KPhA Advocacy Day

Protect medication access - Stop pharmacy closures - PBM reform now

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The 2025 KPhA Advocacy Day will be Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 - please plan to attend this critical event!

We welcome anyone involved in Kansas pharmacy to attend - member or not. KPhA represents everyone working at a Kansas pharmacy.

Our deadline for name tags and lunch has now passed, but please still RSVP if you plan to join us on Wednesday to be included in the final count! Please understand that we will not have lunch for you and you will need to make other plans such as the Lettuce Eat Capitol Cafe on the ground floor.

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What to Expect on the Day of?

2025 Agenda

8:00am - Registration opens
8:30am - Pastries and Advocacy Training at The Beacon - starts at 8:30am sharp!
9:35am - Group photo outside on Capitol stairs
10:00am - Meetings with legislators start
12:00pm - Lunch - invite your legislator to join!
1:00pm - Meetings with legislators resume

Other activities available throughout the day: Attend a committee meeting, watch the House or Senate in session, help students with the health fair (blood pressure and glucose tests) sponsored by Walgreens. Just being present at the Capitol in your white coat, PBM t-shirt, or pharmacy gear is an important part of advocacy!

Legislative session is chaotic and schedules can change hour to hour, so please be prepared to pivot if needed

What to bring?

White coat + PBM shirt or shirt with your pharmacy's logo

Comfortable walking shoes

Fully charged phone - take notes & photos!

Advocacy Training

Not sure what to say? Intimidated by the process? This morning training will give you the talking point and tools you need to be an advocate for pharmacy.

Meetings with Legislators

10-15 minute meetings with your legislators will be scheduled for you by KPhA, but due to the number of attendees and the pace of legislative session, an appointment is not guaranteed. You'll be paired with experienced advocates to help you get comfortable with the process.

Getting around + parking

The Statehouse has an underground parking facility along its north side off 8th Street. Parking here is free, but space is limited and fills early so we do not recommend taking time to try this lot. The City of Topeka operates garages at Crosby Place, 108 SW 8th St., and Centre City, 825 S Kansas Ave., which are the most convenient locations to park. Metered parking also is available on streets around the Capitol - download the Passport Parking app to speed up your parking. Please note: Construction at the Docking State Office Building, 10th and Harrison, is causing road closures along Harrison Street.