2025 – 2026 ACA Officers & Directors

Linda Cathey2025-10-30T14:44:45-05:00October 30th, 2025|Categories: Administration/Management, Community Pharmacy, Fellows and Members, News Release|

Congratulations to the 2025–2026 ACA Officers and Board Members

The American College of Apothecaries is pleased to announce and congratulate the new Officers and Board Members for the 2025–2026 term. We thank each of these dedicated professionals for their commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and supporting the mission of the American College of Apothecaries.

We extend our appreciation to all who have served in leadership roles over the past year for their dedication and contributions. The continued success of the ACA depends on the commitment of members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide the organization’s direction and growth.

Please join us in congratulating the new ACA leadership team and thanking them for their service to the profession of pharmacy.

A Special Welcome to our New Directors

Bruce Biundo, RPh, FACA – Director for Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington

Bruce has dedicated more than 60 years to advancing the pharmacy profession through leadership, education, and innovation in compounding. A 1961 graduate of the University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP), Bruce began his career with Walgreens before opening Boone Road Pharmacy in Houston and later managing a hospital pharmacy for the Sisters of Charity.

In 1997, he joined the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), where his expertise in men’s health and hormone replacement therapy helped shape national educational initiatives. Bruce has authored numerous publications, contributed to Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, and co-authored the Nutrition chapter in Aging Men’s Health.

A Fellow of the American College of Apothecaries, Bruce’s accolades include PCCA’s Employee of the Year (2015), Eagle Award (2021), and UHCOP’s 2025 Meritorious Achievement Award. A tireless advocate for pharmacy education, Bruce continues to mentor and inspire future generations of pharmacists.

Dan’neasha Ellerson, PharmD, BCPS – Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota

Dan’neasha is the owner of Health Journey Pharmacy in Gahanna, Ohio. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Findlay and has more than 17 years of experience across community, hospital, and mail-order pharmacy. In 2023, she opened Health Journey Pharmacy, where she provides compounding, functional medicine, adherence solutions, and clinical services such as immunizations, medication therapy management, and remote patient monitoring.

Dr. Ellerson is active in community research, partnering with The Ohio State University on the Black Impact initiative to improve cardiovascular health and with Partners for Kids at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to strengthen medication adherence. She also participates in local and national pharmacy organizations to advance the profession. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys cheering for the OSU Buckeyes, crafting, home décor, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two children.

L. Michelle Woosley, PharmD, CM&AP, CEC, FACA – Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee

Michelle is a pharmacist, business executive, and nationally recognized consultant and executive coach with over 25 years in the pharmacy industry and more than 15 years in senior leadership roles. She brings expertise across community, specialty, home infusion, veterinary, compounding (503A/503B), and health-system pharmacies, as well as medical aesthetics.

Michelle has extensive experience in pharmacy operations, sterile and nonsterile compounding, compliance, quality management, business development, and strategic growth. She has advised pharmacies nationwide on compounding standards, conducted audits, assisted with corrective actions, and collaborated with state Boards of Pharmacy.

Currently, Michelle serves as Vice President of Investment Banking at Cornerstone Business Services, guiding healthcare business owners through mergers, acquisitions, valuations, and strategic growth. She is also Executive Director of the National Coalition of Drug Quality & Security (NCDQS) and a Senior Consultant with Gates Healthcare Associates.

A Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional and Certified Executive Coach, Michelle becaome a Full Fellows in the American College of Apothecaries (FACA) in 2025 and has been nominated to the ACA Board of Directors. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, and enjoys competitive tennis, the Kentucky Derby, and fine bourbon.

If you are interested in serving as a Director or would like to learn more about leadership opportunities within ACA, please contact us at membership@acainfo.org

2025 American College of Apothecaries Conference & Expo

Taisha Cunningham2025-10-31T02:13:11-05:00April 28th, 2025|Categories: Continuing Education, ACA Fellows Benefit, Administration/Management, Community Pharmacy, Compliance, compounding, DEA, Ethics, FDA, Fellows and Members, Fellows Benefit, Member Benefits, networking, News Release, Pain Management, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Personal Development, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Law, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Technicians, Preceptor/Mentor Training, Professional Development, Professional Growth, Public/Community Health, Regulatory Issues, Revenue, Risk Management, Sports Medicine, Telemedicine / Telepharmacy, USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, Veterinary Compounding, Webinar|Tags: ACA Fellows, ACA members, Healthcare Professionals, news, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Student Pharmacists|

It’s time to pack your bags and polish your business cards — the 2025 ACA Annual Conference & Expo is where independent pharmacy meets unforgettable opportunity!

Memphis, TN | September 25–27, 2025

Join us at the legendary Peabody Hotel for the 2025 ACA Annual Conference & Expo — where independent pharmacy professionals come together to connect, learn, and grow.

Your registration includes:

• Continuing Education credit (except guest registration)

• Thursday Night Welcome Reception & Dinner

• All conference meals

• Full access to the exhibition hall

This is your chance to network with pharmacy leaders, discover the latest trends, and showcase your brand in a dynamic, in-person setting. With educational sessions, social events, and all meals included, this is more than a conference — it’s where pharmacy takes care of business!

Speakers Include:

Philip Cowley, PharmD
Kathy Campbell, PharmD
Jessica Beal, PharmD
Jennifer Adams, PharmD, EdD, FAPhA, FNAP
Sue Paul, RPh
L. Michelle Woosley, PharmD, MBA, CMAP

Reserve your spot today and be part of something meaningful!

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The Peabody Memphis – The “South’s Grand Hotel”

The Peabody Memphis is legendary for its charm, elegance, gracious hospitality, and rich history. This Memphis icon, opened in 1869, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is world-famous for its five resident Mallard ducks, who march daily through the lobby at 11am and 5pm.

Nestled in the heart of downtown, this AAA Four-Diamond hotel offers a one-of-a-kind experience just blocks from Beale Street, the Memphis Rock ‘n Soul Museum, Fed-Ex Forum, Sun Studio, and the Orpheum Theatre. The Peabody Memphis offers two Restaurants, two Bars, Spa, and a Deli with ice cream and desserts.

THE PEABODY MEMPHIS
149 Union Avenue, Memphis TN 38103

Group Rate: $249 plus taxes and fees
Room Block Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025, at 5:00 pm CDT

To make your reservations, click the button below or contact Susan Decker, ACA Director of Conferences at 434-989-5938 or susan@acainfo.org.

Individuals will guarantee reservations with a credit card or deposit equal to the first night’s room and tax.

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2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors

WEBINAR: Conquer Your Personal Coliseum by Developing Your Inner Gladiator

Terry Bondurant2025-10-31T05:32:04-05:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Webinar, Administration/Management|Tags: pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, webinar|

In celebration of American Pharmacists Month, ACA is offering this webinar free of charge for ACA and ACVP members. A limited number of complimentary registrations are available for non-members; additional registrations are available for $10.

Date and Time of Activity
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
1:30 pm EDT/ 12:30 pm CDT/ 11:30 am MDT/ 10:30 am PDT

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, personal development is essential for professional growth, especially for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. However, many professionals in the field focus solely on clinical or business skills, often neglecting personal growth, which is key to long-term success and leadership.

This webinar will equip participants with practical strategies to conquer their own “personal coliseum” by developing the resilience and mindset of an inner gladiator. Attendees will explore key opportunities and barriers to personal growth, identify effective strategies for setting and achieving meaningful goals, and review literature-supported methods to enhance personal development.

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

Recognize opportunities for personal leadership development
Identify barriers to personal development
Identify strategies to improve personal development goal success.
Use key strategies to create a personal development goal as part of a personal development action plan.

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This high-energy session will supercharge you to step up as a dynamic leader, an unstoppable team player, and a top-tier patient care champion! Through focused personal development, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to break through barriers, unlock your full potential, and elevate your impact in every aspect of your career. Get ready to ignite your inner drive and lead like never before!

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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Speaker: Dr. Jay Phipps, PharmD, MBA, FACA, FACVP

Dr. Jay Phipps, the Pharmacy Gladiator, is a Pharmacy Doctor, Entrepreneur, President, and CEO at Phipps Pharmacy. Phipps Pharmacy is an independent pharmacy who provides pharmacy doctor provided patient care including traditional dispensing, compounding services, long-term care pharmacy services, and tailor-made prescription compounding to patients in middle and west Tennessee. Dr. Jay is also the President and CEO of PhippsCare that focuses on Pharmacy Doctor provided healthcare and Health Insurance Solutions which specializes in medical and pharmacy insurance plans for seniors.

Dr. Jay received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he also completed a residency in Drug Information and Pharmacotherapy. He also received an MBA in Strategy and Leadership from Indiana University – Kelley School of Business. Dr. Jay claimed the #2 spot in the 2023 Top 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy and has also been recognized by Union University as the Preceptor of the Year. Phipps Pharmacy was the recipient of the 2024 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Advocacy Champion and was recognized as the 2022 NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Award for Best Community Engagement.

Compounding Pharmacy: Properly Display Current Licenses, Permits

Linda Cathey2025-10-31T18:09:19-05:00August 8th, 2023|Categories: Compliance, Administration/Management, Blog, Community Pharmacy|Tags: education, news, pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, student pharmacist|

Compounding Pharmacy

PCAB Accreditation Standards require compounding pharmacies to be compliant with all federal, state, local, and nonresident licensure/permit requirements, as applicable.

Copies of current licenses and/or permits, if applicable, must be displayed within public view in a prominent location of the pharmacy and any additional locations or branches.

PCAB Standards

Standard TCRX1-A: The organization is an established entity with legal authority to operate and has a physical location with the appropriate licensure, Articles of Incorporation, or other documentation of legal authority.

The standard applies to an established entity with legal authority to operate that has the appropriate Articles of Incorporation, or other documentation, of legal authority.

Legal authority is granted to one individual, members of a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), a Board of Directors (usually referred to as the governing body), and as allowed in state statutes for the appropriate type and structure of the organization. The entity, individual, or organization has a copy of the appropriate documentation or authorization to conduct business.

If state or applicable local law requires a license or permit, the organization posts the current copy in a prominent location in all locations/branches and/or in accordance with appropriate regulations or laws. The organization will display all licenses and/or permits required in the pharmacy operation in an area of public view:

Resident state board of pharmacy permit/license.
Nonresident board of pharmacy permit/license as required, if applicable.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
State controlled substance license, if applicable.
Pharmacist licenses.
Pharmacy Technician licenses/certificates, if applicable.
Biohazard generator permit or appropriate contract, as required.

Tips for Compliance

In addition to appropriate documentation or authorization to conduct business, compounding pharmacies must post copies of all current federal, state, and local licenses and permits in a prominent location of the pharmacy and ensure they can be viewed by customers.
- Copies of nonresident licenses/permits must also be posted by compounding pharmacies that ship medications into other states.

Megan Reed, LPhT, CPhT, HDDP, Program Lead, ACHC

Megan is a Certified Pharmacy Technician (2007), who started out her career working at an internship at the CHASS Center, in Detroit, MI. This experience solidified what she wanted to do in life, which was to help people. She has worked in two different PCAB Accredited compounding pharmacies. One designated a 503B Outsourcing Facility. During that time she was in Quality Assurance, and Lead Technician roles. Reed diversified during her 14 year career, by also working in hospital outpatient pharmacy. She is currently the first pharmacy technician hired to work for PCAB (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board). Reed is also a member of the Pharmacy Clinical Team, at ACHC (Accreditation Commission for Health Care) in Cary, NC. The main focus of her expertise is in non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous compounding.

Here for You

ACHC is your partner in accreditation. For more information, contact your Account Advisor, email customerservice@achc.org, or call (855) 937-2242, ext. 458.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care: ACHC is excited to give ACA Fellows and Members access to special pricing options and educational resources for their nationally recognized accreditation services. Members can use their unique code to receive a $250 discount off accreditation when submitting an application online at cc.achc.org. They can also use their discount code to receive $50 off when purchasing a workbook or registering for a workshop through www.AccreditationUniversity.com.

ACHC and American College of Apothecaries Promote Safety and Quality

Dana2020-02-13T14:35:22-06:00February 13th, 2020|Categories: Administration/Management, News Release, Pharmacist Training|

Cary, NC – Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) announces the renewal of its partnership with American College of Apothecaries (ACA), an organization dedicated to advancing the entrepreneurial spirit of member pharmacists through education, innovation, mentoring, fellowship, and training.

“Both ACHC and ACA are committed to advancing safe practices and quality through education and collaboration,” said Jon Pritchett, ACHC Program Director. “ACA’s role in the original establishment of PCAB points to the visionary leadership for which they are recognized in serving their members and the industry as a whole. The renewed partnership between ACHC and ACA represents an ongoing expression of our organizations’ shared values.”

This partnership agreement also allows ACA members and Fellows to receive special pricing on ACHC’s Pharmacy Accreditation services, including services provided by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB), and discounts on ACHCU educational resources that can help prepare ACA member pharmacies for accreditation.

“ACA’s partnership with ACHC underscores our organizations’ commitment to quality and best practices in pharmacy,” said Susan Bartlemay, RPh, FACA, FACVP, FAPhA, Executive Vice President, American College of Apothecaries.

“We are thrilled to announce that ACHC is now offering a $500 discount on accreditation services to our members. We encourage our members to continually strive to deliver the highest standards of health care as demonstrated by the ACHC programs and support them in their efforts.”

ACHC offers a broad suite of pharmacy accreditation solutions, including accreditation for Community Retail, Specialty, Sterile/Non-Sterile Compounding (PCAB), Mail Order, Infusion, and Long-Term Care services. Companies seeking to distinguish themselves within the pharmacy market also can obtain distinctions in Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs, Oncology, Infectious Disease Specific to HIV, Nutrition Support, and Hazardous Drug Handling.

ACHC PCAB Accreditation offers programs for non-sterile (ref. USP <795>) and sterile (ref. USP <797>) compounding services. PCAB assesses the compounding process based on a specific set of standards that concentrate on the quality and consistency of compounded medications while incorporating performance improvement and ongoing compliance requirements.

ACHC is known for providing value, integrity, and the industry’s best customer service, and is dedicated to helping providers address challenges as demand for healthcare services continues to grow.

ACHC’s flexible, educational approach makes it the provider’s choice for accreditation. ACHC assists providers throughout the accreditation process by offering access to personal account advisors, clinical and regulatory support, and program-specific educational resources. With no annual fees, ACHC offers cost-effective, competitive pricing to help providers achieve their accreditation goals.

For more information on ACHC Accreditation programs and services, or to download ACHC Accreditation Standards, visit www.achc.org, email customerservice@achc.org, or call (855) 937-2242.

For 80 years, the American College of Apothecaries (www.acainfo.org) has been dedicated to the advancement of professional practice in independent community pharmacy through education, entrepreneurship, and mentoring. The Fellows and members of ACA are committed to best practices in pharmacy and quality healthcare for their communities.

ACA offers a way for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, marketers, and students to connect with other pharmacy professionals to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen individual practice. This effort is supported through webinars, on-demand continuing education (CE), compounding classes, conferences and other events. ACA’s educational programming is available to all pharmacy professions, including non-members.

For more information on the American College of Apothecaries, visit www.acainfo.org.org, email info@acainfo.org, or call (901)383-8119.

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2025 Sponsors and Exhibitors

In celebration of American Pharmacists Month, ACA is offering this webinar free of charge for ACA and ACVP members. A limited number of complimentary registrations are available for non-members; additional registrations are available for $10.

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