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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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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
Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, The health and well-being of Rhode Island residents are of paramount
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importance; and
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WHEREAS, Pharmacists are among the most accessible and visible healthcare providers,
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delivering critical services to patients; and
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WHEREAS, Pharmacists are well-positioned to ensure optimal medication therapy
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outcomes, expand public health efforts, provide accessible and quality patient-centered care,
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education, and advocacy to individuals across the State; and
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WHEREAS, Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists serve as
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integral members of the healthcare team, working collaboratively with patients, caregivers,
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physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize
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medication therapy and improve health outcomes; and
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WHEREAS, According to the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), in Rhode
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Island there are approximately 1,170 licensed pharmacists and 1,590 pharmacy technicians, all
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providing essential medication management, vaccination services, and other healthcare services
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to residents across the State; and
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WHEREAS, The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association has declared May 28, 2026, as
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Rhode Island Pharmacy Advocacy Day; and
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WHEREAS, Pharmacy Advocacy Day provides an opportunity to recognize and
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celebrate the contributions of pharmacy professionals to the health and well-being of our
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communities, while also raising awareness of the importance of pharmacy advocacy efforts in
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shaping healthcare policy and advancing the pharmacy profession; and
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WHEREAS, It is essential that Rhode Islanders support and promote the vital role of
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pharmacy professionals in public health and healthcare delivery, and encourage greater
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collaboration between pharmacists, policymakers, healthcare providers, and community
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stakeholders to address healthcare challenges and improve patient care; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby declares May 28,
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2026, as "Pharmacy Advocacy Day" in the State of Rhode Island and encourages all citizens,
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healthcare professionals, organizations, and institutions to recognize and participate in activities
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and events that promote pharmacy advocacy, raise awareness of the importance of pharmacists in
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healthcare, and support the goals and objectives of Pharmacy Advocacy Day; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and
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the Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy.
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