American Pharmacists Association names Melissa Somma McGivney as chief of professional and member experience
Dr. McGivney will lead APhA's Professional Affairs, Education, and Practice Implementation teams.
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APhA announces 2026 Immunization Champion Award winners
The awards acknowledge the essential contributions of pharmacists, pharmacy teams, and their partners as trusted members of the immunization community.
APhA: Pharmacist care coverage omitted from PBM reform
鈥淲hile these reforms begin to address one of the most significant challenges pharmacists face under Medicare, they represent only part of what鈥檚 needed,鈥� says APhA CEO.
2026 Health Care Outlook: Michael Hogue, APhA
By Michael Hogue, executive vice president and CEO of the American Pharmacists Association
APhA Foundation announces 2026 Zada Cooper, Miller Award recipients
This marks the first year of the APhA Foundation, APhA, and The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy partnership to award the Zada Cooper Leadership Medal.
APhA highlights pharmacists' expertise at marijuana rescheduling ceremony
APhA believes that moving marijuana to Schedule III will help accelerate research into its medicinal applications and potentially lead to safer and more effective therapeutic uses.
APhA names Thomas E. Menighan recipient of 2026 Remington Honor Medal
鈥淗e has made a significant impact on many aspects of our profession and is well-deserving of this recognition.鈥�
APhA voices concern over hepatitis B recommendation change
This reversal rolls back a highly effective, evidence-based public health measure that has been in place since 1991.聽
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.
APhA announces 2025 Board of Trustees election results
Brandi Hamilton is the APhA President-elect, and Kristen Snair is the Pharmacy Technician Trustee for 2026鈥�2027.
APhA Foundation Project IMPACT: Test and Treat manuscript now available
In聽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.
Hawai'i Pharmacists Association and APhA celebrate passage of landmark legislation
This legislation mandates that beginning聽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 warns about HHS removing ACIP voting members
APhA advocates for reinstating a scientifically qualified and clinically experienced ACIP voting panel.
APhA withholds endorsement of ACIP Adult Immunization Schedule
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.
New APhA guidelines aim to improve coverage for pharmacists in health plan
鈥淭hese 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.鈥�