Nigerian Association of General Practice Pharmacists (NAGPP) now Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) was the first of the Technical Group of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) to be inaugurated in 1981 in Kaduna State.

Since then it has consistently held its Annual National Conference and AGM. ACPN has been in the forefront of the Technical groups of PSN. ACPN is the backbone of PSN.

The Members are very active in Pharmacy Profession matters. The group has been producing the President of PSN and over 85% of the officers from time to time. From 1981 to date the Association has made a lot of achievements under various leaderships.

The Association has been performing credibly well in international organizations such as International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association (CPA) and West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP) for years.

Mission Statements

To protect and build the capacity of every Community Pharmacists in Nigeria to provide quality pharmaceutical care to clients and to collaborate with other Healthcare Providers, Policy Makers, Regulatory Agencies, and other Stakeholders in the best interest of the populace.

Synopsis

Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is a technical arm of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) committed to empowering every Community Pharmacist to embrace Best Pharmacy Practice and collaborate with all Stakeholders in the health sector, to promote quality healthcare. Our activities include Drug Information Service, Advocacy, Capacity building, Members’ protection and welfare.

Slogan

Empowering Pharmacists, Protecting the People.