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One life lost is one too many—Pharmacists must be part of the solution

As the nation confronts the ongoing substance use disorder and overdose crisis, APhA is continuing to advocate for pharmacists to be recognized as essential members of the care team. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue reflects on the release of the new National Drug Control Strategy, the lives impacted by addiction, and the critical role pharmacists play in prevention, treatment, recovery, and connecting patients to care.

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Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Lessons from Coach Lou Holtz

APhA CEO Michael Hogue reflects on the wisdom of legendary football coach Lou Holt, while encouraging pharmacy professionals to consider how the coach’s words may impact their role in the profession.

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Posted: May 11, 2026

One life lost is one too many—Pharmacists must be part of the solution

As the nation confronts the ongoing substance use disorder and overdose crisis, APhA is continuing to advocate for pharmacists to be recognized as essential members of the care team. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue reflects on the release of the new National Drug Control Strategy, the lives impacted by addiction, and the critical role pharmacists play in prevention, treatment, recovery, and connecting patients to care.

Posted: Apr 23, 2026

APhA’s member-driven policy response on vertical integration

As policymakers debate major changes to the pharmaceutical supply chain, APhA is taking a deliberate, member driven approach to one of pharmacy’s most complex issues: vertical integration. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue shares how our members, the House of Delegates, and Board of Trustees are shaping a thoughtful, transparent policy response.

Posted: Mar 10, 2026

Lessons from Coach Lou Holtz

APhA CEO Michael Hogue reflects on the wisdom of legendary football coach Lou Holt, while encouraging pharmacy professionals to consider how the coach’s words may impact their role in the profession.

Posted: Feb 26, 2026

Community pharmacists are rewriting the rules of practice

In his latest blog, CEO Michael Hogue highlights two pharmacists redefining what community practice can be. Their innovative models show how autonomy and clinical care can thrive together.

Posted: Dec 16, 2025

APhA: Adding value to member’s lives

Key accomplishments on behalf of APhA members

In this blog, APhA CEO Michael Hogue reflects on a year of progress and resilience, highlighting how APhA delivered meaningful value to members amid a challenging health care landscape.

Voices of APhA

Perspectives & Stories from Our Staff

Posted: Apr 30, 2026

Redefining Possible: A personal reflection on passion, purpose, and joy

Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP, President, APhA

Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, FNAP, FFIP—in her first blog as APhA President—reflects on the values that continue to shape the future of pharmacy: passion, purpose, and joy.

Posted: Aug 21, 2025

A peek behind reconciliation

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

In this blog, Douglas Huynh offers a behind-the-scenes look at how lobbying works in practice—cutting through spin, navigating political realities, and seizing legislative opportunities. Through the story of the ECAPS Act and its attempt to ride along in a reconciliation package, he shows how politics often trumps policy, even when everything seems lined up for success.

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

How APhA works with lawmakers

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

As a lobbyist, one of the many questions I get asked often is what became of a piece of legislation we supported or opposed as an organization.  As is the case many times, the answer is – it’s complicated.

Guest Spotlights

Thought Leadership & Contributions from Industry Experts

Posted: Apr 10, 2026

APhA: Still all in

Guest blog from Alex Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA

After 25 years as a member of APhA, and more than 20 years of active service in a variety of leadership roles,—Alex Varkey is sharing a personal reflection you won’t want to miss.

Posted: Jan 15, 2026

Casting starfish in the new year

Guest blog from Betsy Elswick, PharmD, FAPhA

A new year brings new guidelines, new challenges, and new opportunities to make a difference. In the latest APhA guest spotlight, Betsy Elswick, PharmD, FAPhA, draws inspiration from Loren Eiseley’s “The Star Thrower” to explore how pharmacists can create ripples of impact in the lives of their patients.

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

OTC Hearing Aids: Pharmacy and Audiology Professionals Working Together

Guest blog from Lucas A. Berenbrok, PharmD, MS, BCACP, FAPhA

Hearing health care has long been a system of complex referrals and high out-of-pocket costs. But patients now have an alternative with OTC hearing aids.

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