November 2025
Autumn is a beautiful time of the year. Leaves are changing and pumpkin and pecan flavors are available everywhere. Unfortunately, this fall is also an incredibly challenging time for our profession. We are facing unprecedented payment pressures, unrelenting workloads, and a great deal of uncertainty. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and, at times, to lose sight of the incredible impact we have on our communities.
I attended ASHP Policy Week and was reminded of something fundamental: we are the most accessible healthcare professionals in the country. For so many people, their community pharmacist is the first, and sometimes only, point of contact with the healthcare system. We are the trusted experts who not only fill prescriptions but also provide life-saving education, administer vaccines, and help patients navigate a confusing and complex world of medications.
We are a part of ASHP because we believe that our collective voice is stronger than any one of ours alone. We are actively working to advocate for our profession, to address the issues we all face, and to ensure that the value of community pharmacy is recognized and appropriately compensated.
Thank you for your tireless dedication and for showing up every day. Your work matters deeply, and your commitment to your patients is making a real difference. Keep supporting each other and remember that our strength lies in our solidarity and our shared purpose.
And please tell us – what are some issues that are keeping you up at night? And how can our section help?
Yours in service,
Amanda Place, PharmD, BCACP
Chair, ASHP Section of Community Pharmacy Practitioners
sections@ashp.org