What does AACP mean in AUSTRALIAN

The AACP is the peak professional organisation representing highly trained and experienced pharmacists who consult independently with patients, other health professionals and industry. This includes providing medication management, evidence-based advice and professional services to optimise medication adherence and improve overall health outcomes for patients.

The main goals of the AACP are to promote, support & protect the practice of independent consultant pharmacists; to foster excellence in practice and standards of care; to maintain a network of active members; and to provide education & resources on medicine related topics.

Yes, any pharmacist can become an individual member if they meet specific criteria including being professionally registered with an approved authority or regulatory body. There is also a range of corporate membership packages available.

Joining is easy! You just need to fill out and submit an application form which can be found on our website along with additional information about fees and our terms & conditions.

Membership in the AACP offers a range of benefits including access to public forums, free educational webinars, discounted conference rates as well as discounts on publications & merchandise. We also provide mentorship opportunities for our members giving them real world experience in how best to practice consultant pharmacy.

The AACP provides their members with numerous resources including online access to clinical guides, reference documents and policy statements related to medication management practices. Additionally, we offer personalised training programs specifically developed by expert consultants that cover industry relevant topics as well as interactive discussion forums where advice from fellow practitioners can be sought out.

Yes! Our annual conference brings together experts from around Australia for presentations on all aspects of modern consultant pharmacy practice such as legal issues relating to medicines management, clinical processes & techniques as well as updates on new research findings from our partner universities/institutes. We have also recently started a series of regional conferences which provide excellent learning opportunities for those unable attend national events due to distance constraints or time commitments etc.

The Board of Directors comprising 12 members oversees the day-to-day operations of the association while also offering strategic guidance regarding long-term objectives/goals such as projecting growth paths or defining partnerships/collaborations etc. All decisions pertaining to policy development/enforcement or professional standards compliance are made in collaboration with each other after extensive consultation with experts or stakeholders within our wider community.