Texas Pharmacy Association

05/19/2026

We’re excited today to welcome two respected Texas to the TPA staff: Mary Klein, PharmD and Haley McKeefer, PharmD! Both bring deep expertise in health policy and practice. Their experience, vision, and commitment will be vital in supporting TPA’s mission to elevate the profession and advance the practice of pharmacy to care for patients. Moreover, they have both served for many years as volunteer leaders in the Association. We are thrilled to have them on board!
https://www.texaspharmacy.org/news/727486/TPA-Welcomes-Two-Pharmacists-to-Association-Staff.htm

05/18/2026

This month's free member CE presentation will assist in evaluating the most recent guideline update and emerging treatments for hypertension, thus helping pharmacists make recommendations and changes to therapy in line with current evidenced based practices. Learn about utilization of relevant risk calculators to guide treatment, patient education on at home blood pressure monitoring, and effective management of blood pressure treatment, including medications in the pipeline. https://centerforexcellence.txpharmacy.org/?pg=semwebcatalog&panel=showSWOD&seminarid=27731

05/16/2026

The Texas Health Services Authority stands at the forefront of driving transformative change in health care interoperability through its commitment to advancing health information exchange (HIE) in Texas. Learn more about this initiative in the spring 2026 issue of "Texas Pharmacy" magazine (member login required). https://www.texaspharmacy.org/magazine

05/15/2026

Today we're celebrating the 147th birthday of Charlie, our skeletal "interim receptionist" whose ghostly presence greets visitors to our Austin office. He didn't eat much cake, but that didn't dampen the festive mood. Charlie's name tag proudly notes that he's been "TPA Staff Since 1879," which is when 18 met in the back room of a Dallas drug store and formed what was then known as the Texas State Pharmaceutical Association. Thank you to everyone who is a TPA member nearly 150 years later!

05/15/2026

Thank you to Texas Congressman Congressman Troy Nehls for cosponsoring this and legislation!

🎉 The Patients Before Monopolies Act was reintroduced today in both chambers of Congress — and NCPA is proud to endorse it! This bill aims squarely at the conflicts of interest created by vertically integrated PBMs by prohibiting a parent company from owning both a PBM/health insurer and a pharmacy; requiring divestiture of pharmacy assets within one year; establishing strong enforcement; enabling private right of action; and preventing re-consolidation that would recreate the same anticompetitive structure.

“PBMs have a choice — operate as a PBM or operate as a pharmacy, but you can’t have it both ways. Having both functions under one roof is a huge conflict of interest and drives up prescription drug prices," said NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey. Read the rest of his statement: https://bit.ly/4dD4MiZ

05/15/2026

"No business can survive losing money every time somebody walks through the door." That includes a , as Suzanne Bellsnyder writes today at the Texas Rural Reporter. "Some rural counties no longer have a pharmacy at all. Others are hanging on by a thread. And the reason is pretty simple: many independent pharmacies are being paid less to fill prescriptions than what it actually costs to put the medicine in the bottle. ... When the pharmacy closes, people don’t just lose convenience. They lose access."

05/13/2026

It's safe to say that nobody has an "interim receptionist" quite like our Charlie. That's why we salute him on this !

05/13/2026

TPA Independent Pharmacy Academy Immediate Past Chair Ben McNabb invited Representative David Spiller to Love Oak Pharmacy yesterday to meet with other independent and discuss the critical role that rural plays in providing access to accessible health care. Thank you to Rep. Spiller for his time and attention as we seek to maintain and improve care for patients in Texas!

05/12/2026

The San Antonio Express-News shared the story of TPA member and Crystal McEntire, who relies on cattle ranching to keep her rural independent afloat to care for her underserved patients in the Texas panhandle and keep the area from becoming a pharmacy desert. This excellent article shines the light on the need for additional . RoxAnn Dominguez, CEO of the Texas Pharmacy Association, said state and federal lawmakers need to pass laws preventing PBMs from underpaying pharmacists and increasing PBM reimbursement rate transparency.

Independent rural pharmacists are starting other businesses or selling baby shower gifts to keep their stores operating. Pharmacy deserts affect 4 million Texans.

05/11/2026

So proud to see our own Danny Vela, a past chair of TPA's Independent Pharmacy Academy, sharing his wisdom with the next generation of here in Texas!

"The most important prescription or manuscript you will ever read won't be on paper. It will be in the way you care."

We're honored to welcome Daniel D. Vela, RPh, as our Commencement Speaker, sharing his wisdom with our graduates today.

05/11/2026

Why be a member of the Texas Pharmacy Association? To stay informed! Social media has its place, but TPA curates news and information specifically for Texas and professionals to help you and your practice. ! Join today to get the latest news you can use delivered straight to your mailbox. https://www.texaspharmacy.org/member