Welcome to Pharmaco-Politics: An Advocacy Regimen!

This seven-part, informational blog series is designed for all pharmacy practitioners, new and experienced, to learn a bit more about advocacy; not only how important it is, but how easy it is too! We hope to convey, through the stories of the unique authors, information that you will find useful for your own advocacy efforts.  As you read the blog series, we encourage you to share your stories, questions and concerns related to the topic.

Our seven-part series includes:

• Pharmaco-Political Kinetics: How and Why Your Involvement Makes the Profession Move
• The Kinetics of Pharmaco-Politics: Absorption – Effectively Communicating Your Message to Your Legislator
• The Kinetics of Pharmaco-Politics: Distribution – Doing Your PART to Get the Message Out!
• The Kinetics of Pharmaco-Politics: Metabolism – How Legislation Can Move the Profession Forward (or Backward!)
• Pharmaco-Political Economics: About the Michigan Pharmacy Political Action Council and Why it’s Important
• Pharmaco-Political Synergy: MPA Working with Your Legislators for Support (Lobbying and Conducting Legislative Visits)
• Pharmaco-Political Dynamics: What Happens when You’re Silent and How Pharmacy Legislation Impacts You and Your Practice

At the end of this blog series, you should be able to:

• Summarize why advocating for pharmacy is one of the most important things you can do for your future as a pharmacy professional
• Understand the importance of constructing a concise message to use when talking with your legislator
• Support MPA advocacy efforts by effectively participating in PART
• Recognize the importance of Pharmacy PAC, how you can contribute and what the organization is doing for you
• Feel confident enough to conduct legislative outreach yourself!

 We hope you enjoy the series!