Oklahoma Pharmacists

Centene's $88M deal with Ohio comes in addition to $1.1B set aside to cover other lawsuits dispatch.com/story/news/202… via @DispatchAlerts

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! A great time to encourage your patients to stay up to date on their #vaccines! #NIAM19

Happy 4th of July from all of us at OPhA!

#Pharmacists aren’t just about prescriptions. They play a critical role in providing holistic care for their patients. Learn more about the National DPP and how it can elevate your impact in the community #RethinkPharmacy ow.ly/pjsD50uOr7c

Senator Lankford is a member of the Senate Finance Committee - if you are able, please extend an invitation to him or a senior staffer to visit your pharmacy over the upcoming recess so they can see firsthand why action is needed! #FixDIRDay

Today is #FixDIRDay. We've partnered with NCPA and several other organizations to urge legislators to fix pharmacy DIR fees. You should too. Here's how you can help – ow.ly/GtPa50uOagl

May 12-18 is @samhsagov National Prevention Week – dedicated to raising awareness about substance use prevention. Be a #PreventionChampion this #NPW2019 and share resources from @AAOA_tweets to promote the safe use of prescription opioids. Learn more: againstopioidabuse.org

Don't forget that the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow, Saturday, April 27! This is a great opportunity to get involved and help end the opioid epidemic in Oklahoma. Take Back Collection Sites can be found here: takebackday.dea.gov

The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 27! This is a great opportunity to get involved and help end the opioid epidemic in Oklahoma. Take Back Collection Sites can be found here: takebackday.dea.gov

Preventing opioid abuse is a team effort. The AAOA Pharmacy Toolkit from our partner @AAOA_Tweets can help pharmacists and prescribers work together to help patients. Learn more at: againstopioidabuse.org/pharmacytoolki…

You may not know your insurance company is making you “fail first” – #SB509 & #HB2638 will make #StepTherapy more transparent. #FailFirstOK #OKLege

We are excited to be part of a coalition introducing #StepTherapyReform. Thank you to #SB509 and #HB2638 bill authors @CoachDaveRader @jonechols @CyndiMunson85 for your work on this important issue. #OKLege #StepTherapy #FailFirstOK #StepTherapyOK

Photos from yesterday's hearing for HB2632 in the Business and Commerce Committee. Thank you to all who contacted committee members asking them to support!

When it comes to heart health, remember the ABCS. Talk with your health care team about lowering your risk for heart disease: ow.ly/u5WJ30nM4Hc #HeartMonth

Bill expanding ‘Insure Oklahoma’ program passes Senate committee: ow.ly/cwIw30nLO9K

Watch how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) raise prescription drug costs for patients: ow.ly/q42o30nLO7t

More than half of those who misuse prescription opioids get the medicine from a friend or relative for free. Learn more from @AAOA_Tweets about how to safely store your prescription opioids: againstopioidabuse.org/resource/safe-…

Fight Over Vaccines Hits Capitol as Lawmakers Consider Restricting Exemptions: ow.ly/8kvc30nGCVo

OptumRx sets demands for drugmaker price reductions: ow.ly/h6FV30nG5FH