You care about your patients. You make a difference in your community. You get involved locally.

But it’s also important to get involved on a larger scale to help progress independent pharmacy as a whole. The power of unity and collaboration in the industry brings people together to make a difference and advocate for the best interests of the entire community.

Some benefits of joining independent pharmacy organizations include:

• Practice continuing education and learn new trends in the industry
• Access to actionable tools and resources to use in your own pharmacy
• Participate in advocacy for pharmacy legislation
• Network with other pharmacists and influential figures in the industry
• Receive member-only discounts and offers  
• Take on leadership opportunities and increase your impact
• Attend trade shows and workshops to expand your skill set

There are multiple ways for you – and your team – to get involved. Encouraging an atmosphere of self-improvement and collaboration brings value to your community pharmacy.

Here are some distinguished, influential organizations to consider joining and start looking into:

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN)

Pharmacy Development Services (PDS)

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA)

American Associated Pharmacies (AAP)

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)

Northeast Pharmacy Service Corporation (NPSC)