UNE pharmacy students convene in Augusta, advocating for patients and the profession

UNE pharmacy students at the State House
UNE 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 University of New England’s College of Pharmacy, visit www.une.edu/pharmacy

To apply, visit www.une.edu/admissions

 

UNE pharmacy students in the House chamber
UNE pharmacy students in the House chamber
Pharmacy students from across the state gather in Augusta
Pharmacy students from across the state gather in Augusta
UNE students outside of the State House
UNE students outside of the State House

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The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible, accredited online degrees. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.