Carter introduces resolution recognizing October as American Pharmacists Month

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by trade, today introduced a resolution recognizing October 2025 as American Pharmacists Month, honoring the hardworking health care professionals many communities rely on to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care.

"The work that pharmacists do is vital to the health of not only our patients and communities, but also our entire system of care. It is crucial that we give them the support and recognition they deserve, and this resolution is a step toward fulfilling that duty. Thank you to the honorable men and women who choose to work in this profession
and put others before themselves," said Rep. Carter.

"October is American Pharmacists Month, a time to recognize the pharmacy professionals who keep our communities healthy every day. As a pharmacist, I know firsthand how often patients rely on their local pharmacy for immunizations, medication management, chronic disease counseling, and trusted advice close to home. Working alongside Congressman Buddy Carter, I am proud to honor the millions of pharmacy team members whose commitment improves outcomes and expands access to care for families across America. This month, we say thank you and we recommit to policies that empower pharmacists to practice at the top of their license so patients receive safer, more convenient, and more affordable care," said Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), cosponsor of the resolution.

The resolution boasts support from key stakeholders representing pharmacists and pharmacy owners.

"American Pharmacies applauds Congressman Buddy Carter's leadership in recognizing October 2025 as American Pharmacists Month - and for leading the way on the legislative reforms pharmacies and patients need. On behalf of our nearly 750 independent pharmacies across 38 states, we see every day how pharmacists deliver safe, accessible, and affordable care in their communities. We urge Congress to follow his lead and enact comprehensive PBM reforms that curb anticompetitive practices, bring transparency to reimbursement, and fairly value the care pharmacies provide. These changes are essential to preserving independent pharmacies and the patient access and public-health benefits they make possible," said Steve Hoffart, Chairman, American Pharmacies/Owner, Magnolia Pharmacy

"During American Pharmacists Month, we celebrate the pharmacists who care for our communities every day - delivering medication counseling, necessary services, chronic disease support, and trusted guidance in neighborhoods across America. To unlock the full value pharmacists provide, we urge policymakers to enhance Americans' access to pharmacist services and to enact meaningful PBM reform. With these common-sense policies, Americans can have timely access to the care they need and expect - when and where they need it," said Steven C. Anderson, National Association of Chain Drug Stores President & CEO.

"We are grateful to Representative Carter for introducing this resolution to recognize the contributions of pharmacists in their communities. Pharmacists are integral members of the communities in which they work, live, and serve their neighbors. For many patients, they are often the most accessible health care providers," said B. Douglas Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association."Pharmacists provide vital healthcare services to their communities. They are medication experts who provide valuable counseling, critical health screenings, and a range of services that save lives, extend lives, and improve the quality of life, especially in underserved communities. Rep. Carter is a long-time community pharmacist, and he knows first-hand how important pharmacists are to their local communities and the country's healthcare system. We appreciate his commitment to our profession and the patients we serve."

"ASHP thanks Representatives Carter and Harshbarger for sponsoring H.Res 805, Recognizing October 2025 as 'American Pharmacists Month,'" said Tom Kraus, Vice President of American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) government relations."ASHP appreciates the recognition of the essential access to care and critical role pharmacists play in patient care."

"As we celebrate American Pharmacists Month, I am proud to recognize the dedication and expertise of pharmacists across the nation who play a critical role in protecting public health and ensuring safe medication practices," said Al Carter, Executive Director / CEO of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). "We thank Rep. Carter for introducing this resolution, which highlights the tireless commitment of pharmacists across the country who make a profound impact in their communities every day."


Read the full resolution here.

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