American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

What American Society of Consultant Pharmacists does

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association founded in 1969 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. It is the only international professional society devoted exclusively to optimal medication management and improved health outcomes for older adults, with members across all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, and 18 countries organized into 8 geographic regions. ASCP serves licensed pharmacists (particularly Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacists), pharmacy students, technicians, geriatric healthcare professionals, and pharmacy organizations, addressing inappropriate polypharmacy, medication-related problems in seniors, and the absence of pharmacist provider status under Medicare.

ASCP monetizes a diversified subscription and event portfolio: tiered individual memberships ($20 student to $429 BCGP Course Bundle, annually), institutional journal subscriptions ($310/year) and per-article sales ($35) for The Senior Care Pharmacist, ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education delivered through the Learning Center (learning.ascp.com) including BCGP exam prep and a monthly recertification webinar series, the Annual Meeting & Exhibition drawing 3,000+ attendees, tiered Age-Friendly Pharmacy (AFP) organizational membership ($500 Essential to $20,000 Signature and a quoted Monarch tier), corporate partnerships and sponsorships, donations to the affiliated ASCP Foundation (501(c)(3), established 1982), and career center services. The technology platform consists of a third-party YourMembership.com AMS, the proprietary Learning Management System, member-only directories (Senior Care Pharmacist Directory, Virtual Pharmacy Network), and the consumer-facing HelpWithMyMeds.org gateway.

The organization's defensible assets include the originating role in the BCGP credential (created in 1997 via CCGP, now the third-largest pharmacy specialty under BPS), the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated to geriatric pharmacotherapy, a federally embedded lobbying function targeting CMS and Congress on IRA implementation and provider status, and an ecosystem of trademarked recognition programs (Age-Friendly Pharmacy, FASCP fellowship) developed with the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 4Ms Framework.

Name

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

Legal name

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists

Website

https://ascp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASCP is the international 501(c)(6) professional association founded in 1969 for consultant and senior care pharmacists, delivering BCGP certification, continuing education, advocacy, and the Age-Friendly Pharmacy recognition program to members across all 50 US states and 18 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional pharmacy association services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Senior care pharmacy
• Pharmacy continuing education
• Pharmacist certification
• Professional pharmacy association
• Medication therapy management

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees across multiple categories: Active Pharmacist ($279–$309/year), BCGP Course Bundle ($429/year), International ($179–$209/year), New Practitioner ($199/year), Graduate ($119–$210/year), Spouse ($179–$209/year), Geriatric Healthcare Professional ($179–$209/year), Technician ($75–$95/year), Student ($20/year). Auto-renewal options available for most categories. The Innovative Pharmacists' Alliance (IPA) adds $100/year for eligible members.
2. Journal Subscriptions: The Senior Care Pharmacist journal generates revenue through institutional subscriptions ($310/year for unlimited online access for libraries/institutions) and per-article sales ($35/article for non-members). Individual subscription options (print+online, print-only, online-only) are available for those prohibited from joining the Society.
3. Continuing Education Programs: ASCP provides ACPE-accredited CPE activities focused on geriatric pharmacotherapy. Revenue comes from course enrollment fees, BCGP exam preparatory courses, and recertification webinars. BCGP Recertification Monthly Webinar Series is bundled with BCGP Course Bundle Autorenewal membership. Non-members pay full price while members receive discounts.
4. Annual Meeting & Exhibition: The flagship annual event generates revenue through attendee registration fees, exhibitor booth fees (100+ exhibiting companies), product theater slots, and sponsorship packages. The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held October 29–November 1 in National Harbor, MD.
5. Sponsorship and Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partnerships include reduced exhibit rates, advertising discounts, and access to senior care pharmacy decision-makers. Digital advertising is available on ascp.com and in The Senior Care Pharmacist. Product and educational grants support CPE programming. Corporate partnership tiers are available.
6. Career Center and Job Board: ASCP Career Center enables employers to post jobs and job seekers to post resumes. Revenue from employer job postings (complimentary for some AFP membership tiers; fee-based otherwise). SeniorRx Careers powered by ASCP's career website platform.
7. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the ASCP Foundation (501(c)(3)) support student scholarships, educational programs, and research initiatives. The ASCP Advocacy Fund (501(c)(6)) supports legislative and policy advocacy. Monthly Coffee Campaign ($5/month or $60/year) supports student pharmacy education.
8. Age-Friendly Pharmacy Membership: Age-Friendly Pharmacy (AFP) organizational recognition membership with tiered annual fees: Essential ($500), Core ($5,000), Signature ($20,000), and Monarch (contact for pricing). Each tier provides recognition benefits, complimentary event registrations, career center postings, and ASCP individual memberships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ASCP is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit international professional association serving consultant and senior care pharmacists. It generates revenue by selling individual memberships across multiple categories (pharmacist, student, technician, international, new practitioner, graduate, spouse, geriatric healthcare professional), organizational Age-Friendly Pharmacy memberships with tiered benefits, institutional subscriptions to The Senior Care Pharmacist peer-reviewed journal, ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education courses and BCGP certification/recertification programming, registrations for the Annual Meeting & Exhibition and regional meetings, exhibitor/sponsorship packages, advertising on ascp.com and in the journal, donations to the affiliated ASCP Foundation, and career-center job postings.

Product overview

ASCP is a nonprofit professional association serving as the primary organization for consultant and senior care pharmacists. The organization operates as a membership-based platform offering a unified portfolio of products and services: (1) The Senior Care Pharmacist peer-reviewed journal as the flagship publication; (2) Age-Friendly Pharmacy Recognition program with membership tiers and integration into the CPESN USA Clinically Integrated Network; (3) BCGP certification and recertification preparation through the Learning Center with online courses, webinars, and boot camps; (4) Events including the Annual Meeting & Exhibition, regional meetings, APEX Live advisory boards, and Legislative Briefing; (5) Practice resources including the Practice Resource Center, HelpWithMyMeds.org consumer portal, and Senior Care Pharmacist Directory; (6) Career services through the Career Center, mentorship program, and SeniorRx Careers; (7) The ASCP Foundation providing scholarships and research support. The portfolio is unified through a membership model with tiered benefits, supported by advocacy, policy resources, and CE accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Senior Care Pharmacist: Official peer-reviewed journal of ASCP, dedicated exclusively to the medication therapy needs of older adults.
• SenioRx Solutions
• HelpWithMyMeds.org
• BCGP
• Age-Friendly Pharmacy
• The Innovative Pharmacists' Alliance (IPA)
• SeniorRx Careers

Products and services

• ASCP Individual Memberships Annual membership subscriptions across multiple individual categories (Active Pharmacist $279–$309/year; BCGP Course Bundle $429/year; International $179–$209/year; New Practitioner $199/year; Graduate $119–$210/year; Spouse $179–$209/year; Geriatric Healthcare Professional $179–$209/year; Technician $75–$95/year; Student $20/year). Includes The Senior Care Pharmacist journal, ACPE-accredited CE discounts, advocacy, chapter community access, and event pricing. Autorenewal discounts apply to most categories. Innovative Pharmacists' Alliance add-on available at $100/year.
• Age-Friendly Pharmacy Recognition Organizational recognition program with tiered membership (Essential $500/year, Core $5,000/year, Signature $20,000/year, Monarch quoted) for pharmacies demonstrating commitment to age-friendly care under the 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility). Includes complimentary event registrations, career center postings, complimentary ASCP individual memberships, access to the CPESN Age-Friendly Pharmacy Network, and seats on the Pharmacy Operations Council.
• The Senior Care Pharmacist (Journal Subscription) ASCP's official peer-reviewed bimonthly journal — the only journal dedicated exclusively to medication therapy for older adults. Institutional subscription is $310/year for unlimited online access; individual articles are $35 each for non-members; print+online, print-only, and online-only individual subscriptions are available for those prohibited from joining the Society.
• BCGP Certification and Recertification Program Education pathway for pharmacists pursuing the Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) credential, including prep courses, the BCGP Course Bundle membership ($429/year), the BCGP Recertification Monthly Webinar Series (18 hours/year, partnered with APhA's Literature Study Series), the Geriatric Pharmacist Boot Camp, and resources for the 7-year recertification cycle (45+ credits annually).
• ASCP Learning Center (Continuing Pharmacy Education) ACPE-accredited online continuing pharmacy education platform delivering online courses, recorded webinars, workshops, and certificate programs focused on evidence-based medicine and geriatric pharmacotherapy. Non-members may enroll but members receive discounts. Includes the BCGP Recertification Monthly Webinar Series and state-specific CE activities.
• Geriatric Pharmacist Boot Camp Intensive preparation course for pharmacists taking the BCGP certification exam, for BCGPs seeking recertification credits, and for pharmacists working or wanting to work with older adults. Delivered in-person or virtually; supported by an ASCP Foundation grant.
• ASCP Annual Meeting & Exhibition Flagship annual conference offering CPE and BCGP recertification credits, networking, exhibitor showcase (100+ companies), and product theaters. Generates revenue from attendee registration, exhibitor booth fees, product theater slots, and sponsorship packages.
• ASCP Regional Meetings Local and regional meetings across ASCP's 8 regions offering CPE credits, BCGP recertification credits, networking, and exhibitor engagement. Provide additional touchpoints for member engagement across the geographic footprint.
• APEX Live Advisory Board Events Innovative advisory board event series focused on software and integration needs of senior care pharmacists across skilled nursing, assisted living, intermediate care, and community settings, with on-demand APEX Archive access.
• ASCP Career Center (SeniorRx Careers) Job board and career development platform for senior care pharmacy professionals. Employers post jobs (complimentary for select AFP tiers; fee-based otherwise); job seekers post resumes. Includes career coaching webinars, mentorship programs, leadership pathway resources, and the SeniorRx Careers brand.
• Virtual Pharmacy Network (VPN) Directory and network connecting pharmacies with qualified consultant pharmacists for virtual pharmacy services, with listings managed through background checks and compliance verification via third-party firms to support member visibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 members and strategic partners attend the ASCP Annual Meeting & Exhibition annually, demonstrating strong community engagement.
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026ASCP and PPA announced a strategic affiliation on June 25, 2026, to foster a unified voice for pharmacists across Pennsylvania. Key initiatives include joint membership opportunities, coordinated legislative and regulatory advocacy in Harrisburg, and resource sharing including educational programs, clinical tools, and professional development tailored to Pennsylvania pharmacy practice. This partnership combines PPA's state-level advocacy with ASCP's specialized senior-care clinical resources.
• Consonus PharmacyminorOthers · 11 May 2026Consonus Pharmacy (Portland, Oregon) is recognized as one of the first two Age-Friendly Pharmacies by ASCP in partnership with the Lamy Center. Consonus specializes in serving long-term care communities including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and post-acute settings, serving 700+ facilities nationwide.
• Siler City PharmacyminorOthers · 11 May 2026Siler City Pharmacy (North Carolina) is recognized as one of the first two Age-Friendly Pharmacies by ASCP in partnership with the Lamy Center. It is a locally-owned community pharmacy providing personalized care, medication management, diabetes care and education, and services for long-term care facility residents and community members.
• Peter Lamy Center on Drug Therapy and Aging, University of Maryland School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ASCP partnered with the Lamy Center to champion age-friendly care and optimal medication management. Together they created the Age-Friendly Pharmacist Digital Badge (2025) recognizing individual pharmacists trained on the 4Ms Framework, and the Age-Friendly Pharmacy Recognition program. The Lamy Center collaborated on developing the Guide for Recognition of Age-Friendly Pharmacy and provides clinical expertise for the program.
• John A. Hartford FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe John A. Hartford Foundation provides funding to support ASCP's Age-Friendly Initiative, including education and fostering pharmacy champions in the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility). The Foundation also co-funds the Age-Friendly Pharmacy recognition program developed by ASCP and the Lamy Center.
• CPESN® USA Clinically Integrated Network (CIN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCP's Age-Friendly Pharmacy Network operates within CPESN USA's Clinically Integrated Network. AFP members gain exclusive access to this network, enabling participation in innovative value contracting and sustainable business models, payments for clinical pharmacy services, and collective negotiating power with payers over time.
• The Alliance for Long Term Care at HomemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCP's Age-Friendly Pharmacy recognition incorporates criteria established by The Alliance for Long Term Care at Home, which defines standards for long-term care pharmacy at home based on CMS's existing standards for long-term care facilities. AFP members gain access to the Long-Term Care at Home Alliance through their membership.
• MED-PASSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMED-PASS is ASCP's product development partner for the full product catalog available through ASCP. The partnership provides ASCP members with access to pharmacy management and clinical products through the ASCP resource center.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCP and APhA partnered to offer complementary BCGP recertification learning formats. ASCP's BCGP Recertification Monthly Webinar Series provides expert-led education on complex geriatric topics while APhA's Literature Study Series Subscription Package delivers curated peer-reviewed articles aligned with each month's webinar, allowing pharmacists to engage with core clinical themes across formats.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)coreOthersThe BCGP credential, originally created by ASCP's Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy (CCGP) in 1997, moved to BPS in 2017. BPS now administers the credential while ASCP remains approved by BPS as a provider for BCGP recertification. The BCGP credential is the third largest pharmacy specialty.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCP and NCPA jointly released recommendations to manufacturers concerning Maximum Fair Price effectuation under the Inflation Reduction Act. Both organizations share concerns about IRA's impact on independent and LTC pharmacies and coordinate advocacy efforts. ASCP also links to NCPA's IRA resources page.
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCP's Age-Friendly Initiative incorporates the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement led by IHI and The John A. Hartford Foundation, in partnership with the American Hospital Association and Catholic Health Association. The 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility) is the core of this initiative.
• Alliance for Aging ResearchmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Alliance for Aging Research publicly supported ASCP's advocacy for the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act (H.R. 3164), praising ASCP's efforts to expand Medicare access to pharmacist services. Sue Peschin, President & CEO, provided a quote endorsing the legislation alongside ASCP CEO Chad Worz's statement.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): ASHP is the national association for hospital and health-system pharmacists with a similar membership, CE, advocacy, and journal model to ASCP. It competes for pharmacist members and provides specialty certification pathways, making it a structural peer in the pharmacy association space.
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP): ACCP serves clinical pharmacy specialists with a parallel model of membership, journals, board certification support, and advocacy. It competes with ASCP for clinical pharmacists' engagement and continuing education spend.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): APhA is the largest U.S. pharmacy professional association serving pharmacists across all practice settings. It directly competes for ASCP's members on continuing education, advocacy, and events, and already partners with ASCP on BCGP recertification programming, making it the closest comparable membership-association peer.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): NCPA represents independent community pharmacies and overlaps with ASCP on LTC and senior care policy advocacy. ASCP and NCPA jointly released IRA recommendations, indicating peer-level coordination on policy and overlapping member bases in community pharmacy settings.
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP): AACP represents pharmacy schools and educators and is a natural peer for ASCP's student pipeline, student chapter, and scholarship programs. Both organizations sit at the intersection of pharmacy education, credentialing, and professional development.
• PALTC (Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association): PALTC (formerly AMDA) is the medical society for post-acute and long-term care physicians and practitioners. It serves the same LTC facilities and patient population as ASCP's pharmacist members, making it a direct cross-disciplinary peer in LTC care delivery.

Broad incumbents

• International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP): FIP is the global federation of national pharmacy associations and pharmacists. As ASCP has international members across 18 countries, FIP represents the global-scale peer for cross-border pharmacist advocacy, education, and professional standards.
• National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS): NACDS represents chain pharmacy operators and suppliers, providing advocacy, conferences, and industry research. While focused on retail chains rather than consultant pharmacists, NACDS competes for corporate sponsorship dollars and policy influence with ASCP.

Emerging players

• American Geriatrics Society (AGS): AGS is the leading professional society for geriatricians and other healthcare professionals caring for older adults. While focused on physicians rather than pharmacists, AGS overlaps with ASCP on geriatric care content, advocacy for older adults, and interdisciplinary collaboration in senior care settings.
• Gerontological Society of America (GSA): GSA is the multidisciplinary professional organization for researchers and practitioners in aging. It overlaps with ASCP in serving professionals focused on older adult care and intersects on geriatric research, policy, and education content.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

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Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

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