Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Oklahoma Pharmacists Association Your Voice in Pharmacy ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://opha.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [PRESS RELEASE](https://opha.com/opha-comments/) - OPhA Expresses Deep Disappointment in Ruling That Undermines Oklahoma Families’ Access to Pharmacy CareAssociation Reaffirms Commitment to Choice, Access, and Quality in Pharmacy Services The Oklahoma Pharmacists Association (OPhA) is deeply disappointed by the recent ruling that significantly impacts the delivery of pharmacy services in our state. This decision represents a step backward for Oklahoma - [Katherine S. O'Neal | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/katherine-oneil/) - Katherine S. O'Neal, Pharm.D., MBA, BCACP, CDES, BC-ADM, AE-C, CLS, FADCES SUMMARY Specialties: Internal medicine, Ambulatory care/diabetes Clinical Practice: Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma, migraine Professor; Sam K. Viersen Family Foundation Presidential Professor; PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director; Ambulatory Care Degree Tract Option Director Certifications & Licenses Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Board of Pharmaceutical - [Brad Hayes-Milligan | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/brad-milligan/) - I am an operations, clinical, and logistics team leader who specializes in driving efficiency and improvements in established groups. My areas of proven leadership include financial accountability, improving clinical outcomes, streamlining workflow, decreasing the cost of production, and developing business relationships and partnerships with client accounts and customers. I am an experienced, positive, and innovative - [Bret Armstrong | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/bret-armstrong/) - Bret Armstrong Senior Pharmacist at Muscogee (CREEK) Nation Division of Health Graduate 2004 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Doctor of Pharmacy - [Django Belote | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/django-belote-2/) - Django Belote, Pharm.D., MHA I have served the past 11 years as the Manager and Director of Pharmacy at INTEGRIS Health Edmond, a 100-bed, not-for-profit hospital located in Edmond, Oklahoma. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy from The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy in 2008 and later, a Masters of Healthcare Administration from Oklahoma - [Justin Wilson | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/justin-wilson/) - Justin Wilson, PharmD Hometown: Midwest City, Okla. School: University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Pharmacy: Wilson is the owner of Valu-Med Pharmacy in Midwest City, Bestyet Pharmacy in Harrah, and Valu-Med Pharmacy in Ft. Gibson, all in Oklahoma. Notes of Interest: Wilson is a member of the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, a past president - [Bradley McCool | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/bradley-mccool/) - Bradley McCool Pharmacy Manager at Walmart Neighborhood Market Pharmacy Manager and Leader in established retail pharmacy. Focused on delivering accurate prescriptions, quality services, immunizations, point-of-care testing, and medication therapy management. Passionate about building connections with patients and caregivers to ensure the highest level of patient care and satisfaction is achieved. Engages with healthcare providers and - [Bobby Ray Woodard | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/bobby-ray-woodard-2024-nominee/) - Bobby Ray Woodard, DPH Owner/Pharmacist Westview Medical Center Mr. Bobby Woodard was born in Muskogee, OK. His family later settled in Tulsa. He started his education in the Tulsa Public School system, graduating from Booker T. Washington High in 1974. He continued his education at the University of Oklahoma graduating in 1979 from College of - [Eric Winegardner | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/eric-winegardner/) - Eric Winegardner is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy (1992). Eric is married to Demita and has three children (Sean, Brooke, and Jill). He has served as president of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association and currently serves on the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority drug utilization board. He is a member of the Oklahoma - [Rodney Skinner | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/rodney-skinner/) - Pharmacy Owner, Proud Father and Husband, Past OPhA President, sports enthusiast and competitive spirit, loves his patients and serving the community. - [Kathryn Oard | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/kathryn-oard/) - Kathryn Oard was raised in Pittsburg, Kansas. She began work at her father's pharmacy when she was 15 years old. She attended Pittsburg State University for 2 years and then went on to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Oklahoma in 2009. She began work at Scheffe's Prescription Shop in Enid upon - [Tim Barrick | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/tim-barrick/) - In December 1967, under the direction of pharmacist Jack Coffey, Shawnee Medical Center Pharmacy began operations in the new Shawnee Medical Center Hospital at 1104 W MacArthur. Eleven years later Coffey opened The Clinic Pharmacy in the new Shawnee Medical Center Clinic. The Clinic Pharmacy operated in the Shawnee Medical Center Clinic until 2010, when - [Dr. Keith Swanson | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/dr-keith-swanson/) - Dr. Keith Swanson is an associate professor of pharmacy practice at The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. He also holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Geriatric Medicine in the College of Medicine at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. As a certified geriatric pharmacist (CGP), his practice is based in long - [Troy Simons | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/troy-simons/) - Troy attended Oklahoma State University, 1991-93. Following he went to pharmacy school at the University of Oklahoma 1993-96. He owns 4 independent pharmacies & has partners in 12 other locations. All 16 stores are located in Oklahoma. Troy serves on the Stillwater Medical Center Facilities Committee & volunteers to mentor students at Oklahoma State University interested in entrepreneurship & economics. Troy currently serves as a board member - [Leslee Kern | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/leslee-kern/) - I grew up in rural southwest Oklahoma then graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in May 2005. During pharmacy school and for about a year after graduation I worked for a chain pharmacy, which I quickly learned was not the right career path for me. I was then offered a position at R&S Drug Stores - [Jeremy Johnson | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/jeremy-johnson/) - Jeremy Johnson has been a pharmacist in the state of Oklahoma for 23 years. He and his wife, Jill, have been married for 27 years and have 3 children of college and high school ages. Jeremy graduated from the OU College of Pharmacy in 2000 and completed residency training at the University of Texas Health - [Ryan Walker | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/ryan-walker/) - Originally from Weatherford, OK, Ryan Walker earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He has over 20 years of experience in the community and specialty pharmacy settings, working as a pharmacist and area leader in Oklahoma. Ryan has been directly involved in launching primary care services in the community pharmacy setting, - [Shannon Griggs | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/shannon-griggs/) - I was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and graduated from Dale High School in 1989. I completed my undergraduate studies for pre-pharmacy at Rose State College in Midwest City, OK while on a basketball scholarship. I graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I moved - [Deidra Williams | 2024 Nominee](https://opha.com/deidra-williams/) - Deidra Williams, PharmD, MBA, BCGP is currently the Pharmacy Director of Oklahoma Medicaid with Humana. With 14 years experience as an Oklahoma pharmacist, she is dedicated to increasing access to care and improving the health of her fellow Oklahomans. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Business Administration - [Senate Bill 1337 Passed](https://opha.com/senate-bill-1337-passed/) - Senate Bill 1337 PassedSenate Bill 1337 which includes provisions outlining Managed Medicaid in the State was heard on the Senate floor on 05/19/2022 and passed 34-10, before crossing to the House on 05/20/2022 and passing 70-16. Since a complete carve out was not an option, OPhA worked to establish a “rate floor” that would not - [Representing Pharmacists at the State Legislature](https://opha.com/representing-pharmacists-at-the-state-legislature/) - Representing Pharmacists at the State LegislatureWe had over 100 pharmacists and students join us at the state legislature on March 9th for one of our favorite annual events: OPhA Legislative Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Garnering exclusive one-on-one time with legislators from across the state, we were provided the opportunity to have these members - [3 Takeaways From the OPhA 2021 Law Seminar](https://opha.com/3-takeaways-from-the-opha-2021-law-seminar/) - 3 Takeaways From the OPhA 2021 Law SeminarAfter a year of virtual meetings, OPhA held its annual Law Seminar at the OU College of Pharmacy to discuss current and new laws concerning pharmacists in Oklahoma. 1. Pharmacists need to be innovative Did you know it takes the pharmacists industry an average of 30 years to - [Crossing Oklahoma](https://opha.com/crossing-oklahoma/) - Crossing OklahomaWe hosted over 15 district meetings across the state, From Guymon to Altus. Over 20 Senators and 250 pharmacists joined us to hear about the interim study we presented in October 2021. Patient’s Right to Pharmacy Choice Act Senate Bill 821 by McCortney and Rep. Marcus McEntire, R-Duncan, defines the term “pharmacy benefits management” - [Congratulations 2021 Award Winners!](https://opha.com/congratulations-2021-award-winners/) - The Oklahoma Pharmacists Association (OPhA) celebrated the outstanding efforts of individuals in the pharmacy profession during its Annual Convention and Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites Downtown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on August 7, 2021. Four Excellence Awards were awarded in four different categories: NCPA Leadership Award, Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award, Excellence in Innovation Award, ## Pages - [Home](https://opha.com/) - [fusion_builder_container admin_label="Homepage Hero" type="flex" hundred_percent="no" hundred_percent_height="min" min_height="calc(100vh - 116px)" hundred_percent_height_scroll="no" align_content="center" flex_align_items="flex-start" flex_justify_content="center" hundred_percent_height_center_content="yes" equal_height_columns="no" container_tag="div" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" status="published" padding_top_small="20px" padding_bottom_small="20px" padding_top="20px" padding_bottom="20px" border_style="solid" box_shadow="no" box_shadow_blur="0" box_shadow_spread="0" gradient_start_position="0" gradient_end_position="100" gradient_type="linear" radial_direction="center center" linear_angle="180" background_image="http://opha.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/background5-scaled.jpg" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" enable_mobile="no" parallax_speed="0.3" background_blend_mode="none" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" render_logics="W3sib3BlcmF0b3IiOiJhbmQiLCJjb21wYXJpc29uIjoibm90LWVxdWFsIiwiZmllbGQiOiJkZXZpY2VfdHlwZSIsInZhbHVlIjoibW9iaWxlIn1d" absolute="off" absolute_devices="small,medium,large" sticky="off" sticky_devices="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" sticky_transition_offset="0" scroll_offset="0" animation_direction="left" animation_speed="0.3" filter_hue="0" filter_saturation="100" - [Council and Staff](https://opha.com/council-and-staff/) - Our council and staff are working towards making a better Oklahoma. - [District Meetings](https://opha.com/district-meetings/) - We’re hosting District Meetings throughout the state! We know how important it is to connect with local communities and reach every pharmacist in Oklahoma. So we’re coming to you! - [Law Seminar](https://opha.com/law-seminar/) - Join OPhA at this day-long law seminar reviewing compliance laws & techniques for pharmacists. - [Annual Convention](https://opha.com/annual-convention/) - Toggle NavigationVenueAgendaGeneral SponsorshipsAdditional SponsorshipsOur SponsorsAnnual Convention 2026 Par 3 Golf Tournament | August 14th, 10:00 Am Welcome Reception | August 14th, 6pm – 8pm Annual Convention | August 15th, 7am – 10pm REGISTER NOW SEE YOU THERECOUNTING DOWN THE DAYS0000Days00Hours00Minutes00SecondsAnnual Convention | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 777 West Cherokee Street Catoosa Oklahoma 74015 US - [Press Release](https://opha.com/home-2/press-release-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oklahoma Pharmacists Association endorses Jon Echols for Oklahoma’s Attorney General Vote for Jon Echols The Oklahoma Pharmacists Association (OPhA) is proud to formally announce its endorsement of Jon Echols for Oklahoma Attorney General, citing his proven leadership and long-standing commitment to protecting patient’s right to choose how they access healthcare. Jon Echols - [Legislative Day](https://opha.com/legislative-day/) - OPhA hosts a Legislative Day once a year. We gather together, meet with legislators, and make our voices heard about legislation. - [Webinars](https://opha.com/webinar/) - REGISTER NOWREGISTER NOW - [Resources](https://opha.com/resources/) - Attorney General’s PBM Enforcement OfficeContact 2026 Bills DescriptionHB 3538 by Marti Prohibits a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) from obtaining or holding a retail pharmacy permit in Oklahoma. The purpose of the act is to eliminate conflicts of interest that arise when a single entity operates as both the price‑setting PBM and a price‑taking pharmacy, a The Resources tab provides easy access to helpful materials, guides, documents, and tools designed to support your work and learning. Here, you’ll find everything you need to complete tasks efficiently, including reference files, meeting notes, and useful information—all in one convenient place. - [Advocacy](https://opha.com/advocacy/) - The OPhA is your STRONG voice at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Our advocacy program supports the pharmacy profession by shaping public policy and the scope of practice to enhance the value of pharmacy in our state. - [7th Presentation](https://opha.com/law-seminar/7th-presentation/) - 7th Presentation - [6th Presentation](https://opha.com/law-seminar/6th-presentation/) - 6th Presentation - [4th Presentation](https://opha.com/law-seminar/4th-presentation/) - 4th Presentation - [3rd Presentation](https://opha.com/law-seminar/3rd-presentation/) - 3rd Presentation - [2nd Presentation](https://opha.com/law-seminar/2nd-presentation/) - 2nd Presentation - PBM Update: Oklahoma Compliance and Enforcement - [1st presentation](https://opha.com/law-seminar/1st-presentation/) - 1st Presentation - [5th Presentation](https://opha.com/law-seminar/5th-presentation/) - Legislative Achievements since 2019 - [Education](https://opha.com/education/) - We are always looking for ways to support our pharmacists and partner with organizations to provide top-of-the-line training, classes, continuing education credits and more. - [Annual Convention Agenda](https://opha.com/annual-convention-agenda/) - August 22nd 3:00-9:00 PM Exhibit booth set up 6:00-8:00 PM Welcome Reception & Slot Tournament Sponsored by: McKesson August 23rd 7:00 AM Final Exhibitor Set up 7:30 AM Breakfast Sponsorship Available 8:15 AM Welcome President Bill Osborn 8:30 - [Membership](https://opha.com/membership/) - OPhA membership gives you a viable and powerful voice for the pharmacy industry. We come together to make a difference in the pharmacy industry! - [About](https://opha.com/about/) - Learn about OPhA, our mission, vision and how we support pharmacists in Oklahoma. - [Contact](https://opha.com/contact/) - Contact OPhA staff with questions today. We're here to serve you. - [Events](https://opha.com/events/) - Each OPhA event provides education, networking and CE credits. We always provide avenues to grow your business and the pharmacy profession - [Temperature Excursion Studies](https://opha.com/temperature-excursion-studies/) - Learn about the Temperature Excursion Studies. - [OK Pharm Political Action Committee](https://opha.com/pac/) - The Oklahoma PharmPAC is essential to our association’s governmental affairs program. Your contribution is used exclusively to support legislation & initiatives. - [Legal Defense Fund](https://opha.com/legal-defense-fund/) - The Legal Defense Fund was created in 2019 to defend House Bill 2632 when the bill was contested in court. 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The information is provided by the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association (OPhA). While we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with ## Events - [2025 Legislative Day](https://opha.com/event/2025-legislative-day/) - [2025 Law Seminar](https://opha.com/event/2025-law-seminar/) - [Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Webinar](https://opha.com/event/drug-supply-chain-security-act-dscsa-webinar-2/) - OPhA is hosting a webinar on July 9th, 2024 at 12 - 1 pm CST (1) hour of CE included Topic Recent pharmacy fraud and how you can thwart it with DSCSA. It's a DSCSA tutorial for pharmacists, techs, and even owners that use real, recent diversion and counterfeiting cases to show how knowing DSCSA - [2024 Law Seminar](https://opha.com/event/2024-law-seminar/) - [2024 Annual Convention](https://opha.com/event/2024-annual-convention/) - [Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Webinar](https://opha.com/event/drug-supply-chain-security-act-dscsa-webinar/) - OPhA is hosting a webinar on September 20 from 12-1 pm CST. (1) hour of CE included TOPIC Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) PRESENTER Shabbir J. Imber Safdar, Executive Director, Partnership for Safe Medicines Shabbir Imber Safdar has been at the Partnership for Safe Medicines for over a decade and was tapped to lead - [Legislative Day](https://opha.com/event/legislative-day/) - [Annual Convention & Awards Banquet](https://opha.com/event/annual-convention-awards-banquet/) - [2022 Annual Convention & Awards Banquet](https://opha.com/event/2022-annual-convention-awards-banquet/) - We're excited to announce our OPhA Annual Convention & Awards Banquet is back! Join us for the opportunity to network with colleagues, learn from experts in the industry, and have candid discussions on issues facing Oklahoma pharmacists. You won't want to miss this, so register today! - [Point of Care Testing](https://opha.com/event/point-of-care-testing/) - Steve Drinnon, PharmD and Sally Drinnon, Dph CE Credits: 4 live, 12 at home NASPA approved These classes are limited to the first 25 participants and you must be registered for the OPhA Annual Convention to attend. - [Diabetes Care](https://opha.com/event/diabetes-care/) - Aimee Henderson, PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES and Sarah Yount, PharmD, CDCES CE Credits: 8 live, 15 at home APhA approved These classes are limited to the first 25 participants and you must be registered for the OPhA Annual Convention to attend. ## Portfolio - [Exclusive Urban Living](https://opha.com/portfolio-items/exclusive-urban-living/) - exclusive urban livingluxury collection of high-rise modern apartments do you have a construction project we can help with?Get a free quoteAbilene, DallasLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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