President's Perspective
It is with great humility and reverence that I accept the role of President of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association. Over the past 36 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving patients across Kentucky—primarily in the community setting, but also through experience in hospital pharmacy, 340B program administration, and clinical services.
Today, pharmacy stands at a crossroads. We face numerous challenges: inadequate reimbursements for services rendered, proposed 340B reforms, and a troubling decline in pharmacy school enrollments across the country. These issues stem from a variety of factors—unregulated middlemen, increasing healthcare costs, COVID-19, widespread pharmacy closures, burnout, and declining workplace satisfaction, to name a few.
How we respond will define our profession’s future. And how we respond must be together.
As I embark on this journey, I am reminded that I do not walk this path alone. I have all of you—your insights, your passion, and your shared commitment to pharmacy—guiding me. Our strength lies in our diversity. We come from different practice settings and backgrounds, and we bring with us a wide range of God-given talents that enrich this profession.
We have remarkable minds among us—individuals who demonstrate wisdom, innovation, and unwavering dedication to all areas of practice. We are blessed with professionals like Nadia and Jordan, whose ability to elevate the public’s perception of pharmacists through powerful storytelling and advocacy is unmatched. They remind us of the value of our voice and the power of our message. We have brilliant minds in academia that not only understand historic legislature surrounding pharmacy but understand the impact of words in new legislation that could affect our profession. We also have those champions on the front lines every day working hard one patient at a time to deliver the best care possible, As we move forward, it is essential that we listen to every voice—from every practice setting—and represent all Kentucky pharmacists with unity and purpose.
Every year, new graduates enter our profession, prepared and capable of practicing at the top of their license. Enabling them to do so isn’t just a professional courtesy—it’s a gift to our communities.
We have remarkable colleagues across the state who have served heroically during recent disasters, acting as the backbone of relief efforts—providing care, comfort, and connection when it was needed most. Pharmacy has long been ranked among the most trusted professions, and we continue to foster that trust through our heart, dedication, and our love for those we serve.
As we move forward, we have a duty to utilize this remarkability to build a better future. A few years ago, under Brooke’s leadership theme was, “It’s our time to thrive.” Under Kyle’s leadership last year, we focused on standing together as a unified profession to proclaim our importance to the healthcare system and to patient care. This year I would like us to focus on both unity and sustainability as we move forward in the profession with collaborative care models, fighting for reimbursement, and showcasing the importance of what we all do daily for patient care.
That means digging deep, leaving no stone unturned, and standing not only as advocates for our profession—but as partners alongside other health providers and organizations as we navigate the complex healthcare landscape ahead.
This year, let us “collaborate for the win”. Let us commit to using our voices, our passion, and our divine gifts to elevate the profession, support one another, and serve our patients with unwavering excellence.
Together, we will take pharmacy in Kentucky to the next level, strengthening both the sustainability of our profession and the health of the communities we serve.
- Ronnah Alexander, KPhA President 2025-26