Illinois Pharmacists Association (IPhA)

03/17/2026

Yes, costs will go down and states will save money when pharmacies are paid fairly and PBM middlemen are no longer allowed to divert and siphon off critical healthcare dollars.

The burden of high drug prices cannot be pushed onto pharmacies and patients, creating pharmacy deserts and threatening access across our communities..

03/16/2026

Poison prevention requires proactive education and clear communication.

Pharmacists remain accessible healthcare professionals positioned to guide families, caregivers, and communities on safe medication use and storage.

This week highlights the importance of preventive counseling and community readiness across Illinois.

03/13/2026

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of former IPhA Executive Director, J. Michael Patton.

Mike Patton served as Executive Director from 2003 - 2012 and played an important role in guiding the organization during that time. His leadership and dedication helped shape many of the programs and initiatives that continue to benefit our members and the profession today.

We are grateful for the lasting impact Mike Patton made on our organization and the many relationships built throughout his years of service.

If you would like to learn more about arrangements or share condolences with the family, information can be found at: https://www.staabfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/John-Michael-Mike-Patton?obId=47538766

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

🚨 Pharmacy Technicians — Ready to Level Up?

Become trained to support vaccine administration and help improve access to immunizations in your community. Our Immunization Training for Pharmacy Technicians provides the education and confidence you need to expand your role in patient care.

💻 This training is fully virtual, so you can attend from anywhere — you do not need to be from Illinois to participate.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills and impact!

03/09/2026

Patient safety is embedded in every decision pharmacists make, from dispensing accuracy to medication reconciliation to interdisciplinary communication.

During this national observance, we recognize the systems, safeguards, and professional standards that protect patients across Illinois.

Continued vigilance and process improvement ensure that safety remains central to pharmacy practice.

03/08/2026

Evidence of pharmacists’ impact on patient outcomes, healthcare efficiency and access to care is highlighted in a new FIP infographic released today at its inaugural Self-care Summit in The Hague: https://www.fip.org/file/6504. The infographic reinforces the profession’s contribution to people-centred care and improved access to medicines and services.

It compiles evidence from FIP outputs, including reports, guidance documents and policy statements, highlighting pharmacists’ expanding role in supporting patients to manage common ailments, strengthen health literacy and improve access to care.

03/05/2026

🌊 Save the Date! 🌊

Join us August 28–30 in East Peoria, IL for the 2026 IPhA Annual Conference – “Pharmacy Currents: Charting the Course for Pharmacy.”

Come together with colleagues from across Illinois for three days of continuing education, professional connection, and advocacy-focused programming. The conference brings together pharmacists, technicians, student pharmacists, and industry partners to advance practice, share innovation, and strengthen the profession statewide.

📅 Dates: August 28–30, 2026
📍 Location: East Peoria, IL

03/03/2026

March is a reminder that meaningful change in pharmacy practice does not happen by accident.

It happens when pharmacists engage in the policy process, elevate professional priorities, and speak with clarity on issues impacting patient care and practice sustainability in Illinois.

Advocacy is not separate from patient safety. It is foundational to it.

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

REMINDER: A second 340B ACTION Day will take place on Sunday, March 1 at Chicago State University, offering hospitals, FQHCs, patients, and community partners the opportunity to stand united in support of this pivotal program. A strong turnout will send a clear message that Illinois communities depend on 340B and are committed to protecting it.

Learn More: https://hubs.ly/Q043-fhH0