Michigan Pharmacists Association

03/13/2026

Join us for the members only comprehensive review of the recent updates to the Michigan Board of Pharmacy administrative rules effective March 12, 2026. The webinar will highlight key regulatory changes affecting pharmacy practice, including expanded authority to prescribe contraceptives, telehealth requirements, pharmacist-ordered laboratory testing, updated oversight of outsourcing facilities and CE changes.

Register here: https://www.michiganpharmacists.org/events/mpa-administrative-rules-update

03/11/2026

MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testified to the House Oversight Committee yesterday on how Michigan's PBM laws are NOT working. Pharmacies need reforms to close the loopholes and stop the practices that are cutting off patients' access to life-saving medications across the state.

03/11/2026

Student pharmacists in Michigan — this is your chance to spotlight ambulatory care pharmacy. The MSHP Ambulatory Care Video Challenge invites you to create a short video highlighting:
👉A day in the life of an ambulatory care pharmacist
👉Patient or interdisciplinary team testimonials (HIPAA compliant)
👉The value of ambulatory care to communities and legislators

🏆 Cash prizes up to $1,000
⏰ Submission deadline: May 31, 2026

Take a look at last year’s winning entries for inspiration:
➡️1st: https://ow.ly/6PSn50Y916T
➡️2nd: https://ow.ly/q8Hj50Y916S
➡️3rd: https://ow.ly/gAMf50Y9173

Scan the QR code or click the link below to submit your video!
https://ow.ly/K1vy50Y916U

Questions? Contact Farah Jalloul-Rizk at Farah@MichiganPharmacists.org.

03/10/2026

MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testified today in the House Oversight Committee on Food Safety and Public Health. Roath went into detail about how PBMs continue to violate state law and how enforcement is slow and inadequate.

Roath, along with pharmacists Heather Russel, John Gross, Jordan Marchetti and Steve Jenson, shared stories about how PBMs are directly harming pharmacies and the patients they serve while urging the legislature to take corrective action against these abuses.

03/09/2026

MPA will be back at the Capitol on Tuesday, with MPA Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath testifying before the House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security on independent pharmacy closures. Catch Eric's testimony at noon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-n2S346P64

03/07/2026

New this year at ACE in Lansing is the MPA Advocacy Town Hall with Director of Government Affairs Eric Roath. Earn one hour of CE and catch up on all the issues MPA is working on at the state and federal levels!

Register now for ACE and join us in Lansing: MichiganPharmacists.org/events/annual-convention-and-exposition-2026/register

03/06/2026

Tuesday's House Committee meeting on independent pharmacy closures in Michigan made one thing unmistakably clear: There are numerous pressures facing community pharmacies, and PBMs are a central part of the problem.

Read more: MichiganPharmacists.org/news/house-committee-holds-hearing--on-independent-pharmacy-closures-in-michigan

03/06/2026

Where’s Mark?

In Atlanta for Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) meetings. I did triple duty in a meeting with state pharmacy association execs, National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) staff and PTCB staff – where I participated not only on behalf of MPA, but also as a NASPA board member and the PTCB chair. The hybrid meeting focused on the PTCB State Associate Program in support of pharmacy workforce development, technician advancement and patient care. Later, I met up with MPA Executive Board member Keith Binion, who was in town for the PTCB Stakeholders Advisory Committee meeting.

Thanks to PTCB Executive Director & CEO William Schimmel and his staff for arranging these informative meetings, and to NASPA Executive Vice President & CEO Krystal Weaver and the state execs for their input into crafting strategies to grow the number of certified pharmacy technicians while increasing our respective pharmacy technician memberships.

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

There's tons of new things happening at ACE 2026 this year! Register now and join us on the fun in Lansing: MichiganPharmacists.org/events/annual-convention-and-exposition-2026/register

03/02/2026

The House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security will hold a hearing at noon tomorrow to discuss independent pharmacy closures in Michigan. Feel free to join us live in Lansing, or stream the hearing at https://ow.ly/8mk350YokHe. MPA member Kyle Brotherton will be one of the featured speakers.