The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)

The Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) founded in 1939, is the oldest premier association of pharmaceutical professionals in India, with a member base of over 15,000, spread across the length and breadth of the nation. IPA operates in India through 20 state branches and more than 60 local branches. The members represent various facets of pharmaceutical profession viz., industry, regulatory, community and hospital pharmacy practices and education. IPA is affiliated with international pharma associations like FIP, FAPA, CPA, AAPS, AAiPS and is working with international bodies such as WHO and WHPA. IPA makes representations to the authorities on matters of professional interest and works constantly towards upgrading the standards of pharmacy professional services offered by the pharmacists. IPA's major objective is to position pharmacists as one of the important healthcare providers in our country. IPA and its Local and state branches organise various professional activities like, NPW (National Pharmacy Week),WPD (World Pharmacist Day, NEC (National Elocution Competition, Pharma Quiz, GPAT Mock tests, CARUM competition, etc., to the students to bring the hidden talent.

IPA Rajahmundry local branch was established in 2010 and organised both National and International congress, seminars, workshops, training programmes. IPA Rajahmundry local branch bagged Best Local Branch Award of IPA for consecutive 4 th time.

IPA Rajahmundry Local Branch Office Bearers: