The voice of Commonwealth Pharmacy
Commonwealth Pharmacists have a vital role to play in providing for the good health of 2.5 billion people in 56 countries. Since 1969, we have been spearheading projects that upskill Pharmacists, strengthen health systems, enhance access to pharmacy services and improve quality of care. Through our work for and on behalf of Commonwealth Pharmacy, we improve health outcomes on a global scale.
We are an accredited organisation of the Commonwealth, an active member of the Commonwealth Health Professions and Partners Alliance, and, since 2015, an independent charity funded by a mixture of membership fees, grant income, charitable donations and partnerships. Our membership consists of the National Pharmacy Associations of the Commonwealth or their equivalent bodies, plus thousands of individual Pharmacists committed to developing our profession at a global level.
Our Mission
To empower pharmacists to improve health and wellbeing throughout the Commonwealth.
Events and current opportunities
Act Now On AMR
CPA has launched a new campaign for World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Act Now On AMR. We’re calling for decision makers around the world to make sure that the fight to contain and control AMR is a global health priority – and that the voice, expertise and skills of every healthcare profession are harnessed. Want to show your support? Sign our Open Letter below.
Global Health Webinar Series
 Join CPA for a series of free educational webinars aligned to key global health campaign days. With an emphasis on practical, real-world solutions, these webinars empower Pharmacists through education in the prevention, management, and treatment of a range of interconnected health challenges.
News and blogs
International Day of Friendship 2026: The crucial role of CPA’s diverse network in our organisation’s history
Reflecting on 60 years since the first Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Conference
CPA to attend first ever pan-Commonwealth health coordination session
The Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum will be convened on the eve of the 2026 World Health Assembly
Become a CPA Member
Membership for NPAs
Full membership in the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association is open to any National Pharmacy Association in a Commonwealth member-state (or dependency of a Commonwealth member-state). Membership in CPA entitles your association to representation in our democratic process, as well as a host of the other benefits for you and your members.
Please note that CPA has a policy of recognising the most appropriate representative body in each country. If your country already has a CPA member, we may be able to explore a different kind of partnership with your organisation – get in touch with us to learn more.
Membership for individuals
Any registered Pharmacist in good standing, who is resident for most of the year in a Commonwealth country, can join our global network for just £20 GBP per year. With individual membership you gain full access to our CPD platform, the right to use CPA’s post-nominals and access to one of the biggest international pharmacy networks in the world.
Some of our NPAs provide the benefits of individual membership automatically to their own members. Please check this list to see if your NPA membership covers you, though you are welcome to still make a donation to help us continue our important work!
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CPA’s Quarterly Newsletter has been circulated around the Commonwealth for decades. Today, it takes the form of an email with the latest news and insights we’ve prepared, and it’s received by more than 10,000 Pharmacists and healthcare workers across the globe.
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