Oregon State Pharmacy Association

04/23/2026

Murray’s Drug serves patients across roughly 3,000 square miles, covering large portions of Eastern Oregon where options are limited or nonexistent. In neighboring counties like Wheeler, there are no pharmacies at all, forcing some patients to travel long distances just to fill a prescription. Senator Ron Wyden Senator Jeff Merkley Oregon Office of Rural Health Oregon Health Authority Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Governor Tina Kotek Christine Drazan Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. Nancy Nathanson Cliff Bentz

Pharmacy benefit managers are under scrutiny as rural Oregon pharmacies struggle to survive. Patients face long drives and delays as access ranks last in the nation.

04/21/2026

HUGE Congratulations to the Tennessee Pharmacists Association. This is monumental towards all states implementing effective PBM reform!

04/18/2026

Here are some pictures of "Team OSPA" from Day 2 of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Fly-In.

04/16/2026

Your OSPA representatives are hard at work in D.C.! 💊 This week, our leadership and members joined fellow pharmacy advocates at the annual National Community Pharmacists Association Fly-In to meet with Oregon legislators and make our voices heard on Capitol Hill. Check out Day 1 below! Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.

04/10/2026

OSPA members! Join us for the NW Pharmacy Convention! Register and book your room by April 23rd and save OVER $150!! Washington State Pharmacy Association

04/07/2026

Mehmet Oz advocates to empower pharmacies and pharmacists
Why it matters: Pharmacies could play a greater role in addressing gaps in health care access—especially in rural areas.

What he said: Speaking at last month’s CMS Quality Conference, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz emphasized the untapped potential of pharmacies and pharmacists.

He noted that “rural mothers [are] driving hours to get health care because we didn’t realize that we’ve got 75,000 pharmacies and everyone lives within 5 miles of a pharmacy.”

Oz argued that pharmacies should be more than dispensaries, saying we should “empower the organization to actually be involved in the health care system, not just a dispenser of pills.”

He added that “the pharmacist, as well, needs to be elevated” to meet patient needs.

The bigger picture: Oz has repeatedly called for allowing pharmacists to practice at the top of their licensure to address practitioner shortages. Michael Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, APhA executive vice president and CEO, and members of the government affairs team met with Oz and his team to discuss ways pharmacists can meet patient care needs.

Watch: A short clip of his opening remarks is available here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGBLMuDaAss
Governor Tina Kotek Oregon Office of Rural Health Oregon Health Authority Oregon Medical Association

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03/20/2026

Pharmacy Students! Take advantage of spring break to get your scholarship applications submitted! https://oregonpharmacy.org/page/OSPAScholarships Oregon State University College of Pharmacy Pacific University

03/12/2026

The new ads from National Community Pharmacists Association are great!

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03/09/2026

Pharmacist opening on the Public Health & Pharmacy Formulary Advisory Committee

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02/23/2026

Be sure to RSVP for the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy event on Saturday evening at the OSPA Lane County Seminar.

Attending OSPA Lane County? You are invited to join us for an Alumni and Friends Social on Saturday, February 28th.

📍Sunriver Brewing, 329 Oakway Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
🗓️February 28th, Stop by 5:30-7:30 P.M

RSVP here: beav.es/SFV

02/20/2026

Is your pharmacy practice ready for the future?

The landscape of community pharmacy is shifting rapidly. From PBM reimbursement challenges to the integration of clinical services, staying ahead requires more than just adaptation—it requires reinvention.

Join us at the OSPA Mid-Winter CE Seminar in Lane County next weekend for a deep dive into sustainable business models and clinical excellence!

Featured Presentation: 💡 Community Pharmacy Innovations: Reinventing Practice Through Sustainable Business Models and Clinical Care 🗓️
Date: 2/28/26 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 🎓
Credit: 1.0 Contact Hour (Knowledge-based)

We are thrilled to welcome industry leaders Jeff Harrell, PharmD (CEO, Cascadia Pharmacy Group) and Tara Pfund, PharmD, PharmD (Chief Strategy Officer, Cascadia Pharmacy Group) as they share actionable strategies on:
✅ Navigating the Oregon & National PBM landscape.
✅ Identifying pathways for clinical service reimbursement.
✅ Designing workflows that support long-term financial sustainability.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with peers and bring fresh innovation back to your practice!
🔗 Register today: https://oregonpharmacy.org/events

02/19/2026

🧠 ADHD Care Across the Lifespan—What Pharmacists Need to Know

Join Clayton English, PharmD, MS, BCPP, BCGP, FAAPP, for an expert-led session on ADHD in Adults and Aging Populations at the 2026 OSPA Lane County Mid-Winter CE Seminar.

📅 Friday, Feb. 28
⏰ 2:30–3:30 PM

This timely session will help pharmacists and pharmacy technicians:
• Apply evidence-based ADHD pharmacotherapy in adult and older populations
• Navigate common psychiatric and medical comorbidities
• Manage polypharmacy challenges and ongoing stimulant shortages
• Strengthen patient-centered decision-making in real-world practice

📍 Earn CE and gain practical insights you can use immediately.

👉 Register now: https://oregonpharmacy.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2002973