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AzPA 2026 Annual Convention: 50 Days Out
Don’t miss the convention everyone will be talking about—where innovation meets inspiration under our bold Modern Apothecary theme, celebrating the future of wellness and the evolving role of pharmacy professionals. This is more than an event—it’s your opportunity to recharge your passion, gain fresh perspective, and walk away with ideas you can put into action immediately.
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Power-Packed Sessions: Experience dynamic keynotes and forward-thinking conversations designed to challenge your thinking, elevate your practice, and spark real innovation.
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High-Impact Networking: Expand your circle, build meaningful connections, and engage with peers who are shaping the future of pharmacy—these are the relationships that move careers forward.
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Celebrate Excellence: Be part of an inspiring Pharmacy Awards Ceremony as we honor standout leaders and achievements across the profession.
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>>>YES, I’M IN! REGISTER HERE
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Between a Rock and a Hard Plaque: The Relationship Between LDL-C and ASCVD Risk and Improving Patient Outcomes with PCSK9 Inhibitors
Elevate your clinical impact with this timely educational program on atherosclerosis, designed to help pharmacists and healthcare professionals stay at the forefront of cardiovascular care. This engaging presentation, sponsored by AzPA, explores the latest evidence, treatment strategies, and emerging therapies to better manage and prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. You’ll gain practical insights to support risk assessment, optimize medication management, and improve long-term patient outcomes.
Whether you’re practicing in community, health-system, or ambulatory care settings, this session offers actionable takeaways you can apply immediately. Strengthen your confidence in addressing one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality—and enhance the value you bring to your care team. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and advance patient-centered care on June 5 from 10:45 AM. – 11:45 AM at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Scottsdale. Learn more HERE.
CMS Call: Implementation of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Provisions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting all pharmacy, pharmacists, and pharmacy industry stakeholders to a call on the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The call will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET (12 PM PT) and will be a virtual office hour dedicated to providing reminders and answering questions related to the Medicare Transaction Facilitator (MTF).
To register for the call, request access HERE. Registration will close at 5:00 PM ET (2 PM PT) on Friday, April 17, 2026. Please note that CMS will not be sharing the recording or slides after the call.
Measles Surveillance for Healthcare Providers April 9th
Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed a new measles case in a Maricopa County resident not associated with previously confirmed cases in the county and with no known source of exposure, suggesting local transmission in Maricopa County. In alignment with CDC guidance in the setting of a local measles outbreak, MCDPH recommends infants aged 6-11 months to get early MMR vaccination.
MCDPH has identified public locations where people may have been exposed to measles as a result of this case.
Individuals who were at the following locations at the listed dates and times may have been exposed and should watch for symptoms for the 21 days following their exposure:
- Costco, 20260 S. Ellsworth Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, April 3rd from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. People should watch for symptoms through April 25th, 2026.
- Walmart, 21055 E Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142, April 4th from 8:15 AM-10:45 AM. People should watch for symptoms through April 26th, 2026.
- Generation Church, 22801 Via Del Jardin, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, April 5th from 8:45 AM-12:30 PM. People should watch for symptoms through April 27th, 2026.
A summary of actions healthcare providers can do to help protect our community can be found at Measles Outbreak Information for Healthcare Providers.
Immediately report suspect cases of measles to Maricopa County Department of Public Health by calling (602) 506-3747
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