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Another batch of photos from this week's #NABP2026 meeting - Katrina Howard from the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and Monai Lowe, ED from the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy. It's like old home week!

It's great to see so many of our members at this week's #NABP2026 conference in Boston including Doug Skvarla from the Arizona Board of Pharmacy and Gretchen Schaub from Definium Therapeutics. Come by our exhibit table sometime today!

Day 2 #NABP2026 conference in Boston starts shortly. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Look who we ran into yesterday? Our @nabp friends Andrew Funk and Neal Watson.

Attending the #NABP2026 Annual Conference in Boston which kicked off today. Great to see so many friends/colleagues including our Board President Eric Griffin from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy and our Secretary/Treasurer Melissa DeNoon from the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

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The ONDCP Emerging Threats Committee, recently released this new ONDCP Drug Threat Notice on Cychlorphine. Stay informed about potential or active emerging or evolving drug threats by following @ONDCP !

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Apply for the NASCSA Annual Conference Travel Scholarship today! Travel scholarship applications and instructions to attend this year's Annual Conference on October 26-29, 2026 in Portland, Maine are now available at nascsa.org/2026-conferenc…

A huge thank you to Haley Winans, Jessica Parmelee, Amber Daniels, and Jeffrey Henrie for speaking during today's webinar on Using Decedent Information in Prescription Monitoring Programs! Visit nascsa.org/webinars for more information about the next webinar on May 19th!

In case you missed this - ONDCP released the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy yesterday. The document includes a number of references to counterfeit drugs and online purchase of medications. To download the full report click whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/…

Have you registered for today's webinar yet? It's not too late! Register today at nascsa.org/webinars

Happy May! There's lots to look forward to this month including two webinars and traveling to Boston, MA for the 122nd NABP Annual Meeting. May Webinars: May 5th at 3PM EST | Data After Death May 19th at 3PM EST | Stop the Revolving Door

Today, we observe National Fentanyl Awareness Day. While overdose deaths have declined from record highs, too many young lives are still at risk from fake prescription pills made with fentanyl. If it doesn't come from a doctor, don't take it! #NFAD2026 #norandompills

A huge thank you to Mark Bolton and Pamela Epstein for speaking during today's webinar on What Hemp Policies and Cannabis Rescheduling Mean for States! Visit nascsa.org for more information on how to become a member and gain exclusive industry insights!

New: Updated Guidance on Medication Assisted Treatment/Medication for Opioid Use Disorder. Read the Dear Colleague Letter: samhsa.gov/sites/default/…

Collection sites open NOW!  Help loosen the grip of Rx drug misuse and drop off your unneeded meds today.  Find a collection site near you DEATakeBack.com #TakeBackDay #opioidcrisis

#TakeBackDay is just a day away!  But don’t worry, cleaning out your medicine cabinet takes just a few minutes and there are plenty of convenient collection sites near you. Visit DEATakeBack.com to learn more.

Have you registered for our upcoming webinar yet? It's not too late! Learn "What Hemp Policies and Cannabis Rescheduling Mean for States" from Mark Bolton and Pamela Epstein on April 28th at 3pm Register today at nascsa.org/webinars

Take back your prescription drugs on April 25th! The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we would like to give a huge shout out to the many volunteers who give of their time and expertise to make NASCSA what it is today.