ongoing system of oversight, collaboration, and clinical judgme...
03/09/2026

Medication safety is not a single intervention. It is an ongoing system of oversight, collaboration, and clinical judgment.

During Patient Safety Awareness Week, the C***ecticut pharmacy community reinforces its commitment to advancing safe medication practices across community, hospital, ambulatory, and academic settings. Through leadership in quality initiatives and continuous evaluation of care processes, pharmacists remain essential to reducing preventable harm statewide.

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