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Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network Brin...

Harrisburg, PA— The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Care Network (PPCN) has announced the rollout of its Employer Flu Vaccine Clinic Program, giving local businesses across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania an easy way to keep their workforce healthy…

Message from the Pennsylvania Pharmacists ...

The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) is deeply saddened by the recent news reports highlighting the tragic loss of two pharmacists in the Lancaster, Penna. area. These reports have drawn much-needed attention to the mounting pressures…

Pharmacists Celebrate the Unveiling of a U...

The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) celebrates the launch of a unique brand identity for Pharmacists and pharmacy interns/students who receive peer assistance monitoring services through the Physicians’ Health Program (PHP) at The Foundation of the…

PPA Awarded Funds To Test New Approaches T...

(Harrisburg, PA)— The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) is one of 18 organizations nationwide being awarded funds from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) as part of the U.S Administration for Community Living (ACL) Innovation Lab…

PPA Statement on Pharmacy Closures

Statement from the Pennsylvania Pharmacists AssociationJune 17, 2025 The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) remains deeply concerned regarding the ongoing closures of both community and chain pharmacies across the Commonwealth. Pharmacists are not medication dispensers; they…

PPA Message on Rite Aid Bankruptcy Filing

Dear Pharmacy Professional, We are deeply saddened by the news that hits close to home for many in our communities. The announcement that Rite Aid is seeking the sale of their assets is another difficult…

PA Pharmacists, Students, Lawmakers Call f...

Nearly 200 Community Pharmacies Have Closed, Creating Pharmacy Deserts in Parts of PA HARRISBURG, Pa. – Led by the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association, 350 pharmacists and student pharmacists, clad in their white coats on the steps…

PPA Presents it Prestigious Annual Awards

Throughout the PPA 2025 Annual Conference and culminating at an Awards Reception, recognition awards were presented to several outstanding individuals. Award recipients: Rep. Jessica Benham & Rep. Valerie Gaydos, Legislators of the Year John DeJames,…

ACPE Approves Extension of PPA’s Acc...

The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA) is pleased to report that the accreditation of its Continuing Pharmacy Education Program is continued through January 31, 2031, a standard six-year term. This follows the review by the Accreditation…

PPA Board of Director Election Results

PPA Board of Director Election Results The PPA Nominations Committee is pleased to announce the following PPA members who have been elected by the membership to serve on the 2025 PPA Board of Directors for…

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