What Florida Pharmacy Association does

The Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1887 in Jacksonville, Florida, and currently headquartered at 610 North Adams Street in Tallahassee. It serves licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and independent pharmacy practitioners across the State of Florida, organized through 22 regional affiliates across 9 Board regions. FPA's core functions are continuing education delivery, legislative and regulatory advocacy at the Florida Capitol, professional development, and pharmacy technician training, including a 240-hour Board-approved program and a technician immunization program.

FPA's product portfolio is built around continuing education, events, and member services. The On Demand Library and Home Studies Library host ACPE-accredited CE content through the Lecture Panda platform, with automatic credit reporting to CE Broker and CPE Monitor for Florida licensure renewal. Other offerings include a Pharmacy Crossroads Podcast (40,000+ downloads via Pharmacy Podcast Network), a quarterly Florida Pharmacy Today Journal, the 136th Annual Meeting & Convention (July 16-18, 2026 at JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek), and Legislative Days at the Florida Capitol. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors and a House of Delegates with representation from every region of Florida, pharmacy students, technicians, and pharmacists.

FPA operates a hybrid revenue model combining recurring membership dues, CE course fees, event registration, technician training enrollment, and corporate sponsorships. Membership is sold across at least 11 published tiers, ranging from $20.60 annually for student pharmacists to $919.28 for Joint Independent Academy Membership, with corporate partnerships spanning sustaining sponsor McKesson and silver sponsor Walgreens. The Association is staffed by approximately 21 employees led by EVP/CEO Christian D. Malesic, and it contracts with Ronald L. Book, P.A. for legislative advocacy.

Name

Florida Pharmacy Association

Legal name

Florida Pharmacy Association

Website

https://floridapharmacy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Florida Pharmacy Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional association founded in 1887, serving licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across Florida through membership, ACPE-accredited continuing education, legislative advocacy, technician training, and the Pharmacy Crossroads podcast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Pharmacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

KOL Engagement & Medical Education (Advisory Boards/CME Support) (HLAGALAM)

Keywords

• Pharmacy continuing education
• Professional membership association
• Pharmacy technician training
• Legislative advocacy services
• Annual industry conventions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $20.60 (Student Pharmacist) to $918.85 (Joint Independent Academy Membership). Various tiers for pharmacist members, technician members, associate members, retired pharmacists, recent graduates, and Independent Academy members.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from on-demand CE courses, home study programs, and live CE sessions. FPA is accredited by ACPE as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Programs include clinical practice, pharmacy law, immunization training, and technician programs.
3. Annual Convention & Events: Registration fees for Annual Meeting & Convention (136th in July 2026), Legislative Days advocacy events, and various professional conferences.
4. Technician Training Program Enrollment: Fees for employer-based pharmacy technician training program. FPA members receive enrollment discounts. The 240-hour program is Board-approved for Florida technician registration.
5. Sponsorships and Exhibitor Fees: Corporate partnerships, event sponsorships, exhibitor fees, and advertising opportunities through the 2026 Expanded Advertising Marketing Prospectus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Florida Pharmacy Association is a nonprofit professional membership association serving Florida pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and independent pharmacy practitioners. The organization's core offerings are ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education programs (On Demand Library and Home Studies Library), a Florida Board of Pharmacy-approved pharmacy technician training program, an Annual Meeting & Convention, Legislative Days advocacy events, the Florida Pharmacist Political Committee (FPPC), the quarterly Florida Pharmacy Today Journal, the Pharmacy Crossroads Podcast, and tiered professional membership.

Product overview

The Florida Pharmacy Association operates as a membership-based professional organization offering a unified platform of products and services. The core offerings include continuing education programs (On Demand Library and Home Studies Library hosted through Lecture Panda), the Technician Training Program, Professional Trainings (including immunization programs), the quarterly Florida Pharmacy Today Journal, and the Pharmacy Crossroads Podcast. Major events include the Annual Meeting & Convention and Legislative Days advocacy event. Additional services include an Awards Program, the Florida Pharmacist Political Committee (FPPC) for campaign contributions, licensure resources, disaster resources, pharmacy education directories, and sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors and House of Delegates representing all Florida regions, pharmacy students, technicians, and pharmacists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FPA Membership Tiered annual membership program for licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, retired pharmacists, and independent pharmacy practitioners in Florida. Benefits include CE discounts, advocacy representation, Florida Pharmacy Today Journal, career services, networking, and access to events.
• On Demand Library Recorded live continuing pharmacy education library with 24/7 access for Florida pharmacists and technicians, covering clinical practice, pharmacy technology and AI, professional development, business and entrepreneurship, communication, leadership, and technician training. Delivered via Lecture Panda with automatic credit reporting to CE Broker and CPE Monitor.
• Home Studies Library Self-paced text-based continuing pharmacy education courses for Florida pharmacists and technicians, covering clinical disease management, pharmacy law, immunization training, and patient safety. Delivered through Lecture Panda with instant CE credit reporting to CE Broker and CPE Monitor.
• Technician Training Program Florida Board of Pharmacy-approved 240-hour pharmacy technician training program covering pharmacy law, medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, aseptic technique, and more, taken over 4-6 months. Designed for prospective and current pharmacy technicians seeking Board-approved training for Florida registration; FPA technician members receive enrollment discounts.
• Technician Immunization Program Training program that enables Florida pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines under Florida law, covering rule 64B16-26.1031, safety protocols, emergency response, and immunization technique to expand technician clinical roles.
• Professional Trainings Accredited continuing pharmacy education offerings including the Pharmacy Laws & Rules Course and the Pharmacist Immunization Program, with credits reported through CE Broker and CPE Monitor. Designed for Florida pharmacists seeking required CE for licensure renewal.
• Annual Meeting & Convention Three-day annual convention (136th edition July 16-18, 2026) at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, featuring curated continuing pharmacy education programming, keynote speakers, networking, and an exhibitor showcase for Florida pharmacy professionals.
• Legislative Days Annual advocacy event (January 27-28) at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee that brings FPA members to meet with legislators, observe committee hearings, and advance pharmacy-related legislation, including the FPPC Reception. The 2026 edition set a record with more than 200 attendees.
• Live Conferences and Meetings In-person continuing pharmacy education conferences and meetings, including event apps for Android and Apple devices for schedule management and CE credit tracking, with credit reporting via Lecture Panda. Designed for Florida pharmacists and technicians.
• Pharmacy Crossroads Podcast Podcast spotlighting innovation in independent community pharmacy through technology, practice advancements, and networking, distributed via the Pharmacy Podcast Network with 40,000+ downloads and 60+ interviews. Multi-host format as of 2025 includes FPA CEO Stacy Hall.
• Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Quarterly digital publication distributed to FPA members featuring clinical articles, association news, convention coverage, and professional insights, including peer-reviewed content.
• Florida Pharmacist Political Committee (FPPC) Florida Pharmacy Association's political action committee that supports pharmacy-friendly candidates via campaign contributions, accepting donations to the General Fund, the Independent Section of the Academy of Pharmacy Practice Fund, and the Legal Defense Fund.
• Sponsors, Speakers & Exhibitors Services Corporate partnership program for companies seeking visibility among Florida pharmacy professionals, offering year-round corporate partnerships, individual event participation, and customized marketing options through the 2026 Expanded Advertising Marketing Prospectus.
• AI in Pharmacy Course Continuing education course teaching pharmacists and pharmacy technicians how to integrate modern AI systems into pharmacy workflow to increase efficiency, accuracy, and patient impact.
• Pharmacy 4.0: Digital Advancements & Technology Behind the Counter Course Continuing education course covering pharmacy automation, digital tools, and emerging innovations including workflow integration for efficiency and accuracy improvements in pharmacy practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ attendees at 2026 Legislative Days, the largest attendance ever
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Ronald L. Book, P.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPA works with the advocacy team at Ronald L. Book, P.A. to advance its legislative agenda and proactive policies presented by the Governmental Affairs Council. This partnership supports FPA's advocacy efforts at the Florida Legislature.
• AzteccoreTechnology or IntegrationAztec provides the curriculum and certification for FPA's employer-based pharmacy technician training program. The program is 240 hours with 4-6 month completion, meeting Florida Board of Pharmacy Rule 64B16-26.351 requirements. CEO of Aztec is Julie Shields.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPA maintains strong relationships with APhA, one of the national organizations enhancing FPA's ability to advocate for the profession. FPA offers exclusive APhA membership for FPA pharmacy professionals.
• National Association of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPA works with NASPA for national pharmacy policy coordination and advocacy enhancement.
• National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPA partners with NACDS to enhance advocacy efforts and collaborate on critical issues impacting pharmacy practice.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPA partners with NCPA dedicated to the continuing growth and prosperity of independent community pharmacy in the United States.
• American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPA partners with ASCP to advocate for consultant pharmacy issues and support members in consultant practice.
• Florida Colleges of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPA works closely with all Florida Colleges of Pharmacy (FAMU, LECOM, Larkin, Nova Southeastern, Palm Beach Atlantic, USF, UF) fostering academic partnerships that enhance education and training of future pharmacy professionals.
• Lecture PandacoreTechnology or IntegrationFPA hosts On Demand and Home Study CE programs through Lecture Panda. The platform manages registration, materials, lectures, assessments, evaluations, and certificates. It instantaneously reports to CE Broker and CPE Monitor.
• Pharmacy Podcast NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmacy CrossRoads podcast, hosted by FPA CEO Stacy Hall among others, is distributed through the Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN), reaching 40,000+ downloads.
• CE BrokercoreTechnology or IntegrationFPA reports continuing professional development credits to the State of Florida through CE Broker.com as part of its accredited CE program delivery.
• CPE Monitor (NABP)coreTechnology or IntegrationFPA reports continuing education credits to CPE Monitor, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy program for tracking pharmacist and technician CE.
• McKessonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMcKesson is a sustaining partner/sponsor of the Florida Pharmacy Association, appearing on the partners and sponsors page of the FPA website.
• WalgreensmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerWalgreens is a silver sponsor of FPA with logo displayed on the website sponsors section.
• Rx2gominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRx2go is listed as a sponsor on the FPA website.
• KKBA (Kuhn and Kraus Business Advisors)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKKBA appears as a sponsor with logo displayed on the FPA website sponsors section.
• Florida Board of PharmacyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Florida Board of Pharmacy was legislatively established to ensure that every pharmacist practicing in Florida and every pharmacy meet minimum requirements for safe practice. FPA works closely on licensure requirements and regulatory matters.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTCB is the technician certification program endorsed by the Florida Pharmacy Association. FPA recommends technicians who complete the training program to sign up for the PTCB examination.
• National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABP is an impartial professional organization that supports state boards of pharmacy in creating uniform regulations to protect public health.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Pharmacy Podcast Network: Distribution partner that hosts FPA's Pharmacy CrossRoads Podcast (40,000+ downloads). Adjacent ecosystem player enabling FPA's audio reach rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• California Pharmacists Association: Largest state pharmacy association in the U.S. with parallel offerings: ACPE-accredited CE, advocacy at the state capitol, an annual conference, and tiered membership for pharmacists, technicians, and students.
• Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association: State-level pharmacy association with comparable membership tiers, CE programming, advocacy, and an annual conference — a closely analogous operating model to FPA.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): National professional association for pharmacists that FPA explicitly partners with and offers exclusive APhA membership to FPA members. Both organizations deliver CE, advocacy, and member services to U.S. pharmacists along parallel models.
• Texas Pharmacy Association: Direct state-level peer operating a comparable membership, CE, advocacy, and annual convention model for Texas pharmacists, technicians, and students.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): National association serving health-system pharmacists with CE, advocacy, and member publications. The Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP) — whose president sits on FPA's board — is a Florida chapter.
• New Jersey Pharmacists Association: Another state pharmacy association offering parallel membership, CE, and advocacy services; comparable scale and structure to FPA but serving a different geographic market.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): National association focused on independent community pharmacy; FPA is a formal partner. NCPA's mission around independent-pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform directly overlaps FPA's Independent Academy activities.
• National Association of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA): Umbrella organization for state pharmacy associations; FPA is an active member. NASPA provides the closest functional analog at the multi-state level for what FPA does within Florida.

Regional players

• Florida Medical Association: Florida's statewide medical professional association; comparable operating model (membership, advocacy, CE, annual meeting) but serving physicians rather than pharmacists — useful for benchmarking state-level association economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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