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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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APhA announces 2026 Immunization Champion Award winners Read more

APhA announces 2026 Immunization Champion Award winners

Washington, DC (February 9, 2026) — The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has selected the recipients of the 2026 APhA Immunization Champion Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals, pharmacy professionals, teams, and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to improving vaccination access, delivery, and public health outcomes in communities across the nation.

APhA‑backed reforms pass Congress—Covering pharmacist care must be next Read more

APhA‑backed reforms pass Congress—Covering pharmacist care must be next

WASHINGTON, DC (February 3, 2026) Today, Congress passed funding legislation that includes long-sought federal PBM reforms, supported by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), which are set to be signed into law. These provisions mark meaningful progress toward strengthening pharmacy reimbursement in Medicare and will help pharmacies sustainably dispense medications.

APhA highlights pharmacists' expertise at marijuana rescheduling ceremony Read more

APhA highlights pharmacists' expertise at marijuana rescheduling ceremony

Washington, DC (December 18, 2025) – The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) participated in a White House ceremony marking the rescheduling of marijuana as a Schedule III drug. Marijuana’s Schedule I classification imposes strict regulatory requirements that make it difficult for researchers and scientists to obtain it for study. APhA believes that moving marijuana to Schedule III will help accelerate research into its medicinal applications and potentially lead to safer and more effective therapeutic uses.

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