One of the primary purposes of CPNP as an association is to advance the pharmacy profession. Government and Professional Affairs is an important way for us to work together to do that.
Searching for Solutions
The AAPP New Practitioner Hub is for AAPP members within their first five years of practice. The goal of this Hub is to help new practitioners transition into psychiatric pharmacy practice.
Supporting “We’re Your Pharmacist” Public Awareness Campaign
AAPP is pleased to be an official supporter of ASHP’s "We’re Your Pharmacist," a national public awareness campaign bringing visibility to pharmacist contributions to patient care and public health across practice settings and specialties. We are excited to be a part of this effort to share pharmacist stories, educate the public about critical pharmacist patient care roles, and inspire the next generation of pharmacy professionals. Be sure to like, share, and comment on our social media posts promoting
this exciting campaign!
HHS Announces $100M in Pilot Funding Opportunity to Eliminate Hepatitis C
HHS announced a $100M pilot funding opportunity to prevent, test for, treat and cure Hepatitis C (HCV) in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or Serious Mental Illness (SMI). This program is particularly designed to support communities severely affected by homelessness and to gain insights on effective ways to identify patients, complete treatment, cure infections, and reduce reinfection by Hepatitis C (a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus).
SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which shows how people living in the United States reported their experiences with mental health conditions, substance use and pursuit of treatment. This year marks the first year since 2020 in which there are at least four years of comparable data for key NSDUH outcomes to enable reporting of trends.