Legislative Day
Held each spring, Legislative Day allows pharmacy professionals to work with legislators to address policies and formulate an achievable and effective method for implementing a proactive approach to health care. In the complex world of health care, the exchange of information between legislators and practitioners is critical. Legislative Day is designed to break the barriers of communication and develop open dialogue between pharmacists and lawmakers and well as provide important updates from the Department of Community Health, the Bureau of Health Professions and Board of Pharmacy. Continuing education is usually offered.

The 2012 Legislative Day was held April 25. Watch this page for the most up-to-date information on next year's event.

View the 2012 Legislative Day photo gallery.

Pharmacy Day at the Capitol
Held every fall, Pharmacy Day at the Capitol is a key opportunity to educate legislators on the valuable role pharmacy professionals play in health care. Volunteers have one-on-one time during wellness demonstrations with Michigan's lawmakers to discuss important pharmacy issues and provide expertise in the following areas:

• Blood glucose monitoring
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Immunizations
• Healthy lifestyle practices
• Emergency preparedness
• Medication disposal

For the past two years, in 2010 and 2011, MPA has also conducted the Medication Disposal Event @ the Capitol, an event that allows the public to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications, as well as educate them on the valuable role pharmacists play in patient safety.

The 2011 Pharmacy Day at the Capitol was held Sept. 13 on the south Capitol lawn. The 2012 event is scheduled for Sept. 11. Watch the event page for the most up-to-date information.

View the 2011 Pharmacy Day at the Capitol photo gallery.

Pharmacy PAC Luncheon

2012 Legislators of the Year Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow

An event that takes place at the annual MPA Annual Convention and Exposition, the Pharmacy PAC Luncheon presents an opportunity for members to meet legislators and key individuals who are helping to advance the profession of pharmacy.  Awards are presented to individuals and legislators who have been instrumental in advancing pharmacy.

The 2013 Pharmacy PAC Luncheon will be held during the MPA Annual Convention & Exposition, Feb. 22-24 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

View the 2012 MPA Annual Convention & Exposition photo gallery.

Voting and Elections
In order for Pharmacy PAC to be effective in advocating for the profession, MPA members need to be involved at the most basic level of government.  If you are not registered to vote, please consider doing so.  Review a voter registration application, courtesy of the Secretary of State’s office.