The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is an international
professional association
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to advocacy, further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that professio ...
that provides education, advocacy, and resources to advance the practice of senior care
pharmacy, and that represents the interests of
consultant pharmacists who work with elderly patients.
The organization is based in
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria is an independent city in the northern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River approximately south of downtown Washington, D.C.
In 2020, the population was 159,467. ...
and was founded in 1969 by several consultant pharmacists including
George F. Archambault and
R. Tim Webster
R. Tim Webster, SCD (October 9, 1946 – July 6, 2003) was a Entrepreneur, founder and long-time executive director of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP). He was born October 9, 1946, in Martins Ferry, Ohio and lived in St. Cla ...
. It holds two major conventions each year, and hosts numerous other events for health care professionals.
Publications
ASCP publishes ''The Consultant Pharmacist'', a monthly
peer-reviewed medical journal indexed in
MEDLINE
MEDLINE (Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, or MEDLARS Online) is a bibliographic database of life sciences and biomedical information. It includes bibliographic information for articles from academic journals covering medic ...
. ASCP also publishes books, websites, and reference materials for health care professionals.
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Foundation
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Foundation is an
501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. It is also headquartered in
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria is an independent city in the northern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River approximately south of downtown Washington, D.C.
In 2020, the population was 159,467. ...
. The mission of the Foundation is "to foster appropriate, effective, and safe medication use in older persons." It sponsors research, administers programs, holds traineeships in
pharmacy practice (particularly
consultant pharmacy practice), and performs other educational and outreach functions.
See also
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Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy
The Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (CCGP) is a non-profit organization which has established a voluntary professional certification program for pharmacists. Pharmacists must pass a written examination to become certified and mus ...
– Certification authority started by ASCP
References
External links
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ASCP National MeetingsAmerican Society of Consultant Pharmacists Foundation
Medical associations based in the United States
Pharmacy-related professional associations
Organizations established in 1969
1969 establishments in Virginia
Organizations based in Arlington County, Virginia
Medical and health organizations based in Virginia
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