APhA wins legislative victory allowing pharmacists to prescribe Buprenorphine
The measure marks the first explicit federal mention of APhA, highlighting its increasing influence in national health policy.
The measure marks the first explicit federal mention of APhA, highlighting its increasing influence in national health policy.
Brandi Hamilton is the APhA President-elect, and Kristen Snair is the Pharmacy Technician Trustee for 2026–2027.
In Project IMPACT: Test and Treat, 15 community pharmacies throughout the country provided patients with access to test and treat services for COVID-19, strep, and flu.
This legislation mandates that beginning July 1, 2026, private and public health plans in Hawai'i must reimburse licensed pharmacists for covered health services of contracted pharmacists when those services are delivered within pharmacists' scope of practice.
APhA advocates for reinstating a scientifically qualified and clinically experienced ACIP voting panel.
COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy has been proven safe and effective. Additionally, this vaccine is not associated with any fertility issues in either women or men.
“These recommendations serve as a road map for health plans and pharmacists to collaborate on building sustainable models that recognize the value pharmacists bring to the health care system.”