AMCP and Other Pharmacy Associations Stand Against Violence Toward the Profession

Pharmacy associations offer condolences to families of pharmacist and two others killed in Maryland. 

The leaders and members of the undersigned pharmacy organizations extend our deepest condolences to the families of Brian and Kelly Robinette, of Ellicott City, Md., and Rebecca Reynolds of Cumberland, Md. Police say Mr. Robinette, a community pharmacist, was killed by a sibling who was upset that Mr. Robinette was administering COVID-19 vaccines.  

As the first line of care for millions of Americans, pharmacists have been under incredible pressure since the start of the pandemic. In an extremely polarized environment, they have heroically stepped forward to provide vital services — COVID testing and vaccinations, regular immunizations, complex and chronic disease care, and much more. All of these efforts are important collaborative roles that pharmacists play as vital members of health care teams focused on protecting the public health of individuals and communities. As we begin American Pharmacists Month, we remind our fellow citizens that in this challenging time of uncertainty and fear, pharmacists have gone above and beyond the call of duty. We stand by them all. 

Supporting Organizations 

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy 
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education 
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 
American College of Apothecaries 
American College of Clinical Pharmacy 
American Pharmacists Association 
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists 
Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association 
Maryland Pharmacists Association 
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations 
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy 
National Community Pharmacists Association 
National Pharmaceutical Association 
Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists 
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy 

Contact: 
Frank Fortin, CAE 
American Pharmacists Association 
(202) 223-7189 
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