{"id":146,"date":"2020-11-18T13:49:57","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T18:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secure290.inmotionhosting.com\/~a4pcor5\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2025-01-03T17:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T22:39:35","slug":"foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmacy Compounding Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 600px; height: auto; margin-bottom: 12px;\" src=\"\/files\/pcf-logo-primary-cmyk.png\" alt=\"PCF logo\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2>Investing in pharmacy compounding&#8217;s future<\/h2>\n<p>Since APC&#8217;s inception in 1991, the practice of pharmacy compounding has evolved from an endangered profession to a strong and essential presence in American healthcare. In an effort to continue advancing the practice of pharmacy compounding, APC established a non-profit 501(c)3 educational foundation in 2003. The foundation serves as the charitable arm of APC, providing funding for education and scientific programming and research.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation promotes pharmacy compounding by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Funding innovative educational programs and research initiatives that enhance the quality, safety, responsiveness, and credibility of the compounding pharmacy profession;<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging curricular endorsement of the fundamental proficiencies essential to compounding pharmacists through alliances with educational institutions and accreditation bodies; and<\/li>\n<li>Sponsoring public education programs that acquaint healthcare professionals and the public with the services and issues related to pharmacy compounding.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting student participation in compounding professional development and advocacy programs to orient them about compounding and support compounding as a possible career path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where we&#8217;re pointed<\/h3>\n<p>The foundation&#8217;s mission is to advance pharmacy compounding practice and the profession for the benefit of patients. Its vision is to enhance patients&#8217; quality of life with compounded medications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PCF&#8217;s goals include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creating a plan for long-term fiscal stability essential to cover annual operating expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting consumer-focused public relations efforts to elevate pharmacy compounding.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsoring and developing pharmacy compounding educational offerings for state pharmacy associations, pharmacy schools, compounding prescribers, and via student scholarships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PCF <a href=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/PCF-Governance-FINAL-2024-05-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Governance<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/PCF-Bylaws-FINAL-approved-2024-05-08.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bylaws<\/a> documents.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/2025-PCF-BOD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to see the 2025 Board of Directors list and their respective terms.<\/p>\n<h3>Leadership<\/h3>\n<div class=\"peoplelist\">\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2053\" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/head-Jennifer_Burch.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Jennifer L. Burch<\/p>\n<p>PharmD, RPh, FAPC, CDE<br \/>\n<em>President<\/em><br \/>\nDurham, NC<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Michael-Blaire-r-e1641227205391.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"120\" height=\"125\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Michael Blaire<\/p>\n<p>RPh, FAPC<br \/>\n<em>President-elect<\/em><br \/>\nScottsdale, AZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4273 \" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Lloyd-Levidow-Civic-Center-0099-83x125.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"92\" height=\"139\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Lloyd Levidow<\/p>\n<p><em>Treasurer<\/em><br \/>\nScottsdale, AZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11544 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/GinaBesteman-2024-sm.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Gina Besteman, RPh, FAPC<\/p>\n<p><em>APC Chair (ex-officio)<\/em><br \/>\nMadison, WI<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto: gina@belmarpharma.com\">Email Gina<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8789 \" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/2023ScottBrunner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"105\" height=\"130\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Scott Brunner<\/p>\n<p>CAE<br \/>\n<em>Chief Executive Officer<\/em><br \/>\nAuburn, AL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\">\n<p class=\"name\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8885 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Lisa-Everett-Andersen-photo-484x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"135\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Lisa Everett Andersen<\/p>\n<p>RPh, FACA, FAPC, CCN<br \/>\nMission, KS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10719 \" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Melinda-Browning-Headshot-600x480.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"129\" height=\"103\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Melinda Browning<\/p>\n<p>CPhT, FAPC<br \/>\nMesa, AZ<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11721 \" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Vinnie-Dam-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"126\" height=\"126\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Vinnie Dam<\/p>\n<p>PharmD<br \/>\nKemah, TX<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4271 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Lake-BW-CloseUp-100x125.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"125\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Greg Lake<\/p>\n<p>Hideout, UT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11722 \" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/David-Martinez-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"119\" height=\"119\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">David Martinez<\/p>\n<p>CPhT<br \/>\nSugarland, TX<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-6112\" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Robert-Nickell-headshot-530x600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"116\" height=\"132\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Robert Nickell<\/p>\n<p>RPh<br \/>\nTorrance, CA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"person\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8141 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/whizkid.com\/a4pc\/files\/Petska-2304_resized-125x125.jpg\" alt=\"Image of Jen Petska\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Jennifer L. Petska<\/p>\n<p>CPhT, FAPC<br \/>\n<em>Administrator<\/em><br \/>\nCircle Pines, MN<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Help us assure a bright future for pharmacy compounding<\/h3>\n<p>Your contribution to the foundation helps assure pharmacy compounding&#8217;s future. The work we do to fund compounding education, research and leadership development has a direct impact on your compounding business and career. Won&#8217;t you make a one-time or monthly contribution?<\/p>\n<p>To make your gift, <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/members.whizkid.com\/a4pc\/donate\/foundation.html\">PLEASE CLICK HERE<\/a>. You may also call the foundation office at (281) 933-8400 or email <a href=\"mailto:jennifer@whizkid.com\/a4pc\"><a href=\"mailto:jennifer@whizkid.com\">jennifer@whizkid.com<\/a>\/a4pc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pharmacy Technician Education Grant<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Pharmacy Compounding Foundation is awarding <strong>up to ten (10) pharmacy technicians a grant valued at up to $495<\/strong> to attend the APC, PCF, VCU online 15-hour curriculum <strong><span class=\"s1\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/certificate.whizkid.com\/a4pc\/\">The Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Foundations of Pharmacy Compounding<\/a><span class=\"s1\">&#8220;.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">All applicants will be notified of the Pharmacy Compounding Foundation&#8217;s decision by August 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">All technicians awarded the scholarship must complete the curriculum by December 31, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/240725170112140\">Apply HERE<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"peoplelist\">\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3>Student Programs<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"\" href=\"\/scholarships\">Explore foundation-funded student scholarship opportunities here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>GET INVOLVED!<\/h3>\n<p>The foundation relies on volunteer leaders. Our board of directors, and committee members make what we do possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in our work, consider volunteering for a committee. Currently the foundation is looking for volunteers for the Education committee. Available seats on the board of directors are announced each fall.<\/p>\n<p>Please email <a href=\"mailto:jennifer@whizkid.com\/a4pc\"><a href=\"mailto:jennifer@whizkid.com\">jennifer@whizkid.com<\/a>\/a4pc<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Investing in pharmacy compounding&#8217;s future Since APC&#8217;s inception in 1991, the practice of pharmacy compounding has evolved from an endangered profession to a strong and essential presence in American healthcare. In an effort to continue advancing the practice of pharmacy compounding, APC established a non-profit 501(c)3 educational foundation in 2003. 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