The Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists (AlSHP) was established in 1952 and has over 700 members across the state. Since then, AlSHP has grown to become the leading organization for Alabama pharmacists practicing in a health-system setting.

AlSHP AND YOU

The Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists (AlSHP) serves many important functions throughout the state. AlSHP offers continuing education opportunities, facilitates communication and networking of health-system pharmacists, and promotes pharmacy as an essential component of the health-care system. AlSHP supports and lobbies for the advancement of professional practice standards to optimize patient care. The membership's needs are of paramount importance. AlSHP is continuously striving to meet these needs through communication, education, legislation, and motivation. The Board of Directors and numerous committees help guide the Society's activities based upon the members input. The opportunity to become involved in the various activities and to make an impact on the future of pharmacy practice exists for all members. AlSHP looks forward to pharmacy's future with high aspirations.

The Mission of the Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists is to represent its members by providing leadership in developing and promoting the highest quality of pharmacy practice.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

PUBLICATIONS
The Society's official publication is the AlSHP Newsletter. It is published 3-4 times annually and contains society news, information on continuing education programs and drug information 4 times annually.  

MEETINGS & CONTINUING EDUCATION
The AlSHP is approved by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education as a provider of continuing pharmaceutical education. Continuing education opportunities at special rates are available to AlSHP members and include: Summer Meeting, Annual Clinical Meeting and Regional Meetings.

AlSHP MEMBERSHIP MEANS 

Effective working relationships with the public, other professional organizations and the legislative and regulatory bodies.

Communication with colleagues. One of the most important advantages of membership in AlSHP is the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other practitioners, which can take place at meetings, CE programs, and committee meetings. These sessions are a valuable means of keeping up with current developments in the profession.

Leadership on your behalf in developing consensus on professional and ethical issues, establishing standards of practice and pursuing the attainment of those standards.

Resources. Experts in various fields of pharmacy practice are available for information, assistance, problem solving and speaking engagements.

 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
Available to pharmacists licensed by any state, district or territory of the United States who support the goals and objectives of the Society. Active members are entitled to vote and to hold an elected office.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Available to individuals other than registered pharmacists who support the goals of AlSHP. Associate members receive the AlSHP Newsletter and general communications of the Society, may attend meetings, and may be granted privilege of the floor, but are not entitled to vote or hold elected office.
TECHNICIAN MEMBERSHIP
Available under the category of Associate Membership. Technician members are defined as individuals who, by their work as a pharmacy technician and their interest in the practice of pharmacy, make themselves eligible to the same benefits as Associate Members. 
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Available to individuals enrolled in undergraduate programs in accredited colleges of pharmacy or are pharmacy graduates who are registered interns. 
RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP
Available to current pharmacy residents. Resident members have the same privileges as an active member. 
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Available to individuals who are or have been especially interested in pharmacy practice or have made outstanding contributions to pharmacy practice or who have been active members of the AlSHP for 25 consecutive years. This membership is awarded by the AlSHP Board of Directors. 
RETIRED MEMBERSHIP
Available to retired pharmacists.

 AREAS OF INVOLVEMENT

AlSHP is an organization that prides itself on the many avenues of involvement open to all of its members. We invite and encourage your active participation in any of the following committees listed below. Council Directors and Committee Chairs would be happy to discuss with you committee descriptions, activities and time commitment.

 COMMITTEES

PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEES: Performance Improvement, Pharmacy Practice, Research and Scholarship, Residency Training.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEES: Legislative 
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEES: Membership, Student Affairs, Technician Affairs. 
EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEES: Education, Program, Regional Coordinators. 
COMMUNICATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEES: Newsletter Editor, Information Systems, Professional and Public Relations.  

AlSHP LISTSERV

You are invited to join a listserv designed specifically for the AlSHP members. This service, being provided by your organization and supported by the Alabama Hospital Association, will allow you to easily send and receive messages from your colleagues, with the ability to broadcast your message to the entire group at one time.

There is no charge to members for subscribing to the listserv. If you are interested in joining the listserv, please click the link below.

How to subscribe to the AlSHP listserv