California Pharmacists Association

??? 2025 CPhA & UNAC/UHCP Advocacy Day KICKOFF! ??? A huge thank you to all the pharmacy professionals who traveled to Sacramento today to engage with legislators and advocate for the future of pharmacy! Your voices make a difference! ?? This event is possible thanks to our generous sponsors: ? AMBA ? Cardinal Health ? Independent Pharmacy Cooperative ? Johnson & Johnson ? McKesson Amplify ? Ralphs Pharmacy ?? Kickoff messages from: ?? Dr. Melissa Kimura, CPhA President ?? Susan Bonilla, CPhA CEO ?? Eric Robles, UNAC/UHCP ??? Watch now & follow along as we take action for pharmacy! #CPhAAdvocacyDay #PharmacistsLead #PharmacyPolicy #AdvocateForChange

OneTouch? Webinar: Price Reduction on Medicaid Test Strip SKU. Join us on Thursday, March 27th from 6pm – 7pm for a helpful, non-CE webinar from our Corporate Partner, LifeScan, makers of OneTouch? blood glucose meters and testing supplies. This webinar was originally scheduled for January and has been rescheduled to the new date in March. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about their latest updates, including a price reduction on Medicaid test strip SKUs. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/g2UMPHsT

"We urge your support for a standard-of-care model to modernize pharmacy regulation." – Dr. Richard Dang, PharmD, APh Today, at the Assembly & Senate Business & Professions Committees, Dr. Richard Dang spoke on behalf of CPhA, urging legislators to adopt a standard-of-care model in pharmacy practice. ?? Key Takeaways: ?? Pharmacists are essential healthcare providers, managing chronic diseases, optimizing drug therapy, and advancing public health. ?? Current laws create unnecessary barriers, delaying care and putting patients at risk. ?? Rigid regulations tied to federal policies leave patients vulnerable when guidelines change. ?? A standard-of-care model ensures pharmacists practice based on expertise & evidence, not outdated statutes. This is NOT an expansion of scope—it’s about protecting patient access and modernizing pharmacy regulation. ?? Watch Dr. Dang’s full testimony and join the conversation. #PharmacyAdvocacy #StandardOfCare #CPhA #PharmacistsCare #HealthcareReform #PharmacyLeadership

Recognizing Leadership and Service in Pharmacy The OCPhA: Orange County Pharmacists Association's Annual Social brought together pharmacy professionals for an evening of recognition and community. ??? Congratulations to Dr. Jeffery Goad & Dr. Binh Tran, our newest CPhA Hall of Fame inductees, recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession. ?? We also extend our appreciation to OCPhA’s outgoing board for their leadership and welcome the new board as they step into their roles. #PharmacyLeadership #OCPhA #WeAreCPhA #PharmacyExcellence #ProfessionalCommunity

Today, Dr. Richard Dang, PharmD, APh represented the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) at the Assembly Business & Professions and Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development hearing, advocating for a standard-of-care model in pharmacy practice. ?? "The time is now, and we cannot afford to wait." ?? As healthcare continues to evolve, pharmacists must be recognized for their critical role in patient care, chronic disease management, and medication safety. Standardizing pharmacist care ensures better access, consistency, and improved patient outcomes across California. ?? CPhA strongly urges legislators to adopt this necessary reform. Join us in advocating for a future where pharmacists can practice at the top of their license. #PharmacyAdvocacy #HealthcareReform #StandardOfCare #CPhA

San Francisco is facing a pharmacy crisis as Walgreens shutters 11 stores, leaving many—especially seniors & disabled residents—struggling to access meds. A key driver? Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) under-reimbursing pharmacies, forcing closures. PBM reform is critical to stop the destruction of community pharmacies & ensure access to care. READ MORE HERE: https://lnkd.in/gCuMjvnM

Only Days to Go Until Advocacy Day! A huge thank you to our Advocacy Day Gift Bag and Lunch Sponsors: AMBA, Cardinal Health, IPC, Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, and Ralphs Pharmacy. Your support is invaluable, and we can’t wait to see you there! #WeAreCPhA #ThankfulForOurSponsors #AdvocacyDay2025???

In the Winter issue of California Pharmacist, the article ‘Dispensing Compounded GLP-1 Injectables Sourced From 503A/B Facilities’ explores the regulatory guidelines for pharmacies sourcing compounded GLP-1 drugs from licensed compounding pharmacies or outsourcing facilities to fulfill patient-specific prescriptions. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gj_ExEJ8

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Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. To our members, let's honor the trailblazers and inspire the next generation this Women's History Month!