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Remembering Jack Schlegel, former APhA CEO

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.

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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: Sep 29, 2026

Remembering Jack Schlegel, former APhA CEO

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.

Posted: Sep 17, 2026

We're all in this together

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.

Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Standard of Care Means Pharmacists Must Control Their Own Practice

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.

Posted: Sep 11, 2026

Remembering September 11, 2001

Like many of you, I remember exactly where I was when I learned that an airplane had been intentionally flown into the World Trade Center in New York. Standing behind the counter at Morgan City Drugs, I didn’t have access to a television. However, we did have a radio, and it wasn’t hard to find a station that was covering the real-time events that morning. When the second airplane hit, we all knew that this was no accident, but an intentional attack on the very freedom we hold dear.

Posted: Aug 12, 2026

Remembering pharmacy icon Peter Vlasses

On August 1, 2026, pharmacy lost another of our trailblazers, Peter Vlasses, former ACPE executive director. As I learned this news, I was reminded that Pete was the 2022 Remington Honor Medalist, earning the profession’s highest honor.

Voices of APhA

Perspectives & Stories from Our Staff

Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Congressional update: The hurry up and wait approach

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

In this blog, Doug Huynh provides an update on the rapidly shrinking congressional calendar and what it means for key pharmacy priorities. He explores the opportunities and challenges facing legislation such as the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act and why time may be the biggest obstacle to advancing pharmacy policy this year.

Posted: Jun 3, 2026

The bill formerly known as ECAPS

Douglas Huynh, JD, Director, Congressional Affairs, APhA

In this blog, Doug Huynh provides an inside look at recent congressional activity surrounding H.R. 3164—the “Main Street Pharmacy Access Act,” formerly known as ECAPS. He breaks down what this progress means for pharmacists, patients, and the broader healthcare system, and why this moment represents an important step toward recognizing pharmacists as essential Part B providers.

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.

Guest Spotlights

Thought Leadership & Contributions from Industry Experts

Posted: Jul 2, 2026

Deprescribing has entered the payment era

Jennifer Pruskowski, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, BCGP and Sean M. Jeffery, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF

For years, clinicians have known that deprescribing is clinically important. Every day, health care professionals identify unnecessary medications, reduce adverse drug events, prevent falls, minimize drug interactions, and help patients navigate medication burden.

Posted: Jun 10, 2026

Offer vaccines just as strongly as last year

Col (Ret) John D. Gräbenstein, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, Managing Editor, IZ Express, Immunize.org

In a new guest blog from APhA, Col (Ret) John D. Gräbenstein, RPh, PhD, FAPhA, encourages pharmacists to continue giving strong vaccine recommendations and reminds the profession that vaccines remain one of the safest and most effective tools to prevent serious illness and death.

Posted: Jun 8, 2026

The Importance of Motivational Interviewing and Patient Connection

Bruce A. Berger, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy

Fifteen years ago, William Villaume and I developed our sense making approach to motivational interviewing (MI) based on Brenda Dervin's sense making theory.

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