The purpose of the Chicago State University Pre-Pharmacy Club (CSUPPC) is to provide students of  all backgrounds who are interested in or are already pursuing a career in pharmacy, with a network of goal-oriented peers with whom they can share information and concerns.           

CSUPPC will strive to assist students with researching pharmacy schools, prerequisites, admission requirements, admission deadlines, internships, and educate students about the importance of the PCAT and PharmCAS.  Furthermore the CSUPPC will provide an opportunity for students to meet with practicing pharmacist and other health care professionals.

 We have annual events that include Sweetest Day and Valentine's Day STD Prevention, Cold and Flu Prevention, Pharmacy Related Speakers, Breast Cancer Walks, Financial Seminars, October American Pharmacist Activities...

- CSUPPC was started in the fall of 2006.

- CSUPPC has over 25 members. 

Organization Benefits:

 - community service opportunities

 - leadership positions and resources for opportunities outside the   club

 - financial info including scholarships, banking, investments, etc.

 - info on the many pharmacy related fields

 - networking opportunities for other pre-pharmacy students, seminars, homework assistance, possible job shadowing, and so much more...

This Month's Pharmacy Related Article

FDA OKs 1st Drug from Genetically Altered Animals

GTC Biotherapeutics said regulators cleared its drug ATryn, which is manufactured using milk from goats that have been scientifically altered to produce extra antithrombin, a protein that acts as a natural blood thinner.

The drug's approval may be the first step toward new kinds of medications made not from chemicals, but from living organisms altered by scientists...

(http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090206/ap_on_he_me/gene_drug_altered_animals)

By: RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR 

To continue reading article go to Yahoo News  

Court says vaccine is not to blame for autism

 Drug of the Month

Apriso (mesalamine) Extended-Release

Date of Approval: October 31, 2008

Company: Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

Treatment for: Ulcerative Colitis

"Apriso (mesalamine) is a once-daily, locally-acting aminosalicylate indicated for the maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults. "

             [SOURCE: www.drugs.com/newdrugs.html]

Read Full Article on FDA Approved NEW DRUG!!!

CSU College of Pharmacy

Invites Prospective 

Students to Attend ONE

of the following 

Information Sessions:

Dates TBA

These Sessions will provide prospective 

students with an opportunity to:

• Meet Dean and other key Staff
• Learn about admission and selection process
• Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• And much more

For additional Information Contact

Mr. Nicholas Smith

773.821.2679 

Events                            
 

- STD Prevention 

The week of February 14th, the CSUPPC will be handing out its annual STD Prevention Packs, be on the look out...   

 - Cold and Flu Prevention (Free Handouts)

Cold and Flu Prevention packs were a big success and we will repeat the event the week of November 17, 2008 and December 1, 2008, January 27, 2009, Early February, and March 3, 2009.

"Recycle Your Old Cell Phones" 

 If you have an old or broken cell phone click here to donate the phone to a good cause.

 - Winter Clothes/Food Drive 

Drop-off Boxes located in William Science Building outside of the Pre-Health Professions Office.

 - Breast Cancer Walk with M.A.P.S.

October 19, 2008 at 7am in Grant Park

 - American Pharmacist Month Activities 

October Month Long Events which include but are not limited to an information booth on both the pre-pharmacy concentration and the CSU College of Pharmacy as well as Pharmacy career options...

 - Health Career Fair

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