APhA is saddened by the incalculable losses in Lahaina, Hawaii as the result of wildfires. While it remains too early to evaluate the full extent of the loss, pharmacy has been directly impacted.

“Specifically, we request FDA use its authority under the law for dispensers to comply with the EDDS requirements no earlier than February 27, 2026.” 

WASHINGTON, DC—Today the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced the election of Randy P. McDonough, BS, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, RPh, of Iowa City, IA, as 2024–2025 APhA president-elect. McDonough will succeed Alex C. Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, of Sugar Land, TX, to the office of APhA president on March 24, 2025, at the conclusion of the 2025 APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition in Nashville, TN.