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Prof. Trent Twomey, President of the World Pharmacy Council, commented:
'We are absolutely delighted to welcome the Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association to the World Pharmacy Council. Their unique insights, professionalism and passion will add significant value to our membership. I look forward to their welcome contribution in shaping our policy priorities and enhanding our international advocacy to advance positive change.'
For more than 160 years, the Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association has represented the interests of Austria's independent pharmacists. As the strong professional association representing Austria's independent pharmacists, the Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association's clear objective is to safeguard the economic future of community pharmacies throughout Austria. At the same time, they are committed to shaping Austria's healthcare system and ensuring that the population is provided with high-quality pharmaceutical care.
The Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association's President, Thomas Veitschegger, added:
'We are very pleased and proud to have joined the World Pharmacy Council and look forward to strengthening our collaboration with colleagues from around the world. We attach great importance to international exchange and to working together to further strengthen and advance the role of pharmacists within healthcare systems. Together, we can play an active role in safeguarding the economic sustainability of community pharmacies and ensuring strong, reliable pharmaceutical care for patients - today and for generations to come.'
Pictured (left to right) at Pharmintercom 2026, Berlin: Prof. Trent Twomey (Council President), Thomas Muller-Uri (International Affairs, Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association), Conor Moran (Legal & Foreign Affairs, Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association), Doug Hoey (Council Vice-President).
The World Pharmacy Council (the Council) is delighted to welcome the Osterreichischer Apothekerverband (Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association) as a full member, adding significant value to our membership and the voice of community pharmacists globally.
The Council is a multinational community committed to fostering cooperation and innovation among community pharmacy associations worldwide. The addition of the Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association to the Council enhances our collective mission to promote international recognition of community pharmacy's role and value, securing its position as a fundamental pillar of person-centred, sustainable and resilient health systems.
September 22, 2026
World Pharmacy Council welcomes Osterreichischer Apothekerverband (Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association) as its newest member
Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association
The Austrian Pharmacy Owners Association represents independent public pharmacy owners and is actively committed to shaping the Austrian healthcare system.
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