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The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association of pharmacists in the United States advancing the entire pharmacy profession.

  • Membership: Pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
  • Governance: 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. Its House of Delegates (411 members plus alternates) meets annually to determine overall policy.
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Founded: October 6, 1852 in Philadelphia, PA
  • 2020 Annual Report

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Brian Lawson is Named Executive Director of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties Read more

Brian Lawson is Named Executive Director of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Washington, D.C. —The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Lawson, PharmD, ICE-CCP, as Executive Director of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), an autonomous division of APhA and the premier post-licensure certification body for the pharmacy profession. Lawson’s selection follows an exhaustive national search launched earlier this year to identify the next leader of BPS.

Pharmacy Profiles achieves NCQA certification as a credentials verification organization Read more

Pharmacy Profiles achieves NCQA certification as a credentials verification organization

Washington, DC—Pharmacy Profiles, LLC, a leader in pharmacy personnel credentialing, is proud to announce its achievement of certification as a credentials verification organization (CVO) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This certification underscores Pharmacy Profiles’ commitment to the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the credentialing processes.

American Pharmacists Association announces the launch of HealthShifts in collaboration with CPhA and Locumate Read more

American Pharmacists Association announces the launch of HealthShifts in collaboration with CPhA and Locumate

Washington, DC—February 6, 2025: The American Pharmacists Association is excited to announce the launch of HealthShifts, a transformative platform designed to empower pharmacy professionals and employers with innovative staffing solutions and nationwide job board services. Developed in collaboration with the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and powered by Locumate, HealthShifts aims to address critical workforce challenges in pharmacy while promoting professional growth and career opportunities.

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