News and Updates
Stay informed with the latest announcements, press releases, and industry insights from American Pharmacies. This page is your source for timely updates that highlight our advocacy, innovation, and impact on independent pharmacy.
August 28, 2026
Independent pharmacies close at rising rate; owners call it a ‘crisis’
Michigan pharmacy leaders and lawmakers met in Jackson to address pharmacy closures and threats to local patient access.
August 10, 2026
Pharmacy Advocate Brandi Chane Joins American Pharmacies as Director of Advocacy & External Affairs
American Pharmacies welcomes longtime pharmacy advocate Brandi Chane, PhTR, as its new Director of Advocacy & External Affairs. Chane brings decades of community pharmacy experience and will lead efforts to strengthen advocacy, build key relationships, and amplify the voices of independent pharmacies and their patients.
June 8, 2026
APEX 2026 Recap and Highlights
Thank you for being part of APEX 2026! Your energy, engagement and commitment to independent pharmacy helped make this year’s conference one to remember. We are grateful to have shared this experience with our members, partners and guests, and we look forward to seeing you again at APEX 2027!
May 5, 2026
Corporate prices are closing independent Michigan pharmacies, advocates say
In the last three years, around 90 independently owned pharmacies in Michigan have closed their doors, according to American Pharmacies, an advocacy group working on state policy reform on behalf of independent pharmacies.
January 10, 2026
American Pharmacies 2026 Leadership Meeting
Earlier this month, the American Pharmacies team gathered in Cedar Creek, Texas, for our annual Leadership Meeting. The meeting brought together our dedicated team for an inspiring few days of connection, learning, and strategic planning.
July 15, 2025
Texas Pharmacy Association and American Pharmacies Announce Strengthened Partnership to Advance Pharmacy in Texas
The Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) and American Pharmacies (APRx) are proud to announce a renewed and strengthened collaboration, working closer than ever to champion the future of independent pharmacy and protect the vital role pharmacists play in Texas health care.