APhA Establishes New Fund to Advance Pharmacy's Interests

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) today announced the formation of a fund that will support legal, legislative, and regulatory actions on behalf of pharmacy and the patients who rely on pharmacists' care. The fund will accept donations from individuals, institutions and corporations who want to financially support APhA's efforts to advance the profession of pharmacy.

"The APhA Pharmacy Advancement Legal Defense Fund will fuel our advocacy machine," said APhA Executive Vice President and CEO Scott J. Knoer. "We will stand tall in every arena where decisions that affect pharmacists and their patients are made."

The launch of the APhA Pharmacy Advancement Legal Defense Fund comes as the association and the profession are building momentum, pursuing and winning legal, policy, and business practice challenges that harm pharmacies and patients. Including:

"The future of pharmacy depends on our ability to make inroads in each of these critical areas," said Knoer. "The establishment of this fund is an effort to ensure we have the resources to see this fight to the finish."

Learn more about the APhA Pharmacy Advancement Legal Defense Fund here.

About the American Pharmacists Association

The American Pharmacists Association is the United States' largest association advancing the entire pharmacy profession. Our expert staff and strong volunteer leadership, including many experienced pharmacists, allow us to deliver vital resources to help pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians succeed. We tirelessly advocate for policy changes that benefit pharmacists, their patients, and their communities. For more information, please visit www.pharmacist.com.

SOURCE American Pharmacists Association

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