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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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We're all in this together Read more

We're all in this together

Following the passing of former APhA President R. David Cobb, APhA CEO Michael Hogue reflects on Cobb’s enduring leadership and his belief that pharmacy is strongest when its organizations work together.

Standard of Care Means Pharmacists Must Control Their Own Practice Read more

Standard of Care Means Pharmacists Must Control Their Own Practice

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, pharmacists must have the autonomy to exercise their professional judgment and make decisions based on the needs of their patients. In this blog, CEO Michael Hogue explains why pharmacists must control their own practice and why professional autonomy is essential to protecting patients and advancing the profession.

Remembering September 11, 2001 Read more

Remembering September 11, 2001

Like many of you, I remember exactly where I was when I learned that an airplane had been intentionally flown into the World Trade Center in New York. Standing behind the counter at Morgan City Drugs, I didn’t have access to a television. However, we did have a radio, and it wasn’t hard to find a station that was covering the real-time events that morning. When the second airplane hit, we all knew that this was no accident, but an intentional attack on the very freedom we hold dear.

Remembering pharmacy icon Peter Vlasses Read more

Remembering pharmacy icon Peter Vlasses

On August 1, 2026, pharmacy lost another of our trailblazers, Peter Vlasses, former ACPE executive director. As I learned this news, I was reminded that Pete was the 2022 Remington Honor Medalist, earning the profession’s highest honor.

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