PAWNY - Pharmacists Association of WNY

01/16/2026

Interested in updates to diabetes management and cardiometabolic health? Join our live continuing education webinar on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 PM EST and receive 1 CE credit.

This continuing education program will focus on the pharmacist's role in optimizing care for patients with type 2 diabetes. The session will highlight the importance of timely treatment intensification, weight management as a core component of diabetes care, and cardiovascular risk reduction using evidence-based, guideline-directed therapies. Participants will gain practical strategies for integrating newer agents, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.

The webinar will be presented by Lalita Prasad-Reddy, PharmD, FCCP, MS, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Associate Discipline Director of Pharmacology at Rush Medical College and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

This is a free educational offering for members, including PAWNY, PSR, WNYSHP, as well as students, and residents!

See the flyer to learn more about learning objectives and program details.

Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980000456666

01/14/2026

Next weekend is PSSNY’s Mid-Winter Conference! Register at https://www.pssny.org/page/MidWinter

Don’t miss out on a great virtual experience. Come see your pharmacy friends from across the state, listen in on informatice CE offerings, and join together in the fight to save our profession, our pharmacies and our patients.

01/08/2026

Calling all pharmacists across New York State: Don’t miss the PSSNY Mid-Winter Convention! Join your colleagues for education, networking, and insights that support the future of pharmacy practice. 💊❄️

The Mid-Winter Convention is almost here! Don’t forget to register and secure your spot at this year’s event. Join us as we come together for learning, networking, and advocacy. https://www.pssny.org/page/MidWinter

12/27/2025

You’re upset. You’re tired. You’re angry about the condition of certain areas of our profession. There IS an opportunity to push for change. LIKE and SHARE and watch for more information as we get closer to these opportunities.

PSSNY’s 2026 Lobby Days are coming soon! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.
Together, we’ll continue advocating for the future of pharmacy in New York! https://bit.ly/4oK9cI7

12/22/2025

Happy holidays PAWNY! As this year comes to an end, we wanted to highlight some of UB SPAWNY's events this semester:

1. Amherst Wellness Fair: UB SPAWNY members participated in the Amherst Wellness Fair on July 26th and had the opportunity to provide blood pressure screenings and offer medication disposal resources to senior citizens. They were also able to share information about the Vial of Life Program, which is a program designed to help first responders quickly access important medical information in emergency situations.
2. DEA Drug Takeback Day: UB SPAWNY members participated in Drug Takebacks at two sites, DeGraff Memorial Hospital and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, on October 25th. They were able to assist over 50 community members with disposing of unwanted or expired medications, as well as provide drug disposal kits, information regarding year-round drug disposal sites, and mental health resources. It was meaningful being able to connect with local community members, pharmacists, and DEA Drug Takeback agents.
3. PLAID Day: On November 18th, SPAWNY had their annual Pharmacy Legislative Advocacy Invitational Day, where senators and assemblymembers discussed PAWNY priorities, including the PAPA bill, Waived Tests/CLIA Testing Expansion, and treating simple infections after testing. In addition to learning more about these talking points, students gained valuable insight regarding advocacy. For instance, they learned about the importance of using stories and personal experiences to guide advocacy-related conversations so that legislators without pharmacy backgrounds can better understand the impacts of the bills being proposed.
4. PAWNY Board Meetings: Throughout this semester, SPAWNY members have attended monthly PAWNY board meetings to learn more about the work that PSSNY/PAWNY is doing, share student initiatives, and hear legislative updates. These meetings have been amazing opportunities for students to connect with pharmacists and learn more about how they can contribute to the profession.

We cannot wait for what 2026 will bring!

12/13/2025

Legislators must pass the Patient Access to Pharmacy Act, so independent pharmacies can operate in small New York communities.

11/30/2025

Join us this Thursday, December 4th for our monthly Board of Directors meeting at Black and Blue Restaurant in Williamsville, sponsored by Bayer. LIMITED SEATING remains so RSVP today to Caitlin Frohnapple from Bayer at caitlin.frohnapple@bayer.com

Clinical Presentation, Networking Opportunities, Advocacy for our Profession is what PAWNY provides. Hope to see you this Thursday!

11/12/2025

👏 Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans. Thank you for your dedication.

💊 This evening we also want to remind everyone about tomorrow's live webinar CE from 5 -7 pm discussing comprehensive approaches to asthma. Get your tickets tonight before the sale ends: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comprehensive-approaches-to-asthma-tickets-1829265625729?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawOArRhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDMDBERjlraTRvenJjU0t1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgrNxv91r6DKwVyP9NUqRUYu5pEGy7aDuujampeONXPFM7rrQvnO-IzcSlnl_aem_r2yS9lKjf5h_bwojEmXfEQ

11/05/2025

Interested in updates to asthma management? Join our Live CE webinar next Wednesday, November 12th from 5:00-7:00 PM and receive 2 CE credits. This continuing education program explores evidence-based strategies for asthma management with a focus on both individual and population health outcomes. Webinar will be presented by Robert Adams, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services at Accountable Health Partners and Dr. S Shahzad Mustafa, MD, Division head of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology at Rochester Regional Health.

See flyer to learn more about exciting learning objectives!
Register today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comprehensive-approaches-to-asthma-tickets-1829265625729?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/03/2025

RSVP for Thursday's meeting at Soho on Chippewa closes Tuesday November 4th so don't delay! Limited seating and only a few spots remain. Informational session, dinner, and one hour open bar from Dexcom followed by our monthly board meeting. Reserve your spot now by emailing Todd at toddrx@verizon.net !!

10/26/2025

Don’t forget to register for this week’s CE to learn more about menopause management! Coming to you live on Tuesday night.

Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-next-chapters-in-menopause-management-tickets-1632918466089?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/02/2025

Education, Advocacy, Networking. Join us!