Alaska Pharmacy Association - AKPhA

Alaska Pharmacy Association - AKPhA The mission of the Alaska Pharmacy Association is to preserve, promote and lead the profession of pharmacy in Alaska.

Whether you are from Southeast, Southcentral or the Interior, members of the Board comprise each region to ensure equal representation. AkPhA was founded in 1956 when the state was still a territory. Although the American Pharmaceutical Association recognized the association in 1957, it fell dormant for a number of years and reemerged in 1966. Since that time, AkPhA has held annual conventions in Anchorage traditionally around the Fur Rendezvous celebration.

AKPhA membership connects you to the people, resources, and advocacy shaping pharmacy practice across Alaska.As a member...
02/03/2026

AKPhA membership connects you to the people, resources, and advocacy shaping pharmacy practice across Alaska.

As a member, you’re part of a statewide community working to strengthen patient care, advance the profession, and ensure pharmacists have a voice in policy and practice decisions. From education and advocacy to connection and professional support, membership helps you stay informed and engaged.

Being a member means staying connected to what matters most for pharmacy in Alaska. Join today! https://alaskapharmacy.org/about/individual-memberships/

We are proud to share that the Alaska Pharmacy Association, in collaboration with the Idaho State University / Universit...
01/29/2026

We are proud to share that the Alaska Pharmacy Association, in collaboration with the Idaho State University / University of Alaska Anchorage Doctor of Pharmacy Program and the Alaska Board of Pharmacy, has been selected as a recipient of the ASHP Board of Directors’ Pharmacy Champion Award.

This national honor recognizes leadership in public policy and advocacy that advances pharmacy practice, improves medication safety, and expands access to care. The award highlights years of collaborative work across Alaska to modernize pharmacy regulation, strengthen public health infrastructure, and elevate the role of pharmacists as essential healthcare providers.

Through sustained advocacy efforts—including landmark legislation focused on provider recognition, PBM reform, immunization systems modernization, and expanded patient access—this triad has helped shape meaningful, lasting improvements in healthcare delivery across our state.

We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and proud of the collective work that made it possible. A representative of the Alaska triad will be formally recognized on stage at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December 2026.

Thank you to the many pharmacists, students, partners, and advocates who continue to move pharmacy forward in Alaska. This recognition belongs to all of you.

📚 Exciting news! Returning convention speaker Angie Lion has released her new book, Emerge — and you can get your copy a...
01/28/2026

📚 Exciting news! Returning convention speaker Angie Lion has released her new book, Emerge — and you can get your copy at convention!

Angie will be speaking on topics from Emerge during convention, and attendees can pre-order a copy for on-site pickup.

✨ Details:
• Price: $15
• Pickup: At convention
• Pre-order deadline: Friday, 1/30 at 8:00 AM

👉 Reserve your copy here: https://alaskapharmacy.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/alaskapharmacy/product.jsp?product=58&

After Friday at 8:00 AM, quantities will be finalized with the publisher and additional copies cannot be guaranteed.

We can’t wait to see you at convention!

Support Alaska’s future pharmacists 💙 Donate an item to the AKPhA Silent Auction and help fund student advocacy! If you ...
01/28/2026

Support Alaska’s future pharmacists 💙

Donate an item to the AKPhA Silent Auction and help fund student advocacy! If you would like to donate, please reach out to samanthabuck@isu.edu.

The AKPhA Annual Convention is designed to support pharmacy professionals at every stage of practice.Over three days, at...
01/26/2026

The AKPhA Annual Convention is designed to support pharmacy professionals at every stage of practice.

Over three days, attendees will:
• Earn continuing education focused on real-world pharmacy practice
• Learn about regulatory updates and issues impacting pharmacy in Alaska
• Hear from pharmacy leaders and subject matter experts
• Connect with colleagues from across the state
• Participate in advocacy, leadership, and professional engagement opportunities

Whether you practice in a community pharmacy, health system, clinic, or are preparing to enter the profession, this conference is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and focus on growth, connection, and the future of pharmacy in Alaska.

📍 February 20–22, 2026 | Anchorage
📌 Registration now open - https://alaskapharmacy.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/alaskapharmacy/eventRegistration.jsp?event=98

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

Can’t attend the full AKPhA Convention but still want to participate? Join us for Friday Night Casino Night—a fun, stand...
01/20/2026

Can’t attend the full AKPhA Convention but still want to participate? Join us for Friday Night Casino Night—a fun, stand-alone fundraising event.

For $20, attendees receive:
• Entry to the event
• A voucher to play casino-style games
• An evening of networking and fun in support of AKPhA

A great way to be involved, even if your schedule is limited.
🎰 We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://alaskapharmacy.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/alaskapharmacy/eventRegistration.jsp?event=98

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, the Alaska Pharmacy Association reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin...
01/19/2026

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, the Alaska Pharmacy Association reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and service to others. His vision reminds us that progress is driven by compassion, courage, and a shared responsibility to care for one another. As healthcare professionals and community leaders, we honor his legacy by continuing to serve with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to equity in health and beyond.

Registration is open for the 60th Annual AKPhA Convention & Tradeshow, the premier annual gathering for Alaska’s pharmac...
01/16/2026

Registration is open for the 60th Annual AKPhA Convention & Tradeshow, the premier annual gathering for Alaska’s pharmacy professionals.

Attending the convention gives you access to:
• Interactive CE sessions and workshops
• Practice, regulatory, and policy updates
• Leadership and advocacy discussions
• Networking with pharmacists, technicians, students, and industry partners from across Alaska

Early bird registration is available through January 20, 2026.
Use code EARLYBIRD to receive 20% off your registration.

📅 February 20–22, 2026
📍 Hotel Captain Cook | Anchorage

Register now: https://alaskapharmacy.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/alaskapharmacy/eventRegistration.jsp?event=98

The Alaska Rural Healthcare Transformation Project is officially underway, with the statewide convening happening this w...
01/15/2026

The Alaska Rural Healthcare Transformation Project is officially underway, with the statewide convening happening this week — and now it’s critical that the pharmacy community’s voice is clearly heard.

As we prepare our funding proposals and help shape how this initiative is implemented across Alaska, we want and need your input.

Please join us for a pharmacy town hall call to:
• Hear a brief overview of the Alaska Rural Healthcare Transformation Project
• Discuss what the project means for pharmacy across all practice settings
• Share your needs, ideas, and concerns

Town Hall Call
📅 Date: January 21st, 2026
⏰ Time: 1pm
📍 Location: Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 243 628 946 243 15
Passcode: 4Yx6c3QP

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be essential partners in improving access, care coordination, and sustainability of healthcare — particularly in rural and underserved communities. This is an important opportunity to ensure pharmacy’s role is fully reflected in the project design, funding priorities, and implementation plans.

Your perspective matters, and we truly hope you’ll join us.

Join AKPhA for our Quarterly Dinner & CE Event on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM!Enjoy an evening of continuing education, ...
01/14/2026

Join AKPhA for our Quarterly Dinner & CE Event on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM!
Enjoy an evening of continuing education, connection, and discussion with Alaska pharmacy colleagues — dinner provided.

📚 CE Presentation: Managing Grief as a Medical Provider
🎤 Presented by Katelyn Kammers, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
💼 Industry Sponsor Presentation sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb (educational discussion on Camzyos)

📍 In-person options in Anchorage (UAA Professional Studies Building, Room 103) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks Memorial Hospital – Nerland Conference Room), plus a virtual Zoom option available.

📲 RSVP now by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below!
https://forms.gle/cMjJbabDb6xbYHj16

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The Alaska Pharmacists Association is here to make a difference. Your membership offers a number of benefits to assist you both personally and professionally. By joining the Association today, we can work together to meet the challenges of health care tomorrow.

AKPhA was founded in 1956 when the state was still a territory. Although the American Pharmaceutical Association recognized the association in 1957, it fell dormant for a number of years and reemerged in 1966. Since that time, AKPhA has held annual conventions in Anchorage traditionally around the February Fur Rendezvous celebration.