Connecticut Pharmacists Association (CPA)

Founded in 1876 and incorporated by statute as the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association, the Connecticut Pharmacists Association serves and represents over 1,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists from all practice settings, including community pharmacy (both independent owners and employees working in chain drug stores), hospitals & health-systems, and specialty practices such as compounding, managed care, and long term care. CPA is led by dedicated pharmacists that serve as members of the Board of Directors, volunteering their time to advancing the profession.

Mission:
The mission of the Connecticut Pharmacists Association is to advance the practice and interests of pharmacy in the State of Connecticut.

Goals:
• To improve and promote the best health outcomes for the public • To promote education and professional training to keep the standards of practice at their highest level • To establish pharmacy scholarships to assist qualified persons in acquiring a pharmacy education • To uphold the standards of authority in education, practice of pharmacy and encourage scientific research • To promote legislation that will increase the high standards of our professional work • To assist the State Commission of Pharmacy • To foster and encourage interprofessional relations • To cooperate with all other associations having similar aims • To provide services to members of the Association