Connecticut Pharmacists Association celebrates 150 years of history and community impact

The Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy held a meeting on June 30, 2025, where key discussions centered around the celebration of the Connecticut Pharmacists Association's 150th anniversary. Nathan Tinker, the executive director of the association, highlighted the historical significance of the event, noting that the association was founded in 1875, making it the second state pharmacy association in the United States, following New Jersey.

Tinker explained that the association was established to ensure self-regulation within the pharmacy profession in Connecticut. He emphasized the importance of recognizing who qualifies as a pharmacist and the standards that define the profession. The commission, originally managed by the Connecticut Pharmacists Association for over 40 years, was transferred to the Department of Consumer Protection in the early 1950s.

The anniversary celebration is scheduled for September and will take place at Castle overlooking the Connecticut River in Spokane. Tinker mentioned that several sponsors, including CVS Health and Walgreens, are supporting the event, which will feature various panelists discussing the future of pharmacy in the state. For those interested in attending, registration details can be found at cpa150.org.

The meeting also included a brief administrative segment where the minutes from the previous meeting were approved without any corrections. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn, marking the end of the discussions.