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More action from the 2026 National Community Pharmacists Association Fly-In, where TPA members and other professiona...
04/17/2026

More action from the 2026 National Community Pharmacists Association Fly-In, where TPA members and other professionals from Texas are advocating for the profession and the patients they serve. The Texas delegation visited Congressional offices including those of Rep. Michael McCaul and Rep. Roger Williams .

TPA members and other professionals from Texas were in Washington, DC, meeting today with the offices of elected offic...
04/16/2026

TPA members and other professionals from Texas were in Washington, DC, meeting today with the offices of elected officials including Rep Pat Fallon, Sen. John Cornyn, and Senator Ted Cruz. Thanks to these members of the Texas delegation for advocating for additional as well as Medicaid managed care payment reform and related issues as part of the 2026 National Community Pharmacists Association Fly-In! .

Drug Channels Institute just published its annual update of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmac...
04/14/2026

Drug Channels Institute just published its annual update of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and health care services within U.S. drug channels. This infamous illustration of the major vertical business relationships within the largest companies shows how these organizations continue to exert greater control over patient access, sites of care/dispensing, and pricing, although some have started to unwind their vertical integration strategies.

Last week, staff members from TPA's Professional Recovery Network attended the 2026 Austin TAAP Symposium, a community w...
04/14/2026

Last week, staff members from TPA's Professional Recovery Network attended the 2026 Austin TAAP Symposium, a community with a shared commitment to addiction recovery. Attendees include passionate individuals, counselors, prevention specialists, and others deeply invested in addressing the challenges of addiction. The event brings together leaders, innovators, and advocates from across the substance use and mental health fields.

PRN is a nationally recognized peer assistance program dedicated to helping health care professionals enter a safe, healthy recovery from substance use or mental illness. If you or a colleague are in need of PRN’s services, you may make a referral by calling its confidential hotline at (800) 727-5152.

"AI should support , not replace them," writes TPA President Jason Davis. "A pharmacist’s expertise must remain at the ...
04/12/2026

"AI should support , not replace them," writes TPA President Jason Davis. "A pharmacist’s expertise must remain at the center of every patient care decision." Read Davis' entire President's Message in the spring 2026 issue of "Texas Pharmacy" magazine (member login required). https://www.texaspharmacy.org/TexasPharmacyMag

Don't wait until the last minute to get all of your continuing education credits for your license renewal! Visit TPA's...
04/11/2026

Don't wait until the last minute to get all of your continuing education credits for your license renewal! Visit TPA's online CE catalog and get everything you need! From Texas law to immunizations and much more, you'll find all sorts of courses to meet your CE requirements. https://centerforexcellence.txpharmacy.org/

Raquel Leal, Director of TPA's Professional Recovery Network, presented to second-year students on Tuesday at the Texas ...
04/10/2026

Raquel Leal, Director of TPA's Professional Recovery Network, presented to second-year students on Tuesday at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She spoke about PRN’s history, the services PRN offers, defined mental health and substance use, and discussed the positive outcomes of participating in a peer assistance program.

PRN is a nationally recognized peer assistance program dedicated to helping health care professionals enter a safe, healthy recovery from substance use or mental illness. If you or a colleague are in need of PRN’s services, you may make a referral by calling its confidential hotline at (800) 727-5152.

TPA's Duane Galligher testified today before the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee, which is exploring wa...
04/09/2026

TPA's Duane Galligher testified today before the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee, which is exploring ways to prevent fraud and abuse in Texas human service programs. He shared examples of markups of 600% to 10,000% per drug in Texas Medicaid, predominantly dispensed by PBM-owned pharmacies. He also compared Texas data with that from Ohio, which recently implemented a new Medicaid system. “If Texas paid what Ohio paid just for 177 drugs that are predominantly PBM-dispensed at their , they would have saved $11.3 million per quarter in the Medicaid program.”

Independent and TPA Board Member Ben McNabb testified this afternoon before the Texas Senate Health and Human Services...
04/08/2026

Independent and TPA Board Member Ben McNabb testified this afternoon before the Texas Senate Health and Human Services Committee about potential waste and abuse by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Texas Medicaid.

McNabb shared how a PBM reported to HHSC a payment of $148.50 to his for tolterodine, but after clawbacks he only received about $30. “If you’re relying on the PBM data to detect fraud, waste, and abuse, I don’t think you’re going to find it,” McNabb said. “The numbers are fundamentally distorted. They’ve set up a system that creates an obfuscation of the true cost of the drug. The payments can be overstated, and accountability becomes nearly impossible. That is the definition of waste, and when it’s done knowingly, through reporting mechanisms, it raises serious concerns about abuse.”

Committee Chair Lois Kolkhorst provided reassuring comments about vertical integration among PBMs. “We’ve been trying to get after this for quite some time,” she said. “We’re going to be really successful this next session.”

Did you know? Texas pharmacists have the option to pay their TPA dues monthly instead of once a year. Choose the monthly...
04/08/2026

Did you know? Texas pharmacists have the option to pay their TPA dues monthly instead of once a year. Choose the monthly option when you join as a member today! https://www.texaspharmacy.org/member

Have you thought about leaving a legacy? An endowed scholarship enables you to combine thoughtful estate planning with a...
04/07/2026

Have you thought about leaving a legacy? An endowed scholarship enables you to combine thoughtful estate planning with a desire to give back to the profession. By creating a scholarship, you can direct funds toward a worthy cause and fund the future of pharmacy in Texas! Learn more: https://www.texaspharmacy.org/TPFESP

Charlie, TPA's "interim receptionist," wishes everyone a happy Easter! (Somebody should warn him about putting all his e...
04/05/2026

Charlie, TPA's "interim receptionist," wishes everyone a happy Easter! (Somebody should warn him about putting all his eggs in one basket, don't you think?)

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