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The Michigan Pharmacists Association has proudly served and advocated for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists across the state of Michigan since 1883. Our goal is to meet member needs, encourage personal and professional growth and provide information about events and issues important to Michigan pharmacy professionals. Such comments may be deleted at the discretion of MPA administrators.

The Michigan Pharmacists Association's Standard of Care Workgroup convened at MPA headquarters on Wednesday. The group, ...
03/20/2026

The Michigan Pharmacists Association's Standard of Care Workgroup convened at MPA headquarters on Wednesday. The group, consisting of some of Michigan's top pharmacy leaders, explored strategies to implement a standard of care framework within the state, following the lead of several other states nationwide.

03/19/2026

Kyle Brotherton, owner of Borden's Family Pharmacy, testified to the House Oversight Committee on Food Safety and Public Health regarding the dangers of PBM vertical integration and how patient steering combined with revenue compression is leading to lower patient access and increased risks to patient safety. Contact your legislator today and let them know that PBMs must be better regulated to protect access to your neighborhood pharmacy

One month left until ACE 2026! There's tons of new things happening at ACE this year, so register now and join us on the...
03/18/2026

One month left until ACE 2026! There's tons of new things happening at ACE this year, so register now and join us on the fun in Lansing: MichiganPharmacists.org/events/annual-convention-and-exposition-2026/register

03/16/2026

Jordan Marchetti of TDS Inc. testified to the House Oversight Committee on Food Safety and Public Health as to how PBMs are putting patients in rural Michigan at risk of losing access to pharmacy services. PBM reform is not a business issue – it's a public health issue.

03/13/2026

Join us for the members only comprehensive review of the recent updates to the Michigan Board of Pharmacy administrative rules effective March 12, 2026. The webinar will highlight key regulatory changes affecting pharmacy practice, including expanded authority to prescribe contraceptives, telehealth requirements, pharmacist-ordered laboratory testing, updated oversight of outsourcing facilities and CE changes.

Register here: https://www.michiganpharmacists.org/events/mpa-administrative-rules-update

03/11/2026

MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testified to the House Oversight Committee yesterday on how Michigan's PBM laws are NOT working. Pharmacies need reforms to close the loopholes and stop the practices that are cutting off patients' access to life-saving medications across the state.

Student pharmacists in Michigan — this is your chance to spotlight ambulatory care pharmacy. The MSHP Ambulatory Care Vi...
03/11/2026

Student pharmacists in Michigan — this is your chance to spotlight ambulatory care pharmacy. The MSHP Ambulatory Care Video Challenge invites you to create a short video highlighting:
👉A day in the life of an ambulatory care pharmacist
👉Patient or interdisciplinary team testimonials (HIPAA compliant)
👉The value of ambulatory care to communities and legislators

🏆 Cash prizes up to $1,000
⏰ Submission deadline: May 31, 2026

Take a look at last year’s winning entries for inspiration:
➡️1st: https://ow.ly/6PSn50Y916T
➡️2nd: https://ow.ly/q8Hj50Y916S
➡️3rd: https://ow.ly/gAMf50Y9173

Scan the QR code or click the link below to submit your video!
https://ow.ly/K1vy50Y916U

Questions? Contact Farah Jalloul-Rizk at Farah@MichiganPharmacists.org.

MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testified today in the House Oversight Committee on Food Safety and Public...
03/10/2026

MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testified today in the House Oversight Committee on Food Safety and Public Health. Roath went into detail about how PBMs continue to violate state law and how enforcement is slow and inadequate.

Roath, along with pharmacists Heather Russel, John Gross, Jordan Marchetti and Steve Jenson, shared stories about how PBMs are directly harming pharmacies and the patients they serve while urging the legislature to take corrective action against these abuses.

MPA will be back at the Capitol on Tuesday, with MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testifying before the Hou...
03/09/2026

MPA will be back at the Capitol on Tuesday, with MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testifying before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security on independent pharmacy closures. Catch Eric's testimony at noon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-n2S346P64

New this year at ACE in Lansing is the MPA Advocacy Town Hall with Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath. Earn one h...
03/07/2026

New this year at ACE in Lansing is the MPA Advocacy Town Hall with Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath. Earn one hour of CE and catch up on all the issues MPA is working on at the state and federal levels!

Register now for ACE and join us in Lansing: MichiganPharmacists.org/events/annual-convention-and-exposition-2026/register

Tuesday's House Committee meeting on independent pharmacy closures in Michigan made one thing unmistakably clear: There ...
03/06/2026

Tuesday's House Committee meeting on independent pharmacy closures in Michigan made one thing unmistakably clear: There are numerous pressures facing community pharmacies, and PBMs are a central part of the problem.

Read more: MichiganPharmacists.org/news/house-committee-holds-hearing--on-independent-pharmacy-closures-in-michigan

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