Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA)

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and commitment.

IPhA extends our deepest gratitude to all veterans, including those serving in our pharmacy community, whose dedication to others continues long after their military service.

Thank you for protecting our freedoms and for continuing to care for Illinois communities. 🇺🇸

10/31/2025

Federal courts ordered the federal administration to continue paying for SNAP (food stamps) during the government shutdown. IDHS and the State of Illinois are reviewing these orders. SNAP benefits remain on hold by the federal government for November until further notice or order by the courts. Even if the courts order payment, it is uncertain how long it will take for SNAP payments to be made.

Benefits from months prior to November can still be used.

IDHS will keep customers updated on this evolving situation.

SNAP information and food resources are available here: SNAPfederalimpact.illinois.gov

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from IPhA!

👻💊 While ghosts and goblins may be scary… nothing is scarier than PBMs haunting patient access and pharmacy care. 🧛‍♂️

10/22/2025

👏 Thank you to the UIC Retzky College of Pharmacy at Rockford students for your outstanding advocacy and for securing a proclamation from the Rockford City Council recognizing American Pharmacists Month!

Your efforts exemplify this year’s theme “Caring for Our Communities” and showcase how pharmacists and student pharmacists make a lasting difference through patient care, service, and leadership. 💊❤️

10/22/2025

👏 Thank you to the Midwestern University CPDG APhA-ASP Chapter for advocating for our profession and the official recognition for American Pharmacists Month from the Downers Grove City Council!

Your advocacy highlights this year’s theme “Caring for Our Communities” and celebrates the vital role pharmacists play in protecting health, advancing access, and strengthening the communities we serve. 💊💙

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10/22/2025

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10/22/2025

Today we celebrate the incredible Pharmacy Technicians who keep our profession running strong! 💊💪

As we recognize Pharmacy Technician Day during American Pharmacists Month, we honor the teamwork and dedication that powers every pharmacy in Illinois — from community and hospital settings to long-term care and specialty practice.

Pharmacy Technicians are the heart of patient care — ensuring accuracy, safety, and compassion in every prescription.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment to excellence and for standing strong beside pharmacists in advancing health for all.

10/20/2025

Pharmacy is more than dispensing — it’s caring, counseling, educating, and advocating. 💊

During National Pharmacy Week, we celebrate the pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy teams across Illinois who put patients first every day.

Your dedication ensures safer medication use, healthier communities, and a stronger health care system.
You are the accessible, trusted professionals advancing patient care—today and every day.

Think Health. Think Pharmacist.

10/19/2025

Congratulations on Top 10!

10/18/2025

🎉 It’s Official! 🎉

Governor Pritzker has proclaimed October as American Pharmacists Month in Illinois — recognizing the vital role pharmacists play in protecting public health, improving medication safety, and expanding access to care across every community in our state.

From rural towns to city neighborhoods, Illinois pharmacists stand on the frontlines of patient care — providing trusted advice, delivering critical vaccinations, managing chronic conditions, and ensuring every patient gets the care they deserve.

The Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA) thanks Governor Pritzker for honoring the work and dedication of our state’s pharmacists and pharmacy teams. 💊💪

Let’s celebrate all who make a difference behind the counter, in clinics, long-term care facilities, and health systems every single day.

Join us in saying thank you, pharmacists!

📜 American Pharmacists Month – Officially Proclaimed by Governor Pritzker

10/13/2025

🎉 What an incredible weekend!
The 2025 Illinois Pharmacists Annual Conference was a true celebration of our profession — filled with learning, laughter, collaboration, and inspiration.

A heartfelt thank you to every pharmacist, student, technician, exhibitor, and partner who joined us in Lombard to make this year’s conference a success. Your energy and dedication continue to drive pharmacy forward in Illinois and beyond.

👏 Congratulations to all our 2025 IPhA Award Winners! Your leadership and service embody what it means to stand strong for our patients and our profession.

💙 A special thank you to our sponsors and exhibitors for helping make this event possible. Your support strengthens our mission to advance pharmacy practice and patient care across Illinois.

We are already looking forward to seeing everyone again next year as we continue breaking barriers to a brighter future!