Arkansas Pharmacists Association

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Due to road conditions, this event is moving to an online CE presentation. Join us tomorrow, January 29th 12:00 - 1:30 pm via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9566557292?pwd=V2k1emJSRWRjVzBzRnBFalEwTlBIdz09&omn=83101406506

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

PBM Accountability Advances in Congress ⚖️💊

A major win for pharmacy is moving forward in Washington. The U.S. House passed the Labor-HHS appropriations bill yesterday afternoon with bipartisan support, and it now heads to the U.S. Senate. Included in the bill is Section 6224: “Modernizing and Ensuring PBM Accountability,” a significant step toward increased oversight of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Medicare Part D.

This provision strengthens transparency requirements, limits PBM compensation to clearly defined and legitimate service fees, and cracks down on hidden revenue streams tied to drug utilization. Beginning in 2028, PBMs and their affiliates would be prohibited from profiting through practices that have long harmed pharmacists and patients. The bill also provides additional funding to CMS to enforce these reforms—underscoring growing bipartisan momentum to rein in PBM abuses and protect patient access to pharmacy care.

📄 Read the full bill:
https://arrx.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DEF-LHHS-HS-THUD-Bill-Text-1-19-2026.pdf

🗣 Now is the time to speak up. As the bill moves to the Senate, we encourage our members to contact their legislators and urge continued support for PBM accountability. Not sure what to say? NCPA has a simple template and legislator lookup tool to help:
https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/NCPANET/Campaigns/132988/Respond

📬 Want to stay in the know and hear about issues like this first?
Join the Arkansas Pharmacists Association to receive our newsletter, special legislative bulletins, and timely advocacy updates:
👉 https://members.arrx.org/member-application

01/23/2026

⏰ Reminder: CE at the Races is coming up! 🐎🎓

Don’t miss this favorite APA event—earn CE, enjoy lunch with colleagues, and head to the track for an exciting afternoon of racing at Oaklawn.

📅 February 27, 2026
📍 Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort | Hot Springs

👉 Register now before spots fill: https://members.arrx.org/events/Details/ce-at-the-races-1612777

Hosted by the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. See you at the races! 🏁

01/21/2026

💬 APA Members—We Want to Hear From You

What’s one issue impacting your practice right now that you wish more people understood? Advocacy starts with sharing our real-world experiences.

Drop your thoughts below ⬇️

01/19/2026

Have you registered yet? 👀

Join us for the Women’s Leadership Luncheon hosted by the Arkansas Pharmacists Association—an inspiring midday event featuring a powerhouse panel of women leaders in pharmacy, public health, and community innovation.

📅 Thursday, January 29
📍 APA Office | 417 Victory St.
🍽️ Luncheon: 11:30 AM
🎓 CE Session: 12:00–1:30 PM (also available online)

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn CE, connect with colleagues, and hear insights from leaders shaping health care in Arkansas and beyond.

👉 Register today and save your seat: https://www.jotform.com/build/253236849153058

01/16/2026

📣 Join us for APA’s CE at the Races! 🐎🎓

Pharmacists, mark your calendar for an unforgettable day of learning, networking, and racing! Join the Arkansas Pharmacists Association on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs for CE at the Races — earn valuable continuing education, enjoy lunch with colleagues, and take in the excitement of the races afterwards!

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

✨ Event Details:
🗓 Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
📍 Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort – Hot Springs, AR
💲 On-site registration: additional $20

Don’t miss this unique blend of professional growth and fun — see you at the races! 🎉🐴

01/14/2026

These accomplished leaders in public health and maternal health will discus their ongoing work, innovative approaches, and the opportunities and importance for pharmacists to engage more deeply in community health initiatives.

All pharmacists and student pharmacists are encouraged to attend!
No charge to attend, but registration is required.

REGISTER TODAY: https://www.jotform.com/build/253236849153058

01/13/2026

Rural pharmacies are a life blood for communities. This pharmacy is doing everything it can to survive.

Rural pharmacies are a life blood for communities. This pharmacy is doing everything it can to survive.
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01/12/2026

Today, we honor the pharmacists who keep our communities healthy. Your expertise, dedication, and commitment make a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do. 💙💊

01/10/2026

Congratulations to our member Kristen Riddle, Past President of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. The January 2026 issue of America’s Pharmacist features Kristen, highlighting her dedication to family, community pharmacy, and her leadership as President of the National Community Pharmacists Association. As an Arkansas pharmacy owner and national advocate, she continues to lead the fight for PBM reform while protecting patient access and the future of independent pharmacy. We’re proud to see her work recognized on the national stage.

Read more: https://ncpa.org/americas-pharmacist