Alabama Pharmacy Association

05/19/2026

APA is happy to share the first new hire for the Alabama Department of Insurance's PBM Compliance Department! Michael Herron has been promoted from within the Department to serve as Lead PBM Compliance Specialist. Congratulations Michael!

The Alabama Department of Insurance announces the promotion of Michael Herron to Lead PBM Compliance Specialist within the Department’s PBM Compliance Division.

Learn more about Michael's new role here: https://aldoi.gov/currentnewsitem.aspx?ID=1359

05/14/2026

At its June Board of Trustees meeting, APA will choose nominees to submit to Alabama Medicaid for its Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board. DUR is comprised of pharmacists and physicians and meets quarterly in Montgomery. If you are a pharmacist who is an enrolled Medicaid provider and have knowledge and experience in drug utilization review, evaluation, and intervention, and are interested in serving in this role, please email LJones@aparx.org by May 31. Please include why you wish to serve and your practice site.

05/13/2026

🐦 The Early Bird is about to fly away… with your savings!
Don’t miss discounted registration for the APA Annual Convention — rates end THIS Friday at 4 p.m.! ⏰
Join us for:
🎉 Networking & fun
📚 Outstanding CE
💡 Big ideas for pharmacy
🛍️ New products & services
🥳 APA Through the Decades celebration
Register: https://www.aparx.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2035980
PLUS 🌴 lock in discounted hotel rates before they’re gone! Room block closes May 14 (while available).
Grab your spot, your savings, and your beach vibes now! 🌊☀️
Book a room: https://www.aparx.org/page/91

05/13/2026

Thank you, Senator Gudger, for your willingness to listen to and form close connections with the pharmacy professionals you represent!

05/12/2026

We are excited to announce the results of the 2026 – 2027 APA Student Designated Trustee election. Congratulations to Brianna “Bre” Carson (Auburn) and Jamiah Files (Samford). We look forward to working with you over the coming year!

Thanks to all the students who campaigned for these positions. Each of you are destined to be leaders of the profession!

Bre and Jamiah will be installed at APA’s Annual Convention in June along with the rest of the APA Board of Trustees.

05/06/2026

21 spots open!!!
We still need 21 people to donate $100 to the APA Scholarship Foundation 100 Campaign this year - to fund our annual donations to the Auburn and Samford scholarship funds. It's 100% tax-deductible and it'll make you feel good. C'mon, what are waiting for? Email Ljones@aparx.org to donate.

Thanks to the following who are already a part of the 2026 Foundation 100: Belinda Ballard, Ricky Bearden, Sue Boyles, Dave Brackett, Anna Brooklere, Buddy Bunch, Mark Conradi, Kelli Cornelius, Scott Cornelius, Darrell Craven, Jim Davis, Bruce Dunkin, Sue Duran, Gary and Nancy Emerine, Vicki Faulk, Bill Ford, Lucretia Fountain, Bobby Giles, Stacy Giles, Rhonda Harden, Kaelee Harris, Frances Heinze, Brandon Hicks, Lea Holton, Darren Ingram, Allen Jordan, Ronda Lacey, Marian Loftin, Joette Lowe, Terri Madry, Derrell Massey, Gay Massey, Gary Mount, Kelli Newman, Audrey Newton, Diane Nix, Tony Nix, Anna Noojin, Brian and Breanna North, Ronnie Opolka, Pam Reeve, Tucker Simmons, Eric Smith, Tina Tarsitano, Mike Walden, Jeannine Weeks, Bradford White, Laura Floyd, Clemice Hurst, Jon Barganier, Matthew Weathers, Charlie Sands, Steven Brindley, Sam Costello, Patricia Naro, Phillip Rigsby, Jon Linna, Jeremy Smith, Elaine Beech, Jeff Freese, Anthony Bolus, Dane Yarbrough, Bruce Harris, Joe Dean, Ryan Oakley, Jessica Hung, Mike Cobb, Kim Benner, Johnny Brooklere, Emily Hailstone, Phil Gentry, Wes Maddox, Tommy Henig, Rebecca Sorrell, Ralph Sorrell, Danny Cottrell, Leigh Ann Ross, Greg Roberts.

05/01/2026

Celebrate the best of our profession 👏
Join us as we induct the Alabama Pharmacy Hall of Fame Class of 2026—honoring leaders whose impact has shaped pharmacy across our state and beyond.
✨ 2026 Honorees:
Don Copeland
Dale Johnson
Charles H. Ramey, Sr.
📅 June 8 | 📍 The Lodge at Gulf State Park
Part of the 145th Annual Convention & Trade Show (June 7–10)
Be there to celebrate excellence and legacy! Visit https://www.aparx.org/event/2026annualconvention for registration and resort information.

04/30/2026

✨Opportunity still open! ✨

Want to help spotlight the incredible things happening within the Pharmacy World in your area of Alabama?!

👀 We’re looking for a few dedicated members to join a special group focused on gathering member news, achievements, and photos—from social media and beyond. If you’re someone who loves staying connected and celebrating others, this is a great way to get involved!

You’ll help us make sure the great work happening across our community doesn’t go unnoticed. 💙

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04/29/2026

Thank you to Let’s Roam for generously donating scavenger hunt tickets to support the APA Silent Auction benefiting the Alabama Pharmacy Association and the APA Research and Education Foundation. Your in-kind contribution helps us raise funds that support education, scholarships, and professional development for pharmacists across Alabama. We appreciate your partnership and generosity!

If your nonprofit is interested in learning more about in-kind donation opportunities, visit: letsroam.com/donations

04/29/2026

May will be here before you know it–and so will NAPLEX Prep Season!

We are excited to partner with HighPrep yet again in 2026 for their top-notch NAPLEX Prep webinars. If you’re planning to take the exam this summer–or are just interested in what’s ahead–we highly encourage you to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to get direct training with a professional.

APA members receive 10% off the exam. Discount codes have been sent via email but if you have any issues receiving your discount, reach out to highpreptutoring@gmail.com highpreptutoring@gmail.com/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://highpreptutoring@gmail.com/