The North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland Presents

Beyond the Counter. Not all Community Pharmacies are the Same.  Program 225

Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Live In-person Program

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This program is for current NSP members and pre-registered College of Pharmacy students. There is limited guest availability.

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College of Pharmacy students (non-members) must register through their pharmacy school contact to attend.

Midwestern College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Brian Cryder at bcryde@midwestern.edu . Space is limited

Rosalind Franklin College of Pharmacy Students (non-member)  MUST register with Janeen Winnike at janeen.winnike@rosalindfranklin.edu . Space is limited

Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Laura Licari at llicari@roosevelt.edu . Space is limited

University of Illinois College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Deb Fox at dfox4@uic.edu   . Space is limited

Chicago State University College of Pharmacy Students (non-member) MUST register with Dr. Darilyn McClain at dmccla20@csu.edu .

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Time: 6pm to 9pm

Location: In-person Program

Note Location: Bar Siena

4999 Old Orchard Center

Skokie, IL 60077

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RSVP at

www.nspharmacists.org

RSVP By Wednesday, September 2nd, 6 PM.

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Schedule of Events:

6 PM to 7:00 PM: Networking and Dinner

6:30 PM to 7:15 PM Sponsor: Shawn Litersky, Long Term Care Account Specialist, North Central LTC, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

7:15 PM to 8:45 PM: Featured Continuing Pharmacy Education Presentation.

Reservations are required for attendance.

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Beyond the Counter. Not all Community Pharmacies are the Same.  Program 225

Program Description

Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists.

Community pharmacy practice extends well beyond dispensing medications to include immunizations, medication management, health screenings, chronic disease support, patient counseling, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. However, branding and public perceptions that portray pharmacists primarily as dispensers or retailers can limit patients' awareness and use of these broader clinical services. Colleges of pharmacy are preparing students for community practice through patient-care curricula, simulations, experiential education, interprofessional learning, and exposure to innovative practice models. Workforce development and job satisfaction are influenced by workload, compensation, autonomy, professional advancement, organizational support, and an inclusive workplace, while strong mentorship, meaningful experiential education, and exposure to diverse roles can help students and practitioners develop confidence, recognize career possibilities, and remain engaged in community pharmacy.

At the end of this presentation pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians should be able to:

•      Explain the differences in practice that exist outside of dispensing

•      Recognize the role of branding and public perception in shaping patient understanding of community pharmacy services

•      Describe how colleges of pharmacy are preparing students for community practice

•      Identify factors that influence job satisfaction and workforce development in community pharmacy, including experiential education, mentorship, and exposure to diverse practice models

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

SPEAKER CREDENTIALS

Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA. Founder and COO PharmTeam Associates

Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Vice Chair of Clinical Services at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, Il.

Disclosure: Our speaker declares no conflicts of interest, real or apparent, and no financial interests in any company, product, or service mentioned in this program.

In compliance with regulatory and continuing education guidelines/codes of ethics, guests who are not healthcare professionals are not permitted to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION: The Illinois Pharmacists Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education.

ACPE Accreditation: Pending

Funding for this program is provided by: North Suburban Pharmacists of Chicagoland 

In order to receive ACPE credit for this program, the participant must 1) Attend the program in its entirety; 2) Provide current information on the Attendance Log Form; and 3) Complete an Evaluation Form. The program’s administrator should provide attendees a Record of Attendance Form for their files. All Statements of Credit for ACPE approved – IPhA co-sponsored continuing education that individuals have completed during the year are available online at www.ipha.org.  If you do not have web access and would like a CE transcript mailed to you, please contact IPhA at (217) 522-7300 or ipha@ipha.org.

There are no fees for this program.

RSVP By Wednesday, September 2nd, 6 PM.

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