Advocating for pharmacy compounding and the patients it serves
The Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) is the national trade association representing the pharmacy compounding profession. APC brings together compounding pharmacists and technicians, 503A pharmacies, 503B outsourcing facilities, prescribers, educators, suppliers, and other stakeholders committed to protecting patient access to compounded medications.
Pestle is proud to support APC as a Corporate Patron and to stand alongside an organization working to advance ethical practices, practical regulation, professional education, and a strong future for pharmacy compounding.
About the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
Compounded medications play an essential role when a commercially available medication cannot appropriately meet an individual patient’s clinical needs. APC works to ensure that policymakers, regulators, healthcare professionals, and the public understand that role and the importance of preserving access to responsibly compounded preparations.
Through federal and state advocacy, professional education, industry communications, events, and science-based best-practice resources, APC helps compounding professionals stay informed and engaged in the issues shaping their practices and their patients’ care.
APC also promotes high ethical and professional standards within pharmacy compounding. Its work supports a strong, practical regulatory framework that protects patients while recognizing the legitimate role of compounding within the healthcare system.
What APC Provides
Advocacy and Representation
APC represents the interests of pharmacy compounders and the patients they serve before Congress, federal agencies, state policymakers, and boards of pharmacy. The organization helps ensure the profession has an informed and credible voice in policy discussions affecting patient access and pharmacy practice.
Education and Best Practices
APC connects compounding professionals with continuing education, webinars, industry updates, ethical guidance, and science-based best practices. These resources help pharmacy teams understand emerging issues and strengthen their operations.
Industry Information
Through news updates, regulatory analysis, position statements, issue briefs, and the Essential: The Pharmacy Compounding Podcast, APC helps pharmacy professionals understand developments that may affect their practices and patients.
Professional Community
APC events bring together pharmacy owners, pharmacists, technicians, industry experts, and partners to learn, collaborate, and advocate for the future of the profession. Signature events include Compounders on Capitol Hill, EduCon, and the Owner Summit.
Pestle’s Support of APC
Pestle supports APC as a Corporate Patron because effective pharmacy compliance requires more than software. It also depends on informed professionals, responsible practices, constructive advocacy, and regulations that protect patients while preserving access to appropriate compounded medications.
Our support of APC reflects a shared commitment to helping compounding pharmacies operate with greater confidence, accountability, and readiness in a complex regulatory environment.
Pestle also participates in APC events, connecting directly with compounding professionals to better understand the operational and compliance challenges they face.
Supporting the Profession in Washington
Pestle participates in Compounders on Capitol Hill, APC’s annual Washington, D.C. advocacy event. The event brings compounding professionals and industry partners together to learn about current legal and regulatory issues, connect with colleagues, and meet with federal legislators about policies affecting compounding practices and patient access.
