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Advocate For Your Profession

The most important way to advocate for your profession is to regularly contact your legislators regarding issues of importance to pharmacy. Calling, writing, and most importantly, meeting in person with your elected officials will help establish you as a resource to consult when pharmacy issues come up for a vote. 

Best Practices for Hosting a Legislator at Your Pharmacy

A Webinar to Ensure Your Visit is a Success

Take advantage of the time your Congressperson and Senators spend at home in district/state by inviting them to visit your pharmacy, school, or practice site. This is a great opportunity for legislators to hear about the positive impact provider status legislation can have on patients, as well as your concerns and priorities as a pharmacist who serves the community. Our advocacy efforts in Washington, DC are doubly effective when pharmacists speak out. You have a valuable and strong position as a member of the pharmacy profession AND as a voter. Act now to use that power to advocate. Check out this webinar for tips on everything from inviting your legislator to following up on their visit.

Make Your Voice Heard: Helpful Hints for Contacting Legislators

Meeting Face-to Face

The best way to begin a long-term relationship with a Member of Congress or a member’s staff is a face-to-face personal exchange. It enables your Member of Congress to connect your face to your subsequent letters and phone calls, giving them greater personal significance.

Ten Steps to Make Your Congressional Visit Successful

  1. Check to see if your legislator is a known supporter of APhA issues.

    If so, thank the member or staff for this support. Be as specific as possible. Don’t forget Members of Congress deal with hundreds of thousands of issues, so we want to make it as easy for them as possible.
     

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