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About the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA)
The CPA is a registered charity (CIO) and membership body; leading and developing the pharmacy profession to benefit the people of the Commonwealth.
This voluntary network of member states encompasses one-third of the global population, including many lower-middle-income countries (LMICs).
The CPA works towards its core charitable objectives to build strong and diverse collaborations between pharmacists and health networks; develop and improve the quality of Pharmacy Practice; strengthen health systems, improving safe and effective use of medicines and promoting healthier lifestyles and reduce health inequalities.
Its unique position as an accredited organization of the Commonwealth allows for many advocacy opportunities for the profession. The CPA is also in official relations with the World Health Organisation (WHO), with an approved collaboration plan in place for 2022-2024.
The CPA’s mission to ‘empower pharmacists to improve health and wellbeing throughout the Commonwealth’ is achieved through its strategic goals:
- Develop the Commonwealth pharmacy workforce and build capacity through education and training.
- Support pharmacists to strengthen healthcare systems and enhance the safe and effective USE of medicines, prevention of disease, and promotion of healthier lifestyles, across the Commonwealth.
- Advocate for improved ACCESS to and QUALITY of medicines and vaccines, embedding pharmacists at all levels of medicines management, across the Commonwealth.
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Protected: Event: CHOGM Rwanda 2022
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The CPA and Novartis partner to support pharmacists
The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) and Novartis partner to support pharmacists About The Partnership London, United Kingdom (8th November 2021). The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) and

Event: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021
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Event: AMS Game tournament during WAAW
AMS Game tournament Join the AMS Game tournament which will take place on the 24th of November during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Register to play

The CPA Newsletter – Q2
Welcome to the roundup of our latest news. We hope you enjoy hearing about our latest work and activities.

The CPA Newsletter – Q1
Welcome to the roundup of our latest news. We hope you enjoy hearing about our latest work and activities.

Opportunities to gain experience: Volunteer to develop your pharmacist career
Volunteer Opportunities Join the world’s leading pharmacy association in the Commonwealth and develop your career through experience If you’re looking to expand your sphere of

News: Successful outcome for antimicrobial stewardship capacity building meetings in Uganda
Successful outcome for antimicrobial stewardship capacity building meetings in Uganda Feedback after a successful CwPAMS and SPARC meeting Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) refers to a coordinated

Protected: Blog: CPA advocacy at the Commonwealth People’s Forum 2022
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Protected: CPA raising the profile of Pharmacy at CHOGM 2022
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Blog: Sharing and learning about antimicrobial stewardship from eight African countries
Sharing and learning about antimicrobial stewardship from eight African countries Outcomes from a CwPAMS Extension Sharing and Learning Event On the 30th of June 2022,

Celebrating 2022 Commonwealth Pharmacists Day Through The Lens Of The SPARC & CwPAMS Programme
Celebrating 2022 Commonwealth Pharmacists Day Through The Lens Of The SPARC & CwPAMS Programme Lessons from the SPARC and CwPAMS Programme The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association