Oregon State Pharmacy Association

12/19/2025

Attention Oregon Pharmacists...The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB)is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy. We especially encourage individuals with knowledge and experience in health care and prescription drug payment systems to apply. The board consists of eight members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Oregon State Senate. Members serve four years and can seek reappointment. The time commitment is about 15 hours per month, including virtual board meetings held on the third Wednesday of the month. The new member will begin serving in mid-2026. Applicants should apply through Workday by Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

12/18/2025

📣 Calling all vaccine champions!
We are recruiting Local Vaccine Confidence Influencers to help share real-time insights and strengthen vaccine trust across our state. Quick monthly surveys. Big impact. Want to lend your voice? ➡️ https://naspa.us/vaccine-confidence-influencers/

12/12/2025

Great news from OSPA member and recently recipient of the OSPA Fellow Award, Bob Coulter..."La Grande pharmacist Bob Coulter, who has owned Red Cross Drug Store for 42 years, will open a pharmacy in downtown Baker City later this winter."

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BAKER CITY — La Grande pharmacist Bob Coulter, who has owned Red Cross Drug Store for 42 years, will open a pharmacy in downtown Baker City later this winter.

12/10/2025

Get ready for a weekend of education and networking! 📚 The OSPA Lane County Mid-Winter CE Seminar is happening Feb 28 - March 1, 2026, at the Valley River Inn in Eugene, OR!

Earn up to 15 hours of CE credit (including Law, Cultural Competency and Patient Safety) and stay up-to-date with essential topics like the New Drug Update, OBOP Protocol Compendia, Vaccine Update, Cardiology, ADHD, and more. Plus, enjoy a networking reception and exhibit hall!

Don't miss out on this long-standing tradition in the heart of the Willamette Valley. 👉 Register now to secure your spot! https://oregonpharmacy.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2002973&group=

12/04/2025

“It’s long past time to go after middlemen who are making Americans’ prescription drugs more expensive,” Ron Wyden said. “The Finance Committee has put forward a comprehensive approach to stop the pharmacy benefit manager business practices that are harming seniors and taxpayers who count on Medicare to deliver affordable prescription drugs. It’s time to get this done.”

Crapo, Wyden Introduce Bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager Legislation

12/02/2025

We have a unique opportunity to strengthen the pharmacy profession in Oregon through two vital channels: supporting the next generation of pharmacists and advocating for the policies that allow them to serve our communities best. The Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon (PFO) and the Oregon Pharmacy Fund PAC are two sides of the same coin, both working to ensure Oregonians have access to the highest quality care from their pharmacists.
→ Visit the Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon (PFO) Donation Page:
https://oregonpharmacy.org/donations/
→ Visit the Oregon Pharmacy Fund PAC Donation Page:
https://secure.anedot.com/oregon-pharmacists-fund/donate

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.