04/17/2025
URGENT CALL TO ACTION:
Keep the Pressure On to Pass the Save Local Pharmacies Act!
After strong bipartisan support, the Virginia General Assembly voted to reject Governor Youngkin’s amendment to the Save Local Pharmacies Act.
That means the original bill, which protects patient access, strengthens local pharmacies, and improves transparency, is back on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature.
Governor Youngkin has until May 2 to act — and we must keep our foot on the gas to make sure this critical bill becomes law.
If you’ve already reached out to the Governor’s office — THANK YOU!
But the job is not finished. We need to keep the pressure on and mobilize even more voices to make sure he knows how critical this legislation is.
✅ Contact the Governor’s office again.
✅ Encourage your peers, colleagues, friends, and family to do the same.
✅ Thank your Delegates and Senators who fought to get this bill across the finish line.
Virginia’s patients and pharmacies are COUNTING ON US!
What You Can Do:
Contact Governor Youngkin’s Office (Again!):
Phone: (804) 786-2211
Email: governor.virginia.gov
Spread the Word:
Ask friends, family, coworkers — anyone who values patient care and community healthcare — to join in. Every call, email, and message adds up.
Updated Suggested Script for Phone Calls and Emails
To Governor Youngkin:
"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a [pharmacist/pharmacy technician/pharmacy supporter] from [City/Town].
I’m reaching out again to respectfully urge Governor Youngkin to sign the original Save Local Pharmacies Act into law.
The General Assembly stood strong and rejected the amendment because Virginians need real, immediate action to protect patient access and keep pharmacies open - not more delays.
Patients are losing care options every day. Pharmacy deserts are growing.
Please stand with patients, pharmacies, and communities across Virginia.
Sign the Save Local Pharmacies Act. Thank you for your leadership."
To Your Delegate/Senator:
"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [City/Town].
I wanted to personally thank you for standing firm and supporting the original Save Local Pharmacies Act.
Your leadership in rejecting the Governor’s amendment showed true commitment to protecting patient access, transparency, and community healthcare.
Thank you for fighting for the health and well-being of Virginians."
Every contact matters. Every voice makes a difference.
