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American Pharmacists Association

Contact Information

2215 Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20037

800-237-APHA (Voice - Toll-free),
202-628-4410 (Voice),
202-783-2351 (FAX),

Internet Resources

Abstract

APhA was the first-established national professional society of pharmacists, having been founded in 1852 as the American Pharmaceutical Association. It remains the largest association of pharmacists in the United States, with more than 60,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession. APhA empowers its members to improve medication use and advance patient care through information, education, and advocacy.

Publications

APhA carries over 100 professional and personal resources - publications for the pharmacist in a variety of practice settings - hospital, chain pharmacy practice, managed care, industry, and academia. books and Products. Serial publications: Pharmacy Today--monthly newspaper; Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (JAPhA).

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Notes

10.05.11. Inactivated : no consumer level resources,log in required for some info, advertisement at site -DK

Audit

Date Entered: 11/1/1997
Date Edited: 10/5/2011
Date Revised: 11/14/2006 11:30:57 AM
Health Referral Number: HR2642
Accession Number:
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