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Your Voice in Pharmacy Advocacy
The Great Plains Health Alliance has been the unified voice for pharmacy professionals across Georgia since 1875. We represent pharmacists, technicians, students, and patients, advocating for equitable practices, fair pricing, and legislative support that strengthens the pharmacy profession. Through initiatives like Day at the Dome, Policy on Tap meetings, and scholarship programs, we provide leadership development, networking opportunities, and direct advocacy training for our members.Our organization remains committed to fostering diversity within the pharmacy community while maintaining fair reimbursement standards for pharmacies statewide. With 150 years of dedicated service, we continue to represent all pharmacy practice types while adapting to evolving industry needs. Our membership benefits include access to educational resources, career development tools, and a powerful collective voice in state policymaking processes.
Services
Advocacy Training
Legislative Representation
Membership Benefits
Educational Events
Student Scholarships
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1875 as Georgia's leading pharmacy advocacy organization
- Represents all pharmacy practice types across the entire state
- Offers exclusive advocacy training through Day at the Dome events
- Provides student scholarships and career development resources
- Maintains fair reimbursement standards for Georgia pharmacies
Services
Advocacy Training
We provide comprehensive advocacy training programs that teach pharmacy professionals how to effectively engage with legislators and influence healthcare policy. Our Day at the Dome event offers hands-on experience at the Georgia State Capitol, while Policy on Tap meetings combine informal learning with legislative updates from industry experts.
Legislative Representation
Our organization actively represents pharmacy interests in legislative matters statewide. We monitor and respond to policy developments, organize advocacy campaigns, and maintain relationships with key policymakers to ensure fair regulations and reimbursement standards. Our advocacy team works year-round to protect pharmacy practice rights and patient access to medications.
Membership Benefits
Membership offers access to exclusive resources including networking opportunities, career development tools, and specialized training programs. Members receive legislative updates, event discounts, and opportunities to connect with pharmacy professionals across Georgia through regional meetings and special interest academies.
Educational Events
We host multiple educational events annually including the Georgia Pharmacy Convention and specialized training sessions. These events offer continuing education credits, industry networking, and updates on legislative changes affecting pharmacy practice. Our programming covers both clinical advancements and business management strategies.
Student Scholarships
We provide financial assistance and leadership development opportunities for Georgia pharmacy students. Our scholarship programs include the Jeff Lurey Independent Community Pharmacy Student Scholarship, graduation cord recognition, and grants for students participating in advocacy events like Day at the Dome.
Questions
How can pharmacy students get involved with GPhA?
Students can participate in Day at the Dome advocacy events, apply for scholarships, join Policy on Tap meetings, and earn recognition through our graduation cord program. Visit our website for event details and application requirements.
What advocacy services does GPhA provide?
We offer legislative representation, policy monitoring, advocacy training, and direct engagement with Georgia policymakers. Our advocacy team organizes Day at the Dome events and provides resources to help members influence healthcare policy.
What membership benefits are available?
Members receive access to educational events, legislative updates, networking opportunities, and specialized training programs. Benefits also include discounts on convention registration and access to our professional directory and online resources.
When is the Georgia Pharmacy Convention?
Our annual Georgia Pharmacy Convention takes place in June. The 2026 convention will include educational sessions, networking opportunities, and the announcement of scholarship recipients.
How does GPhA support independent pharmacies?
We advocate for fair reimbursement rates, provide business development resources, and offer specialized programming through our Academy of Independent Pharmacy. Our PharmPAC fund supports candidates who champion community pharmacy interests.
