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Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists —Thank you for all you do for your profession and patients.

Celebrate Pharmacy Week with MPhA

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Celebrate pharmacy week hearing from members of the Massachusetts State Legislature, learn about current important bills that impact pharmacy and the legislative process.

Thursday October 23rd, 2025

12:30pm-1:30pm

Zoom

Registration is FREE

Join MPhA and Axsome Therapeutics for a presentation titled: "SYMBRAVO: A multimechanistic approach for the acute treatment of migraine

Speaker: Shivang Joshi, MD

Seasons 52

6 Wayside Road, Burlington, MA

Space is Limited: REGISTER HERE TODAY!

In collaboration with

The Boston Druggists' Association, Mass Society of Health-system Pharmacists, Mass Pharmacists Association and Mass Independent Pharmacists Association invite you to attend a free Zoom event

Basics of Medicare 101

Wednesday October 29th

4:00-5:30PM

Additional Information can be found here

Members please log in to receive the discounted rate

AWARDS BANQUET 2025

Honoring

Bowl of Hygeia: Christine M. Perry, RPh
Distinguished Young Pharmacist: Michael Nguyen, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician of the Year: Jennifer Thurman CPhT
MPhA Pharmacy Industry Award: Doug Meyer
Nathan Goldberg Award: Alex Doyle
MPhA Executive Board Evergreen Award: David Morgan, RPh

CGM Resources from APhA

Empowering Patients to Take Control with CGM: The Role of the Pharmacist – A free series of three 30-minute continuing education eLearning programs focusing on the main factors that affect blood glucose and how pharmacists can help their patients utilize CGM and blood sugar logs to interpret and assess these effects to optimize glucose control over time. This program also includes three infographics for pharmacists to use for patient counseling and as a reference tool in practice. This program is free and can be shared with your members.

Lastly, APhA values the work you do to provide education and training for pharmacists in your state. As you’re applying for grants to support educating pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, we wanted to share a few paragraphs we’ve developed to include our education programs in grant applications. A copy of that can be found here APhA Education Grant Language.docx

*** BREAKING NEWS ***

Pharmacists are now authorized to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives without the requirement of evidence of a previous prescription, effective immediately. Earlier this month, the Public Health Council approved an emergency amendment to 105 CMR 700.000 — Implementation of M.G.L. c. 94C to create a more accessible and expedited process for persons to obtain hormonal contraceptives. The proposed amendment was drafted in consultation with the Board of Registration in Medicine, Board of Registration in Pharmacy, and MassHealth, and in consideration of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guidelines. The regulation implements MGL chapter 94C section 194, as passed in the fiscal year 2024 state budget.

The amendment allows registered pharmacists to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives without a Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration. Prior to prescribing these contraceptives, a registered pharmacists must complete an approved training program for prescribing hormonal contraceptives, and provide the patient with a self-screening risk assessment tool prior. Upon prescribing and dispensing the contraceptive, the pharmacist must refer or advise the patient to their primary care provider or reproductive healthcare practitioner, if applicable; provide the patient with a written record of the prescribed/dispensed contraceptive; and dispense the contraceptive as soon as practicable after issuing the prescription. Additionally, pharmacists cannot require appointments for patients who wish to obtain these medications. Please see the full regulation for more details on pharmacist requirements

Pharmacist Resources

Did you know that MPhA was delighted to join a number of other health care organizations from throughout the state advocating for
PBM Reform
H785 “An Act Protecting 340B Pharmacies”
H1274 “An Act prohibiting PBMs from discriminating against hospitals and patients participating in the 340B drug discount program”
H1326/S827 “An Act to Ensure Access to Prescription Medications ”

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Events

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In between positions? Looking for your next position? Let MPhA and our community of pharmacy professionals help you find your next position through our events and networking opportunities. View current jobs and post your resume to our job board!