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The American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) is an organization of attorneys, pharmacists, pharmacist-attorneys and students of pharmacy or law who are interested in the law as it applies to pharmacy, pharmacists, wholesalers, manufacturers, state and federal government and other interested parties.

ASPL is a non-profit which encourages diversity & inclusion with the Society, regardless of differing backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, orientations, origins, and practice settings. The Society embraces participation and diversity as it leads to advancing our purpose: 

  • Furthering knowledge in the law related to pharmacists, pharmacies, the provision of pharmaceutical care, the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, and other food, drug, and medical device policy issues;
  • Communicating accurate legal educational information; and
  • Providing educational opportunities for pharmacists, attorneys, and others who are interested in pharmacy law

Latest News

September 10, 2024

DEA Announces Results of 21-Month Investigation into Houston Drug Trafficking Involving Pharmacy Thefts

The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced that it arrested 24 members of a drug ring in July 2024 in Houston, the culmination of a 21-month investigation into a drug trafficking organization responsible for nearly 200 pharmacy burglaries across the country. The arrests brought the total number of people facing charges connected to the drug ring to 42 for burglaries across 31 states since November 2023. The ring targeted rural pharmacies, stealing drugs like oxycodone, Xanax, and Adderall. The results of the first phase of this operation were announced in December.

[Sweeping DEA Operation Targets Pharmacy Burglaries and the Illegal Sale of Addictive Prescription Medications. Drug Enforcement Administration 29 August 2024; Pharmacy Burglary Conspirators Arraigned Tuesday in Federal Court. US Attorney’s Office: Eastern District of Arkansas 13 December 2023.]