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The American Pharmacists Association (APhA, previously known as the American Pharmaceutical Association), founded in 1852, is the first-established
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Pharmacy-related professional associations Organizations established in 1852 Pharmaceutical industry in the United States Pharmacy organizations in the United States 1852 establishments in the United States Medical and health organizations based in Washington, D.C. {{pharmacy-stub
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA, previously known as the American Pharmaceutical Association), founded in 1852, is the first-established professional society
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and the ...
of pharmacist
A pharmacist, also known as a chemist (Commonwealth English) or a druggist (North American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), is a healthcare professional who prepares, controls and distributes medicines and provides advice and instructi ...
s in the United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country Continental United States, primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., ...
. The association consists of more than 62,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in the profession. Nearly all U.S. pharmacy specialty organizations were originally a section or part of this association.
Mary Munson Runge became the first woman and the first African-American elected president of this association in 1979; she was president for two terms, from 1979 to 1981.
Organization
All members choose one of these three Academies : *American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA–APPM) *American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Pharmaceutical Research and Science (APhA–APRS) *American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA–ASP) The Annual Meeting & Exposition provides a forum for discussion, consensus building, and policy setting for the pharmacy profession. The association's Board of Trustees is responsible for broad direction setting of the; Association;. Policy is developed by the APhA House of Delegates that meets each year at the association's Annual Meeting & Exposition. The House of Delegates has representatives from all major national pharmacy organizations, state pharmacy associations, federal pharmacy and APhA's three academies.Publications
The Association publishes two peer-reviewed journals: * The ''Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
The ''Journal of the American Pharmacists Association'' is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering pharmacy-related topics. It was established in 1912, published as ''Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association'' with slightly ...
'', the official peer-reviewed journal of the society publishing articles on pharmacy practice, therapeutics, and health issues.
* The ''Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The ''Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences'' is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Elsevier on behalf of the American Pharmacists Association, with the support of the International Pharmaceutical Federation. It is also published ...
'', a peer-reviewed scientific journal dealing with pharmaceutical science and biotechnology
It also publishes:
* ''Student Pharmacist'', intended for pharmacy students,
* ''Transitions'', an online newsletter
* ''APhA DrugInfoLine'', a website with summaries of current developments and new drugs
* ''Pharmacy Library'', a series of approved textbooks.
See also
*American Institute of Pharmacy Building
The American Institute of Pharmacy Building, also known as the Americal Pharmaceutical Association Building and the American Pharmacists Association Building is a late Beaux Arts style building in Washington, D.C., the headquarters of the American ...
, the Association's headquarters building in Washington, D.C., listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic ...
* Board of Pharmacy Specialties
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) was established in 1976 and is an independent division of the American Pharmacists Association that grants recognition within the United States to appropriate pharmacy practice specialities and establishes s ...
, independent subdivision of the APhA that certifies pharmacists in specialities
* ''Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
The ''Journal of the American Pharmacists Association'' is a bimonthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering pharmacy-related topics. It was established in 1912, published as ''Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association'' with slightly ...
'', the Association's official journal
* Remington Medal
The Remington Honor Medal, named for eminent community pharmacist, manufacturer, and educator Joseph P. Remington (1847-1918), was established in 1918 to recognize distinguished service on behalf of American pharmacy during the preceding year ...
, awarded annually by the APhA
References
External links
Official website
Pharmacy-related professional associations Organizations established in 1852 Pharmaceutical industry in the United States Pharmacy organizations in the United States 1852 establishments in the United States Medical and health organizations based in Washington, D.C. {{pharmacy-stub