Arkansas Pharmacists Association

04/29/2026

🚨 Don’t wait—Early Bird Registration ends TOMORROW! 🚨

Join us for the Arkansas Pharmacists Association Annual Convention on June 11–12 in Rogers, AR for two days of education, connection, and forward-thinking conversations in pharmacy practice.

💊 Earn up to 12 hours of LIVE CE while engaging with colleagues from across the state!

📅 Check out the full CE schedule and featured speakers here:
https://apa.memberclicks.net/assets/2026Convention/CE%20Schedule%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf

Secure your spot now and take advantage of discounted rates before it’s too late! ⏳

👉 Register today: https://members.arrx.org/ap/Events/Register/8EF7mgVsOCRC7

04/27/2026

Join us in Rogers for a great meeting of continuing education, networking, and renewing and making new friendships. Early bird registration ends on Thursday, April 30th. Register today! https://arkansaspharmacistsassociation.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/8EF7mgVsOCRC7?fbclid=IwY2xjawRbvs9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4dWNRQ1Zyem9YdDd5M3hXc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHp5rON7-wWFPGWOP7ip8tPRrfTG-Mtd8pq2xIxmUjRDszIwnhC4aBXdYyVUS_aem_4bz81Je1z9GdcaXslciZHg

04/25/2026

Stop the Fox from Guarding the henhouse. Illinois pharmacist and state association Executive Garth Reynolds is not afraid to speak common sense truth.

03/17/2026

We 💯 agree 👏 👏. Thank you Senator Tom Cotton (AR) and Senator Tim Kaine (VA) for putting Arkansas patients first in the Tricare pharmacy program with your introduction of the Rx Access Act today in the U.S. Senate.

I applaud Senator Tom Cotton for standing up for uniformed service members, retirees, and their families by ensuring that they have access to prescription drugs at pharmacies of their choice.

The Rx ACCESS Act, which Senator Cotton has co-sponsored, would require pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to reimburse pharmacies participating in the TRICARE program either the actual cost of a drug or the national average drug acquisition cost, thus shielding independent pharmacies from unfair reimbursement practices and empowering military members and their families to use the pharmacy they choose—not the one chosen for them by the PBMs.

As an almost 30-year Army officer, my family and I have seen firsthand the anti-competitive ways PBMs manipulate the market and burden servicemembers.

For far too long, PBMs have abused their power to the detriment of consumers and independent pharmacies to benefit themselves. We are addressing this at the state level, and I am pleased to see legislation introduced in Congress to address it nationally. https://tinyurl.com/mwdkk84f

02/14/2026

Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
APA loves our members—
And all you do, too!

Happy Valentine’s Day to our pharmacy family! 💘

02/14/2026

CVS Audit in Tennessee shows why Act 624 was passed in Arkansas. It’s a blatant conflict of interest for a PBM to be both a price setter and price taker for prescription drugs. 16,000% markups mean unaffordable drugs and poor patient health and safety. Bravo to US Congress, The FTC and President Trump this last week. It’s only the beginning.

🚨 BREAKING: A new audit from the TN Dept. of Commerce & Insurance exposes widespread violations by Caremark/CVS Health's PBM, including discriminatory reimbursements (paying their own affiliated pharmacies up to 16,000% more than non-affiliated pharmacies), banned spread pricing, and system failures in pharmacy appeals. Tennessee pharmacists, patients, and employers deserve better.

TPA issued a formal statement calling on Tennessee lawmakers to take urgent action to continue and accelerate efforts on PBM reform to protect patients, employers, taxpayers, and to preserve pharmacy care across Tennessee. To learn more, visit: https://bit.ly/405ddMn

02/13/2026

🏇💊 2 Weeks Until CE at the Races!

Join the Arkansas Pharmacists Association for a one-of-a-kind continuing education experience—earn CE, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a day at the races. 🎓🐎

🎟️ Seats fill fast—don’t wait!

👉 Register now: https://members.arrx.org/events/Details/ce-at-the-races-1612777?sourceTypeId=Website

02/11/2026

🔔 It’s Membership Renewal Time! 🔔

The Arkansas Pharmacists Association membership renewal period is officially open!
As a reminder, APA has transitioned to a new member hub. This means you may need to set up a new account before renewing—even if you’ve been a member for years. Once logged in, you’ll have access to member-only resources, events, and important updates that support your practice and profession.

Renewing your APA membership ensures you stay connected to advocacy at the Capitol, high-quality continuing education, professional networking, and timely information impacting pharmacy across Arkansas.

👉 Renew your membership today and stay engaged with APA in the year ahead.
Visit https://arrx.org/ to join or renew your membership today!

02/08/2026

🏈 No matter which team you’re cheering for this Super Bowl, know that the Arkansas Pharmacists Association is cheering for you — our members, colleagues, and pharmacy champions across the state.
Here’s to a fun, safe, and memorable game day!

02/06/2026

🏇💊 Are you ready for APA’s CE at the Races?

Join the Arkansas Pharmacists Association for a one-of-a-kind continuing education experience—earn CE, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a day at the races. 🎓🐎

🎟️ Seats fill fast—don’t wait!
👉 Register now: https://members.arrx.org/events/Details/ce-at-the-races-1612777?sourceTypeId=Website

02/05/2026

🔔 It’s Membership Renewal Time! 🔔

The Arkansas Pharmacists Association membership renewal period is officially open!

As a reminder, APA has transitioned to a new member hub. This means you may need to set up a new account before renewing—even if you’ve been a member for years. Once logged in, you’ll have access to member-only resources, events, and important updates that support your practice and profession.

Renewing your APA membership ensures you stay connected to advocacy at the Capitol, high-quality continuing education, professional networking, and timely information impacting pharmacy across Arkansas.

👉 Renew your membership today and stay engaged with APA in the year ahead.

Visit https://arrx.org/ to join or renew your membership today!

02/03/2026

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Special Primary Runoff

Who votes:
Only voters in Arkansas Senate District 26

Where is Senate District 26?
Parts of western Arkansas, including areas of Franklin, Johnson, Logan, and Sebastian counties (Fort Smith, Greenwood, Clarksville, Ozark region).

What’s on the ballot:
A Republican primary runoff to select the nominee for Arkansas Senate District 26, the seat formerly held by the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield.

Candidates in the runoff:
Wade Dunn (Republican)
Brad C. Simon (Republican)