Founded in 1879, the Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) is the statewide professional association representing pharmacists, student pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and others committed to advancing the profession of pharmacy. OPA supports its members through advocacy, continuing education, leadership development, networking, and resources that improve patient care across Ohio.
As a member-driven nonprofit organization, OPA works closely with healthcare leaders, policymakers, colleges of pharmacy, and industry partners to shape the future of pharmacy practice. Our team is collaborative, mission-focused, and passionate about making a difference for the profession and the patients served by pharmacy professionals.
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Impact the future of your profession through OPA advocacy and receive monthly legislative updates. Continue your professional growth with cutting-edge continuing pharmacy education (CPE) which is discounted for members. Keep up-to-date on industry developments via Ohio Pharmacy Newsline, OPA’s bi-weekly e-news brief, and the Ohio Pharmacist bi-monthly journal. Stay connected with Ohio’s pharmacy community through networking opportunities such as OPA’s committees and special interest groups as well as OPA social media. Gain exclusive access to Members Only content including salary surveys, collaborative practice agreements, and more!
Join OPA RenewOPA, in conjunction with the ACPE-accredited provider Ohio Pharmacists Foundation, provides the quality Continuing Education Programs you need to ensure your professional and business development. We make it simple to obtain your credits toward relicensure and, as an OPA member, you receive substantial discounts on all CPE offerings including:
Pharmacy is facing more legislative battles than ever before, and we know these fights will continue into the future. Obtaining provider status, opening restrictive networks, regulating PBMs, and increasing vaccination authority, expanding consult agreements with physicians. OPA and Ohio pharmacists are actively involved in these issues, and we must keep making progress.
Find Out More!OPA lobbyists are hard at work to impact the pharmacy profession in Ohio. Find out the latest initiatives and bills that are being pushed through the Ohio General Assembly.
Read the latest updatesThe Pharmacy Political Action Committee is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of pharmacists who are interested in promoting good government and public health. Pharmacy PAC money contributed by pharmacists goes to help candidates who support pharmacy in Ohio.
Learn more about Ohio Pharmacy PACThe OPA LDF was created in 2014 at the request of an independent pharmacy owner seeking to help OPA boost its advocacy efforts for pharmacists. Unlike a Political Action Committee (PAC) fund, where personal funds are given directly to political campaigns, both personal and corporate funds are accepted by the LDF to enhance our government affairs endeavors, and there are no limits on the amount you can give. Contributions from corporate funds may be tax deductible as a business expense.
Learn more LDFOPA has created the Independent Special Interest Group (SIG) to help ensure not only independent pharmacy's survival in Ohio, but success. The Independent SIG is providing its members with important benefits, and is a key resource and activist in independent pharmacy matters. Members receive valuable assistance in pharmacy management, help with third-party issues (including audits), an information source on specific issues affecting independents, and an advocate/representative on pertinent committees.
Join NowClinical services allow pharmacists to practice at the top of their license. And, as the most accessible healthcare professionals, pharmacists are well-positioned to take on expanded patient care roles. Whether the focus is to improve patient outcomes or reduce overall health costs, pharmacists are an important part of the healthcare.
Learn MoreImpact the future of your profession through OPA advocacy and receive monthly legislative updates. Keep up-to-date on industry developments via Ohio Pharmacy Newsline, OPA’s bi-weekly e-news brief. Stay connected with Ohio’s pharmacy community through networking opportunities such as OPA’s committees and special interest groups. Gain exclusive access to Members Only content including salary surveys, collaborative practice agreements, and more. Student membership pays for itself by attending 2 OPA events!
Join NowJoin us for the 2026 OPA Innovation Summit & Expo: Midyear Reimagined, a dynamic event dedicated to advancing the future of pharmacy practice through collaboration, clinical education, and problem-solving. Earn 4.5 hours of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credit as well as taking time to learn about vendor products and services during the Expo.
