Pharmacies, Drug Stores, Chemists Trade Associations

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)

U.S. association for pharmacists and other professionals optimizing medication benefits in managed care; members influence coverage for nearly 300 million Americans and convene at AMCP’s national meetings.

https://www.amcp.org/ Membership: 8,000

Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC)

U.S. trade association and advocacy voice for pharmacy compounding across 503A pharmacies and 503B outsourcing facilities; advances access to personalized medicines and upholds a compounding code of ethics.

https://a4pc.org/ Membership: 5,000

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

Professional association advancing clinical pharmacy through education, research, and practice; publishes Pharmacotherapy and JACCP and hosts national meetings.

https://www.accp.com/ Membership: 18,000

American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP)

U.S. association supporting pharmacists who care for animal patients; provides education on veterinary pharmacotherapy and compounding and includes student and technician members.

https://vetmeds.org/ Membership: 650

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

The oldest and largest U.S. association for pharmacists and pharmacy teams across all practice settings; provides advocacy, education, and professional standards.

https://www.pharmacist.com/ Membership: 62,000

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)

U.S. association for senior care/consultant pharmacists focused on optimal medication use in older adults across long-term and post-acute care settings.

https://www.ascp.com/ Membership: 6,000

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

U.S. association representing pharmacists, residents, students, and technicians in hospitals and health systems; accredits residencies and advances medication safety.

https://www.ashp.org/ Membership: 60,000

Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA)

U.S. buying/marketing group and trade association serving regional drug wholesalers, retailers, and independent chains; operates the Quality Choice private label program.

https://www.chaindrugreview.com/tag/cdma/ Membership: 142

Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)

U.S. trade association for manufacturers and marketers of OTC medicines, dietary supplements, and consumer medical devices; provides science, regulatory, and advocacy leadership.

https://www.chpa.org/ Membership: 187

European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP)

European federation of national hospital pharmacy associations representing hospital pharmacists in 37 countries; works to improve patient care through science, education, and practice.

https://www.eahp.eu/ Membership: 29,000

Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA)

U.S. trade association for healthcare distributors linking manufacturers to pharmacies and other care sites; membership spans distributors, manufacturers, service providers, and international members.

https://hda.org/ Membership: 227

Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)

U.S. association of hematology/oncology pharmacy professionals advancing cancer care through education, research, and advocacy; hosts an annual conference and specialty programs.

https://www.hoparx.org/ Membership: 4,000

International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (IFPW)

Global federation of pharmaceutical wholesalers and wholesaler associations; its membership collectively represents more than 3,500 full-line wholesalers across regions.

https://www.ifpw.com/ Membership: 3,500

International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Global federation representing pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and education through 150+ national organizations and individual members—collectively over 4 million professionals.

https://www.fip.org/ Membership: 4,000,000

National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)

U.S. trade association for chain drug stores, supermarkets, and mass merchants with pharmacies; membership includes 80+ chain retailers, 900+ supplier partners, and 70+ international members.

https://www.nacds.org/ Membership: 1,050

National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP)

U.S. specialty pharmacy trade association serving individuals and 190+ corporate members; advances patient access, clinical excellence, education, and policy for specialty therapies.

https://naspnet.org/ Membership: 3,000

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

U.S. association representing independent community pharmacies and their owners; advocates on reimbursement, PBM reforms, and practice expansion nationwide.

https://ncpa.org/ Membership: 18,900

National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)

U.S. association representing the home and alternate-site infusion industry; offers education, accreditation resources, and advocacy for provider organizations and professionals.

https://nhia.org/ Membership: 350

National Pharmacy Association (NPA) – United Kingdom

UK trade association and voice of independent community pharmacies, providing advocacy, services, and insurance solutions across the four nations.

https://www.npa.co.uk/ Membership: 6,000

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA)

Australia’s peak professional body for pharmacists across all practice settings; provides advocacy, education, and professional development nationwide.

https://www.psa.org.au/ Membership: 20,000