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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
• Associations, Trade Organizations
• Conferences, Trade Shows, Expos, Summits
• Continuing Education, Training
• Jobs, Careers
OVERVIEW
Professional development continues through lifelong learning
opportunities, including Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE), trade
associations like ASHP and APhA, as well as pharmacy conferences
featuring education, networking, and advocacy opportunities. These
efforts ensure pharmacists stay current with innovations and provide
high-quality patient care.
KEY TERMS
• Pharmacy trade associations are organizations that represent
the collective interests of the pharmacy profession, including
individual pharmacists, pharmacy owners, and the broader
pharmaceutical industry. These associations advocate for policy
changes, provide educational resources, and foster collaboration
among members to advance the profession and improve patient
care. Pharmacy trade associations play a critical role in shaping
the future of the profession, ensuring that the needs of their
members and the patients they serve are effectively addressed.
• Pharmacy conferences are professional gatherings designed
for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, researchers, industry
stakeholders, and healthcare professionals to exchange
knowledge, discuss emerging trends, and advance the practice
of pharmacy. Conferences are hosted by both trade associations
(ASHP, APhA, NCPA, etc.) and private companies (Asembia,
Cardinal Health, Cencora, McKesson, Liberty Software, etc.).
These events typically include educational sessions, networking
opportunities, and exhibitions. Pharmacy conferences play a vital
role in advancing the profession, enabling pharmacists to stay
current with industry standards and innovations while building a
professional network.
• Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE / CE) refers to structured
and accredited learning activities designed to enhance the
knowledge, skills, and competencies of pharmacists and
pharmacy technicians. These programs aim to ensure that
pharmacy professionals remain current with advances in
pharmaceutical science, clinical practices, and regulatory
requirements, thereby supporting high-quality patient care.
Pharmacy CPE is essential for lifelong learning and a critical
component of professional practice, ensuring pharmacists and
pharmacy technicians can meet the dynamic needs of patients
and the healthcare system.
5k+
Total exhibitors accross
all Pharmacy500 conferences.
2k+
Total education sessions accross
all Pharmacy500 conferences.
100k+
Total attendees across all
Pharmacy500 conferences.
Source: RXinsider