Alachua County Association of Pharmacists

09/28/2025

We’re proud that APhA member Richard Dang, PharmD, APh, FCPhA, formerly on the ACIP COVID-19 Work Group, as recommended by APhA—testified before ACIP to emphasize the importance of:

✅ Clear, evidence-based recommendations from ACIP, CDC, and HHS
✅ Preserving patient choice and access to COVID-19 vaccines
✅ Recognizing pharmacists as critical access points for vaccination

APhA will continue to stand with you to strengthen our profession and safeguard patient access to care by pharmacists—and we hope you’ll continue to join with us and advocate for our profession, just as Dang did today.

To read APhA’s full comment letter submitted during the open comment period, visit https://ow.ly/MBP950WZBKJ

09/26/2025

The City of Alachua proclaimed at their September 22, 2025 meeting, October 2025 as American Pharmacists Month in recognition of the Pharmacy Profession.. From left to right are Justin Rix, Pharm.D., of the Palms Medical Group, Bryn Tenney, Pharm.D., Hitchcock's Hometown Pharmacy, Walter Welch, City of Alachua Mayor, and William Garst, Pharm.D., of the Alachua County Association of Pharmacists and Lake Butler Hospital. The City Commissioners may be seen in the background.
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The Proclamation read as follows-

"Whereas, the American Pharmacists Association, the Florida Pharmacy Association and the Alachua County Area Association of Pharmacists have declared October 2025 as American Pharmacists Month.

Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Walter Welch , Mayor of the City of Alachua, representing the City and City Commissioners,, do hereby proclaim October 2025 as American Pharmacists Month and urge all our citizens to acknowledge the valuable services of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities."

09/24/2025

Gator Nation! – UF Family & Friends - Please Support
Grace Healthcare Services Corp
UF Campaign for Charities 2025
September 2 - October 17

Lee Scott Interview by
Grace Healthcare Admin Assistant, Katie Blackwell
For the past couple of years, Lee Scott has relied on Grace Healthcare Services/AAMRC Clinics as a vital part of his healthcare. Living with stroke aftereffects, diabetes, and high blood pressure, Lee visits the clinic about twice a month, most often for prescriptions. Without Grace Clinic and Grace Pharmacy, he would have to travel by Uber to Shands or go directly to the hospital. The support Lee receives at Grace Clinic and Grace Pharmacy has allowed him to better manage his conditions and keep his blood pressure under control. Lee describes his experience with the staff as wonderful and describes the clinic as clean and a blessing. His message: please support Grace Healthcare Services. Lee emphasizes how important your generosity is and the difference it is making in so many lives.


Donate to:

Grace Healthcare Services Corp
through UFCC

or use our convenient QR code to donate: See photo area for QR Code

Grace Healthcare’s;
Mission:
To provide healthcare and related services, including pharmaceutical products and supplements, for underserved populations and needy individuals

Vision:
A world with less health disparity where more people have the opportunity to reach their full potential
Focus:
Our focus is on chronic disease management and mental health to reduce decompensation and the need for emergency care

UFCC is an annual charity drive through University of Florida.
If you are with UF, there are benefits to making your donations through UFCC:

UFCC offers ease of payroll deduction

Choice of 101 agencies with widely varied missions

UFCC Agency Review Process/all 101 agencies are vetted

You can give designated funds, or undesignated funds.

Undesignated funds are shared by all agencies and last year,
they helped increase agency receipts by an average of 23%!

Thank you!

09/24/2025

Dear ACAP Members,

It is time to renew your membership for the upcoming year (2025-2026). Click here to submit your information.

Membership Rates:

Pharmacists and Medical Associates:

By check: $90

By credit card: $92.50 (includes a small convenience fee)

Technicians & Residents:

By check: $40

By credit card: $42.50 (includes a small convenience fee)

The credit card fee does not go to ACAP; it is just to cover processing costs.

How to Renew:

By Check:

Mail to:
Alachua County Association of Pharmacists (ACAP)
5200 NW 43rd St., Ste. 102- #191
Gainesville, FL 32606

Or bring it to the next meeting.

By Cash:

Exact change is preferred. Please bring it to the meeting.

By Credit

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AQFWP229F8XFU

Thank you for your continued support of ACAP and our profession!

Best regards,

Maryam Deravi
ACAP Corresponding Secretary

Use this link to pay membership dues. Pharmacists and Medical Associates- $92.50 Technicians and Residents- $42.50 Students- No charge. Fill out application and indicate as Student

09/08/2025

Dear ACAP Members,

It is time to renew your membership for the upcoming year (2025-2026). Click here to submit your information.

Membership Rates:

Pharmacists and Medical Associates:

By check: $90

By credit card: $92.50 (includes a small convenience fee)

Technicians & Residents:

By check: $40

By credit card: $42.50 (includes a small convenience fee)

The credit card fee does not go to ACAP; it is just to cover processing costs.

How to Renew:

By Check:

Mail to:
Alachua County Association of Pharmacists (ACAP)
5200 NW 43rd St., Ste. 102- #191
Gainesville, FL 32606

Or bring it to the next meeting.

By Cash:

Exact change is preferred. Please bring it to the meeting.

By Credit Card:

Click here to pay online

Thank you for your continued support of ACAP and our profession!

Best regards,

Maryam Deravi
ACAP Corresponding Secretary

ACAP

Use this link to pay membership dues. Pharmacists and Medical Associates- $92.50 Technicians and Residents- $42.50 Students- No charge. Fill out application and indicate as Student