We did it—the Save Local Pharmacies Act is now law! Thanks to your advocacy, strong bipartisan leadership in the General Assembly, and support from Governor Glenn Youngkin, Virginia has taken a major step forward in protecting access to care and supporting pharmacies across the Commonwealth.
This was a true team effort, and now is the time to celebrate and say THANK YOU to the legislators and leaders who made it happen.
✅ What You Can Do: Meaningful Ways to Say Thanks
Whether you’re a pharmacist, technician, student, or supporter – here are tangible ways you can show appreciation to your Delegate, Senator, or the Governor’s Office:
- Send a Thank-You Email or Make a Quick Call
- Still the easiest and most direct way! Use the sample script below.
- Post a Thank-You on Social Media
- Tag your legislator or Governor Youngkin in a short thank-you post on Twitter/X, Facebook, or Instagram.
- Mention how their support impacts your patients, practice, or community.
- Use hashtags like #VPhARx #SaveLocalPharmaciesAct #VARxAdvocacy2025 #ThankYouGovernorVA
Example post:
“Huge thanks to @GovernorVA and my Delegate @[insert representative social tag] for standing with patients and pharmacies! Proud to see VA lead the way with the #SaveLocalPharmaciesAct #VARxAdvocacy2025 #ThankYouGovernorVA #VPhARx”
- Recognize Them in Your Pharmacy
- Display a small, printed sign or thank-you poster in your pharmacy that highlights your legislator’s or the Governor’s support.
- Take a photo and share it online (tag them!) or send it to their office.
- Send a Handwritten Note or Group Card
- Coordinate with your team or colleagues to send a handwritten thank-you card or group-signed letter to their office. These gestures go a long way and are often kept and displayed.
- Submit a Letter to the Editor or Local Article
- Share your appreciation publicly by writing a brief letter to your local newspaper thanking the Governor and your legislators for their leadership on this issue.
📬 Sample Email or Phone Script:
You can tailor this for email, phone, or handwritten note:
Dear [Delegate/Senator NAME / Governor Youngkin],
I want to sincerely thank you for your support of the Save Local Pharmacies Act (HB875/SB2610). This legislation is a critical step toward protecting access to care for patients across Virginia and ensuring pharmacies can continue to serve our communities.
As a [pharmacist/pharmacy technician/pharmacy student/concerned citizen], I know how important it is to have strong, trusted, and local pharmacy care available. Your leadership and support on this issue truly made a difference.
Thank you again for standing up for pharmacies and the patients who depend on them.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City/Pharmacy/Title if applicable]
🗺️ Need to find your legislator?
Look them up here: https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/
Contact Governor Youngkin’s Office:
Phone: (804) 786-2211
Online: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/contact-us/
Let’s take a moment to show our appreciation and highlight the leaders who stood with us. Thank you for your voice, your action, and your continued support of pharmacy in Virginia.