I believe that it is imperative that "live" and "interactive" be more clearly defined, as this will impact my comments. I live and practice pharmacy on Chincoteague Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  This is a sparsely populated rural area.  As such, we are not privy to live presentations or symposiums.  In fact, very few pharmaceutical representatives ever visit. Personally, I receive my continuing education credits through articles with on-line questions and "live" webinars, which are interactive, in that comments can be submitted and questions answered. The nearest towns where presentations might be held are Salisbury, Maryland (a 60 mile distance) or Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Virginia - an hour and a half to 2 hour drive. The travel time, as well as the expense of gasoline and tolls, would present a hardship for many pharmacists, and especially technicians. I hope that these concerns will factor into any decision the Board makes.

Thank you.