Organizations In The Pharmacy Profession

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AACP

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

A national organization representing the interests of pharmacy education and educators. Comprising 112 accredited colleges and schools of pharmacy including more than 5,000 faculty, 50,000 students enrolled in professional programs and 3,900 individuals pursuing graduate study, AACP is committed to excellence in pharmacy education.

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AAPT

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American Association of Pharmacy Technicians

Provides leadership and represents the interests of its members to the public as well as health care organizations. Provides continuing education programs and services to help technicians update their skills to keep pace with changes in pharmacy services. Promotes pharmacy technicians as an integral part of the patient care team.

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ACPE

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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE was established in 1932 for the accreditation of pre-service education, and in 1975 its scope of activity was broadened to include accreditation of providers of continuing pharmacy education. ACPE is an autonomous and independent agency whose Board of Directors is derived through the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) (three appointments each), and the American Council on Education (ACE) (one appointment).

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APhA

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American Pharmaceutical Association

A leader in providing professional information and education for pharmacists and an advocate for improving the health of the American public.

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ASHP

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

The 30000-member national professional association that represents pharmacists who practice in hospitals, health maintenance organizations, long-term care

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DEA

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Drug Enforcement Administration

To enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.

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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

Responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.

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NABP

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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

The independent, international, and impartial association that assists its member boards and jurisdictions in developing, implementing, and enforcing uniform standards for the purpose of protecting the public health.

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PhRMA

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Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America

To conduct effective advocacy for public policies that encourage discovery of important new medicines for patients by pharmaceutical/biotechnology research companies.

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PTCB

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Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Develops, maintains, promotes and administers a high-quality certification and recertification program for pharmacy technicians. The PTCB provides first-rate programs and services that offer pharmacy technicians an opportunity to demonstrate that they have mastered knowledge and skills across practice settings. Through the PTCB program, pharmacy technicians are able to work more effectively with pharmacists to offer better patient care and service.

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PTEC

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Pharmacy Technician Educators Council

To assist the profession of pharmacy in preparing high quality well-trained technical personnel through education and practical training. In addition, to promote the profession of pharmacy through professional activities and dissemination of information and knowledge to members, pharmacy organizations, and other specialists and professions.

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USP

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United States Pharmacopeia

A non-governmental, not-for-profit public health organization whose independent, an official public standards–setting authority for all prescription and over–the–counter medicines and other health care products manufactured or sold in the United States. USP also sets widely recognized standards for food ingredients and dietary supplements. USP sets standards for the quality, purity, strength, and consistency of these products–critical to the public health. USP's standards are recognized and used in more than 130 countries around the globe. These standards have helped to ensure public health throughout the world for close to 200 years.

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NPTA

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National Pharmacy Technician Association

Pharmacy Technician Organizations & Training

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CSBP

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California State Board of Pharmacy

Registration / Licensure & Certification

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CSHP

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California Society of Health Systems Pharmacists

State Organization

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CPhA

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California Pharmacy Association

State Organization

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OCSHP

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Orange County Society of Health Systems Pharmacists

Local (County) Organization

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OCPhA

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Orange County Pharmacy Association

Local (County) Organization

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What are the benefits of Pharmacy Organization Membership?

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- Networking
- Up-To-Date information (newsletters, meetings, continuing education (ce))
- Discounts (travel, auto, health insurance, movies, car purchase).
- Lobby Power (fight for your rights, pay and increase responsibility).
- Career Ladder (active member, sponsor, team leader).
- Dues (money to operate private operation).