Business Details
Advocacy, Education, and Resources for Georgia Pharmacists
Established in 1875, our organization has served as the unified voice for Georgia's pharmacy profession for over 150 years. We provide comprehensive advocacy, education, and professional resources to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists across the state. Through our legislative efforts, we actively protect the interests of our members and their patients before the Georgia General Assembly and regulatory bodies. Our educational offerings include nationally recognized certificate programs, on-demand continuing education, and specialized training initiatives addressing critical pharmacy needs. With five distinct practice-setting academies, we deliver tailored support to meet the unique challenges faced by clinical pharmacists, employee pharmacists, independent pharmacy owners, and technicians.Our long-standing commitment to professional excellence is demonstrated through our bi-monthly Georgia Pharmacy magazine, daily GPhA Buzz newsletter, and extensive online resource library. We cultivate pharmacy leadership through board development opportunities and collaborative healthcare initiatives focused on medication therapy management, immunizations, and public health programs. Our historical mission to advance pharmaceutical care through scientific research, professional networking, and legislative advocacy continues to guide our operations in the modern healthcare landscape.
Services
Legislative Advocacy
Continuing Education
Practice Support
Certificate Programs
Professional Networking
Resource Library
Immunization Training
Medication Management
Student Programs
Member Services
Highlights and features
- Advocates for pharmacists at the Georgia state capitol with decades of legislative experience
- Offers nationally recognized certificate programs in immunization delivery and medication therapy management
- Provides tailored support through five distinct practice-setting academies
- Delivers comprehensive continuing education through CPEasy on-demand learning platform
- Maintains extensive professional resources including GRITS technical support and immunization compliance kits
Services
Legislative Advocacy
We actively represent pharmacy professionals' interests before Georgia's legislative bodies and regulatory agencies. Our advocacy efforts focus on protecting pharmacy practice rights, expanding patient access to medications, and shaping healthcare policy. This includes direct lobbying, regulatory compliance guidance, and mobilizing members for key legislative campaigns to advance the profession.
Continuing Education
Our comprehensive educational offerings include APhA-accredited certificate programs, live workshops, and on-demand CPEasy courses. These programs cover critical topics like immunization delivery, medication therapy management, and controlled substance regulations. All courses meet state licensing requirements and emphasize practical skills that pharmacists can immediately apply in practice settings.
Practice Support
We provide practice management tools and resources to help pharmacists succeed in various settings. These include compliance kits, technical support through GRITS, and specialized programs for independent pharmacy owners. Our support extends to operational challenges, regulatory compliance, and implementing new clinical services that enhance patient care delivery.
Certificate Programs
We offer nationally recognized certificate programs that enhance pharmacists' clinical expertise. Our APhA Immunization Certificate Program trains pharmacists in administering vaccines, while the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program develops skills for optimizing medication regimens. These programs include both didactic instruction and hands-on practice components for comprehensive skill development.
Professional Networking
Through our five practice-setting academies, we foster professional connections among Georgia's pharmacy community. These networks facilitate knowledge sharing between clinical pharmacists, independent pharmacy owners, and technicians. Regional meetings and annual conventions provide opportunities for collaboration, continuing education, and discussing common practice challenges.
People
Dawn A. Randolph
CEO
Over 25 years of pharmacy leadership experience, including clinical services development and professional advocacy. Former Georgia Pharmacist of the Year awardee who has expanded statewide pharmacy practice opportunities through collaborative initiatives.
Jonathan Marquess
Vice President of AIP
Board-certified clinical pharmacist with expertise in diabetes management and community pharmacy practice. Led implementation of innovative patient care programs that have been adopted statewide by independent pharmacies.
Robert Murry
President/Board Chair
Experienced pharmacy executive with 20+ years in association leadership. Focuses on strategic planning and expanding pharmacists' clinical roles through legislative and regulatory channels.
Michelle Pasqualetti
Board Member
Hospital pharmacy specialist with extensive experience in clinical program development. Currently advancing hospital-pharmacy collaboration initiatives and medication safety protocols.
Christina Green
APT Leadership
Dedicated pharmacy technician advocate with 15 years of experience in technician education and practice advancement. Currently expanding continuing education opportunities for Georgia's pharmacy technicians.
