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All Benefits for New Practitioners

Education/Career Development
Education
Free continuing education
Access 80+ hours of CE at no cost—advance your skills and meet licensure requirements with ease.
Member-only learning
Exclusive access to timely, high-impact education. Topics include public health, pharmacy law, medication safety, HIV, opioids, and more—delivered via live webinars, written articles, and ACIP updates.
Advanced and certificate training
Boost your credentials with discounted training programs and board prep in areas like geriatrics and sterile compounding. Save annually $50 to $100 per course.
Career Development
Job board
Explore pharmacy career opportunities nationwide through APhA’s Career Center.
Career Pathways
Discover your ideal pharmacy career path with APhA’s guided evaluation program—designed to help you align your strengths with the right professional opportunities.
APhA Honors and Awards
Celebrate excellence in pharmacy. APhA’s awards program recognizes individuals and organizations advancing the profession through leadership, innovation, and service.

Publications/Newsletters
Publications
Pharmacy Today
Stay current with the latest in pharmacy practice, new drugs, the latest guidelines, immunizations, clinical news, innovations in pharmacists’ patient care services, provider status for pharmacists, and federal and state government activity.
JAPhA (Journal of the American Pharmacists Association)
Peer-reviewed research at your fingertips—explore studies on medication use, health outcomes, policy, and pharmacist-led services. Digital access only.
JPharmSci (Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Stay on the cutting edge of pharmaceutical science with monthly insights into drug development, delivery systems, and biopharmaceutics. Digital access only.
Pharmacy Library — 30% member discount
Access APhA’s premier digital library featuring authoritative textbooks, interactive self-assessments, and PubMed-linked references—all in one powerful, searchable platform.
Bookstore
Save 20% on all APhA bookstore items—plus an extra 20% off once a year. Discount code included in your welcome email.
Flash Sales and Freebies
Enjoy surprise flash sales and occasional 100% off offers on select publications throughout the year.
Newsletters
APhA Today
Get daily updates on APhA events, education, member news, and regulatory alerts—delivered to your inbox Monday through Friday.
Legislative and Regulatory Updates
Stay informed on pharmacy policy with biweekly insights from Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and state-level developments.
CEO Blog
Hear directly from APhA’s CEO on the latest initiatives shaping the future of pharmacy—shared periodically with all members.
Pharmacy Today (PT Today)
Catch up on the day’s top pharmacy headlines, clinical trends, and regulatory news—delivered three times a week.
Road to NP Life
Quarterly insights on leadership, innovation, well-being, and financial planning—crafted for final-year student pharmacists, postgraduates, and new practitioners. New Practitioner, Postgraduate, and Student (P4) only.

Advocacy
Factual policy updates
Receive timely biweekly briefings keeping you informed on critical issues that affect your profession.

Networking/Events
Networking
Leadership opportunities
Grow your impact beyond the workplace. APhA offers volunteer and leadership roles across communities, committees, and governance—helping you build your network, skills, and résumé.
Community access (ENGAGE)
Connect with peers across all pharmacy roles. Access ENGAGE to share insights, ask questions, and grow your professional network. Access your Account to sign up for more communities or make updates to your current selections.
Events
APhA's Annual Meeting & Exposition
Join thousands of pharmacy professionals each March to explore the latest in practice, leadership, and patient safety. Network, learn, and grow—members save up to 35%.
APhA Institute of Substance Use Disorders
Held every May, this immersive experience deepens your understanding of addiction and equips you to lead change in your community. Members save up to 41%.
Discounts vary by member type.
JFPS/Joint Federal Pharmacy Seminar
Connect with federal pharmacy leaders each November to explore innovations, earn CPE, and tackle sector-specific challenges. Members save 22%.
Exclusively for federal pharmacists and technicians.

Practice Resources
Practice tools
Access exclusive resources to support every aspect of your pharmacy practice—from billing and telehealth to quality improvement and technician support.
Public health resources
Stay equipped with CDC-backed guidelines, vaccine info, and evidence-based tools to deliver person-centered care. Topics include contraception, LGBTQ+ health, HIV, STIs, and more.
Patient care service resources
Enhance your service offerings with tools covering chronic disease, medication management, immunizations, and more. Includes downloadable guides like Expanding Patient Care Services and the JCPP Patient Care Process.
Immunization center
Lead confidently as an immunizer with up-to-date resources, expert insights, and maternal vaccine education—powered by APhA and supported by Pfizer.
Quality Improvement Grant
Apply for funding to support CQI projects that improve immunization delivery at your practice site. Includes best practices, templates, and submission guidelines.
Well-Being
Access tools to support your well-being—covering stress, work-life balance, financial health, and more. Because caring for yourself is part of caring for others.
Residency training
Explore APhA’s Community-based Pharmacy Residency Programs, developed in partnership with ASHP. Includes resources for candidates, residents, and program leaders.

Member Savings
APhA Perks
Enjoy exclusive discounts on travel, dining, shopping, and more—over 850,000 member-only deals available year-round.
HPSO insurance coverage
Access group life and disability insurance at exclusive member rates through APhA’s partnership with HPSO and New York Life.
HPSO liability insurance (Final-year student pharmacist members)
Chapters that opt in receive complimentary professional liability insurance for final-year student pharmacists—coverage runs May 1 to May 1.
Your Financial Pharmacist
APhA partners with Your Financial Pharmacist (YFP) to provide members with exclusive financial education resources, including unlimited access to webinars on retirement planning, investing, debt management, and budgeting. Members also receive 20% off the initial fee for YFP’s Comprehensive Financial Planning Services.

Exclusive benefits for new practitioners

For pharmacists within 7 years of initial U.S. licensure or graduation from an ACPE-accredited program.

Enjoy exclusive access to webinars, podcasts, and planning tools. Learn how to manage debt, build wealth, and plan with confidence—designed specifically for pharmacists early in their careers.

Explore the full benefits package to see everything included with your membership.

  • APhA Day of NP Life — A 2-day October event designed for new practitioners, residents, and postgrads. Experience leadership, innovation, and connection—LIFE! Members save 48%.
  • Road to NP Life — Quarterly digital publication with insights on leadership, innovation, and life after graduation—written by new practitioners.
  • New Practitioner Community — Access exclusive tools, programs, and a supportive network to help you thrive in your early career.
  • New Practitioner Network — Navigate your transition from student pharmacist to professional with resources that help you discover opportunities, grow your network, and shape your future in pharmacy.
  • Mentorship opportunities — Build your leadership and mentoring skills by connecting with APhA–ASP Chapters and student pharmacists.
  • Leadership roles — Serve your peers and the profession through the APhA New Practitioner Advisory Committee and Standing Committees.
  • Distinguished New Practitioner Award — Recognizing outstanding new practitioners for excellence in mentorship, service, and dedication to pharmacy.
  • APhA NP Operation Substance Use Disorder Awards
Membership pricing and rights

Annual Fee: $143 to $294/year
(Rates increase as you progress professionally)
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