
Advancing Independent Pharmacy Through Innovation, Clinical Excellence & Business Growth
Join forward-thinking pharmacists, pharmacy owners, and industry experts at the American College of Apothecaries (ACA) Annual Conference & Expo—the premier event for independent pharmacy education, compounding innovation, and practice advancement.
This year’s conference delivers a powerful mix of clinical insights, compliance updates, and business-building strategies, designed to help you adapt, grow, and lead in today’s healthcare landscape.
Elevate Your Practice with Cutting-Edge Education
Innovative Education
Stay current with relevant, practice-based learning designed for independent and compounding pharmacists.
Clinical Excellence
Explore emerging topics including functional medicine, hormone therapy, and cannabinoid applications.
Business Growth
Gain actionable strategies for pharmacy ownership, marketing, and long-term profitability.
Gain actionable knowledge from nationally recognized experts across today’s most relevant pharmacy topics:
- Functional & Integrative Pharmacy
- The Shroom Boom: Incorporating Functional Mushroom Medicine into your Practice – Matthew Hill, PharmD, PHC | Founder and CEO of Impossible Performance
- Cannabidiol (CBD): Clinical Implications in Pharmacy Practice – Erik Tosh, RPh, FACA | Consultant, Tosh Consulting
- Clinical & Patient Care Advances
- Rx and Replenish: Understanding and Addressing Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion – Emlah Tubuo, PharmD | Owner, Powell Pharmacy
- When Hormones Fall Out of Tune: Restoring the Body’s Symphony – Carol Petersen, RPh, CNP, FACA | President, The Wellness by Design Project Inc
- Compounding & Compliance, Legal & Regulatory Insights
- Keeping Out of Trouble with FDA: A Review of Pertinent Guidance Documents Related to Compounding – Brenda Jensen, CPhT, CNMT, MBA | Owner, Compounding Consultants, LLC
- Pharmacy Legislative, Regulatory, Federal & State Law Update – Steve Postal, JD | Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs at National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
- Business, Technology & Growth
- Marketing & Practice Growth – Philip Cowley, PharmD | Founder, Phil’s My Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Ownership & Financing – Daniel Branco | Senior Vice President, Business Development Manager, Byline Bank
About the American College of Apothecaries (ACA)
Since 1940, ACA has been a leader in promoting the professional practice of pharmacy. We are dedicated to advancing patient-focused, pharmacist-delivered care through education, training, and advocacy.
Join us for ACA 2026 and take the next step in transforming your pharmacy practice.












































