Welcome to the Arkansas Pharmacists Association!
The Arkansas Pharmacists Association (APA), founded in 1882, is the statewide professional association representing approximately 2,300 pharmacists in Arkansas. APA strives to further the professional advancement of pharmacists, advocate the value of pharmacy, and safeguard the health and well-being of every Arkansan. Its mission is to advance a professional and business environment for Arkansas pharmacists to be successful and fulfilled in serving patients.
Help us Problem Solve Drug Shortages & Access Concerns
The Arkansas Pharmacists Association is facilitating FREE meetings to bring prescribers and pharmacists together to share information and best practices on how to care for their patients regarding controlled substances.
DATE: March 28, 2024 TIME: 7:00 PM --- 9:00 PM
Dinner served at 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Embassy Suites by Hilton Hot Springs
400 Convention Blvd Hot Springs, AR 71901
For CE Information contact Marlene Phone: (501) 372-5250 Email: [email protected]
Scholarship Golf Tournament
April 25, 2024
The Arkansas Pharmacy Foundation raises funds once a year for pharmacy student scholarships.
100% of funds over and above costs go to scholarships at
UAMS and Harding Colleges of Pharmacy.
If you play golf, sponsor a team and come play for the day.
If you don't play golf,
please consider buying a t-shirt and/or asking
pharmacy vendors to be a sponsor. Click Here to buy a t-shirt. Players will receive a t-shirt with their registration.
Click Below to
Special thanks to our sponsors:
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Government Affairs Committee |
APA's Government Affairs Committee considers issues related to the profession of pharmacy and the public including developing, evaluating, and monitoring legislation, regulation, or other political activities affecting pharmacy. The Committee also considers issues pertaining to any person, company, or organization involved as a third party entity affecting the profession of pharmacy such as: Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Drug Manufacturers, Third Party Administrators (TPAs), Consultants and Government Programs.
Committee Member
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Rodney Richmond
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Chair
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Josh Bright
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Christina Drummond
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Blake Johnson
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Duane Jones
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Randy Kassissieh
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Bhekimpilo Mthongana
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Richard Pennington
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Eric Shelley
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Tyler Staten
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Mike Stover
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Philip Way
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Robert Woolsey
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Ed Pat Wright
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Harding Student Representative
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Philip Deer
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UAMS Student Representative
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Stephen Carroll
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Executive Committee Liaison
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Clint Boone
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Board of Directors Liaison
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Debra Wolfe
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Staff Liaison
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John Vinson
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Staff Liaison
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According to APA Membership Surveys, the top five most important member benefits include: 1) APA's work with health plans to facilitate pharmacy issues; 2) lobbying efforts; 3) staff response to pharmacy questions; 4) CPE programs; and 5) APA outreach to stakeholders.
APA staff works daily to keep members informed of important issues, including APA’s work with health plans to facilitate pharmacy and lobbying and outreach efforts.
Arkansas Pharmacists Political Action Committee (AP-PAC) - State legislators need financial support from pharmacists to successfully campaign for office. AP-PAC allows pharmacists to support those who support pharmacy.
Find Your Legislator - Below is a list of Arkansas federal legislators.
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District 1 The Honorable Eric A. (Rick) Crawford 1408 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4076 Fax: (202) 225-5602 http://crawford.house.gov/ |
District 2 The Honorable Tim Griffin 1232 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2506 Fax: (202) 225-5903 http://griffin.house.gov/ |
District 3 The Honorable Steve Womack 1508 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 225-4301 Fax: (202) 225-5713 http://womack.house.gov/ |
District 4
The Honorable Tom Cotton 415 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 phone: 202-225-3772 http://cotton.house.gov/contact
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The Honorable John Boozman 320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-4843 Fax: (202) 228-1371 http://www.boozman.senate.gov/
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The Honorable Mark Pryor 255 Dirksen Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2353 Fax: (202) 228-0908 http://www.pryor.senate.gov/ |
Notes From the Hill - During the 89th General Assembly and previous legislative sessions, APA's Director of Government Relations Debra Wolfe issued a weekly report on how the legislative session was progressing. Read a final summary of important pharmacy legislation that passed: 89th General Assembly Legislative Results . |
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MAC and PBM Audit Bills Act 1194 of the 89th General Assembly addresses issues surrounding Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) payments. In addition, the 88th General Assembly in 2011 passed Act 517, the Pharmacy Audit Bill of Rights. This bill provides a number of audit protections. Click here to view details on both bills.
Find Your Legislator Contacting your state legislators is an important way to be heard. To find your state senator, click here and to find your state representative, click here. |
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