Georgia Pharmacy Association

What Georgia Pharmacy Association does

Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA), founded in 1875, is a nonprofit professional membership association representing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and patients across the state of Georgia. The organization is headquartered at 55 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd, NW, Suite 340 in Atlanta, GA, with an additional training facility at 6065 Barfield Rd NE, Suite 100 in Sandy Springs, GA, and operates with 11-50 employees. GPhA serves its members through four practice-specific academies (Academy of Clinical and Health-System Pharmacists - ACHP, Academy of Employee Pharmacists - AEP, Academy of Independent Pharmacy - AIP, and Academy of Pharmacy Technicians - APT), twelve regional chapters, weekly newsletters (Buzz and Legislative Update), an annual Georgia Pharmacy Convention, immunization and APhA certification training programs, scholarships through the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation (a 501(c)(3) affiliate), and political advocacy through its affiliated PAC, PharmPAC.

GPhA's core product is a bundled membership platform combining advocacy, continuing education, networking, career services, and political representation. Distribution is direct-to-member via the GPhA website (gpha.org) and the My Glue mobile app (powered by the Glueup membership management platform, available on Android and Apple iOS), with in-person engagement through 12 regional chapter meetings and the annual convention at the Omni Amelia Island Resort. Strategic partnerships with NASPA, APhA, NCPA, CEimpact, the Georgia Board of Pharmacy, the DEA, and the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency (GDNA) extend the association's reach and enable certification program delivery.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues across multiple categories (Licensed Pharmacist, Spouse/Joint, AIP, 1st/2nd Year Practicing, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Student, Emeritus, Affiliate, Academic, Corporate), event registration fees and bronze-level corporate sponsorships (PH Mutual, PTCB, APMS), immunization training fees (members $199-$349; non-members $235-$499), donations to the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation, and contributions to PharmPAC. Recent strategic actions include advocacy for SB 195 (HIV PrEP/PEP prescribing authority, passed Georgia House 155-7) and HB 196 (signed by Governor Kemp), expansion of training programs, and continued investment in scholarship and student pipeline initiatives.

Name

Georgia Pharmacy Association

Legal name

Georgia Pharmacy Association

Website

https://gpha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA) is a 150-year-old nonprofit professional membership association representing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and patients across Georgia through advocacy, training, events, and political action.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: GPhA generates revenue through annual membership dues from pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, and corporate members. Membership categories include Licensed Pharmacist, Spouse/Joint Pharmacist, AIP Member, 1st/2nd Year Practicing Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Student, Emeritus, Affiliate, and Academic categories.
2. Event Registration and Sponsorships: Revenue is generated from registration fees for the annual Georgia Pharmacy Convention, region meetings, spring meetings, and CE training events. Bronze sponsorship tiers are available for corporate partners.
3. PharmPAC Donations: The association's political action committee collects donations from members and supporters to advocate for pharmacy interests in Georgia politics.
4. Foundation Donations: The Georgia Pharmacy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accepts donations and scholarships from supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA) is a 150-year-old statewide professional membership association representing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and patients in Georgia. It sells annual memberships, hosts the annual Georgia Pharmacy Convention and regional chapter meetings, delivers continuing education (CE) and immunization training, publishes weekly newsletters, and operates a political action committee (PharmPAC) to advocate for pharmacy legislation such as SB 195.

Product overview

Georgia Pharmacy Association operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified platform of member services. The core offerings include a membership directory, weekly newsletters (Buzz and Legislative Updates), annual conventions and regional meetings, career center, scholarships through the Georgia Pharmacy Foundation, PharmPAC advocacy, immunization and CE training programs, and practice-specific academies. The organization also provides a mobile app for member access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PharmPAC: Georgia Pharmacy Association's political action committee that advocates for pharmacy practice at the local and state levels
• Georgia Pharmacy Foundation
• My Glue App
• Academy of Clinical and Health-System Pharmacists (ACHP)
• Academy of Employee Pharmacists (AEP)
• Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP)
• Academy of Pharmacy Technicians (APT)
• The Jeff Lurey Independent Scholarship
• Buzz Newsletter
• Legislative Update Newsletter

Products and services

• Membership Directory

Quantifiable outcome

• SB 195 passed the Georgia House 155-7, enabling pharmacists to prescribe PrEP and PEP medications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NASPA (National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPhA is affiliated with NASPA, the national organization for state pharmacy associations, providing access to national pharmacy advocacy resources and APMS (Association of Pharmacy Management Specialists) partnership.
• APhA (American Pharmacists Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPhA partners with APhA to deliver certification programs including APhA's Immunization Delivery and Medication Management Services training to Georgia pharmacists and technicians.
• NCPA (National Community Pharmacists Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGPhA maintains a strategic relationship with NCPA, sharing resources on independent pharmacy advocacy, Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program guidance, and practice support.
• Georgia Board of PharmacycoreOthersGPhA works closely with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy (GBP), with GPhA representatives attending Board meetings and maintaining regulatory alignment.
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)minorOthersGPhA provides DEA resources and guidance to members on controlled substance regulations.
• GDNA (Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency)minorOthersGPhA provides GDNA regulatory resources to members for compliance with Georgia pharmacy regulations.
• CEimpactcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGPhA members receive FREE CEimpact Pharmacist or Technician By Design CPE plans as a membership benefit. CEimpact provides continuing pharmacy education.
• Bronze Sponsors (PH Mutual, PTCB, APMS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze-level sponsors PH Mutual (pharmacy insurance), PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board), and APMS (Association of Pharmacy Management Specialists) support GPhA events and receive brand visibility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): National association focused on independent pharmacy advocacy — a strategic partner of GPhA that shares resources and Medicare Drug Price Negotiation guidance. National scope, overlapping but not competing membership.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): National association for hospital and health-system pharmacists. Adjacent to GPhA's Academy of Clinical and Health-System Pharmacists (ACHP) but operates nationally with deeper specialty focus.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): National professional pharmacy organization that GPhA partners with for immunization training delivery. Operates at national scale with broader reach but less state-specific regulatory expertise.

Direct peers

• Texas Pharmacy Association: Texas statewide pharmacy association representing pharmacists, technicians, and students. Operates a parallel member-funded model with CE programs, advocacy, and regional chapters — directly comparable to GPhA's structure and revenue mix.
• California Pharmacists Association: Statewide pharmacy association in California offering advocacy, CE, member benefits, and practice-specific academies. Same operating model as GPhA, scaled to a larger state.
• Florida Pharmacy Association: Florida's statewide pharmacy association with similar membership tiers, legislative advocacy, CE training, and an annual convention. Closely comparable in mission, scope, and revenue model to GPhA.

Others

• CEimpact: Continuing pharmacy education provider whose CPE plans are offered as a FREE member benefit through GPhA. Acts as a GTM/content partner enabling GPhA's training product line.
• National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA): Umbrella organization for state pharmacy associations of which GPhA is an affiliate member. Provides national coordination and shared resources — enabling infrastructure rather than a direct competitor.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB): National certification body for pharmacy technicians and a Bronze sponsor of GPhA events. Provides certification credentials that GPhA's APT academy members pursue — ecosystem participant rather than competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GPhABuzz
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• Instagraminstagram.com/gphabuzz

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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