ACPE 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 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global federation of national associations of pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmaceutical educators in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). Founded in 1912, today FIP has 160 member organisations and represents over 5.5 million practitioners, scientists and educators around the world. FIP’s vision is a world where everyone benefits from access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medicines and health technologies, as well as from pharmaceutical care services provided by pharmacists, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The mission of FIP is to support global health by enabling the advancement of pharmaceutical practice, sciences and education.