June 22, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On June 8, 2026, Elaine Beech, R.Ph. of Chatom, received the Bowl of Hygeia Award at the Alabama Pharmacy Association’s (APA) 145th Annual Convention and Trade Show held at the Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The Bowl of Hygeia is considered one of pharmacy’s highest awards; it is presented annually by participating pharmacy associations in each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The recipients are selected by their respective associations for their outstanding record of community service and have distinguished themselves through their actions.

“This award is more about being an active humanitarian than about being a good pharmacist,” said Louise Jones, APA Chief Executive Officer. “Although pharmacists are typically servant-hearted people, there are some who really stand out and Elaine Beech is certainly one of those pharmacists.”

Former owner of B&F Drugs, a community pharmacy located in Chatom, along with her late husband Wayne, also a pharmacist, Beech has been an avid supporter of local community and school projects, as well as service at the state level. From serving on the school board to serving as a state legislator for Alabama House District 65, to volunteering on so many things in the local community, she embodies civic leadership. At home in Chatom she is known as a person who gets things done. In 2016, when she realized that Washington County Hospital did not have mammography services, Beech started making phone calls, raising funds, and spoke to then Governor Robert Bentley about the importance of serving these rural patients. Because of her efforts, Washington County Hospital has an active mammography department once again. She was inducted into both the Washington County Hall of Fame and the Alabama Pharmacy Hall of Fame in 2021.

Beech received her pharmacy degree from Auburn University in 1983. 

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members statewide. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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June 22, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On June 8, 2026, Elaine Beech, R.Ph., of Chatom, received the Bowl of Hygeia Award at the Alabama Pharmacy Association’s (APA) 145th Annual Convention and Trade Show held at the Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The Bowl of Hygeia is considered one of pharmacy’s highest awards; it is presented annually by participating pharmacy associations in each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The recipients are selected by their respective associations for their outstanding record of community service and have distinguished themselves through their actions.

“This award is more about being an active humanitarian than about being a good pharmacist,” said Louise Jones, APA Chief Executive Officer. “Although pharmacists are typically servant-hearted people, there are some who really stand out and Elaine Beech is certainly one of those pharmacists.”

Beech is a former owner of B&F Drugs, a community pharmacy located in Chatom, along with her late husband Wayne, who was also a pharmacist. From serving on the school board to serving as a state legislator for Alabama House District 65, to volunteering on many projects in her local community, she embodies civic leadership. At home in Chatom, she is known as a person who gets things done. In 2016, when she discovered that Washington County Hospital did not have mammography services, Beech started making phone calls, raising funds, and spoke to then Governor Robert Bentley about the importance of serving these rural patients. Because of her efforts, Washington County Hospital once again has an active mammography department. She was inducted into both the Washington County Hall of Fame and the Alabama Pharmacy Hall of Fame in 2021.

Beech received her pharmacy degree from Auburn University in 1983. 

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members statewide. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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July 1, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On June 8, 2026, Dale Johnson of Boaz was inducted into the Alabama Pharmacy Hall of Fame at the Alabama Pharmacy Association’s (APA) 145th Annual Convention and Trade Show at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Dale Johnson was born on June 28, 1947, in Gadsden, Alabama, to Alfred and Eleanor Johnson. The oldest of three children, he was raised in the small town of Sardis City, where his father taught high school history and his mother devoted herself to caring for their family.

When Dale graduated from high school in 1965, he never imagined he would one day become a farmer, participate in more than 20 medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Tanzania, and communities across the United States, or help build Boaz Discount Drugs into a business celebrating more than fifty years of service. He certainly never imagined he would become a pharmacist.

Plan A after high school was to enter a management program at the local Goodyear plant, but he was not accepted. Plan B was an application to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis. Before he could pursue that opportunity, Gadsden State offered him an athletic scholarship. A year later, when his acceptance to the Naval Academy arrived, Dale chose instead to remain at Gadsden State and continue playing basketball.

During his junior year, he transferred to Auburn University, took an aptitude test and scored highly in pharmacy. What began as a simple assessment soon became a calling. Dale discovered both his passion and purpose, graduating from Auburn’s School of Pharmacy in 1969.

While his career path may not have been immediately clear, one thing certainly was — his interest in Donna Bone after a blind date to an Auburn football game. The evening ended with their first kiss in front of Samford Hall, marking the beginning of a lifelong partnership.

Dale began his pharmacy career at Gadsden’s former Holy Name of Jesus Hospital while also working part-time at Boaz Discount Drugs for Bill Cobb. Although trained as a hospital pharmacist, Dale realized he desired a closer connection with patients. In 1972, he joined Cobb full-time, and just one year later became a full partner. At the time, the pharmacy operated from its downtown location. In the years that followed, the business expanded with a second site inside Piggly Wiggly before eventually combining operations into its current Mill Street location.

Dale Johnson’s commitment to serving others extends far beyond the walls of his pharmacy. Over the years, he has served with the Sardis City Volunteer Fire Department, been PTA President at both Carlisle Elementary and Sardis High School, served on the Sardis City Water and Sewer Board, coached Dixie Youth Baseball, and participated in the Sardis Athletic Club. He has also served as both a volunteer and board member for Shepherd’s Cove Hospice and as Chairman of the Board for First Bank of Boaz and the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI).

Beyond his local community, Dale has remained deeply committed to Auburn University and the Harrison College of Pharmacy, where he continues to mentor and support pharmacy students through clinical education and professional guidance.

Among his many honors are the Heart of Hospice Award, McKesson’s 2009 HealthMart Pharmacy of the Year, induction into the Legends of Etowah County Athletics, and the prestigious 2025 Bowl of Hygeia Award.

Dale Johnson is recognized as an exemplary leader in both the pharmacy profession and his community. Working tirelessly in what he calls “his mission field,” he has built a successful independent pharmacy centered on compassionate patient care and unparalleled service. As both a mentor and role model, he has influenced generations of pharmacists, inspiring countless individuals to serve their own communities with integrity and compassion.

Dale and Donna continue to find great joy in their children and grandchildren. Together, they live on a 200-acre farm where they raise apple trees and Angus cattle. For Dale, the farm offers peace, perspective, and restoration — a place to slow down, appreciate God’s creation, and recharge away from the pharmacy.

And that Plan B he once considered — the Naval Academy? Dale still occasionally wonders how different life might have been had he gone to Annapolis. Vietnam was rapidly escalating at the time. “I had classmates who lost their lives there,” Dale recalls. “I had many friends who were wounded, many carrying scars for the rest of their lives. I will always be grateful for what they sacrificed. My life could have been very different.”

Fortunately for countless patients, students, colleagues, and communities, Dale’s life took another path. Like a stone cast into water, the impact of his work has created ripples extending far beyond the walls of his pharmacy. Through both his words and his example, Dale has taught generations to love God, serve others selflessly, and care deeply for all people — the true mark of a caregiver, mentor, and servant leader.

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members statewide. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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June 22, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) awarded Keith Dasinger, Pharm.D., of Gardendale the Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award on June 9, 2026 at the APA 145th Annual Convention and Trade Show held at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award is presented each year to a young pharmacist who has been practicing for less than 10 years, participates in pharmacy and/or community service on both state and national levels, and has been actively involved in APA.

Dasinger is a 2016 graduate of the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy and currently serves as a pharmacist with Walmart Pharmacy in Gardendale, Alabama.

Keith is an active member of the Alabama Pharmacy Association and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the profession and the association. In 2024, he was appointed by the APA Board of Trustees to serve on the State Board Selections Committee representing the chain pharmacy seat. Keith and his wife, Elise, also a pharmacist, have remained dedicated APA members since their pharmacy school years.

Throughout his involvement with APA, Keith has served as the Chain Designated Trustee on the Board of Trustees and collaborated as a member of the Work Conditions Task Force in 2019.

“Keith’s continued leadership, service, and advocacy reflect his commitment to advancing the profession of pharmacy and supporting his fellow pharmacists,” said APA Chief Executive Officer Louise Jones. “We are happy to recognize his contributions with this award.”

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members.  The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level.  The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state.  APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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Photo caption: Keith Dasinger, right, is presented with the 2026 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award by APA President Wes Maddox at APA's 145th Annual Convention & Trade Show

June 22, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) recognized the service of Wes Maddox, Pharm.D., with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Leadership Award. The award was presented June 9, 2026 at the APA 145th Annual Convention and Trade Show held at the Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Additionally, he was installed as the 2026-2027 President of APA.

Maddox is a 2002 graduate of Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Throughout his years of service to APA, Wes has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the profession and the association. Whether serving on the APA Board or contributing his time and expertise through numerous committees, he is always among the first to say “yes” when called upon to help.

Wes’s dedication extends beyond volunteer leadership. He is also a generous supporter of the APA Scholarship Foundation, the Research and Education Foundation, and the APA PAC, helping to strengthen the future of pharmacy in Alabama.

“As he prepares to lead APA in the coming year, we are confident he will serve with the same passion, integrity, and dedication that have characterized his involvement for so many years,” said APA Chief Executive Officer Louise Jones. “We thank Wes for his continued service and are proud to recognize him with this honor.”

Each year, NCPA joins with APA to recognize the incoming APA President and his or her dedication of time and energy to the profession of pharmacy. The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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Photo caption: APA Immediate Past President Vicki Faulk, right, presents the NCPA Leadership Award to newly installed President Wes Maddox at APA's 145th Annual Convention & Trade Show.

June 22, 2026

MONTGOMERY, Ala. –  On June 7, 2026, Anna Noojin of Boaz was presented with the Lester White Good Government Award.  The award was announced at the Alabama Pharmacy Association’s (APA) 145th Annual Convention and Trade Show at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Established in 2000, this award recognizes individuals who actively contribute to the community through their involvement in the political process.  Their efforts shall raise awareness, improve the pharmacy profession, improve service and education to the patients, and build effective relationships with elected officials.

Noojin, a 2003 graduate of Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, is constantly engaging with members, her elected officials, and making sure each one of them knows the importance of community pharmacy in Alabama. She works at her family’s pharmacy Boaz Discount Drugs in Boaz, Alabama.

In December 2025, Anna delivered an incredible speech in Washington, DC in support of federal legislation for Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) reform. Her remarks were powerful, articulate, and deeply representative of the challenges and opportunities facing pharmacists today. She spoke with clarity, confidence, and conviction—demonstrating a strong understanding of policy issues and an ability to effectively communicate the pharmacist’s perspective to policymakers.

“Anna is approachable, kind, and genuinely engaged in advancing the pharmacy profession through advocacy,” said APA Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles. “She also serves on the APA PAC Board, helping to direct our political funds to pharmacy-friendly candidates. If every pharmacist was as involved as Anna, there would be no limit to what we could accomplish, and APA is pleased to recognize her in this way.”

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level.  The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state.  APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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Photo caption: APA Government Affairs Director Bobby Giles, right, presents the Lester White Good Government Award to Anna Noojin at the Alabama Pharmacy Associations 145th Annual Convention and Trade Show.

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April 15, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala.,  -- Today, Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 252, the Community Pharmacy Relief Act, into law. The Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) voiced gratitude to Governor Ivey, the Alabama Legislature, and all the pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and patients across the state who mobilized to call, email, or visit their lawmakers to express their support for this important legislation.

The new law will limit the power of the pharmacy middlemen known as Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Alabama’s community pharmacies have been closing at an alarming rate, with 10 closing just since the beginning of 2025 due to the business practices of PBMs which reimbursed community pharmacies at unsustainably low rates, sometimes below their cost of dispensing a medication.

Massive grassroots efforts across the state are credited with the win. “We believe that several bottom-up movements this year were the reason for the success of SB252,” said APA Chief Executive Officer Louise Jones. “Among them, the Pharmacy Walkout for PBM Reform helped pharmacists spark conversations with patients that started a barrage of calls to the Statehouse.” More than 120 pharmacies participated in the walkout, making it an unprecedented event in the state.

The legislation was passed unanimously by both the Alabama Senate and the Alabama House of Representatives. Senator Billy Beasley, bill sponsor and retired pharmacist, had this to say after final approval, “This has been a win for the people of Alabama. It’s been a huge win for the community pharmacists in the state of Alabama who just want to be able to go to work, make a living and take care of their patients.”

Representative Philip Rigsby, who carried the bill in the House and is himself an independent pharmacist, was instrumental in pushing the legislation through that chamber. “It’s a big win for not only pharmacies that are able to stay open and take care of those patients, but a big win for Alabamians because they can continue to go to that pharmacy that’s taken care of generations,” Rigsby said.

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members statewide. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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July 25, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) presented Tina Tarsitano, R.Ph., of Madison the APA Advocate Award on June 11, 2024 at the APA 143rd Annual Convention and Trade Show held at the Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Tarsitano’s was one of two APA Advocate Awards presented this year. Also awarded was Dave Brackett, Pharm.D. of Waverly.

Tarsitano is a pharmacist with Walgreens Pharmacy in Madison. She received her pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut in 1995. She is an active and long-time member of APA and is a familiar face at APA events. She supports APA generously with her time and resources. The shirt she has on the photograph was custom made so that she could support both schools of pharmacy during the Annual Self-Care Championship, a Jeopardy-style competition between teams from each Alabama school of pharmacy.

“Tina is selfless, upbeat, and passionate in everything she does,” said APA CEO Louise Jones. “She is a joy bomb, and every group needs one like her. We are thrilled to recognize her with this award.”

Established in 2019, this annual award recognizes members who are strong advocates for APA and consistently participate in its programs, events, and activities. Recipients lead by example and encourage others to become involved through engagement in the association. The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients. .

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July 25, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Pharmacy Association (APA) presented Dave Brackett, Pharm.D., of Waverly, the APA Advocate Award on June 11, 2024 at the APA 143rd Annual Convention and Trade Show held at the Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Brackett’s was one of two APA Advocate Awards presented this year. Also awarded was Tina Tarsitano, R.Ph., of Madison.

Brackett is the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Auburn University Pharmaceutical Care Center (AUPCC). He has been engaged in primary care pharmacy practice since 1998 and has taught various topics in therapeutics. He received a BS in Biology from Jacksonville University in 1990 and then his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida in 1995. A member of APA since 2007, Brackett has served on every APA committee, as chair of every committee, as Speaker of the House of Delegates, and as APA President. He is a past winner of the Faculty Member of the Year Award, the NCPA Leadership Award, and the J. Wayne Staggs Distinguished Service Award. He has presented educational programming at almost every APA event since joining, including the APA CE at Sea cruises, and a spur-of-the-moment COVID briefing on the cusp of the pandemic. He has served as the moderator for the APA Self-Care Championship, a Jeopardy-style competition between schools of pharmacy, since its inception in 2012. He also supports the APA PAC, Scholarship Fund, and the Research and Education Foundation.

“Dave is a steady force of positivity and someone we can always count on to come through when needed,” said APA CEO Louise Jones. “He is going to say yes, he’s going to show up, and he’s going to do it right!”

Established in 2019, this annual award recognizes members who are strong advocates for APA and consistently participate in its programs, events, and activities. Recipients lead by example and encourage others to become involved through engagement in the association. The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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July 25, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On June 9, 2024, it was announced that Dustin Beaty, R.Ph., of Jasper is the recipient of the Lester White Good Government Award.  The award was announced at the Alabama Pharmacy Association’s (APA) 143rd Annual Convention and Trade Show at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Established in 2000, this award recognizes individuals who actively contribute to the community through their involvement in the political process.  Their efforts shall raise awareness, improve the pharmacy profession, improve service and education to the patients, and build effective relationships with elected officials.

Beaty, a 1998 graduate of Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy, is constantly engaging with his elected officials, supporting their campaigns, and making sure each of them is aware of the impact of community pharmacy in Alabama.  He is the owner of Carbon Hill Drugs in Carbon Hill, Alabama.  He gives his time, resources, and money to support the APA PAC and legislative efforts year after year.  He attends meetings with other pharmacists, insurance groups, and government agencies to promote APA’s legislative agenda and make sure pharmacy’s voice is heard. He encourages his staff pharmacists and technicians to be members of APA and he asks them to attend the APA Legislative Reception in Montgomery each year.

“Dustin is unwilling to back down and is an unwavering supporter of the pharmacy profession,” said APA CEO Louise Jones. “There is no limit to the things APA could achieve if every pharmacist were as involved as he is, and we are proud to recognize him with this award.”

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members.  The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level.  The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state.  APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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July 25, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On June 9, 2024, the Mitchel C. Rothholz’ President’s Award was presented to Frances Cohenour Heinze, PharmD, during the Alabama Pharmacy Association’s (APA) 143rd Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

“The recipient of this award is selected by the APA president and recognizes outstanding voluntary contributions to both the Alabama Pharmacy Association and the profession of pharmacy,” said Louise Jones, APA chief executive officer. “Frances Heinze’s support has been an invaluable asset to the profession. We are happy to recognize her leadership with this award.”

Heinze is a 2010 graduate of Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy. She and her sister, Audrey Cohenour Newton, also a pharmacist, own Chad’s Payless Pharmacy in Florence. She is an active member of APA and is a past recipient of APA’s Distinguished Young Pharmacist and Excellence in Innovation awards.

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members. The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, and members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level. The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state. APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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July 25, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On June 11, 2024 Elise Dasinger, Pharm.D., MHA, of Gardendale was announced as the recipient of the Excellence in Innovation Award.  The award was presented at the Alabama Pharmacy Association’s (APA) 143rd Annual Convention and Trade Show at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

The Excellence in Innovation award is a national award coordinated by the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, and is generously sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.  to honor a pharmacist who has demonstrated significant innovation in the practice, method of service directly or indirectly resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy. 

Dr. Dasinger is the Opioid Stewardship Pharmacist at the UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama where she is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and coordinating practices at UAB to provide safe and effective multimodal pain management for patients.  The program partners with individual patient care teams to focus on inpatient and discharge pain practices and patient education and has shown promising results for patients and the community. The program is expanding to include connecting with ambulatory clinics to provide resources and share data.  Dasinger also is a scientist with the UAB Center for Addiction and Pain Prevention and Intervention (CAPPI) and has extended her work to include increasing access to pharmacologic treatment for opioid use disorder and expanding distribution of naloxone.

“APA is proud to recognize innovation in the practice of pharmacy,” said Louise Jones, APA chief executive officer. “Elise’s work elevates recognition among other health professionals of the pharmacist’s valuable role on the health care team while helping patients in a critical area of care.”

The Alabama Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional organization with over 3,000 members.  The APA offers continuing education programs for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Members take a leading role in lobbying for pharmacy at the state and national level.  The APA was established in 1881 and is the oldest professional organization for pharmacy in the state.  APA members represent all practices of pharmacy and are committed to their profession and their patients.

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