American College of Apothecaries (ACA)

The American College of Apothecaries was founded on May 9, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia. In 1978, the Research & Education Foundation was established, and in 1998 the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists began. The existence of these three separate entities allows for the provision of numerous benefits to the Fellowship and the profession. Their Research & Education Resource Center was founded in 1998 in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Mission Statement:
Conduct educational programs, facilitate networking and mentoring, and promote leadership that empowers pharmacy professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

Vision Statement:
Empowering passionate pharmacy professionals to provide exceptional patient care in thriving community practices.

Core Values:
Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Integrity, Education, Independence, Sustainability