勛圖惇蹋 pharmacy students convene in Augusta, advocating for patients and the profession

勛圖惇蹋 pharmacy students at the State House
勛圖惇蹋 pharmacy students at the State House

On May 30, 2017, pharmacists and pharmacy students from across the state gathered in Augusta to show support for LD 572, a bill designed to expand the role of pharmacists in Maine.

LD 572, which has now been passed by the Maine Senate, begins the process of updating the states' pharmacy laws by amending the definitions of pharmacist and practice of pharmacy. It specifies in statute that the Practice of Pharmacy is "the provision of health care services" and that Pharmacists are "providers of health care services".

LD 572 puts the profession of pharmacy and the services they provide along with other health care professionals, said Kenneth McCall, BSPharm, Pharm.D., CGP, associate professor for the Department of Pharmacy Practice. This is especially important in rural and underserved areas of the State. 

 

To learn more about the 勛圖惇蹋s College of Pharmacy, visit www.une.edu/pharmacy

To apply, visit www.une.edu/admissions

 

勛圖惇蹋 pharmacy students in the House chamber
勛圖惇蹋 pharmacy students in the House chamber
Pharmacy students from across the state gather in Augusta
Pharmacy students from across the state gather in Augusta
勛圖惇蹋 students outside of the State House
勛圖惇蹋 students outside of the State House