Alabama Pharmacy Association

11/14/2025

. We love seeing our members shine. Way to go, Tyler!

💊 I Am NCPA: Tyler Dalton, PharmD
Tyler leads nine Dalton Pharmacy locations in Alabama, where his team combines clinical care with a mission to help patients access and afford their medications. Community connection is at the heart of everything they do.

“We want to be active members in the community. When we look to go into a town, we want to have local people there and a local presence.”

📚 Read his story in this month’s America’s Pharmacist®: https://ncpa.org/americas-pharmacist

11/14/2025

Students, don’t forget to register for APA’s Leadership Development Course, and stand out among your peers by obtaining this unique training certificate.

🔗 To register and learn more:
https://www.aparx.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2004375

11/14/2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting all pharmacies, pharmacists, and pharmacy-related groups to join a call on the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

🗓️ November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST.

⚠️ Please submit questions prior to the call no later than Friday, November 14, 2025, by emailing IRARebateandNegotiation@cms.hhs.gov and indicating “11/18 Discussion Question – Pharmacy” in the subject line.

🔗 To register for the call, please click here: https://ow.ly/grIl50XrN9l

11/13/2025

Representatives from APA and Humana met this week to discuss the upcoming January 1 transition for PEEHIP and SEIB. Quarterly calls are planned and will help APA keep you updated on the latest information.

11/13/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the official 2026 Self-Care Team for Samford University. These students will be representing their school at the annual Self-Care Championship in Gulf Shores next summer, where they will compete against Auburn’s team for the coveted title.

In order to make it on this team, they had to complete two rounds of self-care “trivia” – the five highest-scoring individuals earned a spot.

Way to go, ladies!

💊 From left to right: Giselle Chavez, Claire Wu, Ashley Aleman Garcia, Jazmyn Whitfield, Grace Castellarin, and Rachel Bonner who will be serving as the official alternate.

11/12/2025

Congratulations are in order!
Raegan Rogers, a P2 student at Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy received the APA scholarship at this year's HCOP Scholarship dinner on Thursday, October 23. APA’s Past President Tony Nix and Bobby Giles represented APA in the presentation.

11/07/2025

APA had a great turnout in Auburn supporting Joe Lovvorn's campaign kickoff last week. Several students interested in legislative activities attended including Reagan Rogers, Erica Han, Ashley Dean, and Cailin Allen. Pharmacists in attendance were Stacy and Bobby Giles, Jared Edwards, Will Kendrick, Anne Ellison, and Tony and Diane Nix.

11/07/2025

Attention students! Looking to enhance your CV?
Registration is NOW OPEN for APA’s Leadership Development Course. Stand out among your peers by obtaining this unique training certificate.

The course kicks off this month and wraps up in the Spring. There are four modules you must complete, with multiple dates offered for each one to make it easy on your schedule.

As a member of APA, take advantage of this opportunity to add leadership training to your resume/CV!

To register and learn more:
https://www.aparx.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=2004375

11/06/2025

Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter has appointed Jeb Mitchell, PharmD, to serve in the Specialty seat on the State Board of Pharmacy. His term will begin January 1, 2026.

Jeb has continuously worked in community pharmacy since age 13, graduating from Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy in 1998 and has managed in community and institutional pharmacy settings. In 2003, he co-founded and continues to operate Solutions Infusion Therapy, a home infusion pharmacy. In 2012-2013 he co-founded and also co-manages a compounding and a specialty pediatric pharmacy. Jeb remains involved at MSOP, currently serving as a Preceptor and guest speaker. He has served on multiple committees and is a past Chairman of the Dean’s Advisory Board. He has been a member of the Alabama Pharmacy Association for over 10 years, is an active member of his church, supports an annual Honduras Medical Mission trip, is a long-term supporter of Children’s Hospital, and generously supports many other charities that make positive impacts on the lives of pediatric patients.

Congratulations on your appointment, Jeb!

11/05/2025

Last week, Bobby Giles and Frank Tant spoke with Samford’s NCPA Chapter, and provided a presentation on the importance of being involved in your state association, and gave legislative updates related to SB252.

Thanks so much for having us!!

11/05/2025

Heads up! ALBOP will hold a public meeting for a discussion on legal definitions of community and chain pharmacies. Virtual and in-person options. Tuesday, NOV 18, 5PM.

📆 Mark your calendars and join us November 18th at 5:00 pm for a discussion on community and chain pharmacy definitions. This meeting will be chaired by Mr. Johnny Brooklere and Dr. Brandon Hicks. You can attend in person at the Alabama Board of Pharmacy Office or virtually at www.albop.com/board-meetings.

10/31/2025

🎃🦇Show us your spooktacular pictures! APA members, send us your practice site's group Halloween photos! They might get shared in the 'Spooky You've Been Spotted' section in the next APA Journal. Email apa(at)aparx.org or tag us in your posts. 🐈‍⬛🧡🕸️