Pharmacy Day on the Hill

February 25, 2026
Embassy Suites • Iowa State Capitol
Des Moines, IA

Join pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in face-to-face grassroots advocacy, and help fill our state capitol with white coats! IPA’s Pharmacy Day on the Hill (previously Legislative Day) is the cornerstone of the association’s legislative and public policy efforts.

2025 Schedule (Subject to Change)

10:00-10:15 AM     Welcome & Introductions

10:15-10:45 AM     Advocacy 101 – Legislative Briefing
IPA’s advocacy team will provide an overview of our 2025 legislative priorities. This briefing will prepare attendees for visiting the capitol and having tailored conversations with legislators. For a deeper dive, be sure to listen to IPA’s January 2/2/2 and podcast briefing prior to this session.

10:45-11:15 AM     Keynote Address by Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General
 
11:15-11:30 AM     IPA Legislative Awards Presentation 
IPA will award our Good Governance Award to a legislator who has worked closely with IPA on pharmacy and health care issues and who has shown dedicated service to improving healthcare for Iowans. IPA will also recognize an IPA member who has made significant contributions to IPA’s advocacy efforts with the Champion Advocate Award.

11:30 AM-12:30 PM     Legislator Panel Q&A + Lunch  (Student Pharmacist Programming)
This is an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Iowa legislators on issues affecting health care and pharmacy.

1:00-3:45 PM     Capitol Hill Visits  
Attendees will travel by bus to the Iowa State Capitol to meet with their state legislators. All attendees are encouraged to contact their legislators in advance to schedule a meeting during this time block. **Students – Submit your home address HERE to be paired with a pharmacist from your legislative district.

1:30 PM     PBM Reform Press Conference

3:45 PM     IPA Group Photo 
Meet at the stairs of the Capitol Rotunda for a group picture. Photo taken at 3:45 sharp – Please arrive five minutes early. White coats are encouraged.

4:00-6:00 PM     Legislative Reception
Enjoy the opportunity to further connect with your legislators and other key leaders as we conclude the day back at the Embassy Suites.