Investing in pharmacy compounding’s future

Since APC’s inception in 1991, the practice of pharmacy compounding has evolved from an endangered profession to a strong and essential presence in American healthcare. In an effort to continue advancing the practice of pharmacy compounding, APC established a non-profit 501(c)3 educational foundation in 2003. The foundation serves as the charitable arm of APC, providing funding for education and scientific programming and research.

The foundation promotes pharmacy compounding by:

• Funding innovative educational programs and research initiatives that enhance the quality, safety, responsiveness, and credibility of the compounding pharmacy profession;
• Encouraging curricular endorsement of the fundamental proficiencies essential to compounding pharmacists through alliances with educational institutions and accreditation bodies; and
• Sponsoring public education programs that acquaint healthcare professionals and the public with the services and issues related to pharmacy compounding.
• Supporting student participation in compounding professional development and advocacy programs to orient them about compounding and support compounding as a possible career path.

Where we’re pointed

The foundation’s mission is to advance pharmacy compounding practice and the profession for the benefit of patients. Its vision is to enhance patients’ quality of life with compounded medications.

PCF’s goals include:

• Creating a plan for long-term fiscal stability essential to cover annual operating expenses.
• Supporting consumer-focused public relations efforts to elevate pharmacy compounding.
• Sponsoring and developing pharmacy compounding educational offerings for state pharmacy associations, pharmacy schools, compounding prescribers, and via student scholarships.

PCF Governance and Bylaws documents.

Click here to see the 2024 Board of Directors list and their respective terms.

Leadership

Jennifer L. Burch

PharmD, RPh, FAPC, CDE
President
Durham, NC

Michael Blaire

RPh, FAPC
President-elect
Scottsdale, AZ

Lloyd Levidow

Treasurer
Scottsdale, AZ

Joseph P. Navarra

RPh, FAPC
APC Chair (ex-officio)
Woodbury, NY

Scott Brunner

CAE
Chief Executive Officer
Auburn, AL

Lisa Everett Andersen

RPh, FACA, FAPC, CCN
Mission, KS

Melinda Browning

CPhT, FAPC
Mesa, AZ

Liza Chapman

PharmD, FAPhA
Atlanta, GA

Barbara Exum

PharmD
Glen Allen, VA

Greg Lake

Hideout, UT

Robert Nickell

RPh
Torrance, CA

Jennifer L. Petska

CPhT, FAPC
Administrator
Circle Pines, MN

Help us assure a bright future for pharmacy compounding

Your contribution to the foundation helps assure pharmacy compounding’s future. The work we do to fund compounding education, research and leadership development has a direct impact on your compounding business and career. Won’t you make a one-time or monthly contribution?

To make your gift, PLEASE CLICK HERE. You may also call the foundation office at (281) 933-8400 or email jennifer@a4pc.org.

Pharmacy Technician Education Grant

The Pharmacy Compounding Foundation is awarding up to ten (10) pharmacy technicians a grant valued at up to $495 to attend the APC, PCF, VCU online 15-hour curriculum “The Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Foundations of Pharmacy Compounding“.

All applications must be submitted by June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT.

All applicants will be notified of the Pharmacy Compounding Foundation’s decision by August 1, 2024.

All technicians awarded the scholarship must complete the curriculum by December 31, 2024.

Apply HERE.