About Us


The Indiana Pharmacy Association is the state organization representing the profession of pharmacy in Indiana, existing for the purpose of optimizing patient care through legislation and innovations in pharmacy practice. Established in 1882 by pioneering pharmacists, including Col. Eli Lilly and G.D. Searle, the Indiana Pharmacy Association preserves and advances the interests of the profession and serves the professional needs of pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians.

Our Mission

To be the voice and advocate for the profession of pharmacy in Indiana.

Our Vision

To lead the advancement of Indiana Pharmacy by promoting legislation and innovations that optimize patient care, safety, and the health of our communities.

Our Values

Integrity:  Adhere to the highest ethical and moral principles. 
Partnership:  Work collaboratively to achieve common goals. 
Accountability:  Take responsibility for actions and results.
Leadership:  Lead from where you are.
Innovation:  Develop new and inventive approaches.
 

Our Strategic Goals

  • Advocate for Professional Pharmacy Practice Advancement

  • Advocate for Reimbursement for Non-Dispensing Clinical Services and Fair Reimbursement Models

  • Advocate for Well-Being and Optimal Workplace Conditions

  • Educate the Public and Regulators on the Practice of Pharmacy

  • Diversify and Strengthen Leadership within IPA

  • Increase Participation in IPA

  • Operate with Excellence

The Oath of a Pharmacist: 

I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:

  • I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns.

  • I will promote inclusion, embrace diversity, and advocate for justice to advance health equity.

  • I will apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for all patients.

  • I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me.

  • I will accept the responsibility to improve my professional knowledge, expertise, and self-awareness.

  • I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct.

  • I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care.

  • I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences, and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.

I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.


Our Mission:

To be the voice and advocate for the profession of pharmacy in Indiana.

Our Vision:

To lead the advancement of Indiana Pharmacy by promoting legislation and innovations that optimize patient care, safety, and the health of our communities.