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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: 

  1. Develop the Commonwealth pharmacy workforce and build capacity through education and training. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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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CPA Membership Secretary

We are hiring a Membership Secretary to manage our membership processes and facilitate member engagement on our CPD platform. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, effective communication with stakeholders, and proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft 365. Strong organizational skills are essential. Deadline: 9am (BST) on Monday 11th September 2023. Click the links below to learn more about the role and apply.
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Operations Lead - Programmes

We are hiring a committed Operations Lead for our Programmes Team. The role demands managing CPA's diverse programme portfolio, aligning with strategic directives, direct collaboration with external agencies and stakeholders, and team leadership. Key requirements: Pharmacy degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, international global health leadership, and a background in NGO environments. Familiarity with the Commonwealth and proficiency in tools like Monday.com are beneficial. Deadline: 11th of September, 2023. Click the links below to learn more about the role and apply.
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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 work and enable opportunities for further development, both for you and others (bidirectional learning), we are recruiting volunteer health care professionals with an interest across different areas. Click the link below to learn more.
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2023 Commonwealth Pharmacists Day – Your Pharmacist, Your Partner in Health

June 13, 2023

2023 Commonwealth Pharmacists Day – Your Pharmacist, Your Partner in Health About the Day Welcome to the official page for Commonwealth Pharmacists Day, celebrated every

Celebrating our achievements at the Antibiotic Guardian Awards 2023

May 12, 2023

Celebrating our achievements at the Antibiotic Guardian Awards 2023 The sixth Antibiotic Guardian Shared Learning and Awards event took place on the 2nd of May 2023

Launch of CPA-FIP Joint Webinar Series: AMS In Action

December 1, 2022

Recordings From The CPA-FIP Joint Webinar Series About The Webinars We are pleased share recordings from the webinars we hosted in partnership with The International

Launch of CPA-FIP Joint Webinar Series: AMS In Action

October 7, 2022

Launch of CPA-FIP Joint Webinar Series: AMS In Action About The Webinars We are pleased to announce that in partnership with The International Pharmaceutical Federation

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Press Release: The CPA signs Pioneering Memorandum of Understanding with MOIC

June 1, 2023

The CPA signs Pioneering Memorandum of Understanding with MOIC Press Release The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) is delighted to announce a transformative partnership with the

CwPAMS 2 Programme (2022 – 2025)

March 31, 2023

CwPAMS 2 Programme (2022 – 2025) Meet our new partnerships in the UK and eight African countries The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) and The Tropical

Join our expert panel of CwPAMS grant assessors

November 22, 2022

Join our expert panel of CwPAMS grant assessors The Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS) is a health partnership programme funded by the UK aid

Meet The New CPA President, Vice President, Councillors, and Regionals Representatives

October 14, 2022

Meet The New CPA President, Vice President, Councillors, and Regionals Representatives Following the recent CPA elections, we are pleased to announce our new Councillors, President,

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Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship in eight African countries through CwPAMS 2

July 26, 2023

Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Africa through CwPAMS 2 The UK teams set off on their voyage to Africa on May 30th 2023, commencing a series

A Deep Dive into the Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting and the World Health Assembly 2023

June 22, 2023

A Deep Dive into the Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting and the World Health Assembly 2023 The annual Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM23) was held in

Commonwealth Pharmacists Day: A Message from CEO Victoria Rutter

June 16, 2023

Commonwealth Pharmacists Day: A Message from CEO Victoria Rutter Your Pharmacist, Your Partner in Health Today, on the 16th June 2023, we commemorate an important

Uniting Patients and Pharmacists: Takeaways from the Global Patients Congress 2023

June 12, 2023

Uniting Patients and Pharmacists: Takeaways from the Global Patients Congress 2023 Introduction to Global Patients Congress 2023 The Global Patients Congress 2023, organised by the

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