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Board of Pharmacy Update

Highlights of the March 2021 Meeting

by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President

The March 9th Board of Pharmacy Meeting was held via conference call due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the... read more...

Government Affairs Report

March 2021 Update

by Christopher W. Crank, PharmD, MS, BCPS; ICHP Executive Vice President

Things are moving again in Springfield, and the Division of Government Affairs is once again reviewing proposed... read more...

New Practitioners Network

Getting Started with #TwitteRx: A Guide to navigating Professional Social Media

by Gabrielle Pierce, PharmD, MBA; PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy Resident; University of Illinois at Chicago

In a time of remote work and social distancing, professional networking has changed drastically. No longer is it the norm... read more...

PEARLS: Public Education & Awareness Outreach Publication Subcommittee

Expanding Pharmacy's Reach One Tweet At a Time!

by Andrew Merker, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP; Assistant Professor, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Downers Grove; NISHP President

Importance of a Pharmacy Social Media Presence Social media platforms (SMP), such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and... read more...

ICHP Leadership Spotlight

Meet Vera Kalin, CPhT

What is your leadership position within ICHP?  Technician Representative for NISHP.  I represent Illinois... read more...

ICHP Leadership Spotlight

Meet Radhika S. Polisetty, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS AQ-ID, AAHIVP

What is your leadership position within ICHP?  I am currently the Secretary of NISHP (Northern Illinois Society... read more...

Professional Affairs

Safety Skills for Everyday Interactions

by Paul Fina, PharmD, BCACP, BCPS; Clinical Assistant Professor, Chicago State University Medication Safety Officer, Cook County Health and Hospital System, John H. Stroger Hospital, Chicago, IL

You just arrived for the start of your shift at the inpatient pharmacy when you answer the phone for the first time for... read more...

Educational Affairs

To Reduce or Not to Reduce? Insulin Dose Adjustments Upon Starting GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

by Abigail T. Elmes, PharmD, BCPS Research Fellow in Academia and Family Medicine; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy - Chicago, IL; Daphne E. Smith Marsh, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Pharmacist; Dept. of Pharmacy Practice College of Pharmacy/Mile Square Health Center, UI Health - Chicago, IL; Brianna M. McQuade, PharmD, BCACP, MHPE Clinical Assistant Professor; University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, Mile Square Center - Chicago, IL; Jennie B. Jarrett, PharmD, BCPS, MMedEd, FCCP Assistant Professor; Clinical Pharmacist, Family Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy - Chicago, IL

The development of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), such as exenatide, liraglutide, dulaglutide,... read more...

Educational Affairs

Baricitinib EUA Shakes Up COVID-19 Therapy: What You Need To Know

by Dan Majerczyk, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, CACP; Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences - Roosevelt University, College of Science, Health and Pharmacy - Schaumburg, IL; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Loyola Medicine -MacNeal Family Medicine Residency Program - Berwyn, IL; Janki Vyas, PharmD Candidate 2022 Student - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy - Edwardsville, IL; Part-time Pharmacy Intern - South City Hospital/CVS Pharmacy - St. Louis, MO; Ashley Stefanski, PharmD Clinical Instructor, Academic Fellow Roosevelt University, College of Science, Health and Pharmacy - Schaumburg, IL

Introduction  Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) contributing to coronavirus disease 2019... read more...

ICHP Best Practice Award

Applications must be received by July 1st.  Visit our website to apply online. Program objectives and... read more...

PTCB Credentials & Certificates

Congratulations Techs!

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) offers pharmacy technicians a wide range of certifications and... read more...

Nominations Committee

On the Lookout for Leadership

Every year ICHP elects new members to its Board of Directors.  As existing officers complete their terms, they often... read more...

Recognize The Best

ICHP Awards Process Opens

It's time to start thinking awards!  ICHP is looking to honor the best and brightest in Illinois... read more...

Spring Meeting Recap

by Melissa Dyrdahl, BA; Communications Manager, ICHP

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” – Leo Tolstoy1 What a joy it was to see the hours of... read more...

Spring Meeting 2021: Poster & Platform Winners

You can view all of our poster presentations on the ICHP website. Other submissions include:  Pharmacist... read more...

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove

Independent Pharmacies: The Overlooked Health Source

by Ruba Samara, PharmD Candidate, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Student Chapter President

When I was 5 years-old, I would hear stories from my mother of her days working as a pharmacy technician at an... read more...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy

The 2021 Faculty Auction

by Sara Gardner, P2, Student Chapter President-Elect, SIUE School of Pharmacy

The annual “faculty auction” is an exciting event that the SIUE SSHP chapter hosts each spring. It is both a... read more...

University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy

Continuing Innovation Through The Pandemic

by Maxwell Stone, P3, Student Chapter Co-President Rockford Campus, University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy

During the past year, we have all seen significant changes to the way we practice pharmacy. The COVID-19 pandemic has... read more...

Upcoming Events

Sangamiss Live Webinar & Meeting (Virtual) May 11, 2021 Topic: Oncologic Emergencies: Staying Calm with Clinical... read more...

Welcome New Members!

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ICHP Pharmacy Action Fund Contributors

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the PAC! read more...

ICHP Board of Directors 2021-2022

If you would like to contact a board member, please visit our website.   read more...