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About OPA

The Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) was formed September 2, 1879 in Columbus, Ohio under the name Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association (OSPA).

The purpose of the Association was to elevate the character of the pharmaceutical profession, by uniting the reputable druggists of the state in order to foster the education of those learning the art and thereby stimulate the talent of those engaged in pharmacy. In cooperation with its members and leaders, the present-day OPA continues to function by this purpose and act to positively impact the profession as these past extraordinary individuals did.

The mission of the Ohio Pharmacists Association is to invest in and empower Ohio pharmacists in every setting as the medication expert.

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Ohio Pharmacists Foundation

The mission of the Ohio Pharmacists Foundation (OPF) is to provide educational programs for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and consumers of health care that enhance the practice of pharmacy and patient outcomes, and to conduct research to support these efforts.

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OPA Executive Fellowship in Leadership and Association Management

The Ohio Pharmacists Association Executive Fellowship in Leadership and Association Management is a postgraduate training program conducted at the Ohio Pharmacists Association headquarters under the direction of the staff of OPA. The fellowship is an excellent experience for those interested in learning all areas that are critical to any successful nonprofit organization and in developing leadership skills.

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2674 Federated Blvd
Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 389-3236 phone
(614) 389-4582 fax

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Impact the future of your profession through OPA advocacy and receive monthly legislative updates. Continue your professional growth with cutting-edge continuing pharmacy education (CPE) which is discounted for members. Keep up-to-date on industry developments via Ohio Pharmacy Newsline, OPA’s bi-weekly e-news brief, and the Ohio Pharmacist bi-monthly journal. Stay connected with Ohio’s pharmacy community through networking opportunities such as OPA’s committees and special interest groups as well as OPA social media. Gain exclusive access to Members Only content including salary surveys, collaborative practice agreements, and more!

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Ohio Pharmacist Journal Online
Ohio Pharmacist Journal Online CPE Credit
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Education

Education

OPA, in conjunction with the ACPE-accredited provider Ohio Pharmacists Foundation, provides the quality Continuing Education Programs you need to ensure your professional and business development. We make it simple to obtain your credits toward relicensure and, as an OPA member, you receive substantial discounts on all CPE offerings including:

  • Live seminars with cutting edge topics and top-notch speakers
  • In-depth certificate programs on topics such as Immunization and Smoking Cessation
  • Jurisprudence Education, qualifying for Ohio's CE requirement and much more
  • Online Education
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Continuing Education Programs

Certificate Training Programs
OPA / ODH Nicotine Use Disorder Certificate Program
Home-Study CPE Online Catalog
Ohio Pharmacist Journal Online CPE Credit
Live Programming
Protocol Packages

Entrepreneurship Center

The Entrepreneurship Center provides pharmacists and student pharmacists with the business skills needed to be successful in today’s economy. A valuable resource for Ohio’s new and existing entrepreneurs, it serves to foster the skills necessary to develop viable, sustainable business models and to create novel practices within pharmacy practice by providing resources and education to Ohio’s pharmacists.

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Legislative Advocacy

Pharmacy is facing more legislative battles than ever before, and we know these fights will continue into the future. Obtaining provider status, opening restrictive networks, regulating PBMs, and increasing vaccination authority, expanding consult agreements with physicians. OPA and Ohio pharmacists are actively involved in these issues, and we must keep making progress.

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Legislative Updates

OPA lobbyists are hard at work to impact the pharmacy profession in Ohio. Find out the latest initiatives and bills that are being pushed through the Ohio General Assembly.

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Political Action Committee

The Pharmacy Political Action Committee is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of pharmacists who are interested in promoting good government and public health. Pharmacy PAC money contributed by pharmacists goes to help candidates who support pharmacy in Ohio.

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Legislative Defense Funds

The OPA LDF was created in 2014 at the request of an independent pharmacy owner seeking to help OPA boost its advocacy efforts for pharmacists. Unlike a Political Action Committee (PAC) fund, where personal funds are given directly to political campaigns, both personal and corporate funds are accepted by the LDF to enhance our government affairs endeavors, and there are no limits on the amount you can give. Contributions from corporate funds may be tax deductible as a business expense.

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Student Membership

Impact the future of your profession through OPA advocacy and receive monthly legislative updates. Keep up-to-date on industry developments via Ohio Pharmacy Newsline, OPA’s bi-weekly e-news brief. Stay connected with Ohio’s pharmacy community through networking opportunities such as OPA’s committees and special interest groups. Gain exclusive access to Members Only content including salary surveys, collaborative practice agreements, and more. Student membership pays for itself by attending 2 OPA events!

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OPF Research Grants
Student Pharmacist Legislative Day
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New Practitioner Experience
APPE Student Rotation & Profiles
OPA Executive Fellowship in Leadership and Association Management
ISIG

ISIG Membership

OPA has created the Independent Special Interest Group (SIG) to help ensure not only independent pharmacy's survival in Ohio, but success. The Independent SIG is providing its members with important benefits, and is a key resource and activist in independent pharmacy matters. Members receive valuable assistance in pharmacy management, help with third-party issues (including audits), an information source on specific issues affecting independents, and an advocate/representative on pertinent committees.

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ISIG Resources

Entrepreneurship Center
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Clinical Services

Clinical Services Updates

Clinical services allow pharmacists to practice at the top of their license. And, as the most accessible healthcare professionals, pharmacists are well-positioned to take on expanded patient care roles. Whether the focus is to improve patient outcomes or reduce overall health costs, pharmacists are an important part of the healthcare.

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Clinical Service Resources

Provider Status
Immunization
Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Collaborative Practice Agreements
Point-of-Care Testing
Protocol Packages
Provider Status
Technicians
Maternal Health Charity
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Publications

Ohio Pharmacy Newsline
Ohio Pharmacist Journal Online

Other Resources

Disaster Planning
Well-Being Resources
National/State
Vendor Directory
Career Center

APPE Student Rotation & Profiles

About OPA's APPE Rotation

For additional details of OPA's APPE Rotation, please contact Abby Palcic, apalcic@ohiopharmacists.org.


APPE Student Rotation Profiles

The following links lead to profiles submitted by recent students on their APPE rotations. Each profile explains how the student pharmacists became interested in pharmacy and why they chose OPA as a rotation site.

November 2023 Leah Georgiades

October 2023 Amber Conklin

September 2023 Rolanda Olds

April 2023 Brianne Taylor

March 2023 Alexis Sova

February 2023 Olunife Akinmolayan

January 2023 Megan Kerth

November 2022 Aseel Amer

October 2022 Nicole Gula

September 2022 Brandon Christen

April 2022 Laura Heckenmueller

March 2022 Paul Matheke

February 2022 Meghanne White

January 2022 Megan Vince

November 2021 Addison Sember

October 2021 Lucy (Iva) Andrews

September 2021 Matt Merical

April 2021 Zachary Stoneburner

March 2021 Kelly Speirs

February 2021 Korie Maryo

January 2021 Avery Meadows

November 2020 Martha Morton

October 2020 Sheriff Benson

April 2020 Libby Stabler

March 2020 Katie Miller

February 2020 Amber Lilly

January 2020 Amy Haines

October 2019 Andy Myers

April 2019 Anna Crooker

March 2019 Heather Fogarty

February 2019 Vyishali Dharbhamalla

January 2019 R. Jed Swackhammer

To visit prior OPA student profiles,  click here

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