Virginia Pharmacy Association

?? CALL TO ACTION: CONTACT THE GOVERNOR! ?? VPhA urges everyone in pharmacy—professionals and patrons alike—to contact the Virginia Governor today! We still need the Governor’s signature to make it law! Keep contacting VA Governor https://lnkd.in/ehsistSB to show that his constituents believe in Saving Local Pharmacies! We need a united effort to flood the Governor’s office with letters and emails demanding immediate action. Every letter, email, and call counts—your voice matters! Click the link for next steps, contact information, and a pre-written letter to make your outreach quick and easy! ???? https://buff.ly/yfPN1Hl #VPhARx #VARxAdvocacy2025 #PBMReform

Happy International Women's Day! ?? Today, we honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It’s a day to celebrate progress, recognize challenges, and advocate for equality in all fields—including pharmacy, where women are leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare. At VPhA, we proudly support and uplift the incredible women making a difference every day! ???? #VPhARx #WomenInPharmacy #IWD2025

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?? CALL TO ACTION: THE FIGHT ISN’T OVER! ?? VPhA urges all those in Pharmacy and patrons of Pharmacy to contact the VA Governor Today! The Save Local Pharmacies Act may have passed in the House and Senate, but we still need the governor's signature. For the entire month of March, we need all hands-on deck to flood the Governor’s office with letters and emails urging immediate action. The Governor’s office keeps a record of every letter received, so your voice matters! Follow this link for next steps, contact information, and a pre-written letter for your use! https://buff.ly/yfPN1Hl #VPhARx #VARxAdvocacy2025 #PBMReform

VPhA invites all to attend A Prescription for Change: Black Voices Shaping Healthcare in Virginia, tomorrow March 6 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center in Richmond, VA. Learn how Rx Partnership is making a difference in providing access to medication for vulnerable populations in Virginia and how you can help. Enjoy food, and beverages and see the Special Exhibit A Prescription for Change: Black Voices Shaping Healthcare in Virginia. Tickets are limited, but available! We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/ej6G22N3 #VPhARx #RxPartnership #bhmva #richmondva

Goodbye!...but not forever! Saturday was the last day of the 144th Annual Convention. Bittersweet as we wave goodbye to all those who chose to spend their weekend with us, but we look forward to seeing you all again next year for even more fun and education in Roanoke. Thank you to sponsor Merck for opening our morning with a lovely presentation to occupany our breakfast. Dr. Mark Johnson led the first CE Session with the 2025 New Drug Update. Right before the coveted OTC Competition #SenatorAaronRouse graced us with a few words of legislative wisdom and encouragement to keep the pharmacy fight strong! ACP, SU, VCU, and our Mystery Team took the front of the stage to battle for the OTC Trophy and who would come out on top of all things over-the-counter! #ShenandoahUniversitySOP ended up beating #VCUSOP by 100 points to secure their reign as champs! Congratulations! The afternoon took us to the Awards Ceremony and VPhA Membership Meeting. Dr. Tana N. Kaefer was awarded and recognized as this year's Oustanding Pharmacist, CPhT Ami Benson took home the VPhA Technician Award, and VCU PharmD Candidate Saad Shafi was awarded the VPhA Foundation's Morgan Award. Each gave rousing speeches of their gratitude and reflection on their time in pharmacy. The Membership Meeting followed directly where current President Dr. Sharon Gatewood was honored for her hard work and extended service to our Association! Rounding our final hours, our attendees educated themselves about and applied the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 - an opportunity provided to VPhA where participants will wear it and provide records and feedback. #DelegateOttoWachsmann gladly signed up and took a CGM for the betterment of pharmacy tech! The last CE Session of the day was led by four experts - Dr. Fusco, Dr, Neely, Dr, Kaefer, and CPhT-Adv Ayers - telling all you need to know about Medical Billing, Credntialing, and Provider Status. Though it was at the end of a long day, attendees were engaged and happy to ask questions to further their scope of pharmacy practice. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and those who made it in spirit! We will see you back in Roanoke, VA in 2026! #VPhA2025AC #ConnectingRxCommunity #PharmacyPhun

Friday was a whirlwind! CE Sessions featuring the topics of Immunization Update, Tick-borne illnesses and Alpha-gal Syndrome, and Diabetes management/CGMs guided us through our first full day of convention programming. In between, attendees were met with the opportunity of choice. The DEI Book Club met during the lunch hour, led by Dr. Jade Ranger and Dr. Lucinda Maine. Along with over 40 attendees, they discussed their 2025 selection directed at women's healthcare in the United States. Our Exhibitors took the floor at 10 in the morning ranging from exams to non-profit to careers and technology. Our vendors spent quality time with attendees in the afternoon and will close out our convention with us again today! Taking us into the evening hours, the VA School of Pharmacy Reception was a major hit with all 4 schools and their deans representing. Each dean took their time to tell more about their programs and their future. We closed out Friday with a special reception hosted exclusively by VCU School of Pharmacy and its Dean K.C. Ogbonna. This was an exclusive opportunity to get up and close with the SOP and ask questions. We were happy to see them make an annual return. It's the final day of the Convention so keep posting and paying attention! More to come! #VPhA2025AC #ConnectingRxCommunity #PharmacyPhun

Busy, Busy, Busy! The first day of VPhA Annual Convention was packed with welcoming attendees, pharmacy education, and networking! We heard from Dr. Trista Wright, VA forensic pathologist, on the topic of poisoning, VPhA Foundation President Johnny Moore and DMAS employee Jason Lowe spoke on SUD Resources and ended the CE with Dr. Sarah Thomasson on the topic of Illicit Substance Abuse - Fentanyl, Xylazine, and Kratom. Attendees joined us in the Crystal Ballroom for our first-ever VPhA Networking Happy Hour. VPhA Committee chairs spoke a bit about what they have been up to and how volunteers can serve this year. We were excited to see everyone enjoy themselves and our company before heading out and concluding our first day! Stay tuned! More updates to come! #VPhA2025AC #ConnectingRxCommunity #PharmacyPhun

“Save Local Pharmacies Act” PASSES in BOTH VA House and Senate! A Monumental Step for Community Pharmacies! This landmark legislation will establish a single, state-contracted Pharmacy Benefits Manager for Medicaid—streamlining administration and enhancing transparency. This Act paves the way for more efficient, cost-effective healthcare, ensuring that every community across Virginia maintains access to the personalized care only a local pharmacy can provide. While this historic win now awaits the governor’s signature, it marks a decisive moment in our ongoing fight to protect essential pharmacy services. Thank you to every VPhA member?and supporter of the profession?whose dedication and advocacy have made this achievement possible. Your active engagement has been critical in driving this monumental change. As the leading voice for Virginia’s pharmacists, VPhA stands united in our mission to support all practitioners, regardless of their practice setting, and to safeguard the future of pharmacy. Though the battle is not over, this victory is a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish when we stand together as one voice! https://buff.ly/41wpAme #VPhARx #PBMReform #VARxAdvocacy2025 #OneVoiceforRx

LAST CHANCE to secure online registration for the 144th Annual Convention! Online Registration closes TODAY! https://buff.ly/3UG3NVm Pharmacists are integral to patient care, but navigating provider status, credentialing, and billing can be complex. This Saturday panel will break down the process, sharing real-world experiences from independent and chain pharmacies on getting credentialed, handling medical billing, and managing the revenue cycle. We'll explore how Virginia pharmacists can take advantage of statewide protocols to expand services and get reimbursed. Don’t miss this valuable discussion! #VPhARx #VPhA2025AC #PharmacyXCommunity #SessionHighlight