WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representing Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences on a national stage, student pharmacist Roxy Lammers recently participated in the NACDS RxIMPACT Day, engaging directly with policymakers on issues impacting the future of pharmacy and patient care.
Hosted by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, RxIMPACT Day brings together student pharmacists and industry leaders from across the country to advocate for legislation that improves access, affordability, and quality of care through pharmacy services.
During the event, Lammers met with members of Congress and their staff to discuss key policy priorities, including pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform, expanding access to pharmacist-provided care, and strategies to reduce prescription drug costs.
“It was an incredible honor to represent Campbell University at NACDS RxIMPACT Day and advocate for the role of pharmacists on Capitol Hill. This experience reinforced how accessible and impactful pharmacists are in improving patient care, and it showed me how powerful advocacy can be in shaping policies that expand access, especially for patients in underserved communities, and strengthen care for the patients we serve.”
Pharmacists remain among the most accessible healthcare workers in the United States, with nearly 90% of Americans living within five miles of a pharmacy. That accessibility was a key point emphasized in conversations with legislators.
Lammers’ participation reflects Campbell’s commitment to preparing student pharmacists not only for clinical excellence, but also for leadership and advocacy within the profession.
