Benefits
By supporting a strong, unified professional association, IPA members enjoy the following benefits*:
Professional Engagement & Networking
Opportunities abound for IPA members to engage in the profession beyond their practice site and current role. Join a committee, volunteer for a practice advancement initiative, or attend an IPA event. As a unified association, IPA provides a unique opportunity to collaborate across the full spectrum of pharmacy practice. Find new ideas, build your network, and reignite your passion for pharmacy.
All Relicensure/Recertification CPE for FREE
With IPA membership, ENGAGED Pharmacist members have access to CEimpact’s Pharmacist Library ($99 value), and Pharmacy Technician members have access to the Technician Library ($59 value). These CE Subscriptions include all required CPE for pharmacist re-licensure and pharmacy technician recertification for FREE.
Discounted Live Continuing Education
Enjoy live, high-quality CPE during events like IPA Annual Meeting and the Standard of Care Symposium (NEW) at a discounted member rate, and equip yourself for today’s rapidly evolving healthcare system. In addition to hearing about trending pharmacy and healthcare topics, these are also great opportunities to build your professional network.
Advocacy + Legislative & Regulatory Representation
With dedicated staff and contract lobbyists, IPA ensures that our members’ voices are heard by lawmakers, regulatory boards, and other healthcare agencies to protect and promote the value of the profession and the ability of our members to provide optimal care to their patients.
Connected Community
The Bridge, IPA’s online community, connects IPA members across the state and practice settings, fostering collaboration and idea sharing anytime, anywhere. The Bridge offers private groups for IPA committees, young professionals and more, as well as discussion boards on clinical and regulatory topics.
Leadership Opportunities
IPA’s committees, House of Delegates, and Board of Trustees provide opportunities to hone your leadership skills and position you to shape the direction of the profession.
Stay Up-to-Date
Stay up-to-date on the latest in pharmacy practice and news in Iowa and across the country with our members-only communications, including weekly TOP 5 e-newsletter, monthly webinars, and quarterly Journal.
Online Practice Resources
Tap into the wealth of experience from some of the most innovative practitioners in the state with tools and resources to advance your practice and professional development in our ever-expanding resource library, including Standard of Care resources, collaborative practice agreements and more.
Proactive Advancement of Patient Care
IPA continually creates opportunities to collaborate with healthcare teams and public health organizations to integrate pharmacy practice into emerging healthcare models and fulfill patient care needs
*Benefits vary by Membership type and level. See specific Membership types for further details.
Benefits by Membership Level
- Pharmacist Benefits
- Student Pharmacist Benefits
- Technician Benefits
- Associate Benefits
- Business Partner Benefits