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For individuals working as pharmacy technicians in the U.S.

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All Benefits for Technicians

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
Get 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 included with membership.
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.
20% Member Discount
Save 20% on all APhA bookstore items—plus an extra 20% off once a year. Discount code included with your membership.
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. Join APhA Communities to share insights, ask questions, and grow your professional network.
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.
Impacting Immunization Implementation Through 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.
Beat burnout / Build resiliency
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.

Exclusive benefits for Technicians

  • Engage — Connect to the online networking experience for pharmacy technicians
  • Technician Community — Connect with peers, share ideas, and grow your leadership skills.
  • APhA's Learning Library — Access to educational activities approved for technician CE
  • Career advancement — Review materials for the Pharmacy Technician exam and PTCB-Recognized Immunization Administration Education/Training program.
  • 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%.
  • Technician certification and credentialing — Get help with your career, earn credentials, renew credentials, and resources.
  • 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%.
Membership pricing and rights

Annual Fee: $29
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