Massachusetts Pharmacists Association

03/15/2026

03/13/2026

Registration NOW Open: We are heading back to Norwood for our Annual Spring Conference

Tuesday April 14th, 2026

Agenda

7:00 AM - Registration, Exhibit Hall and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM - Welcome and Opening Remarks
Ryann Abrams, MPhA President
8:10 AM - "Best Practices for Dispensing Compounded Drugs: A Deep Dive", From labeling to shipping, this session equips you with actionable strategies for compliant, high-quality dispensing of compounded therapies. Presenter: Tenille Davis, PharmD, RPh, BCSCP, FAPC
9:15 AM - Update: 2025 Hypertension Guidelines, Erika Getzik, PharmD
10:15 AM - Break – Exhibit Hall Opens
10:30 AM - Board of Pharmacy Update ( LAW), Michelle Chen, RPh
11:35 AM - Drug Pipeline, Maria Lowe
12:35 PM - Lunch - Exhibit Hall Open
1:40 PM - Wellness in the workplace Kerrie Toole, LICSW
2:45 PM - Updates on AI Advancements in Pharmacy Practice, Tim Aungst, PharmD
3:45PM - Afternoon Break
3:50 PM - Legislative Update ( LAW), Maria Sosa

03/12/2026

AI Moves From Pilot To Proof In Healthcare. https://www.forbes.com/sites/garydrenik/2026/02/03/ai-moves-from-pilot-to-proof-in-healthcare/

03/11/2026

A new observational study suggests that metformin use may reduce progression to intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in older adults with diabetes. Over 5 years, patients taking metformin had a significantly lower risk of disease progression, supporting further investigation of the drug as a potential preventive therapy https://bmjophth.bmj.com/content/11/1/e002339

03/09/2026

https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/improving-resilience-in-pharmacy-practice-reducing-the-burden-of-multitasking

03/07/2026

MPhA Selected for Atlas of Pharmacy History

As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, MPhA has been recognized on the digital AIHP Atlas of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical History. AIHP is the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy, based at the University of Wisconsin—Madison.

MPhA appears among 2,300 key events in America’s pharmacy heritage cited on the atlas, located at AIHP.org/HistoricalMarkers. The digital global map can be moved, expanded, squeezed, or filtered across 10 categories as the viewer desires. Search functions will find pins based on title or description.

Zoom in! Content includes both scientific history as well as popular culture. Learn how Blackbeard, hot peppers, Balto, NECCO candies, pay telephones, cherry blossom trees, and the banana split all connect to pharmacy. Explore. Have fun!

03/06/2026

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the more than 1 in 10 people who live with this chronic, often debilitating condition. As pharmacists, we play a critical role in supporting patients who navigate pain, uncertainty, and delayed diagnoses far too often.
How Pharmacists Make a Difference
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to:
*Recognize potential symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, dyspareunia, GI symptoms, and severe fatigue.
*Offer compassionate counseling on pain management strategies, hormonal therapies, and medication adherence.
*Support patients during flare-ups, helping them understand treatment expectations and when to seek additional care.
*Identify drug-related concerns, interactions, and side effects that may affect quality of life.
*Advocate for patients, validating their experiences and encouraging timely referrals to the appropriate clinicians.

03/05/2026

ADHD, once seen as a childhood disorder, is now recognized to persist into adulthood, with symptoms that evolve over time. Adult ADHD can lead to significant functional impairments, including challenges in work, finances, relationships and overall quality of life. https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/adult-adhd-is-underdiagnosed-here-s-what-pharmacists-need-to-know

03/04/2026

Court Upholds Pharmacist Exclusion from Work at a Federally Funded Facility: https://www.pharmacist.com/Blogs/CEO-Blog/Article/court-upholds-pharmacist-exclusion-from-work-at-a-federally-funded-facility