The Pakistan Pharmacists Association (PPA) is the national professional body of pharmacists and pharmacy students in Pakistan. Founded in 1978 by Dr. Naim Anwar Muzzafar, its mission is to promote and expand the profession of pharmacy and the role of pharmacists. The association is dedicated to improving public health and patient care by enhancing professional development of the pharmacists along with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan.
Objectives To promote the pharmacy as a component of the healthcare team To contribute to education programs for pharmacists already engaged in the practice to improve the medication use and health outcomes of patients To promote high standards of professional conduct amongst pharmacists To provide leadership in the identification, development, and implementation of health policies of concern to pharmacy To hold seminars, symposia, exhibitions, and conferences
Conferences Organized four international conferences during the last tenure, two in Karachi and the other two in Lahore Organized 13th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in April 2006 at Lahore Organized 14th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in 2007 at Karachi Organized 15th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in April 2008 at Lahore Organized 16th international pharmaceutical conference and exhibition in April 2016 at Lahore
Memberships Member of the Commonwealth Pharmacist Association (CPA) and Federation of Asian Pharmacists Association (FAPA) Elected regional representative of Asia in CPA
Disaster help Camps for the help of earthquake victim and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within 24 hours of the emergencies Formed a natural disaster committee which received contributions and provided aid to the earthquake disaster victims
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External links PPA official website https://masoodstore.com.pk/ https://masood.com.pk/