AACP Competitors

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is the only organization advancing the entire pharmacy profession—helping pharmacists find success and satisfaction in their work while advocating for changes that benefit them and their patients. #forpharmacy At APhA, we’re committed to helping pharmacists deliver outstanding patient care, receive due recognition, and work at a full scope of practice. As every pharmacist’s most powerful ally, APhA prepares members to thrive with world-class continuing education, transformative events, unique practice tools, and timely solutions to complex challenges. We are based in Washington D.C. and advocate at the national level to give pharmacists a voice in decisions that affect their future while promoting their undeniable value to health care teams. Our expert staff and strong volunteer leadership, including many experienced pharmacists, allow us to deliver vital support to out members who are practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians.

ASHP is the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing over 65,000 pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in all patient care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and health-system community pharmacies. For over 80 years, ASHP has championed innovation in pharmacy practice, advanced education and professional development, and served as a steadfast advocate for members and patients. In addition, ASHP is an accrediting body for pharmacy residency and technician training programs and provides comprehensive resources to support pharmacy professionals through every stage of their careers. For more information, visit ashp.org and ASHP’s consumer website, SafeMedication.com. Learn more about ASHP’s public awareness campaign at yourpharmacist.org.

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) is the independent, international, and impartial Association that assists its member boards of pharmacy in protecting the public health. To help support patient and prescription drug safety, we provide examinations that assess competency, pharmacist licensure transfer and verification services, and various pharmacy accreditation programs like Digital Pharmacy, Compounding Pharmacy, and Drug Distributors. We’re proud of the diverse skills and backgrounds of our staff and members, who create innovative programs to further the protection of public health.