The election may be over, but pharmacy’s work continues. With just weeks remaining for Congress to act, Michael D. Hogue, PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, executive vice president and CEO of APhA, calls on pharmacists to keep the pressure on, advocate for the Main Street Pharmacy Act/ECAPS Act, and help build a stronger, more sustainable future for pharmacy.

In his latest blog, APhA CEO Michael Hogue explores how technology, pharmacy technicians, and modernized workflows can help transform pharmacy practice and enable pharmacists to focus on the patient care services only they are trained and licensed to provide. Drawing from a visit to a high-volume community pharmacy in Quebec, Hogue highlights a care model where pharmacists concentrate on medication management, clinical decision-making, and patient consultations, while technology and qualified technicians support dispensing operations.

APhA mourns the passing of former CEO John F. “Jack” Schlegel, PharmD. His courageous leadership helped shape our association and strengthen pharmacy’s voice. Michael Hogue reflects on Jack’s legacy and the kindness he experienced firsthand.

Following the passing of former APhA President R. David Cobb, APhA CEO Michael Hogue reflects on Cobb’s enduring leadership and his belief that pharmacy is strongest when its organizations work together.

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, pharmacists must have the autonomy to exercise their professional judgment and make decisions based on the needs of their patients. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue explains why pharmacists must control their own practice and why professional autonomy is essential to protecting patients and advancing the profession.