As an independent pharmacy, your voice matters in shaping the future of our profession. The 2024 House of Delegates Virtual Meeting is taking place this weekend, from September 7-8, and we encourage you to participate in this pivotal event.
This annual gathering is your chance to influence CPhA policies, debate with passionate colleagues, and be part of the movement driving our profession forward. With limited spots available, be sure to register today to secure your place at the table.

Event Details:

• Recommendation: Oppose misleading or intimidating marketing practices by prescription plans that steer patients toward mail order medication programs or specific pharmacies.
• Why It Matters: This policy aims to protect patient choice and prevent financial incentives from limiting access to preferred pharmacies.

• Recommendation: Support transparency in the distribution of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) products, ensuring pharmacies receive adequate supply.
• Why It Matters: Addressing drug shortages and maintaining a steady supply of critical medications is essential for patient care.

• Recommendation: Integrate standardized cultural competency training within pharmacy curricula to ensure inclusive and equitable healthcare.
• Why It Matters: Enhancing cultural competence among healthcare providers leads to better patient outcomes and reduces disparities in care.

• Recommendation: Advocate for standardized healthcare coverage of biosimilar active biologic molecules to facilitate patient access and affordability.
• Why It Matters: This policy could streamline access to biosimilar medications, improving affordability and continuity of care.

• Recommendation: Support the pharmacist's role in the transition of care to ensure safe and effective medication use.
• Why It Matters: Pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring that patients receive the right medications during transitions between healthcare settings.