Missouri Pharmacy Association

02/19/2026

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02/18/2026

Do you want to exhibit or know someone who does? Register for the 2026 MPA Annual Conference Trade Show now!

Are you thinking about exhibiting at the 2026 MPA Annual Conference or know someone that would be interested? The Trade Show Registration is OPEN! Secure your spot asap!

Tradeshow Registration: https://www.morx.com/Web/iCore/Events/Events_List.aspx?hkey=80e12e2d-7693-4301-a146-8fa626d2084d

Community Pharmacy Foundation

02/14/2026

Current president, Roxane Took and several other Missouri Pharmacy Association Members attended the Health and Mental Health Committee hearing in support of HB 1975 on Thursday. Other members from MPA included Erica Crane, Laura Kingsley, Anthony DeSha, Amy Mitchell, and Marty Hinterlong.

Roxane even picked up some Three Story Coffee while she was in town! Keep contacting your legislators! They want to hear from YOU!

02/11/2026

Have you called your legislators? They need to know it's time to put our patients over corporate contracts!



State Representative Bennie Cook

02/09/2026

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”):

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

02/05/2026

CORPORATE GREED IS KILLING YOUR PHARMACY!

PBMs are driving record profits — while the pharmacies your family relies on are being forced to close their doors.

Every closure means longer drives, delayed care, fewer answers from a pharmacist who knows your name.

If your community pharmacy disappears...where will you go?

This isn’t just a pharmacy issue — it’s a patient access issue.

Tell your lawmakers to end unfair PBM practices before more communities lose the care they depend on. Protect your pharmacy. Protect your care. We all need to be

Take action now: www.StopPBMAbuse.com

MO AG FILES SUIT AGAINST PBMs 1/15/26 What are PBMs? Middlemen in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain:PBMs act as intermediaries between health insurance plans, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and pharmacies. They are responsible for administering and managing prescription drug programs for various health...

02/04/2026

Missouri Attorney General Catherine L. Hanaway is standing with in the fight to protect patients and strengthen community pharmacy.

Her commitment to addressing skyrocketing insulin costs and holding accountable sends a powerful message: Pharmacists and the patients they serve deserve better!

MPA is working tirelessly on behalf of our members and pharmacists across to advocate for fair practices, protect access to care, and support the future of pharmacy.

When leaders stand together, progress follows — and we are proud to stand alongside Attorney General Hanaway, !

Join the fight at www.stoppbmabuse.com today! Contact your legislators - they want and need to hear from you!

02/04/2026

Feb. 3 | The House on Tuesday passed a massive funding package that ends a brief government shutdown and provides full-year funding for the federal government through the end of the year.

02/04/2026

This morning the Families, Seniors and Health Committee voted SB 878 out of committee with a 6-0 vote! This is a bill MPA filed with Senator Travis Fitzwater to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists.

SB 878: https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=276

Continue to watch for updates from MPA as this legislation continues to move.

02/03/2026

📣 New Membership Category Announcement

Are you a Health Systems Pharmacist and a member of Missouri Society of Health System Pharmacists, but not yet part of ?

We’re excited to introduce a discounted dual membership option:

👉 Health Systems Affiliate Member

Current members can transition at renewal and take advantage of the discount.

Questions? Contact Lauren at laurene@morx.com for details!

02/03/2026

We appreciate leaders who stand up for patients. As the conversation around PBMs continues, MPA remains UNITED FOR CARE—HB 1975 protects patients and preserves access to pharmacy care across Missouri. Thank you, State Representative Bennie Cook

Please share and contact your legislators! Have a conversation. They want to hear from YOU! www.stoppbmabuse.com has all the resources you need!

02/02/2026

‼️PHARMACISTS & PATIENTS—CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS NOW!

Senate Bill 984 and Senate Bill 968 ARE MOVING!

If your Senator serves on this committee, it is critical that you and your patients contact them immediately and urge support for these bills. We cannot afford to overlook this!

COMMITTEE MEMBERS & COUNTIES ⬇️

Senator Carter (Chair)
JASPER & NEWTON

Senator Nicola (Vice-Chair)
JACKSON

Senator Brattin
CASS, BATES, JOHNSON

Senator Hudson
TEXAS, SHANNON, HOWELL, DOUGLAS, OZARK, TANEY, STONE

Senator Lewis
WESTERN PART OF JACKSON COUNTY

Senator Nurrenbern
CLAY

MPA has made it easy!

Visit www.StopPBMAbuse.com and send your pre-written letter! Pharmacists have prewritten, editable action letters, and Patients as well! Or click below!

➡️Talking points are available!

‼️This is about protecting patient access, strengthening pharmacy practice, and holding PBMs accountable. Real change only happens when lawmakers hear directly from the people impacted.

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Pharmacist Letter: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/4078/actions/public?action_id=6174

Patient Letter: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/4078/actions/public?action_id=6168