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Characterizing the Relationship Between Individuals with Mental Health Conditions and Community Pharmacists - Results from a 2012 Survey

This was a one-time grant program that will not be offered again. Purpose To improve quality of or access to psychiatric pharmacy care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Projects may include, but are not limited to telehealth, community partnerships, care for seniors/geriatric community, resources for counseling, resources for retail/community pharmacists, or strategies to enhance delivery of care.

AAPP Letter to VA Secretary Collins Emphasizes Importance of MH Clinical Pharmacists

In a letter to Collins, AAPP emphasizes the impact of MH Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners in the VA system and in training residents for our already insufficient mental health workforce. AAPP expresses concern about the dismissal of VA employees and the impact on veterans access to benefits and care. Additionally, the letter emphasizes the extent of care that is delivered virtually and the harms of return-to-work mandates for pharmacists employed in virtual positions.
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JAMA Health Forum, Trends in Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

This study explored how access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) changed following Medicaid’s pandemic-era enrollment freeze unwinding. In this cross-sectional study of 2.4 million US adults who filled buprenorphine prescriptions, the early unwinding period was associated with declines in the level and trend in patients receiving buprenorphine fills, driven by Medicaid-paid prescriptions, partially offset by increased commercial insurance and self-pay fills. States with higher automated (ex parte) Medicaid renewal rates and more income verification sources for automated renewals showed greater stability in buprenorphine access, highlighting the role of state policies.
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AAPP's membership consists of psychiatric pharmacy practitioners, residents, fellows, and students who are dedicated to helping people living with mental health disorders. We share these national and international days as a way to raise awareness of mental health and the role pharmacists can play.

The existance of the CPNP Foundation is a direct reflection of the selfless dedication of you as CPNP members. The CPNP Foundation is seeking to meet its $50,000 year-end fundraising goal to support this important, ongoing work and is asking for your continued support with a generous donation during our year-end fundraising campaign. Your donation will support the following three areas:

Amphetamines and other stimulants are the second most widely used class of (illicit) drugs globally, after cannabis. Specifically, methamphetamine use is rising across the United States (US) and usage is at an all-time high, likely because it is stronger, cheaper and more readily available than ever before.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) Orlando International Airport serves nearly 135 domestic and international destinations and is located just 25 miles from the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, the host of AAPP 2024.