Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is a national body responsible for accrediting professional degree programs in pharmacy and providing continuing education for the field. It also collaborates with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists to accredit pharmacy technician education and training programs, and it offers evaluation and certification of professional degree programs on an international scale. Based in Chicago, Illinois, ACPE operates as an autonomous and independent agency whose board is composed of leaders from major pharmacy and higher education organizations. The organization serves educational institutions, practitioners, and programs within the pharmacy profession by promoting standards and quality in pharmacy education to support better patient outcomes. A notable recent development includes the establishment of a pan-European system for accreditation in pharmacy education, reflecting its involvement in international education evaluation and ongoing collaboration with sector partners.