Notes to registered attendees:
- PPA Staff will be located the East Rotunda (Commonwealth Ave/Fountain side of Capitol) for questions and directions.
- Upon arrival:
- Pharmacists check in with PPA staff in the East Rotunda
- Students go directly to your assigned meetings/activities: check the schedule once posted, and follow the directions from staff/faculty upon arrival
- If arriving by car, go directly to your assigned meetings/activities. You may check in with PPA staff in the East Rotunda if needed
- If you are unable to attend, please notify the PPA at [email protected] ASAP. This will allow us to update legislator appointments if you have any scheduled.
- Download the PPA app that includes a link to this page and information about PPA membership, the PharmPAC and other programs. Search “papharmacists” in your App Store.
- Search “papharmacists” in your App Store.
Agenda*
- 9:30 a.m. – Arrival & Registration
- 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Legislative Appointments – See working schedule HERE.
**Schedule subject to change – you MUST check this before entering the capitol on Monday and during the day**
Post legislative meeting survey – HERE
Scavenger Hunt – HERE
Additional Stakeholder meetings
- Harrisburg Update and Navigating the PA Legislative Process – Relationships and Support, MeeCee Baker, Principal – Versant Strategies
- Life in the Day of a Legislator – How we help each other?, Representative Jessica Benham – Harrisburg (D-36)
- PA State Board of Pharmacy: The Pharmacy Regulatory Process, Jim Reed, PharmD – Community Chain Representative
- Advocating for Your Future, Pharmacy Residents and Student Pharmacists
Informational Displays and Health Screenings – All Day in East Rotunda
- 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm – Press Conference/Rally Outside on Third Street side (off main rotunda)
- 2:00 Capitol Building Tour (Max 40 participants) – Meet at Information Desk in the Main Rotunda at 1:55 p.m.
- 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm – Group picture on Capitol Steps (following press conference)
- 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm – Departure
Pharmacy Legislative Day Briefing Sessions & Background Information
Briefing Session Recordings
- Tuesday, April 2nd Recording – CLICK HERE
- Wednesday, April 3rd Recording – CLICK HERE
Talking Points for Legislator Meetings
Interactive PA Pharmacy Closure & Pharmacies to Save Map
Background Information
- Act 77 of 2024
- PA Insurance Department Act 77 Overview and Impact
- Vulnerability Index Approach to Identify Pharmacy Deserts and Keystone Pharmacies
- States Save on Rx Spending by Using Reverse Auctions for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Procurement – NASHP
- Single PBM Examples
Get to Know Your Legislators
Logistics
Parking
Maps
- Capitol Map
- Capitol Complex Website (app available)
Lunch Options
- Capitol Cafeteria (near east rotunda)
- Strawberry Square, 320 Market St. (multiple options), www.strawberrysquare.com
- The Jackson House, 1004 N 6th Street
- Arepa House, 404 N 2nd St.
- Burger Yum, 400 N 2nd St.
Coffee
- Capitol
- Little Amps, 133 State Street
- Elementary Coffee, 256 North Street
- Denim Coffee, 401 Walnut Street
Students & Faculty
School Participation
- Duquesne – Roles of a Pharmacist
- Jefferson – Diabetes Education & Healthy Lifestyle Tips
- LECOM – Immunization Awareness
- Pitt – Promoting Medication Adherence: Script Your Future at Pitt
- SJU/PCP – Medications vs. Candy (Jeopardy-style) – Educating on Medication Safety
- Temple – Hypertension Assessment & Blood Pressure Screening
- Wilkes – Naloxone Education
Philadelphia Bus Schedule
First Pickup: 5:30 AM at St. Joseph’s University Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (formerly known as University of the Sciences) at 600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia
Departure: 5:45 AM
Second Pickup: 6:05 AM at Temple University, 3307 N Broad Street, Philadelphia (at the School of Pharmacy)
Driver Contact: Scott Greene
Drop-off Location: East Wing entrance on Commonwealth Avenue near the fountain.
Return Departure: 4:00 pm at the East Wing entrance on Commonwealth Avenue near the fountain.
Arrival Back in Philadelphia: 4/7/2025 – 6:30 PM
Pittsburgh Bus Schedule
Duquesne University Pickup
Pickup: 5:15 a.m. load/ 5:30 a.m. Depart at Duquesne University – Student Union, 1243-1219 Locust St, Pittsburgh (2 buses)
76 passengers
Driver Contacts:
1st contact = Amy Woods
2nd Contact = Pam Koerner
*LECOM students who wish to take the bus should park at Duquesne and join the Duquesne bus
University of Pittsburgh Pickup
Pickup: 5:15 AM load/ 5:30 AM Depart at Univ. of Pitt – Peterson Event Center, 3719 Terrace St. Pittsburgh (2 buses)
102 passengers (51 per bus)
Driver Contacts:
1st contact = Sophia Herbert
2nd Contact = Kelsey Hake
Drop-off Location: Fountain on Commonwealth Avenue, North 3rd and State Streets.
Return Departure: 4:00 pm at the East Wing entrance on Commonwealth Avenue near the fountain.
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