Associations

The National Community Pharmacists Association is highlighting this year’s virtual convention as particularly accessible for prospective attendees. 

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging states to act to ensure patients have access to vaccines administered at pharmacies following a new directive from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Virtual meetings, live and recorded Learning Track offerings, and pre-conference Preview Boxes for showcasing suppliers' products will be features of the virtual General Merchandise and Selfcare Summit events this year.

The Private Label Manufacturers Association will present PLMA Live! Private Label Week, a virtual event in lieu of the in-person 2020 Private Label Trade Show, cancelled due to COVID-19.

Dan Leonard joins the Association for Accessible Medicines from the National Pharmaceutical Council, where he was president and CEO. 

The American Pharmacists Association Foundation’s 2020 Pinnacle Award showcases the impact pharmacists can make on quality medication use services.

Three national pharmacy organizations are urging state governors to include community pharmacists in administering a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Mark Panzer, most recently Albertsons' senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness, is departing the company to pursue other interests, a company spokesperson said.