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Hi All,

On Friday, September 12, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, the
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)  and Stop & Shop will
host a Gluten in Medications event in Boston for hospital and community
pharmacists, the general public (patients) and representatives from
pharmaceutical companies. The event will feature 1.5 hours continuing
education, sponsored by ASHP.

The CE program will focus on educating all attendees about celiac disease,
the issues of gluten in medication, and how celiac disease may affect normal
absorption of both prescription and non-prescription drugs.

Friday, September 12, 2008
Stop & Shop Freetown Distribution Facility
136 South Main St, Freetown, MA 02702
11:30 – 1:00p.m.

Register at:
http://www.celiaccentral.org/Other/Pharmacists_Education_Day/484/

Program Outline:

Welcome video from NFCA Spokeswoman and CNN Newsroom Anchor Heidi Collins

What is Celiac Disease?
Dr. Daniel Leffler, Director of Clinical Research, The Celiac Center at Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Gluten in Medication & When is Gluten-Free Really Gluten-Free?
Priti N. Patel, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Professor of the St. Johns University
College of Pharmacy

Excipients & Stakeholders
Gerry McEvoy, ASHP vice president, drug information

Parallels with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act  & What
You Can Do to Help Celiac Patients—Action List
Vanessa Maltin, NFCA Director of Programming & Communications

Register at:
http://www.celiaccentral.org/Other/Pharmacists_Education_Day/484/



Vanessa Maltin
Director of Programming & Communications
National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
4300 Montgomery Ave
Suite 102
Bethesda, MD 20814
484-362-2678 ext. 103
215-692-2639 cell
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