ANNOUNCING THE MISSOURI PHARMACIST WELL-BEING PROGRAM

The Missouri Board of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that the Missouri Pharmacy Well-Being Program is now available. Established by § 338.380, the Pharmacy Well-Being Program supports the early identification, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of licensees and registrants who may be impaired due to illness, substance abuse, or a physical or mental condition. The Board has contracted with MU Health Care's Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program to administer the Pharmacy Well-Being Program (formerly Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons/MAOPS). MU Health Care's Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program has been serving health professionals since 1987 and is a proud member of the Federation of State Physician Health Programs (FSPHP). Program administrators also have decades of experience in addictionology, mental health, & healthcare professional wellness. Visit MU Health Care's Wellness Program.

The Pharmacy Well-Being Program protects the public by providing participants early access to needed resources to continue practicing safely and competently. Available resources include:

• Identifying and locating counseling and treatment resources;
• Securing an appropriate assessment/evaluation by a qualified provider; and
• Ongoing professional support and monitoring.

The Pharmacy Well-Being Program is open to all Board licensees and registrants, including, pharmacists, intern pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

Missouri Pharmacy Well-Being Program Presentation

How Does The Well-Being Program Work?

• Board Referrals: Licensees/Registrants may be referred by the Board as part of a disciplinary order or a voluntary compliance agreement. Licensees referred by the Board will have an opportunity to participate in recovery and treatment with the goal of safely returning to professional practice. Participants are responsible for treatment costs/fees except as otherwise provided by the Board.
• Voluntary Participants: Board licensees and registrants struggling with addiction, impairment, or mental health conditions may voluntarily enter the Pharmacy Well-Being Program to access counseling and treatment resources.
• See the Board of Pharmacy Well-Being Program Brochure for additional Board of Pharmacy information.

By statute, the identity of all self-referred voluntary participants is confidential and will not be disclosed to the Board unless the participant fails to comply with their Wellness Program requirements/contract. This confidentiality is designed to encourage licensees and registrants to proactively seek early intervention and treatment on their own by providing a non-disciplinary option for accessing needed care and assistance.

Voluntary Participants will be responsible for program costs; Insurance options should be discussed with MU Health Care's Wellness Program.

How Do I Access The Program?

If you or someone you know needs help, contact MU Health Care's Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program at: (573) 632-5562.

Or contact:

Heather Johns, LCSW, Director: heather.johns@health.missouri.edu

Lori Rosburg, LPC, Associate Director: lori.rosburg@health.missouri.edu

William "Russ" Carpenter, DO, Medical Director: carpenterwr@health.misouri.edu