Membership Update

WMS Annual Meeting Update:

Conference Registration is Open!

Laramie, WY October 28-30

WMS looks forward to seeing our members at the 2022 Annual Meeting! In addition to our normal CME and social offerings, we're also hosting a black gala event in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wyoming WWMAI. Please register! This is an event you won't want to miss!!

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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wyoming Medical Society and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center is accredited by the Colorado Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center designates this presentation for a maximum of (12.0) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Important Board of Pharmacy Update

DEA Makes Changes to Schedule II Controlled Substances Prescribing

During a telephone discussion between DEA and NACDS, DEA indicated that, despite historical guidance permitting pharmacists to make annotations to Schedule II Controlled Substance prescriptions, Schedule II Controlled Substance prescriptions must now arrive at the pharmacy with the elements required by 21 C.F.R. 1306.05(a) to be valid. The DEA has made no public statement regarding this policy change.

What you need to know:

21 C.F.R 1306.05(a) requires that all prescriptions for controlled substances shall be dated as of, and signed on, the day when issued and shall bear the full name and address of the patient, the drug name, strength, dosage form, quantity prescribed, directions for use, and the name, address and registration number of the practitioner.
A paper prescription must be manually signed (wet signature) by the practitioner and a computer-generated prescriptions that is printed out by the practitioner must also be manually signed.

What does this mean?

If any of the elements of a prescription required by 21 C.F.R 1306.05(a) are missing or in need of alteration (such as the address of the patient) then the pharmacist CANNOT add or change any of the elements, and the prescriber must instead issue a new prescription.The patient will need a new prescription from the prescriber or the prescriber may send an electronic prescription
While many state regulations, policies or guidance documents may currently allow a pharmacist to add or change certain elements of a controlled substance prescription, this reported policy change from the DEA becomes the stricter of federal versus state laws. It’s important to note, that some state boards of pharmacies are aware of this policy change and are now enforcing the stricter standard too. As always, the stricter standard must be followed.

While the DEA is currently reviewing the relevant regulations found under 21 C.F.R Part 1300 and working to draft regulations to address what, if any, information a pharmacist can add or change on controlled substance prescriptions practitioners should make sure that the required elements are present on prescriptions that they issue to minimize interruptions to patient care.

NACDS Letter to Stakeholders

WWAMI Admissions Committee

The WWAMI Admissions Committee is now accepting applications for committee appointment. Applications are due August 8, 2022.

WMS is responsible for identifying Wyoming physicians for appointment to the Wyoming Admissions Committee for the University of Washington School of Medicine’s WWAMI medical education program. The Wyoming Admissions Committee is comprised of four Wyoming physician members appointed to staggered three-year terms with an option to serve an additional three years. Admissions committee members are responsible for interviewing those Wyoming applicants who have met certain academic criteria for admission to medical school.

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WMS Sponsored UW Football Game

WMS is gearing up for our tailgate and sponsored game on October 1st at War Memorial Stadium - and we have tickets for you!

WMS looks forward to hosting its second sponsored football game for the University of Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie!

The game is October 1st at 5:30 pm against the San Jose State Spartans. The tailgate will be held in the indoor practice facility - doors open at 2:30 pm. Please join us for food and drinks before kickoff!

WMS tickets are limited, so please sign up today. We will notify all members if they are receiving tickets no later than Friday, September 9th.

CLICK HERE to sign up today!

We look forward to seeing you in Laramie and GO POKES!

WYOPAC Election Guide

The Wyoming Medical Political Action Committee (WYOPAC) convened their 2022 election meeting and made key decisions about important legislative campaigns across the state.

WYOPAC is a separate entity under the greater WMS umbrella. WYOPAC strives to promote government improvement by encouraging physicians and PAs to take a more active role in candidate campaigns and policy affairs.

WYOPAC is passionate about electing thoughtful, serious candidates to office this year. Wyoming's future rests on the decision-makers we elect. Help WYOPAC make a difference and consider contributing today!