American Pharmacists Association
| Abbreviation | APhA |
|---|---|
| Formation | October 6, 1852 |
| Type | Professional Association |
| Headquarters | American Pharmacists Association Building Washington, D.C. |
Region | United States |
| Fields | Pharmacy |
| Membership | More than 62,000 |
Key people | Michael Hogue (Chief Executive Officer)
Alex C. Varkey (President) Randy McDonough (President-elect) Valerie Prince (Past-President) |
| Website | http://www.pharmacist.com |
Formerly called | American Pharmaceutical Association |
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA, previously known as the American Pharmaceutical Association), founded in 1852, is the first-established professional society of pharmacists in the United States. 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.