2025 Mid-Year Meeting

November 8, 2025

Conference Center at Miller Campus

9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070

Get 7.5 hours of CE this weekend and stay ahead in this licensure cycle.

If you want a discount to the event, we have group rates by gathering your friends and providing one payment. Group rates (see Group form below) begin with two attendees and save you $40 per attendee. Save even more per person with more in your group. If you have questions regarding discounts, call Shannon at the association office. 801.438.2524.

This year's Mid-Year Meeting will be held November 8, 2025 at the Conference Center at Miller Campus in Sandy, including lunch and 7.5 hours of cutting-edge live continuing education.

We have no doubt you will head home that afternoon with the knowledge and satisfaction UPhA has been providing for decades.

2025 Mid-Year Meeting Education Sessions & Event Overview
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | Miller Conference Center | Sandy, UT

7:30am-8:00am - Registration & Check-In

8:00am-9:00am
Contraception Update for 2025 & Beyond
Karen Gunning, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, FCCP Professor, Associate Dean, Clinical Pharmacist, University of Utah

UAN: 0107-9999-25-331-L01-P/T 0.1 CEU/1.0 Hrs Application-based

Objectives:
Pharmacist:
1. Summarize the changes in the 2024 CDC Medical Eligibility Criteria and Selected Practice Recommendation for Contraceptive Use
2. Identify the pros and cons of newer contraceptive and emergency contraception methods, including drospirenone only contraception, the non-hormonal prescription contraceptive and ulipristal
3. Select a contraceptive method with a patient, after utilizing person-centered assessment techniques

Technician:
1. Compare various contraception products and categorize them as self-administered, over the counter, and long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)
2. Summarize areas of potential medical errors when dispensing contraceptive products
3. Define the role of the pharmacy technician in supporting pharmacist-provided/prescribed contraception

9:00am-10:00am
USP <800>: Safe handling of Hazardous Drugs in Utah
Christopher Cox, PharmD, Pharmacist, Smith Rexall Drug

UAN: 0107-9999-25-332-L07-P/T 0.1 CEU/1.0 Hrs Knowledge-based

Objectives:
Pharmacist:
1. Summarize the purpose and key requirements of USP <800>
2. Describe how Utah pharmacies and health systems have implemented these standards
3. Identify common challenges and practical solutions in achieving compliance

Technician:
1. Summarize the purpose and key requirements of USP <800>
2. Describe how Utah pharmacies and health systems have implemented these standards.
3. Identify common challenges and practical solutions in achieving compliance

10:00am-10:15am - Break

10:15am-11:15pm
“Pain”-ful Updates: An Overview of Recent Changes in Treatment of Pain
Nicholas Cox, PharmD, BCACP, Associate Professor (Clinical), University of Utah

UAN: 0107-9999-25-333-L08-P/T 0.1 CEU/1.0 Hrs Knowledge-based

Objectives:
Pharmacist:
1. Summarize recent updates in pain management guidelines, including migraine, low back pain, diabetic neuropathy, and dental pain
2. Review the role of new and emerging pharmacologic options in acute and chronic pain management
3. Discuss evidence-based recommendations to optimize pain treatment plans, including appropriate non opioid selection and safe opioid stewardship practices
4. Identify opportunities for patient counseling and interprofessional collaboration to improve adherence, safety, and outcomes in pain management

Technician:
1. Summarize recent updates in pain management guidelines, including migraine low back pain, diabetic neuropathy, and dental pain
2. Review the role of new and emerging pharmacologic options in acute and chronic pain management
3. Recognize evidence-based recommendations to optimize pain treatment plans, including appropriate non opioid selection and safe opioid stewardship practices
4. Identify opportunities for patient counseling and interprofessional collaboration to improve adherence, safety, and outcomes in pain management

11:15am-11:45pm - Awards

11:45am-1:00pm - Networking Lunch

1:00pm-2:00pm
NASPA/NMA Student Pharmacist Self-Care Championship
Michael Wright, RPh, B.S. Pharm

UAN: 0107-9999-25-334-L01-P/T 0.1 CEU/1.0 Hrs Knowledge-based

Objectives:
Pharmacist:
1. Explain aspects of the effective and safe practice of pharmacy self-care treatments
2. Describe at least two over-the-counter (OTC) medication adverse effects that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should know
3. Identify the use and counseling points for each of three OTC medications

Technician:
1. Explain aspects of the effective and safe practice of pharmacy self-care treatments
2. Describe at least two over-the-counter (OTC) medication adverse effects that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should know
3. Identify the use and counseling points for each of three OTC medications

2:00pm-3:00pm
Pharmacogenomics in Practice
Denise Clark, BS, CPhT, MS Candidate, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trial & Research, Senior Quality Control Specialist, Laboratory Operations, Aliri Bioanalysis

UAN: 0107-9999-25-335-L04-P/T 0.1 CEU/1.0 Hrs Application-based

Objectives:
Pharmacist:
1. Identify basic pharmacogenomic terminology and key concepts relevant to pharmacy practice
2. Interpret common elements of pharmacogenomic test reports and common tools
3. Translate genotype results into phenotype classifications to support clinical recommendations
4. Calculate activity scores using example genotypes and scoring systems
5. ntegrate pharmacogenomic considerations into medication therapy management workflows.

Technician:
1. Identify common elements of pharmacogenomic test reports relevant to medication workflows
2. Demonstrate how to accurately enter pharmacogenomic data into the electronic medical record or pharmacy system
3. Locate pharmacogenomic references or clinical support tools for the pharmacy team
4. Recognize when to escalate pharmacogenomic questions to the pharmacist for clinical interpretation
5. Discuss documentation and communication processes related to pharmacogenomic test results within pharmacy operations

3:00pm-3:15pm - Break

3:15pm-4:45pm
Scrutinizing Supplements for Stress Reduction, Brain Health, and Immune System Enhancement
Laura Shane McWhorter, PharmD, BCPS, BCADM, CDCES, FASCP, FADCES, Professor (Clinical) Emeritus, University of Utah/Pharmacotherapy

UAN: 0107-9999-25-336-L01-P/T 0.15 CEU/1.5 Hrs Knowledge-based

Objectives:
Pharmacist:
1. Discuss definition of dietary supplements, and reasons for use and concern.
2. Describe the pharmacology (mechanism of action, adverse effects, drug interactions) for highly advertised products for stress reduction, brain health, and immune system enhancement
3. Review tips to discuss supplement use with patients

Technician:
1. Discuss definition of dietary supplements, and reasons for use and concern
2. Describe the pharmacology (mechanism of action, adverse effects, drug interactions) for highly advertised products for stress reduction, brain health, and immune system enhancement
3. Review tips to discuss supplement use with patients

4:45pm-5:45pm
DEA Compliance 101: What Every Pharmacy Needs to Know
Jack Teitelman, Retired DEA Agent, Founder & CEO TITAN Group

UAN: 0107-9999-25-337-L03-P/T 0.1 CEU/1 Hrs Knowledge-based

Objectives:
Pharmacist:
1. Describe how pharmacies typically handle controlled substances
2. Identify commonly diverted controlled and non-controlled substances in a pharmacy setting.
3. Recognize recent trends in diversion activity across the U.S.
4. Discuss best practices for inventory, security, and documentation to minimize diversion risk
5. Review recent real-life diversion case studies for practical takeaways

Technician:
1. Describe how pharmacies typically handle controlled substances
2. Identify commonly diverted controlled and non-controlled substances in a pharmacy setting
3. Recognize recent trends in diversion activity across the U.S.
4. Discuss best practices for inventory, security, and documentation to minimize diversion risk
5. Review recent real-life diversion case studies for practical takeaways

Pharmacist $205 (use group registration or bring a friend for discount)

Pharmacy Technicians $145 (use group registration or bring a friend for discount)

Individual Registration Form

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Sponsor Info - please reach out to UPhA directly 801-438-2524 or upha@upha.com

CEimpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

CLAIMING YOUR CE CREDIT:

In order to obtain your CE credit(s), you must first complete the course evaluations and assessments.

Visit the CEI Learning Manangement System Website.
You will need to create a login (if you created a login from a previous Convention, this would already be in place).
YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYTHING JUST PROCEED WITH THE INSTRUCTION BELOW.
Once you have logged in, enter your CLASS TRACKING CODE in the box at the bottom of the black section on the left side of the screen - it will load and say "code was submitted successfully" - then click on "My Courses" in black section, and you will be taken to all of the assessments for all classes.
The deadline for obtaining your credits is DECEMBER 8, 2025. Please take the time to take the course evaluations at the earliest possible opportunity.

Questions? Call:

Shannon Glaittli
UPhA - 801.438.2524

CEI Impact
team@ceimpact.com

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