Meeting Preview: AAP 2025 Annual Conference
This year’s conference is taking place from April 10 to 12 in Austin, Texas.
The American Associated Pharmacies’ 2025 Annual Conference is set to take place this week in the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin, Texas. The event will be packed with informative speakers, educational CE sessions and a diverse collection of exhibitors that pharmacists from across the country won’t want to miss. This year’s theme, “No Limits: Doing More Together,” aims to prove that a pharmacy’s success is truly endless.
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The venue for AAP’s Annual Conference, which will be held from April 10 to 12, is the Hilton Austin. The hotel is located right in the heart of the city’s downtown, just a couple of blocks from famed Congress Avenue and Sixth Street. While there is plenty of opportunity for dining and entertainment outside of the venue, the hotel itself offers 2 restaurants, a Topgolf Swing suite, an F45 training studio, and a rooftop pool overlooking the city.
This year’s meeting features tons of sessions on a range of key topics. From understanding DEA inspections and learning about HSAs and HRAs, to hearing how the Inflation Reduction Act has impacted community pharmacy, attendees will develop new strategies and learn useful tips to implement back in their store.
The Drug Topics team will be onsite at the meeting providing coverage of all the most important happenings. Be sure to follow along here.
Sessions Highlights
Thursday, April 10 at 1:50 PM
Independent Pharmacy Today, Tomorrow, and In the Future
In this session, Douglas Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, will talk about what is going on in Washington, DC and how it will impact community pharmacy. Be sure to join to hear Hoey’s perspective on the future of brand drug reimbursement, pharmacy closures, Cost Plus payment models, and more.
Friday, April 11 at 5 PM
Dispensing a Dose of Disney
Providing dynamic patient care can be hard for community pharmacists these days, especially when controlled substances are involved. Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, clinical assistant professor and director of experiential learning at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, will discuss how to apply the principles of Walt Disney to provide the best patient care.
Saturday, April 11 at 8:30 AM
The Healthcare Cyber Threat Landscape: Risk, Impact and Preparedness
Cyberattacks on healthcare and pharmacy systems have surged, posing threats to operations, medication access, and compromising sensitive patient information. In this session, John Riggi, National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk, and former FBI cyber executive, will discuss how to recognize the latest cyber threats and best practices on how to prepare for a loss of medical technology for an extended period of time.
