Pharmaceutical Professional Associations & Organizations

List of Pharmaceutical Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Pharmaceutical Professional Associations & Organizations features a compilation of membership-based organizations for pharmaceutical professionals.

Joining professional associations is a great way to pursue professional development and connect with like-minded pharma professionals. It also enhances your credentials on your Resume and LinkedIn profile.

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I recommend using this list as a starting point to identify organizations you’re interested in joining, then researching membership costs, eligibility, and how each aligns with your career goals.

Here’s the List:

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is a membership-based organization for pharmacy faculty, deans, researchers, and professionals involved in pharmacy education.
• American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) is dedicated to advancing the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health.
• American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) is a membership-based organization serving psychiatric pharmacists and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources enabling clinical pharmacists to achieve excellence in practice and research.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is the largest association of pharmacists in the US with 62,000+ practicing pharmacists, scientists, student pharmacists, and technicians as members.
• American Society for Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP) provides a forum for sharing diverse knowledge and perspectives on the modern practice of pharmacy.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) represents pharmacists who serve as patient care providers in acute and ambulatory settings.
• International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is dedicated to leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle.
• National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) is dedicated to education, national policy advocacy, and engagement of all stakeholders in the specialty pharmacy industry.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) represents the pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of nearly 23,000 community pharmacies across the US.
• Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is a leading global provider of science, technology and regulatory information and education for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community.

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