Pharmacy organizations Flashcards
This association is the accrediting body for Pharmacy residency programs
American Society of health system pharmacists (ASHP)
A pharmacist that works in a long-term care facility might want to be a member of the society.
American geriatrics Society
Pharmacotherapy and nutritional support
The first two specialities to receive certification by examination
To grant recognition of appropriate pharmacy practice specialities this primary purpose is to improve patient care in response to expanding medical knowledge.
What is the purpose of having board certified specialities?
Founded in 1898 as an outgoing of an APhA section and represents the owners and employees of independent community pharmacies
National community pharmacists Association NCPA
The year 1852
APhA was founded and was the first professional pharmacy.
Pharmacists and patients working together to improve medication use and health
What is APhA’s vision?
Promotes wellness and rational drug therapy by applying managed-care principles
AMCP- the academy of Managed Care pharmacy
This association has selective membership emphasizing experience in practicing where teaching patient oriented clinical pharmacy.
American College of clinical pharmacy ACCP
The voice of the chain drugstore industry, which sponsor student recruitment programs, awards grants for studies and management and administration, and post positions for pharmacist and chain pharmacies on its website.
National Association of chain drugstores NACDS
Represents pharmacists practicing in the long term care environment with a focus on geriatric practice
American Society of consultant pharmacist
ASCP
Represents pharmacist and integrated health system practices
?? ASHP American society of health systems pharmacists
This benefit will show importance when it’s time for your pharmacy license renewal
Maintenance of practitioners competency or continue education
Websites are one method associations provide this benefit
Information dissemination
In 2018, you might need this benefit from belonging to an association.
Career planning assistance