Founded in 1876 and incorporated by statute as the Connecticut Pharmaceutical Association, the Connecticut Pharmacists Association serves and represents over 1,000 pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists from all practice settings, including community pharmacy (both independent owners and employees working in chain drug stores), hospitals & health-systems, and specialty practices such as compounding, managed care, and long term care. CPA is led by dedicated pharmacists that serve as members of the Board of Directors, volunteering their time to advancing the profession.