Pharmacist & Pharmacy Technician Associations/Organizations

Being a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician, your learning does not end with graduating from a pharmacy school. Apart from your education, it is important to be part of a professional organization to keep yourself abreast with the latest happenings in the pharmaceutical field, as everyday there are new drug discoveries and inventions taking place. Maintaining membership in an organization can help advance your career and bring in networking opportunities. A membership is usually on payment of a nominal fee. On this page, you will find valuable information and resourceful links to national and state, pharmacy as well as pharmacy technician organizations and associations that can prove to be significant during the course of your pharmacy career.



Table Of Contents

1. National Pharmacy Organizations 2. National Pharmacy Technician Organizations
3. State Pharmacy Associations 4. State Societies of Health-System Pharmacists


National PHARMACY ORGANIZATIONS

This section will take through an extensive list of pharmacy organizations and associations in the country. As a pharmacist this list will be a useful resource to refer to enhance your professional growth.

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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy As a pharmacist a membership to this association will give you an opportunity to network and participate in continuing education to enhance your career.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education ACPE is the accreditation body that ensures pharmacy programs adhere to the highest standards. You can find list of accredited programs and other learning resources on their website.
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy can be a useful resource for finding information about grants and scholarships. You will also benefit from other member services such as webinars, continuing education, publications, reports, and searchable directories for faculty.
American College of Clinical Pharmacy The American College of Clinical Pharmacy represents the interests of clinical pharmacists. Being the publisher of the Pharmacotherapy journal, all its members receive a monthly subscription of the journal that contains useful information about drug therapy.
American Pharmacists Association The American Pharmacists Association is the largest association for pharmacists in the nation. It has pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and pharmaceutical scientists as members. As a member, you can enhance your hands-on patient care experience by participating in their various patient care projects and community outreach programs across the country.
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists is an organization dedicated to promoting improved health outcomes for all older adult patients. Consultant pharmacists who work with elderly patients will get access to member benefits such as their monthly journals, discounts on courses and conferences and networking opportunities to share your ideas and concerns with like-minded pharmacy professionals.
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations is dedicated to help enhance the cause of state pharmacy associations in their endeavour to promote the profession of pharmacy. As a member, you will get to attend meetings and conferences and an opportunity to network with state pharmacy association executives and other associate members.
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy was formed to assist its 50 state boards of pharmacy in their purpose of protecting the public health. Their website will help you to know about the latest state requirements for you stay current in your pharmacy profession.
National Community Pharmacists Association The National Community Pharmacists Association represents community pharmacists and pharmacy owners in the U.S. Here, you can get some valuable and resourceful information about running a community pharmacy successfully.
American Society for Pharmacy Law The American Society for Pharmacy Law, a non-profit organization of pharmacist-attorneys, pharmacists and students was founded with a purpose of furthering the knowledge of pharmacy law to whoever it is applicable to. Members receive monthly reviews regarding updates on pharmacy law and discounted rates for seminars on developments in Pharmacy Law.
College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists is the only such organization in the country to promote the cause of neuropsychiatric pharmacists in the U.S. You can get access to an online bulletin on mental health patient outcomes.


National Pharmacy Technician Organizations

Pharmacy technicians can find out about important pharmacy technician organizations and associations in the country in this section.

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PTCB The PTCB is a private national organization that administers the pharmacy technician certification exam. Its main goal is to advocate for the improvement of pharmacy technician standards by providing training, testing and certification. By passing the PTCE a pharmacy technician earns the status of Certified Pharmacy Technician (CphT).
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists The ASHP is a professional organization that is at the forefront of efforts to improve medication use and patient safety. The ASHP accreditation is the most sought after for a pharmacy technician program. As a pharmacy technician student, you can check from the ASHP directory whether your college is accredited or not.
American Association of Pharmacy Technicians A non-profit organization, the American Association of Pharmacy Technicians was the first pharmacy technician association, representing the interest of its members. It provides continuing education programs, thereby helping pharmacy technicians to keep pace with the changes in pharmacy services.
National Pharmacy Technician Association The National Pharmacy Technician Association is the world's largest professional organization established especially for pharmacy technicians. Membership to the organization is open to pharmacy technicians, students and educators. Continuing education, skill and knowledge updating workshops, e-learning resources and a career center are some of its membership benefits.
Pharmacy Technician Educators Council The Pharmacy Technician Educators Council was founded for and by pharmacy technician educators to better the cause of pharmacy technician education. It serves a great platform for pharmacy technicians to gain access to a network of practicing educators across the U.S. and Canada.


STATE PHARMACY ASSOCIATIONS

The state pharmacy associations provide pharmacy professionals with an effective unified voice and continuing education opportunities. With a mission to advance the practice of pharmacy while promoting the cause of pharmacy professionals, the state associations offer membership benefits that help you grow professionally as well as personally.

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Alabama Pharmacy Association Alabama Pharmacy Association was chartered in the year 1884 and was originally formed to correct some of pharmacy's problems with just a handful of members. Today it is a preeminent organization that protects the rights of pharmacy professionals in the state of Alabama. This voice of pharmacy in Alabama offers several professional as well as personal benefits to its member pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Alaska Pharmacists Association Alaska Pharmacists Association was founded in 1956 with a strategic plan of protecting the interests of pharmacy practitioners in the state of Alaska by providing several member benefits. The non-profit organization serves pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, associates and students.
Arizona Pharmacy Association
Arkansas Pharmacists Association The Arkansas Pharmacists Association was established in 1882 and since then has worked towards professional advancements of pharmacists and thereby shaping the future of pharmacy in Arkansas. It offers pharmacy expertise, continuing education, networking and a strong voice standing up for the cause of pharmacists in the state.
California Pharmacists Association The California Pharmacists Association, founded in 1869 is the largest state association that represents pharmacist, pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists from various practice settings. It promotes the health of Californians by advancing the practice of pharmacy. Advocacy rights, career advancing networking opportunities, access to tools, learning resources, legal advice and exclusive discounts on financial planning and insurance packages are some of the membership benefits it offers.
Colegio de Farmaceuticos de Puerto Rico The College of Pharmaceuticals of Puerto Rico (CFPR) is the first professional organization in the state, formed in the early 1900s, that brings together pharmacy professionals practicing in the state. The organization protects the interests of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the state by providing education, information, employment opportunities and advocacy rights.
Colorado Pharmacists Society Colorado Pharmacists Society helps in advancing the profession of pharmacy in Colorado by providing a strong support platform. It offers membership benefits such as 30 hours of continuing education every year, bi-weekly electronic newsletters and networking opportunities to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and associated pharmacy professionals.
Connecticut Pharmacists Association Connecticut Pharmacists Association is a voluntary professional society having licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students as its members. Members enjoy a host of benefits such as online study programs, certificate programs, live continuing education programs, marketing opportunities and access to online learning resources, legislative information and newsletters and publications.
Delaware Pharmacists Society Delaware Pharmacists Society is non-profit professional association that was formed in 1886 to promote pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and other associated pharmacy professionals in the state. It helps its members have a voice in the government, gain through networking opportunities and advance their profession with various continuing education programs.
Florida Pharmacy Association The Florida Pharmacy Association is a go-to source for pharmacy professionals in the state of Florida. It represents pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and other associated professionals coming from various settings including community pharmacy, hospital, academia, compounding, nuclear and clinical pharmacy practice.
Georgia Pharmacy Association Georgia Pharmacy Association enhances the career of a pharmacy professional working in the state of Georgia by providing several member benefits. Continuing education webinars, practical skills refresher courses, discounts on insurance pans, certification courses and a career center that helps its members find jobs and connect with prospective employers.
Hawaii Pharmacists Association Hawaii Pharmacists Association, a volunteer organization has pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and members of academia, coming together to promote the profession of pharmacy in the state of Hawaii. The association is recognized by the ACPE in complying with the accreditation standards for its various pharmacist continuing education programs.
Idaho State Pharmacy Association The Idaho State Pharmacy Association's main goal is to help pharmacists working in the state of Idaho to become effective health care professionals. Members include pharmacy professionals from the areas of community pharmacy, hospitals and long-term care. Networking with fellow professionals, career opportunities, continuing education opportunities and up-to-date information about legislations are some of the benefits enjoyed by its members.
Illinois Pharmacists Association Illinois Pharmacists Association brings together pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and other associated professional in Illinois creating a platform to be the voice of pharmacy in Illinois. A membership enhances professional growth by providing numerous opportunities to network, take up continuing education programs, develop leadership skills and gain a competitive edge by accessing learning tools and resources.
Indiana Pharmacists Indian Pharmacists is one of the four important associations in Indiana established to further the profession of pharmacy in the state. With 1000 active members, comprising pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and faculty, the association since its inception has grown to keep up with changing times in the pharmaceutical field. Apart from the career enhancement benefits, members are offered refinancing options where they are offered 0.125% rate discount by refinancing their private and federal loans through SoFi.
Iowa Pharmacy Association The Iowa Pharmacy Association was established in 1880 and since then strived to empower pharmacy practitioners in the state to better health outcomes. The association's members enjoy various benefits such as re-licensure and recertification CPE for free, discounted live continued education programs such as the Midwest Pharmacy Expo, subscriptions to newsletter and journals, online practice resources and opportunities to hone leadership skills.
Kansas Pharmacists Association Kansas Pharmacists Association is a professional organization that offers several benefits to pharmacy professional working in the state of Kansas. Members benefit from its liaison and coordination with significant pharmacy organizations such as National Healthcareer Association, PTCB, KU School of Pharmacy, and State Board of Pharmacy amongst others. Large members only online catalogue, discount on training materials, access to study guides from National Healthcareer Association are some of the other advantages of being a member.
Kentucky Pharmacists Association The Kentucky Pharmacists Association is a non-profit and the largest professional organization for pharmacy professionals in the Commonwealth. It brings together pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other associated pharmacy professionals from all practice settings and provides a strong unified voice concerning education, policy and legislative matters in the state. A member benefits by staying up-to date with the latest happenings in the pharmaceutical world, having access to exclusive learning resources and continuing education programs.
Louisiana Pharmacists Association Formed in 1892, Louisiana Pharmacists Association represents pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the state, striving to improve health outcomes by enhancing the practice of pharmacy. CPE Information, e-learning resources, mentor programs, quarterly journals, advertising opportunities, support from a career center and vast learning resources are some of the member benefits offered by the organization.
Maine Pharmacy Association The first professional state pharmacy association in the country, Maine Pharmacy Association was established in 1867.It offers a platform where members benefit from a respected and recognized voice at a state as well as at the national level. Besides, access to student scholarships, email updates on issues affecting all aspects of pharmaceutical practice, professional development opportunities are some of the other benefits that members enjoy.
Maryland Pharmacists Association Maryland Pharmacists Association representing 1200 members was formed in 1882. It is affiliated with prominent pharmacy associations such as American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA), American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). Apart from the regular career enhancement opportunities, members are offered additional benefits such as student loan refinancing options, discounts on insurance plans, movie tickets, theme parks, hotels and tours.
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Since 1883, Massachusetts Pharmacists Association is striving to promote the profession of pharmacy from varied practice settings. Like any other association, a membership can be maintained, either as a registered pharmacist, a resident or fellow, a new practitioner, a retired pharmacist, a student, a pharmacy technician or even as a non-pharmacist associate. Some of benefits enjoyed are access to QID, a medical database, subscription to informative journals and publications, leadership development opportunities and continuing education and mentorship programs.
Michigan Pharmacists Association The Michigan Pharmacists Association with its affiliations to many state pharmacy organizations actively promotes the profession of pharmacy in the state of Michigan. Members get an easy access to valuable resources including premier medical database software packages such as Lexi-COMPLETE, discounts on online continuing education courses, car rentals and insurance packages.
Minnesota Pharmacists Association Minnesota Pharmacists Association makes it viable for pharmacy practitioners to deliver improved health comes by offering several initiatives to maintain a strong economic environment for pharmacy practice. Members get an opportunity to network with 2000 other members of the association along with other benefits that include Certificate programs on Immunization and MTM, access to monthly webinars and an on-demand webinar library and online continuing education programs from the University of Minnesota.
Missouri Pharmacy Association As a unified voice for Missouri pharmacists, Missouri Pharmacy Association protects the interests of pharmacy professional in the state of Missouri. The association helps members enjoy several benefits that include continuing education programs, access to resourceful tools, journals and publications and support in securing financial reimbursements for pharmacists.
Montana Pharmacy Association Since the time it was established in 1890, Montana Pharmacy Association has been representing pharmacists from all types of practice settings. Being a member you will find several opportunities for professional growth in terms of continuing education programs, tools and resources, articles, journals and publications. Besides, the association will play the role of an advocate on a state as well as national level to help you deal with any legislative issues you face in the course of your career.
Nebraska Pharmacists Association Nebraska Pharmacist Association helps support and strengthens your professional career as a pharmacist. The community that it has built over the years of former members, members and newly joined professionals can be impactful in providing feedback and providing networking opportunities. Members get to access links to its partners sites such as the Nebraska Drug Utilization Review and Nebraska MEDS programs.
Nevada Pharmacy Association Nevada Pharmacy Association is a non-profit which unifies pharmacy professionals in the state and provides them a platform to voice their opinions and enhance professionalism by offering regular continuing education programs and learning resources.
New Hampshire Pharmacists Association The New Hampshire Pharmacists Association facilitates the practice of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and other associated professionals by providing continuing education, career opportunities and legislative information. It also awards scholarships each year to students who pursue a career in pharmaceuticals at an accredited college.
New Jersey Pharmacists Association New Jersey Pharmacists Association was one of the first pharmacy associations to affiliate with the APhA. Founded in 1870, it shares a vast resource of information and knowledge with its members. Members get access to live and recorded webinars, discounts on specialty certificate programs, invites to annual meetings, conventions and regional gatherings, discounts on students loans and an active career center.
New Mexico Pharmacists Association New Mexico Pharmacists Association comprises pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, academia, government representatives and pharmaceutical manufacturer from all practice settings as members. As a pharmacy technician you get access to pharmacy technician certification training material apart from other learning resources and tools.
North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Striving to advance pharmacy and improve health outcomes in North Carolina, the association provides a forum for exchange of ideas and voice opinions. It provides free individual continuing education programs for its members, discounted insurance product and services, loan refinancing options and access to the electronic copy of the NC Medical Journal, apart from other publications and news journals.
North Dakota Pharmacists Association North Dakota Pharmacists Association was founded in 1885 and since then advanced the profession of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the state of North Dakota. Its liaisons with significant professional pharmacy organizations at the state as well as national level, it provides a strong voice to its members. ACPE continued education programs, annual meetings and conventions, pharmacists recognition and awards, support of research based on pharmacy-practice, discounts on NCPDP prescriber Database are some of the member benefits amongst host of others.
Ohio Pharmacists Association The Ohio Pharmacists Association was formed in 1879 in Columbus. Till today it continues to influence the profession of pharmacy in the state with its many initiatives. Members enjoy a host of benefits such as access to the Ohio Pharmacy Newsline, Ohio Pharmacist journal, discounts through American Pharmacy Services Corporation and education support through Pharmacists Rehabilitation Organization.
Oklahoma Pharmacists Association Oklahoma Pharmacists Association helps shape policies for the sound practice of pharmacists in the state of Oklahoma. This united voice at state and national level makes every-day life of a pharmacist in the state much easier. Additional membership benefits include continuing education programs, discounts on insurance packages and access to learning resources.
Oregon State Pharmacy Association An association representing the community of pharmacy professionals in Oregon, the Oregon State Pharmacy association was formed in 1889. In its initiative to enhance skills and knowledge of its members, the association organizes three major educational events each year. Members get an opportunity to develop leadership qualities by volunteering in any one of its committees. Besides, the website gives access to many useful links to the pharmacy industry.
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association offers a host of benefits to its members that can be vital towards professional growth. Discounts on drug information services, insurance plans, theme parks, live shows and other events are some of the exciting offers it provides. Members can also take advantage of its career center that brings together job seekers and employers.
Pharmacists Society of the State of New York, Inc. The Pharmacists Society of the State of New York Inc. aims to bring together pharmacists of the state for exchange of ideas and voicing their opinions on important issues concerning their career. From advocacy to continuing education resources, from a virtual learning library to a student loan refinancing, members enjoy these benefits that help them enhance their career.
Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin To improve the health of the people of Wisconsin, the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin works towards enhancing the profession of pharmacy in the state. Towards the professional development initiative it offers discounts on premier educational programs, self-study programs for continuing education and scholarships and awards. The society also provides a strong unified voice for member issues.
Rhode Island Pharmacists Association The Rhode Island Pharmacists Association, established in 1874, is one of the oldest pharmacists associations in the country. In its endeavor to improve healthcare, the association encourages collaborations with all healthcare professionals within the state. Its members benefit from this exchange of ideas and voicing of opinions. Besides, the several career enhancing initiatives such as continuing education and learning resources benefit its members in professional growth.
South Carolina Pharmacy Association South Carolina Pharmacy Association offers several benefits such as legislative advocacy, networking with like-minded professionals, access to journals like Palmetto Pharmacist, Small Doses, and exciting partnerships both nationally and in the state. For pharmacy students the association organizes student only social functions and an opportunity to participate in Junior Board Member program.
South Dakota Pharmacists Association Founded in 1886 South Dakota Pharmacists Association brings together pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and associated professionals to create a platform that promotes the profession of pharmacy in the state of South Dakota. The association offers scholarships, career support and opportunities for exchange of information and a free membership with the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists.
Tennessee Pharmacists Association Pharmacists, students studying pharmacy, and pharmacy technicians in the state of Tennessee can become members of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and enjoy the benefits that can be helpful for their practice. One of the major member benefits is that the leadership and staff at the association will always be ready to answer any practice-related questions.
Texas Pharmacy Association Since its inception in 1879, Texas Pharmacy Association has been at the forefront as the leading voice for pharmacists and the pharmacy profession as a whole in the state of Texas. Its main goal is to advocate pharmacy practice in the state of Texas through lobbying and PAC's and also provides continuing education for professionals from all areas of pharmacy such as community, hospitals, and long-term care facilities.
Utah Pharmacists Association Utah Pharmacy Association for over 100 years has been the leading voice and lobbyist for pharmacy professionals in the state of Utah. Through live educational programs and seminars, the association provides continuing education programs to its members. The association also helps students find employment and assist pharmacies in submitting job opening to potential employees. It also helps Utah pharmacy entrepreneurs in buying and selling pharmacies.
Vermont Pharmacists Association Vermont Pharmacists Association was established with the aim of providing one unified voice for pharmacy students, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the Green Mountain State. Awards, scholarships, meetings and continuing education are some of the benefits being awarded by the Vermont Pharmacists Association. The association also played a major role in ensuring Vermont became one of the first states in granting 'provider' status to pharmacists.
Virginia Pharmacists Association Established in 1891, Virginia Pharmacists Association serves pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with a goal to optimize medical related patient outcomes, enhance professional competency, influence legislation, opportunity to network and promote pharmacy practice. Membership benefits include continuing educational programs, participation in local activities and programs, awards, student loans, discounts on meetings and educational programs, insurance and email alerts.
Washington State Pharmacy Association Washington State Pharmacy Association was founded in 1890 and brings together pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students pharmacists, pharmacy owners from all kinds of practice settings. It aims towards advancing pharmacy in the state by providing learning resources and advocacy rights to its members.
West Virginia Pharmacists Association West Virginia Pharmacists Association (WVPA) established over 100 years ago offers membership opportunity for pharmacists, pharmacy students and technicians in the state of West Virginia. The association plays a vital role in promoting health and wellness of citizens by enhancing the knowledge and skills of its members through various programs. Benefits available for members include group medical insurance, affordable life insurance and discounts on continuing education programs and other WVPA-sponsored meetings.
Wyoming Pharmacy Association Wyoming Pharmacy Association was created with a goal to advance and promote pharmacy practice in the Equality state. Apart from an opportunity to voice your opinion in legislative issue's membership benefits include continuing education programs, quarterly newsletter, help in finding employment, regular emails regarding issues facing the profession and discounts on educational programs and hotel stay.


STATE SOCIETIES OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS

The state societies of Health-System Pharmacists listed below are formed to advance excellence in the field of pharmacy. You could be a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician or for that matter a student or just anyone interested in the field of pharmacy, the state societies are pivotal in providing an effective platform to pharmacy professionals in each of their respective states. They innovate models of practice, applaud deserving professional by means of awards and recognitions, develop policies for the pharmacy profession and provide networking opportunities to grow in your chosen field. On paying a nominal annual membership fee, you can enjoy host of benefits such as access to continuing education programs at discounted rates, resourceful newsletters and bulletins with state specific updates and requirements, networking opportunities, career services, webinars and annual seminar invites.

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Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists The non-profit organization was established in 1952 and since then has grown to become an important organization in Alabama for pharmacy practitioners in the state.
California Society of Health-System Pharmacists The largest state association for pharmacists in California, the society is a non-profit representing 3500 members who are from the pharmaceutical field. It mainly aims to promote patient safety and the optimal use of medication.
Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists The society was formed to work for the professional interests of pharmacy practitioners in the state of Connecticut. Its members who are pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students benefit with continuing education programs, networking opportunities and advocacy rights.
Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists The society comprising of members from the pharmaceutical field has been formed to promote the cause of its members by offering several membership benefits such as invitations to professional networking meetings and dinners, access to member forums where information can be shared, discounts on continuing education programs and support of advocacy.
Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, representing members of the pharmaceutical field, works to develop professional standards for pharmaceutical services. Members get an opportunity to forge personal as well as professional relationships with other Florida pharmacists, student pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Besides, continuing education credits, mentorship for pharmacists and new practitioners and career opportunities through its FSHP career center are some of other benefits that members enjoy.
Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists The voice and resource for the pharmacy community in Georgia, the society helps its members to become better practitioners and improve health outcomes for the people in the state. The society ensures its members stay abreast with the latest development in the pharmaceutical field by issuing monthly newsletters. Members get to participate in professional development state meetings and earn around 15 hours of ACPE continuing education.
Idaho Society of Health-System Pharmacists A member of Idaho Society of Health System Pharmacists enjoys several benefits such as ACPE accredited continuing education, networking opportunities that enhance professional growth, and access to useful resources and tools that can come handy during course of pharmacy practice.
Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists represents pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy owners, students and other associated professionals in the state of Illinois. Pharmacy technicians benefit with quality continuing education programs at reduced rates, discounted access to PTCB training materials, networking opportunities and leadership development. Policy development for professional development and recognition in terms of awards are some of the benefits enjoyed by its pharmacist members.
Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists Having been around for 53 years, the Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists, facilitates the development of pharmacy professionals in the state of Kentucky. It offers several growth opportunities such as continuing education programs, access to learning resource and tools and networking opportunities.
Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists Louisiana Society of Heath-System Pharmacists, a state affiliate of the ASHP serves 800 members. A network of pharmacy professionals all across the state work together to further knowledge and shape policies so that improved public health outcomes are achieved. Local Chapter Membership, bimonthly newsletter, live continuing education opportunities and professional recognition through involvement, are some of the membership benefits it offers.
Maine Society of Health-System Pharmacists Maine society of Health-System Pharmacists has grown to be a respected organization in the state that represents pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students all across the state to enhance the practice of pharmacy. Its members enjoy discounted continuing education programs, networking through the state and up-to date information on any new legislation.
Maryland Society of Health-System Pharmacy Maryland Society of Health-System Pharmacy is a state affiliate of ASHP. Members get to attend continuous education programs, get opportunities to network with fellow- practitioners in the state and access to members-only weekly and bi-monthly newsletters. Members can also hone their leadership skills by getting involved with the various committees of the society.
Massachusetts Society of Health-System Pharmacists With over 1900 pharmacy and pharmacy technicians as its representatives today, the Massachusetts Society of Health System Pharmacists is affiliated with the ASHP. The organization holds a voice with approval of professional policies by appointing its delegates in the ASHP. A career center that brings together employers and job seekers together is one of the many initiatives that the society takes towards professional growth of pharmacy practitioners in the state.
Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists The Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists offers a host of opportunities for professional as well as education development such as ACPE accredited continuing education programs, new practitioner development and CV review programs, networking at annual meetings and special recognition awards for professional achievements.
Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists The society works towards advancing the practice of pharmacy in the state of Mississippi by promoting the professional interests of pharmacists. It was founded in 1953 and has over 300 members today. It conducts regular ASHP educational programs for its members that foster the development of well-trained pharmacists, technicians and assisted personnel.
Missouri Society of Health-System Pharmacists The Missouri Society of Health-System Pharmacists has 500 members today and emphasizes on providing educational programs and developing guidelines for making the best use of medicines. Members enjoy benefits such as advocacy, leadership opportunities, access to newsletters and publications to name a few.
Nevada Society of Health-System Pharmacists Members of the society enjoy access to 24/7 information online and ACPE accredited continuing education programs, annual meetings, discounted fees for all its sponsored meetings and educational courses. The society keeps its members abreast about legislative developments relevant to the pharmacy field.
New Hampshire Society of Health-System Pharmacists New Hampshire Society of Health-System Pharmacists Inc. is formed to protect the professional interests of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and pharmacy across all practice settings. Members get access to continuing education programs, annual conferences, advocacy and networking opportunities.
New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacists The society plays a vital role in shaping and influencing the profession of pharmacy in New Jersey. It has been around for 70 years and provides continuing education, professional advocacy, networking opportunities and representation on the boards of respected pharmacy organizations in the state as well in the country. The education programs it offers are ACPE and New Jersey Bard of Pharmacy approved.
New Mexico Society of Health-System Pharmacists The society offers its members, a host of benefits such as invites to continuing education programs and evets such as Balloon Fiesta Symposium, a career center, access to Pharmacist CE requirements and PTCB learning materials and recognition in terms of Pharmacist and Technician of the Year Awards.
New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists The NVSCHP is the state's prominent organization comprising of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and academia to promote the interest of pharmacy professionals in the state. It represents its 2000 members at the state and national level in advocating legislative issues. It offers ACPE approved continuing education and training programs at discounted rates to its members.
North Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists The North Dakota Society of Health-System Pharmacists provides an effective platform to pharmacy practitioners in the state to exchange ideas and voice their opinions. To provide optimal medication use to every patient it offers support to its members in terms of ASHP approved continuing education programs, networking opportunities, learning resources and newsletters.
Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists A membership with Ohio Society Health-System Pharmacists comes with many benefits such as participation in pharmacy regulation development, invites to professional events, continuing education program options, being part of a statewide professional network and access to an award-winning bulletin newsletter.
Oklahoma Society of Health-System Pharmacists Pharmacy leadership experiences, scholarship opportunities, job opening announcements, networking opportunities, quarterly newsletters, extensive continuing education program and monthly district meetings are some of the benefits enjoyed by its members.
Oregon Society of Health-System Pharmacists For more than 60 years now, the OSHP has worked to improve health outcomes by protecting the interest of pharmacy practitioners in the state. Its continuing education programs are offered throughout the year, which are made available to members at discounted rates. Members get to attend a weekend long annual seminar where they interact with like -minded professionals and learn about various pharmacy related subjects.
Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists One of the largest state affiliates of the ASHP, the society is at the forefront in the state of Pennsylvania to advance patient care by promoting the pharmacy practice. A webinar library where members can upgrade their knowledge, job board, an opportunity to hone leadership skills by getting involved and volunteering with PSHP are some of the benefits its members enjoy.
Pharmacists Society of the State of New York The PSSNY was formed with sole purpose of creating a platform to discuss and consider matters of pharmaceutical interest. The society provides Mentorship programs, connecting students with mentors, a career center where it connects talent and opportunity and a virtual learning library.
Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin is making a difference in patient's lives by acting as a unified voice of pharmacy practitioners in the state of Wisconsin. To facilitate professional enhancement it offers legislative and regulatory representation, continuing education through self-study, scholarships and awards and discounts on premier educational programs.
South Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists SCSHP, founded in 1958 is a state affiliate of the ASHP and represents pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and other associated professionals in South Carolina. The society proves to be a strong vice before the Board of Pharmacy and the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. Its members benefit by staying abreast of legislative issues and gaining knowledge and skills through its premier continuing education programs. A membership also manages to enhance the image of a pharmacy practitioner, demonstrating commitment towards this career.
Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists TSHP has strong and significant presence in Texas for being the unified voice of pharmacy. Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students alike, can take advantage from its continuing education initiatives such as an annual seminar, credit claiming policy, sterile compounding and aseptic technique training and CPE accreditation services. Besides a mentorship program, getting involved in the councils and committees can further hone one's professional skills.
Utah Society of Health-System Pharmacists USHP actively works towards enhancing the profession of pharmacy in Utah. Its various committees, namely Advocacy Communications, Membership, Program and Technician Committee keeping positive health outcomes in mind, work towards the professional growth of its members.
Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists plays a vital role in enhancing the profession of pharmacy in Virginia. Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students who are its members benefit from its annual education seminars, advocacy, free informational services, networking, discounts on educational offerings, and being part of a larger community.
Washington Metropolitan Society of Health-System Pharmacists Washington Metropolitan Society of Health-System Pharmacists WMSHP comprises of pharmacy practitioners as its members and is recognized as a leading organization in Washington DC to promote excellence and professionalism in pharmacy. It has members form DC, MD and VA from all kinds of practice settings. Members get an opportunity to network, attend ACPE approved seminars, showcase their poster presentations, and hone their leadership skills by taking up committee roles in the WMSHP.
West Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists West Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists Pharmacy professionals who are members of the WVSHP can enhance their career by participating in continuing education programs and meetings, getting a member only access to learning resources and newsletters. Interaction with other pharmacy practitioners from West Virginia can open up discussions and exchange of ideas.
Wyoming Society of Health-System Pharmacy Wyoming Society of Health-System Pharmacy The society plays a vital role in promoting pharmacy profession in the state of Wyoming. Members benefit from its many continuing education programs, seminars, meetings, learning resources and advocacy that can help them grow in their pharmacy career.