Oregon State Pharmacy Association

11/26/2025

On behalf of the Oregon State Pharmacy Association, we extend our warmest Thanksgiving wishes to our members and partners. Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing pharmacy practice and supporting Oregonians statewide.

Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful holiday. 🍁

11/25/2025

🚨 Mark Your Calendar: Giving Tuesday is Next Week, December 2nd! 🚨

The future of Oregon pharmacy needs your support, and there are two powerful ways you can make an impact. As shown in our graphic, we're working on two fronts:

1. Invest in Tomorrow (Left side): Support the Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon (PFO). Your tax-deductible gift empowers the next generation of pharmacists through scholarships, patient access, and education.
➡️ See how your gift helps PFO: https://oregonpharmacy.org/donations/

2. Fight for Today (Right side): Support the Oregon Pharmacy Fund PAC. Your contribution fuels legislative advocacy at the Capitol, fighting for policies that protect patient access and expand the pharmacist's role.
➡️ See how your investment fights for the profession: https://secure.anedot.com/oregon-pharmacists-fund/donate

Whether you choose to invest in education or advocacy—or both!—you are ensuring a healthier Oregon.

Plan to give next Tuesday, December 2nd!

11/24/2025

Great news, OSPA members! All active members as of 11/21/25 are invited to shop at the adidas Employee Store throughout the month of December.

Your name will be on the access list at the door, and you’re welcome to bring up to four guests. Just show the QR code included in your email at checkout to receive your discount.

Happy shopping!

11/20/2025

"The PBM fight is coming back to Congress: Senate Finance Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) said on Wednesday that he and Sen. Ron Wyden (Oregon), the top Democrat on the panel, will “soon” be reintroducing their bipartisan package of reforms to the pharmacy benefit manager industry."

Plus: Gottlieb joins UnitedHealth Group board.

11/19/2025

Former CEO of PCMA blasts PBMs. "If Americans want to pay less for prescription drugs, there is no way to do it without reforming the Pharmacy Benefit Manager industry. Congress should do so by the end of this year. The PBMs, once known for reducing drug costs, no longer exist." Governor Tina Kotek

If Americans want to pay less for prescription drugs, there is no way to do it without reforming the Pharmacy Benefit Manager industry. Congress should do

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor and thank all who have served our country in the Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we cherish every day.

The Oregon State Pharmacy Association proudly recognizes the many veterans within the pharmacy profession—pharmacists, technicians, and students—who continue to serve their communities with the same commitment and integrity that guided their military service.

To all veterans, we are deeply grateful. Thank you for your service.

11/05/2025

Pharmacy enrollment in the MTF Data Module (MTF DM) is a critical step to ensure pharmacies are prepared for the effectuation of the new negotiated MFPs under Medicare Part D beginning on January 1, 2026. The MTF will play a central role in implementing the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program by providing the operational infrastructure to facilitate the process by which drug manufacturers make the MFP available to pharmacies across the United States. To help support the enrollment of pharmacies in Oregon, please visit this website

10/29/2025

Illegal and unregulated anti-obesity medications (GLP-1s) are a danger to patient safety and are causing injuries and deaths. Governor Tina Kotek please work to protect Oregonians by taking action to stop the telehealth companies and med spas that are pushing these dangerous products on the grey market. Patients, please work with your health provider and pharmacist to make sure any GLP-1 is FDA approved and safe for use.

Brian Mayo of the Oregon State Pharmacy Association writes that illegally compounding anti-obesity medications costs businesses dearly in the long run.

10/10/2025

OSPA sent four letters to Oregon’s PDAB between June and September 2025, strongly advocating that board recommend legislative action to eliminate a variety of PBM practices that prioritize profit, mandate the return of manufacturers rebates and discounts to payers and patients, streamline costs by establishing a single PBM for Medicaid, and legally require PBMs to act in clients' best interests. Partnership for Safe Medicines

This summer, Brian Mayo, Executive Director of the Oregon State Pharmacy Association (OSPA), made the case for pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform as a better way to rein in drug prices.

10/01/2025

Scary to think about patients taking this kind of risk, especially when they have an infant.

Americans are chasing cheaper GLP-1 sources but legal and health risks abound.

09/28/2025

Excellent first day of our Annual Convention! Thanks to all the speakers, attendees, exhibitors and volunteers who made it possible!