Pediatric Pharmacy Association

Pediatric Pharmacy Association Since 1979, PPA advocates for safe and effective medication use in children. We now have over 1,800 members.

The mission of the Pediatric Pharmacy Association is to advance pediatric pharmacy practice, support the health and wellbeing of children, and promote safe and effective medication use through Collaboration, Advocacy, Research, and Education.

It’s a special-edition Friday VaxFacts! Today is World Polio Day! Thanks to vaccines, we’re on the road to global polio ...
10/24/2025

It’s a special-edition Friday VaxFacts!

Today is World Polio Day! Thanks to vaccines, we’re on the road to global polio eradication. Swipe for facts about polio, vaccines to prevent it, and resources to learn more!

Thank you to P4 Student Pharmacist Megan McGregor from University of Rhode Island for this week’s VaxFacts content.

As always, talk to your pharmacist or primary care provider if you have questions about vaccines for you or your child.

Today we are highlighting Ambulatory Care Pharmacists. Some of the ways these pharmacists care for our pediatric patient...
10/24/2025

Today we are highlighting Ambulatory Care Pharmacists. Some of the ways these pharmacists care for our pediatric patients is by:

• Collaborating with physicians to manage disease states
• Providing recommendations to optimize medication therapy and dosing regimens
• Educating patients and/or their caregivers on proper medication use
• Follows drug levels to ensure patient safety
• So much more!

Happy Pharmacy Week to our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working in the ambulatory care setting!

Today we are highlight operational pharmacists and all the ways they care for our pediatric patients. Operational pharma...
10/23/2025

Today we are highlight operational pharmacists and all the ways they care for our pediatric patients.

Operational pharmacists are critical in the medication use process. They garb up everyday to ensure that our patients get the treatment they need, in the safest and most appropriate way possible. Ops pharmacists are masters at problem solving and leveraging resources in the interest of our patients, and we can’t thank them enough for all that they do!

Today we are highlighting Acute Care Pharmacists. Some of the ways these pharmacists care for our pediatric patients in ...
10/22/2025

Today we are highlighting Acute Care Pharmacists. Some of the ways these pharmacists care for our pediatric patients in the acute care setting is by:

• Performing order verification while checking doses, drug-drug interactions, and appropriateness
• Practicing antibiotic stewardship through bug-drug matching and recommending de-escalation when appropriate
• Providing medication recommendations while rounding with the clinical team
• Evaluation of dosing based on therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetics
• Responding to codes and/or traumas
• So much more!

Happy Pharmacy Week to our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working in the acute care setting!

Today is National Pharmacy Technician Day!Pharmacy technicians are a critical part of the healthcare team, supporting ph...
10/21/2025

Today is National Pharmacy Technician Day!

Pharmacy technicians are a critical part of the healthcare team, supporting pharmacists and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of pharmacies. Today honors technician’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to patient care. Thank you pharmacy technicians for all that you do!

Today we are highlighting Community Pharmacists and all the ways they care for our pediatric patients. More than 90% of ...
10/21/2025

Today we are highlighting Community Pharmacists and all the ways they care for our pediatric patients.

More than 90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy and patients visit their community pharmacist 12 times more frequently than their P*P. The community pharmacy is a convenient access point of healthcare services for pediatric patients and their parents and/or caregivers. Whether providing advice on OTC selection and/or dosing, administering routine and seasonal vaccinations, or educating on medication safety and administration, community pharmacy team members are one of the most patient-facing forms of healthcare, and are key members of patients care team. 

Happy Pharmacy Week to our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working in community!

Happy Pharmacy Week! National Pharmacy Week 2025 is October 19-25! This year, throughout the week we will be highlightin...
10/20/2025

Happy Pharmacy Week! National Pharmacy Week 2025 is October 19-25! This year, throughout the week we will be highlighting different areas of pharmacy and how these areas contribute to the care of pediatric patients! Follow along with our stories as we will have fun interactive games, quizzes, and opportunities to share! Don’t forget to tag us in your pharmacy week celebrations all week, we will reposting!

For more information on acetaminophen and autism, please view the information from AAP News or scan the QR code on the l...
10/16/2025

For more information on acetaminophen and autism, please view the information from AAP News or scan the QR code on the last slide!

October is Child ADHD Awareness MonthADHD affects about 6 million children in the U.S., impacting attention, impulsivity...
10/06/2025

October is Child ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD affects about 6 million children in the U.S., impacting attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. With understanding, support, and the right tools, children with ADHD can thrive.
Let’s raise awareness, break the stigma, and support every child’s journey.

🚨 September is childhood cancer awareness month! This is a time to honor the strength of kids and families facing cancer...
09/30/2025

🚨 September is childhood cancer awareness month! This is a time to honor the strength of kids and families facing cancer, raise awareness, & support the fight for better treatments and brighter futures. 💛👶💛

This ⏱️timely⏱️ edition of Friday VaxFacts addresses the hot topic of hepatitis B vaccines for newborns and why a dose i...
09/26/2025

This ⏱️timely⏱️ edition of Friday VaxFacts addresses the hot topic of hepatitis B vaccines for newborns and why a dose in the first 24 hours of life is crucial!

💉Why does the Hep B birth dose matter?

🍼Infants and young children are at the highest risk. Up to 90% of infants infected at birth develop chronic Hepatitis B.

✅The birth dose is the beginning of a safe and effective shield against Hepatitis B.

👶🏼Protect Day 1, Protect for Life 👵🏽

Thanks to Farhana, P4 Student Pharmacist from UConn for helping to creating this post.

This program will review clinical guidance, approved indications, and the available literature on the efficacy and safet...
09/23/2025

This program will review clinical guidance, approved indications, and the available literature on the efficacy and safety of newer antimicrobial agents in pediatric patients. These components will be used to address the potential role of the newer antimicrobial agents in treating pediatric infectious disease states.

Join us on Thursday, September 24th 2-3pm CST!

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