For Advocates

Pharmacists are starting to get the recognition they deserve... but there's still more to be done. Learn about the different initiatives and legislative changes that will empower pharmacists to continue practicing at the top of their licenses.

 

Resources for Getting Started

Media Matters: The Complete Guide to Getting Positive Media Attention — Learn how to write a letter to the editor of a news publication, how to send out media advisories and press releases, how to ensure that newspaper editorial boards and other information sources are briefed on important issues, and more. (From Advocacy & Communication Solutions, advocacyandcommunication.org)

Take Your Legislator to Work — Sometimes, the best way to get involved in politics is to invite politics into your pharmacy. Read about how inviting your local representatives to spend some time with you behind the counter might help them see things from your point of view. (From the National Community Pharmacists Association, npca.org)

Find & Contact Your Legislators — Use NCPA's Legislative Action Center to find your local and state representatives and contact them about legislation that supports community pharmacies and their patients. (From the National Community Pharmacists Association, npca.org)