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A diverse group of 12 pharmacy organizations jointly published guiding principles for state policy on pharmacy personnel–administered vaccines.

AACP Joins National “We’re Your Pharmacist” Campaign

AACP is pleased to be an official supporter of ASHP’s We’re Your Pharmacist ...

As the organization representing U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy, AACP emphasizes the critical role pharmacists play in providing safe and effective recommendations for over-the-counter medicines being sought by their patients.

JCPP today announced the release of the 2025 Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP), an update to the 2014 PPCP that is intended to reflect pharmacists’ contemporary practice and evolving trends in the health care system. 

The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, AACP’s flagship journal, is proud to announce Dr. Kristin Janke as its next Editor-in-Chief, beginning January 1, 2026.

The AACP Transformation Center and the Academia-Community Transformation (ACT) Pharmacy Collaborative announce the launch of the Community Pharmacy Student Scholars (CPSS) Program Cohort 2, designed to empower student pharmacists to drive innovation and transformation in community-based pharmacy practice.

AACP is disappointed with many of the provisions still included in the reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. Senate today, particularly regarding elements of the bill reducing funding for higher education, eliminating Grad PLUS Loans and imposing unacceptable loan limits for graduate and professional students.

As the national organization representing pharmacy education and the collective voice of academic pharmacy, AACP is deeply concerned about the recent changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) under the current administration.

AACP, with other organizations, acknowledges the recent passage of H.R.1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," by the U.S. House of Representatives. While long-term fiscal sustainability in our federal government is clearly a priority, we are deeply concerned that several provisions related to higher education financing will have substantial negative consequences on the healthcare workforce pipeline, particularly on pharmacy.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Walmart Community Pharmacy Scholarship for Pharmacy Students will be awarded to seven outstanding Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree students who show dedication to serving rural or medically underserved communities—areas that often struggle with limited access to healthcare.

AACP is pleased to announce that the CVS Health/AACP Community Pharmacy Award will be awarded to 21 outstanding student pharmacists who face financial barriers in pursuit of education.

The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, AACP’s flagship journal, has appointed three new associate editors.