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| 2026 -- S 3332 Enacted 05/28/2026 |
| S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N |
| DECLARING MAY 28, 2026, AS "PHARMACY ADVOCACY DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND |
Introduced By: Senators Kallman, LaMountain, Appollonio, Famiglietti, Raptakis, Tikoian, Burke, Urso, Lauria, and Britto |
| Date Introduced: May 28, 2026 |
| WHEREAS, The health and well-being of Rhode Island residents are of paramount |
| importance; and |
| WHEREAS, Pharmacists are among the most accessible and visible healthcare providers, |
| delivering critical services to patients; and |
| WHEREAS, Pharmacists are well-positioned to ensure optimal medication therapy |
| outcomes, expand public health efforts, provide accessible and quality patient-centered care, |
| education, and advocacy to individuals across the State; and |
| WHEREAS, Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists serve as |
| integral members of the healthcare team, working collaboratively with patients, caregivers, |
| physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize |
| medication therapy and improve health outcomes; and |
| WHEREAS, According to the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), in Rhode |
| Island there are approximately 1,170 licensed pharmacists and 1,590 pharmacy technicians, all |
| providing essential medication management, vaccination services, and other healthcare services |
| to residents across the State; and |
| WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association has declared May 28, 2026, as |
| Rhode Island Pharmacy Advocacy Day; and |
| WHEREAS, Pharmacy Advocacy Day provides an opportunity to recognize and |
| celebrate the contributions of pharmacy professionals to the health and well-being of our |
| communities, while also raising awareness of the importance of pharmacy advocacy efforts in |
| shaping healthcare policy and advancing the pharmacy profession; and |
| WHEREAS, It is essential that Rhode Islanders support and promote the vital role of |
| pharmacy professionals in public health and healthcare delivery, and encourage greater |
| collaboration between pharmacists, policymakers, healthcare providers, and community |
| stakeholders to address healthcare challenges and improve patient care; now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby declares May 28, |
| 2026, as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" in the State of Rhode Island and encourages all citizens, |
| healthcare professionals, organizations, and institutions to recognize and participate in activities |
| and events that promote pharmacy advocacy, raise awareness of the importance of pharmacists in |
| healthcare, and support the goals and objectives of Pharmacy Advocacy Day; and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and |
| the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy. |
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