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S3233 2026 -- S 3233 ======== LC006349 ======== STATE OF RHODE ISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N RECOGNIZING THE VITAL ROLE OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY PHARMACIES IN RHODE ISLAND Introduced By: Senators Ujifusa, LaMountain, Tikoian, Valverde, McKenney, Famiglietti, Appollonio, Rogers, Felag, and Mack Date Introduced: April 28, 2026 Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration 1 WHEREAS, Independent community pharmacies are a cornerstone of Rhode Island’s 2 healthcare system, providing accessible, personalized, and trusted care to residents in every part 3 of the state; and 4 WHEREAS, These pharmacies are locally owned small businesses that support 5 neighborhood economies, create jobs, and serve as reliable healthcare access points—particularly 6 for seniors, individuals with chronic conditions, and residents in underserved areas; and 7 WHEREAS, Independent pharmacists provide essential services beyond dispensing 8 medications, including counseling, immunizations, chronic disease support, and coordination of 9 care with other healthcare providers; and 10 WHEREAS, The pharmacy landscape is evolving, with changes in how and where 11 patients access prescription medications, including the reduction of physical retail locations by 12 national pharmacy chains; and 13 WHEREAS, As access points shift, independent community pharmacies continue to 14 provide consistent, in-person care and often serve as a dependable option for patients seeking 15 continuity and personalized service; and 16 WHEREAS, Independent pharmacies operate within a complex healthcare and 17 reimbursement environment, including interactions with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and 18 public programs such as Medicaid, which play a role in shaping how pharmacy services are 19 delivered and sustained; and 1 WHEREAS, Maintaining a strong network of independent community pharmacies 2 supports patient choice, promotes access to medications, and contributes to a resilient, 3 community-based healthcare system; now, therefore be it 4 RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes and honors 5 the independent community pharmacies of Rhode Island for their essential contributions to 6 patient care, public health, and local economies; and be it further 7 RESOLVED, That the Senate expresses its appreciation for the pharmacists and staff 8 who serve their communities with dedication and professionalism; and be it further 9 RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 10 transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association and 11 to independent pharmacies throughout Rhode Island. ======== LC006349 ======== LC006349 - Page 2 of 2
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