Texas Pharmacy Association

How do you feel about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in ? Read what our members had to say in the spring 2024 issue of "Texas Pharmacy" magazine (member login required). https://www.texaspharmacy.org/TexasPharmacyMag

It's important to give back to your profession, and you can do so at the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo. Help fund the future of by supporting Texas Pharmacy Foundation events including the Silent Auction in the expo hall! Register today: https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

More than 1.8 million children and adults in Texas have asthma, according to the CDC, and many of them suffer from severe and/or uncontrolled asthma. Pharmacists regularly encounter asthma patients and are well-positioned to assist them with their treatment. In this month's free member CE session, learn about the role of oral corticosteroids (OCS) in treating asthma. In addition, learn how to recognize and counsel patients about uncontrolled asthma and the negative effects of OCS. https://centerforexcellence.txpharmacy.org/?pg=semwebCatalog&panel=showSWOD&seminarid=21843

Your Participation Is Powerful! TPA is a volunteer-led organization, and we seek dedicated individuals to volunteer their time to serve on boards, councils, committees, and (at times) task forces. You’ll have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, acquire experience to add to your résumé, and meet and interact with new colleagues while helping guide TPA activities. To be considered for a two-year appointment, please sign up online by July 10, 2024.
https://www.texaspharmacy.org/page/Volunteers

Get inspired and be informed about everything here in Texas! Join us July 26-28 for the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo to hear from leaders and learn about the latest advances in the profession. Be in-the-know! Don't wait to register for a great weekend in Allen, TX, just outside of Dallas. https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

TPA's online CE catalog is the place to get your continuing education credits! You'll find all sorts of courses to meet your Texas license renewal requirements. https://centerforexcellence.txpharmacy.org/

To prevent heat illness, TPA Member Bessem Oben of GoldStar Pharmacy in College Station says to trust the advice of your and always ask questions. “The body is formulated and functions to maintain our internal body temperature and some medications throw that off, so it’s very important to be mindful of those medications and take the proper precautions,” Oben said.

Medications and Heat Illness: What's in your medicine cabinet? Common medications can make individuals more prone to heat strokes with rising temperatures.

Game on! The early-bird discount for the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo ends NEXT FRIDAY, June 21! Have you registered to attend? Sign up today to join us in Allen for education and fun. https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

The advent of digital twin technology presents an opportunity in health care, promising personalized medicine, enhanced preventative care, advanced disease modeling, accelerated drug discovery, improved interoperability, and optimized population health management. Learn more in the spring 2024 issue of "Texas Pharmacy" magazine (member login required). https://www.texaspharmacy.org/page/TexasPharmacyMag

Looking for a Texas job? Looking to hire a or technician? Look no further than TPA's Career Center! Browse open jobs or post one of your own. http://texaspharmacy.careerwebsite.com/

Be at the top of your game! When you attend the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo, you'll learn about the latest advances in and have the chance to explore a variety of hot topics affecting the profession. Join us July 26-28 in Allen, TX, just outside of Dallas. GAME ON! Register at https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

TPA's PharmPAC Board of Directors met this morning to plan upcoming fundraising activities. It takes a well-funded political action committee (PAC) to support -friendly candidates and to help build the credibility of your profession. Don't forget to sign up for the PharmPAC Luncheon when you register for the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo, July 26-28! https://www.texaspharmacy.org/CONFEXPO

We are the champions! At the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo, don't miss the awards dinner, celebrating excellence and recognizing student scholarship recipients, the president's installation ceremony, the President’s Celebration featuring an evening of fun, the awarding of the TPA-ASP Cup, and more. Game on! Register today: https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

Did you know? Texas pharmacists have the option to pay their TPA dues monthly instead of once a year. Choose the monthly option when you join as a member today!

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"I realize the immense responsibility we, as future , hold in shaping the future of our profession," says Alexyss Huerta, a recent graduate of The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. Read more in the spring 2024 issue of "Texas Pharmacy" magazine (member login required). https://www.texaspharmacy.org/page/TexasPharmacyMag

It's not just about networking. It's about "finding your tribe"—those Texas professionals who appreciate your work, understand your challenges, and celebrate your successes. Reconnect with old friends or make new ones as you meet face-to-face with your peers from around the state. Register now to attend the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo: https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

Don't Miss the Deadline! Abstracts are due JUNE 2 for TPA's Student Poster Showcase at the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo. TPA student members are invited to submit original or encore posters on any topic relevant to practice. Submit your abstract today! https://www.texaspharmacy.org/posters
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TPA Members: Don't miss this month's free member CE webinar, designed to help you learn about the various headache disorders, their management, and preventative methods. It is important to understand that different types of headaches require specific pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. https://centerforexcellence.txpharmacy.org/?pg=semwebcatalog&panel=showSWOD&seminarid=21647

Earn up to 14 hours of CE credit when you register and attend the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo. Learn from sessions required to maintain state licensure, clinical sessions, topics to help your business, and lively, interactive sessions (such as the Student Pharmacist Self-Care Championship). Register now: https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

The Well-Being Index, invented by the Mayo Clinic and offered by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), is a validated online screening tool to measure dimensions of distress and well-being of , student pharmacists, and technicians through nine short questions. Take your assessment today and use invitation code: APhA. https://app.mywellbeingindex.org/signup

AI’s capabilities in processing vast datasets, predicting molecular behaviors, and simulating complex biological processes are pivotal in accelerating the development of novel therapeutics and ensuring their efficacy and safety. Learn more in the spring 2024 issue of "Texas Pharmacy" magazine (member login required). https://www.texaspharmacy.org/page/TexasPharmacyMag

Get ahead of the game! Take advantage of early-bird registration and save $$$ when you register for the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo. Join us July 26-28 in Allen, TX, just outside of Dallas. https://www.texaspharmacy.org/conference

Exhibitors: Early Bird Discount Ends Tomorrow! Don't miss the chance to save $500 when you reserve your booth by May 24 for the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo. Join us in July in Allen, TX (just outside Dallas) to meet face-to-face with Texas and gain market recognition at the largest conference in Texas. Sign up today! https://www.texaspharmacy.org/2024EXPO

Reminder: TPA is seeking abstract submissions for its Student Poster Showcase at the 2024 TPA Conference & Expo, July 26–28 in Allen, Texas. TPA student members are invited to submit original or encore posters on any topic relevant to practice. Abstracts due June 2! https://www.texaspharmacy.org/posters

TPA Past President Raj Chhadua, who also serves on TPA's Independent Pharmacy Academy Board of Directors, is featured in this month's issue of America's Pharmacist, published by the National Community Pharmacists Association. Proud to see a Texas featured for his innovation and his dedication to advancing !

In the May issue of America's Pharmacist®, the “I Am NCPA” section features Raj Chhadua, PharmD, a member of NCPA's Technology Steering Committee and owner of ReNue Apothecary, which has multiple locations throughout Texas. With over 25 years of experience and a keen eye for innovation, Raj identifies the critical gap between administrative burdens and patient care, focusing on creating patient-centered practices. ReNue Apothecary enhances efficiency and engagement through strategic technology integration, like text-to-pay and remote patient monitoring. They've also crafted scalable solutions, from pharmacy-centric remote monitoring to streamlined immunization processes.

Get the full story on how ReNue Apothecary is using technology to reshape the future of pharmacy at https://bit.ly/3omLTE0.

TPA promoted the benefits of expanded authority to administer vaccinations and their ability to “test and treat” today at the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute Healthcare Policy Summit in Austin. TPA CEO Debbie Garza and President Jay Bueche (representing H-E-B) participated in a panel discussion about retail health services alongside Senator Pete Flores, Insurance Committee Chair Tom Oliverson, and subject matter experts from Walmart and Walgreens.

TPA President-Elect Jobby John and CEO Debbie Garza attending the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) / Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company 2024 Leadership Conference in Denver.

Help fund the future of in Texas! The Texas Pharmacy Foundation launched its Funding the Future campaign to help fulfill its mission of advancing the profession of pharmacy through research and scholarships. Support the Foundation using the following link, or simply text the word "pharmacy" to 44321.

Donate Now | Funding the Future by Texas Pharmacy Foundation Help fund the future of pharmacy in Texas! For more than 50 years, the Texas Pharmacy Foundation (TPF) has supported the profession in the Lone Star State. Please make...