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Pennsylvania’s pharmacy deserts are grow...

The ongoing pharmacy closure crisis in Pennsylvania has become an alarming issue for communities throughout the commonwealth. Since 2020, over 1,000 community pharmacies have shuttered their doors, creating a massive pharmacy desert that has engulfed…

Pennsylvania Pharmacist Association Instal...

The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) installed its 2026 Board of Directors during the 2026 Annual Conference held February 20-22, 2026, at the Hilton Harrisburg. New PPA 2026 President Darryle Tillman, Jr., R.Ph, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist…

PPA 2026 Annual Conference – Preside...

Madame CEO, Mr. President-elect, Mr. Vice-President, President DeJames, distinguished guests, and most importantly, my beloved professional family, my colleagues in pharmacy, Good morning. For the 148th time, our Association has renewed itself. Filled with hope,…

Exciting Things Await Attendees at the PPA...

We are just one week away from the start of the PPA Annual Conference is your “Ticket to Community, Engagement and Collaboration”. Taking place February 20-22, 2026 at the Hilton Harrisburg, this “super bowl” of…

Coalition Calls for PBM Reform, Unveils Ne...

Over 1,000 pharmacies have closed since 2020, creating massive statewide deserts in PA HARRISBURG, Pa. — As Pennsylvania’s pharmacy closure crisis worsens, Pennsylvanians for Protecting Pharmacy Access today called on state lawmakers to pass meaningful…

Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Appla...

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) congratulates the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on securing $193,294,054 grant through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This investment supports Pennsylvania’s plan…

PPA to Honor Outstanding Pharmacy Leaders ...

The PPA Board of Directors is pleased to officially announce the 2026 Award Winners: These awards will be presented throughout the PPA Annual Conference scheduled for Feb 20-22, 2026 at the Hilton Harrisburg. All recipients…

PPA 2026 Board of Directors

PPA has announced the results of its election for the PPA 2026 Board of Directors. Elected were: President-ElectBrandon Antinopolous, Owner/Pharmacy Manager, Forward Rx, New Brighton, PA Vice PresidentKyle McCormick, Owner, Blueberry Pharmacy and Cost-Plus Pharmacy…

Pharmacists Continue To Provide Immunizati...

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) commends Governor Josh Shapiro for issuing Executive Order 2025-02, ensuring that all Pennsylvanians continue to have access to safe, effective immunizations guided by science and medical expertise. As…

State Board Expands Competent Authorities ...

During a special meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy met to consider the following: Consideration whether to approve the following as competent authorities for purposes of establishing treatment guidelines…

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