VPhA’s annual Pharmacy Legislative Day, in partnership with the Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists, is the cornerstone of the association’s legislative and public policy efforts. Each year, pharmacists visit the capitol to meet with their legislators and discuss important policies impacting the pharmacy profession.

Registration and Fees

• VPhA & VSHP Members: $25
• Non-Members: $75
• VPhA & VSHP Students: FREE

You will be asked to list both your state delegate and state senator when registering. If you aren’t aware of who it is, find them by clicking here.

VSHP Member Special Rate Information:

• To receive special rate: Register as a non-member of VPhA, enter your provided coupon code during registration to receive special pricing
• If you are a member of both VSHP & VPhA, please only register one time under one registration type (I.E. do not register as a VPhA Member if you have already registered with VSHP using the coupon code)

Pharmacy School Student Registration:

• VPhA will be allowing up to 10 students per school. Students, please follow up with your advisors from your VPhA/VSHP student organizations at your School of Pharmacy to express your interest in attending.

Deadline to register: Friday, January 19, 2024

Limited Spots Available!

Event Schedule and Information

Meeting Location

Truist Tower
919 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219

How to Enter the Building:

• Through Truist Tower Parking Garage: Find elevators in garage and take them to the Lobby
• Walking or Drop-off: Main Entrance on East Main Street OR Lower Level Entrance located on South 10th Street and come up to the 1st Floor

Everyone will need to check in with security upon entering the building and security can help you get to the correct floor.

Schedule

7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.*
Arrive at Auditorium (4th Floor) for sign-in, breakfast, and an overview of VPhA’s legislative initiatives. You will also receive your team assignments

8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Depart to General Assembly Building for various assignments

11:15 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Wrap up team events

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Box lunch at the Truist Tower

1:30 p.m. – 2:00pm
Hotwash and Adjournment

*Please note the building opens at 7:00 a.m. so if you come early, you will have to wait.

Parking

Recommendations:

Truist Tower Parking Deck – (Located between 9th and 10th ST – entrance on E Cary Street)
919 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
$5/Hour and $21/Full Day

First National Parking Deck (Located between 8th and 9th Street – entrance on E Cary St)
838 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219
$5/Hour and $20/Full Day

Parking fills up fast on weekdays. Be sure to get there early. You can find other parking decks here – Parkopedia

Come Prepared!

Check out the VPhA Advocacy page for the latest information on VPhA’s legislative initiatives. There are also webinars that will educate you on pharmacy issues and the best way to communicate with legislators.

Lodging

Hotel Room Block

Homewood Suites by Hilton Richmond-Downtown
700 East Main Street Suite B
Richmond, Virginia 23219 USA

Room Block Rate: $169/night (plus taxes and fees)

Room Blocks can be reserved from Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Room Styles Offered:

• 2 Queen Beds Studio Suite
• 1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite

Breakfast is included!

Room Block Deadline: December 26, 2023
LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE.

Book by Phone: Call the Homewood Suites Hotel at (804) 643-2900 and specify that you’re with the Virginia Pharmacy Association.