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ACPE is the U.S. accrediting body for pharmacy education and training. According to its site, it provides accreditation services and professional development activities to assure the quality of pharmacy education and training and support the advancement of the pharmacy profession. It is relevant if you are a pharmacy school dean or program administrator, a continuing education provider, a pharmacist planning professional development, or an international pharmacy program seeking evaluation.
What ACPE accredits
ACPE's work is organized into distinct programs, each with its own scope:
| Program | What it covers |
|---|---|
| PharmD Accreditation | Doctor of Pharmacy programs, ensuring they meet rigorous educational standards in the United States |
| Continuing Education Provider Accreditation | Providers of continuing pharmacy education, so they can offer high-quality programs that keep pharmacists up to date |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) | Structured, self-directed learning materials and tools that support pharmacists' ongoing development |
| International Services | Evaluation and international accreditation of professional pharmacy degree programs outside the United States |
| Pharmacy Technician Education | Accreditation of pharmacy technician education and training programs, in collaboration with ASHP |
How the pieces relate
The PharmD program is the core domestic accreditation function: schools submit their programs for review against established qualifications. Continuing education provider accreditation operates on a different track, aimed at organizations rather than degree programs, and focuses on the quality and integrity of continuing pharmacy education. CPD is framed as a self-directed, ongoing, systematic, and outcomes-focused approach to learning that integrates into daily practice, and ACPE supports it through structured materials and tools. The international program extends evaluation and accreditation to pharmacy degree programs beyond the U.S.
Where to start
The site organizes entry points by audience. Deans and program administrators can go directly to the PharmD, continuing education provider, international, and CPD accreditation program pages. Learners have their own path, including the CPD program and a listing of domestically accredited programs and providers. If your question is whether a specific program or provider is accredited, the domestic accredited programs and providers listing is the place to check rather than inferring status from the organization's general description.
One practical note: the site describes accreditation services and programs but does not publish fees or access requirements on the pages summarized here, so confirm costs and eligibility directly with ACPE before planning an application.