Business Details
Your Trusted Resource for Pharmacy Professionals in New Mexico
The New Mexico Pharmacist Association (NMPhA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing pharmacy practice and supporting pharmacists across New Mexico. We provide accredited continuing education programs, legislative advocacy, and essential resources to enhance the professional development and operational success of our members. Our initiatives include certification training for pharmacist prescribing, immunization programs, and policy representation to ensure pharmacists' voices are heard in healthcare decision-making.Through events, networking opportunities, and targeted communication tools like legislative reports and email alerts, we foster a collaborative community committed to improving patient care and public health outcomes. Our team works closely with state and federal agencies, healthcare partners, and educational institutions to promote pharmacy excellence and address evolving industry challenges.
Services
Continuing Education
Pharmacist Prescribing Certifications
Legislative Advocacy
Member Resources
Event Training Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer ACPE-accredited continuing education programs tailored to New Mexico pharmacists.
- Our legislative advocacy ensures pharmacists' interests are represented in state policy decisions.
- We provide specialized certification training for pharmacist prescribing in vaccinations and emergency care.
- Our members gain access to exclusive resources like legislative updates and RxNews publications.
- We foster professional networking through annual conventions and district meetings.
Associations and certifications
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Services
Continuing Education
We deliver ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education through live webinars, home study courses, and in-person training events. Our programs cover critical topics like pharmacist prescribing protocols, immunization techniques, and regulatory compliance to maintain professional licensure and enhance clinical skills.
Pharmacist Prescribing Certifications
We offer state-approved certification courses for pharmacists to prescribe vaccinations, emergency contraception, naloxone, and tobacco cessation treatments. Training includes live CE requirements, protocol documentation, and compliance guidance to expand pharmacists' clinical authority in New Mexico.
Legislative Advocacy
Our association actively represents pharmacists' interests in legislative sessions, Medicaid policy discussions, and regulatory updates. We provide members with legislative reports, advocacy tools, and PAC donation opportunities to influence healthcare policy and reimbursement practices.
Member Resources
Members receive exclusive benefits including RxNews publications, fax/email alerts, insurance programs, and access to the Dennis S. Pea Memorial Poison Center Endowment. We also facilitate networking through district meetings and annual conventions.
Event Training Programs
We organize live training events for pharmacist clinicians, immunization certifications, and test-to-treat protocols. Programs combine home study modules with in-person workshops to meet state licensing requirements and improve patient care outcomes.
People
Lex Garcia
Chief Executive Officer
Lex Garcia leads NMPhA with over 15 years of experience in pharmacy association management, focusing on legislative strategy and member engagement across New Mexico.
Mikayla S.
Association Administrator
Mikayla S. manages day-to-day operations and member communications, ensuring seamless delivery of NMPhA's educational programs and advocacy initiatives.
Questions
What continuing education programs does NMPhA offer?
We provide ACPE-accredited courses on pharmacist prescribing, immunizations, and regulatory compliance through live webinars and in-person events.
How can pharmacists get prescribing certifications in New Mexico?
NMPhA offers state-approved training for vaccinations, naloxone, and emergency contraception prescribing with required live CE components.
What legislative resources are available to members?
We provide legislative reports, advocacy tools, and policy updates during sessions to support pharmacists' regulatory interests.
Are there networking opportunities for members?
Yes, through annual conventions, district meetings, and our RxNews publication connecting New Mexico pharmacy professionals.
What benefits do NMPhA memberships include?
Members gain access to exclusive CPE programs, legislative alerts, insurance discounts, and professional development resources.
