Texas Pharmacy Association

02/09/2026

The answer to this recent puzzle from the 2026 "Wheel of Fortune" desk calendar should seem familiar to our members!

02/08/2026

The winter issue of "Texas Pharmacy" magazine—focusing on pharmacy’s role in rural health transformation and other hot topics for Texas in 2026—is making its way to members’ mailboxes. Plus, read TPA’s 2025 Annual Report, showcasing how TPA tackled tough topics to promote and preserve the pharmacy profession. For a sneak peek, log in to the TPA web site to view the latest issue online (member login required). https://www.texaspharmacy.org/TexasPharmacyMag

02/07/2026

In a recent podcast interview, CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke on the importance of incorporating artificial intelligence into the country's health care system, specifically mentioning the vital role play in caring for rural communities. We agree! We're working to position pharmacies as a natural health care hub for rural health transformation.

"Why don't we use better? There's probably 70,000 pharmacists. Think about it this way: Almost all Americans, 95 percent, live within five miles of a . They don't live near a hospital, usually," Oz said. "If we just took AI and allowed pharmacists and doctors, GPs, to function at a higher level, it itself would be worth the opportunity. ... At its very practical level, we do not have enough practitioners. There just aren't enough people to take care of rural America."

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02/05/2026

Texas are applauding passage of landmark federal reforms to help rein in some of the abusive business practices long used by unregulated benefit managers (PBMs)—middlemen in the drug supply chain that are widely blamed for driving up costs for patients and forcing many local pharmacies to close their doors.

"The anti-competitive, anti-patient tactics employed by PBMs have threatened the ability of many pharmacists to deliver quality health care to our communities," said TPA President Jason Davis. "This federal legislation will help correct inequities in the system with a healthy dose of transparency and fairness, which can ultimately protect access to the neighborhood pharmacies patients trust."

Read More: https://www.texaspharmacy.org/news/719702/Texas-Pharmacists-Applaud-Trump-Administration-Congress-for-Landmark-PBM-Reforms.htm

02/04/2026

Big news for ! As part of the FTC's settlement with Express Scripts, it is ordered that "as soon as commercially feasible but no later than January 1, 2028," Cigna/ESI shall include terms in its Standard Offering to Retail Community Pharmacies that it "will not exclude any Retail Community Pharmacy willing to agree to the terms and conditions for participation in Respondent's Standard Offering to Retail Community Pharmacies from participating in Respondent's Standard Offering to Retail Community Pharmacies."

The Federal Trade Commission secured a landmark settlement with one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”), Express Scripts, Inc., and its affiliated entities (collectively “ESI

02/03/2026

🚨 Big news for pharmacy! 🚨 Today, Congress passed a crucial funding bill with APhA-backed reforms that set the stage to improve Medicare Part D reimbursements for pharmacies.

This is a major win for pharmacists and communities relying on them for essential pharmacy services! These changes will help bring clarity and predictability in reimbursement, ensuring community pharmacies can continue serving patients effectively.

Let’s keep pushing for further reforms—pharmacist care must be prioritized next! Together, we can ensure everyone has access to essential medications and services. Read our press release:
https://ow.ly/ECXm50Y8pJ0

02/02/2026

Reminder:If you aren't an immunizing , here's your chance to become one! -Based Immunization Delivery is an innovative and interactive training program that teaches pharmacists the skills necessary to become a primary source for vaccine information and administration. Register now for our next course on February 20! https://www.texaspharmacy.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2031493

02/02/2026

The theme of the Texas Pharmacy Association’s 2025 Conference & Expo, “In Our Pharmacy Era,” proved to be a refrain that captured the essence of the entire year. Members rallied around that theme at the conference in Austin and embraced the message as we tackled tough topics to promote and preserve the profession. Read TPA's 2025 Annual Report for more details! https://www.texaspharmacy.org/AnnualReport

01/31/2026

DEADLINE TODAY: Share your insights and expertise with your peers! The Texas Pharmacy Association is seeking insightful presentations by dynamic speakers to help your colleagues stay on top of the latest advancements in pharmacy and patient care. Topics range from clinical topics and compounding to technology and mental health. Proposals are due today, January 31, so don't delay! https://centerforexcellence.txpharmacy.org/?pg=CEProposal

01/31/2026

TPA CEO RoxAnn Dominguez spoke this afternoon as part of a leadership panel discussing The Future of at the AMCP Southwest Day of Education in Irving. The panel, moderated by John Watson of Elevance, also included Susan Cantrell of AMCP and Annesha White of UNT Health College of Pharmacy. This distinguished group of leaders examined the evolving role of across the health care continuum, from expanded clinical services and technology to workforce development and value-based care.

01/30/2026

Reminder: This month's free member CE session provides an overview of approaching incorporation of primary prevention into practice with an emphasis on diet and exercise. Practice in applying information is incorporated into the session through interactive real-world cases to enhance ability to educate and counsel patients and provide realistic, practical recommendations. Free to TPA members for a limited time! https://centerforexcellence.txpharmacy.org/?pg=semwebcatalog&panel=showSWOD&seminarid=26702

01/29/2026

DEADLINE: TPA is conducting a statewide assessment in collaboration with the Episcopal Health Foundation to document how community are addressing non-medical drivers of health (NMDH). Your feedback is crucial to help support our existing rural health transformation efforts. It will also help inform elected officials during the next legislative session about not only the value of , but also the resources needed to serve our patients. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. To the hundreds of you who have already done so, thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R3ZD99F