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.
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Pictured:
Mr Susumu Iwatsuki (President, JPA)
Prof. Trent Twomey (President, WPC)
Douglas Hoey (WPC Vice President)
Atsushi Toyomi (JPA Executive Director)
Prof. Trent Twomey (WPC President)
“In Japan, where society is experiencing rapid population ageing, it is critically important to ensure the sustainable provision of medicines and high-quality pharmacy services within local communities. Through our participation in the World Pharmacy Council, we expect to gain valuable insights from other member organisations that will support community pharmacists in Japan in delivering these services sustainably.” commented Susumu Iwatsuki, President of the Japan Pharmaceutical Association.
Prof Trent Twomey, President of the World Pharmacy Council added “We are absolutely delighted to welcome the Japan Pharmaceutical Association as valued member of the World Pharmacy Council. We are confident their perspective and unparalleled experience will add significant value to our policy making and advocacy, further enhancing our ambitions to drive positive change for community in pharmacy practices worldwide in the service of patients”.
The World Pharmacy Council (WPC) is delighted to welcome the Japan Pharmaceutical Association (JPA) as our newest member, further enhancing the voice of community pharmacists globally. JPA's decision to join the Council will add significant value to 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.
The JPA is a professional organisation representing pharmacists across Japan. Its membership is primarily composed of community pharmacists, as well as pharmacists working in a wide range of fields including hospitals, government, education and research, and industry. In Japan, as the declining birth rate and rapid population ageing advance, the environment in which community pharmacies operate is becoming increasingly challenging.
The JPA will actively engage in and contribute to the activities of the WPC by learning from other member organisations, while also sharing Japan’s experiences and expertise with the international community.
February 5, 2026
World Pharmacy Council Welcomes the Japan Pharmaceutical Association as its newest member
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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
The Association of Finnish Pharmacies represents privately owned, pharmacist-run pharmacies.
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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.
The Japan Pharmaceutical Association is a professional organisation representing approximately 100,000 pharmacists working across a wide range of fields throughout Japan.
Japan Pharmaceutical Association
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The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) is the representative and professional body for community pharmacists in Ireland.
The Israel Pharmacists Association unites private pharmacy owners all over Israel and has about 500 members located all over the country.
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The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand is the peak representative body for pharmacy owners in New Zealand.
The National Association of Pharmacies (ANF) is a professional association which represents the interests of pharmacy owners in Portugal.
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The General Council of Spanish Pharmacists represents the pharmacy professional at the national and international level.
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NPA is the trade association for independent community pharmacies in the UK.
Community Pharmacy England (formerly the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee) promotes and supports the interests of NHS community pharmacies in England.
The National Community Pharmacists Association represents pharmacist owners, managers, and employees of more than 22,000 independent community pharmacies across the United States.
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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.
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