Message to PharmD students
One of my favorite duties in my service to you is to point out the good that is going on in our ranks. In our world where we face many challenges, it’s always good to…
PA Pharmacists, Students, Lawmakers Call for PBM Reforms to Protect Patients
Over 1,100 Community Pharmacies Have Closed, Creating Massive Pharmacy Desert Crisis Led by a coalition of pharmacists, patient advocates, health care providers and community leaders, hundreds of pharmacists and student pharmacists, clad in their white…
PPA President – Qtr 1 Report
Dear colleagues, I hope this writing finds you well and healthy. I can’t believe we have already hit March. As we reach the quarter pole in the year, I felt this was a good time…
Pennsylvania’s pharmacy deserts are growing. Harrisburg needs to take action, NOW.
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 Installs 2026 Board of Directors at Annual Conference
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 – President’s Address
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 2026 Annual Conference
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 New Website and PA Pharmacy Deserts Map
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 Applauds $193M Rural Health Investment and Calls for Full Integration of Pharmacists
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 with 2026 Awards
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…
