APhA Member News
APhA staff
A Minuite with...
Danielle M. Candelario, PharmD, BCPS, AE–C, FNAP
Associate Professor, Associate Director of Pharmacy Skills Lab, College of Pharmacy, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Sciences, North Chicago, IL
Member since 2009
What are the top three reasons you joined APhA?
I joined APhA for the community, the support, and the professional development opportunities. I enjoy being a part of a national community of pharmacists who are passionate about advancing the profession.
Do you feel at home at APhA? If so, why?
Yes, APhA is my home. The sense of community is strong, and it’s empowering to be surrounded by colleagues who share a commitment to advancing our profession. APhA creates a welcoming space where I feel supported, valued, and continually inspired to grow both personally and professionally.
How would you say your membership has been valuable to your career?
Being connected with like-minded professionals has fostered collaboration, shared purpose, and a strong sense of belonging. It is reassuring to know there’s an organization consistently championing our role and impact in health care.
In what ways has APhA helped you establish meaningful connections?
Through my involvement in APhA’s Special Interest Groups, I have built a valuable network who openly share their expertise, insights, and clinical experiences. These connections have fostered meaningful collaborations and have been instrumental in my professional growth.
How does APhA help you thrive in your everyday practice?
APhA supports my teaching and practice by offering high-quality resources, a strong professional community, and access to experienced researchers and practitioners. These tools and connections have enhanced my clinical decision making, kept me informed of best practices, and have empowered me to continue to advocate for our student pharmacists and profession. ■
Learn
Increasing Access to Hormonal Contraceptive Products Advanced Training Program
Several states allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives to increase and ensure access for patients. APhA’s Increasing Access to Hormonal Contraceptive Products Advanced Training Program offers a self-paced, 4-hour online course packed with education, clinical tools, and current protocols for hormonal and emergency contraceptives—meeting requirements for most states that permit pharmacist-furnished contraception.
Participants will learn about contraceptive products, eligibility criteria, and communicating with patients and other health care providers. The interactive program will also focus on the laws and regulations that allow pharmacists to prescribe and/or furnish hormonal contraceptives.
Visit www.pharmacist.com/Education/Advanced-Training-Self-Paced/Hormonal-Contraceptive-Products to enroll today. ■
Nominate
2026 APhA Awards and Honors Program
Nominations are open for the 2026 APhA Awards and Honors Program. These awards honor individuals and organizations making significant impacts in advocacy, mentorship, innovation, and service.
Eligible nominees can be considered for a wide range of categories, including Professionwide Awards, Science and Research Awards, Pharmacist Practice Awards, and selection as a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association.
Visit apha.us/WinningNomination for some tips on how to submit a winning nomination. Hear directly from those who’ve written, submitted, reviewed, and received some of APhA’s highest honors and awards. They will walk you through what makes nominations strong, how to structure your case, and why lifting the work of pharmacy professionals—especially those who don’t always get the spotlight—is part of building the future of our profession.
Nominations are open through September 8, 2025. Visit www.pharmacist.com/Membership/Awards to submit a nomination. ■
Review
Billing for strep services
APhA has released a comprehensive guide supported by Abbott on pharmacist billing and credentialing for strep test and treat services in community pharmacies.
Understanding the billing and credentialing process is crucial for pharmacists aiming to offer strep testing services efficiently. It enables pharmacists to expand their service offerings and increase their practice’s revenue.
The guide includes insights on which states permit pharmacists to perform strep testing and steps to becoming a recognized provider. The guide also identifies the main payers by state reimbursing pharmacists for these services.
Download the guide at www.pharmacist.com/Practice/Practice-Resources/Pharmacy-based-Test-and-Treat-Services for a complete overview of strategies for effective billing.
After reviewing the guide, watch the Frontline Insights interviews on APhA’s YouTube channel for a look into real-world applications in both urban and rural settings. ■
Prepare
Investigational drug services pharmacy
Are you ready for the future of investigational drug services pharmacy (IDSP)? The Handbook of Investigational Drug Service Pharmacy is about to launch, offering a treasure trove of best practices and essential knowledge for IDSP professionals.
This resource equips pharmacists to excel in delivering IDSP efficiently and accurately. It is the only contemporary text that conveys the body of knowledge that pharmacists need to possess to ensure compliant IDSP practices and processes. This comprehensive collection of law, guidance documents, and literature on IDSP spans all areas of the profession.
Preorder your copy at apha.us/IDSP_HDBK to ensure you’re at the forefront of advancements in IDSP. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and contribute to better patient care. ■