Oregon State Pharmacy Association

06/05/2026

Oregon pharmacists — OSPA has teamed up with the Alabama Pharmacy Association to give our members access to their 2027 Hawaii CE Cruise. We're talking 7 nights aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America, sailing round-trip from Honolulu with stops on Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai — January 9–16, 2027.

CE credits. Peer networking. Hawaii. Hard to argue with that combination.

Cabins start at $2,180 per person (double occupancy), with a $125 deposit holding your spot through July 1, 2026.

Full details and registration: https://lnkd.in/dekDv4qV Questions? Contact travel advisor Chynell Jefferson at 850-385-4948.

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06/03/2026

🎙️ New episode of Rxtra Dose is live!

Episode 6 — Accountability & Growth: The Role of Peer Review in Clinical Pharmacy — is now available for your listening pleasure.

In this episode, hosts April Von Allmen, PharmD, BCACP and Kiyomi Lehman, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP explore why peer review matters in clinical pharmacy, how it shapes the evidence guiding our practice, and what it means for pharmacists at every stage of their career — from student to seasoned clinician.

🎓 Oregon pharmacists: earn 0.5 FREE CPE credit just for listening.

🎧 Listen now → https://oregonpharmacy.org/page/Podcast

Welcome to Rxtra Dose, the podcast that delivers relevant and timely pharmacy insights for your listening pleasure. Produced in partnership with OSPA, each episode features expert pharmacists tackling the clinical topics, policy issues, and practice trends that matter most to Oregon's pharmacy commu...

05/25/2026

Today, the Oregon State Pharmacy Association joins the nation in solemn remembrance of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their legacy of selfless service inspires our own commitment to serving the health and well-being of our communities every day.

05/21/2026

HUGE news! Great work American Pharmacists Association National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) National Community Pharmacists Association The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has advanced the Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (ECAPS), now known as the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act (H.R. 3164/S. 2426).

This is the furthest legislation paying pharmacists under Medicare Part B has advanced in Congress—and it would not have happened without your advocacy, your outreach, and your voice.

APhA applauds the House Ways and Means Committee for advancing the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act (H.R. 3164), helping expand seniors’ access to pharmacist-provided care especially in rural and underserved communities. Thank you Rep. Adrian Smith (NE-3) for authoring the bill that passed today. Proud to stand alongside ASHP, ASCP, and AMCP on this important step forward.👏

05/20/2026

In the richest country in the world, no family should have to impoverish themselves to care for an aging parent or a loved one with a disability — but that's the reality of long-term care in America today.

Today, Senator Ron Wyden and Senate Democrats released a new plan to take on the long-term care crisis head-on: cutting waiting lists, supporting family caregivers, and building a system that actually works for seniors and people with disabilities. Read more about the vision for the next generation of care. Oregon Office of Rural Health Governor Tina Kotek Oregon Health Authority National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) American Pharmacists Association ASCP National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) National Community Pharmacists Association https://www.finance.senate.gov/ranking-members-news/wyden-senate-democrats-unveil-plans-to-improve-long-term-care-amid-republican-attacks #:~:text=Washington%2C%20D.C.%20%E2%80%93%20Senate%20Finance%20Committee%20Ranking%20Member,for%20seniors%2C%20Americans%20with%20disabilities%2C%20and%20their%20families.

05/18/2026

OSPA President-Elect, Thomas Irby and Executive Director, Brian Mayo are at USP this week for the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) Leadership Meeting. Great programming and opportunity to learn from pharmacy leaders from across the country.

05/04/2026

Join us at this free conference organized by Cascadia Pharmacy & Oregon State University College of Pharmacy It will be a great day of connection and learning for Oregon's independent pharmacy community,

Are you an independent pharmacy owner, manager, or pharmacist-in-charge in Oregon? We invite you first Independent Pharmacy Summit, built in collaboration with Cascadia Pharmacy Group!

Socialize, network, and learn with fellow pharmacy leaders, with lunch provided. Speakers will cover topics including Leadership, Medicare, Medical Billing, Marketing, Pharmacy Landscape Updates, and Experiential Education.

Sponsored by McKesson, Natural Factors, and Pharmacists Mutual.

Learn More and Register by visiting https://pharmacy.oregonstate.edu/events/oregon-independent-pharmacy-summit-0

04/30/2026

Vaccinating Pharmacists, Interns, and Technicians: Your voice matters! Join our team of Vaccine Confidence Influencers and help shape real-time vaccine strategy in our state and across the country. Learn more here https://naspa.us/vaccine-confidence-influencers/

04/23/2026

Murray’s Drug serves patients across roughly 3,000 square miles, covering large portions of Eastern Oregon where options are limited or nonexistent. In neighboring counties like Wheeler, there are no pharmacies at all, forcing some patients to travel long distances just to fill a prescription. Senator Ron Wyden Senator Jeff Merkley Oregon Office of Rural Health Oregon Health Authority Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services Governor Tina Kotek Christine Drazan Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. Nancy Nathanson Cliff Bentz

Pharmacy benefit managers are under scrutiny as rural Oregon pharmacies struggle to survive. Patients face long drives and delays as access ranks last in the nation.

04/21/2026

HUGE Congratulations to the Tennessee Pharmacists Association. This is monumental towards all states implementing effective PBM reform!