World Pharmacy Council has been a trusted part of the Shepparton community since 1979. We are open 6 days a week from to be here when you need us the most. You can always speak with a pharmacist at Shepparton Amcal Pharmacy.
World Pharmacy Council
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WPC President Doug Hoey said:
“The World Pharmacy Council’s membership continue to grow and Andrew’s unique skillset will complement the talents of WPC membership. We look forward to Andrew’s contributions to continue that growth and further WPC’s mission of building international recognition of community pharmacy and the vital role it plays in people’s health and welfare in countries throughout the world.”
The World Pharmacy Council (WPC) is pleased to announce that Mr. Andrew Topen has been appointed as our new Secretary General.
Andrew brings extensive global experience in advocacy, communications and government relations. Andrew is passionate about making a difference through his work in the healthcare sector and has a breadth of experience in dealing with both the public and private sectors in North America and in Europe. His previous experiences have included roles with UK’s House of Commons, the British Medical Association, GSK, Pfizer and Novartis. The WPC's Board and member organisations are confident that, under his leadership, the WPC will continue to strengthen its mission to represent and support community pharmacies globally as vital contributors to healthcare delivery.
February 14, 2025
World Pharmacy Council appoints Andrew Topen as new Secretary General
Neighbourhood Pharmacies members represent Canada's leading pharmacy organizations that deliver high value, quality care to Canadians in all models.
Association Pharmacetique Belge (APB) is the federation of independent Belgian community pharmacists.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is a peak representative body for community pharmacy owners in Australia.
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Our Member Organisations
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The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is the representative and professional body for community pharmacists in Ireland.
The Federal Union of German Associations of Pharmacists is the umbrella organisation of more than 60,000 pharmacists in Germany.
The Danish Pharmacies Association is pharmacy's employer and trade association in Denmark.
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The National Association of Pharmacies (ANF) is a professional association which represents the interests of pharmacy owners in Portugal.
The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand is the peak representative body for pharmacy owners in New Zealand.
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The Israel Pharmacists Association unites private pharmacy owners all over Israel and has about 500 members located all over the country.
Community Pharmacy England (formerly the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee) promotes and supports the interests of NHS community pharmacies in England.
NPA is the trade association for independent community pharmacies in the UK.
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The General Council of Spanish Pharmacists represents the pharmacy professional at the national and international level.
Affiliate Members
The National Community Pharmacists Association represents pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of more than 22,000 indepdendent community pharmacies across the United States.
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PLEASE NOTE BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM:
If you are an individual, please note that membership of the World Pharmacy Council is not available to individuals. The Council's full members are community pharmacy representative organisations, and application for affiliate membership is open only to companies and other organisations that have an interest in the field of community pharmacy.
