FIP is the global organisation representing pharmacy practice, pharmacy education and pharmaceutical sciences. It supports pharmacists, pharmacy educators and pharmaceutical scientists worldwide to improve health through better medicines and pharmacy practice. 

Our mission is to support global health by advance pharmaceutical practice, education and sciences, advocating for pharmacists’ roles in healthcare systems worldwide, promoting equitable access to medicines and care, and fostering sustainability in pharmacy to address critical challenges such as climate change and global health disparities. 

Eligible organisations with a passion for and commitment to supporting the advancement of pharmacy practice, pharmacy education or pharmaceutical sciences, is welcome to join. FIP has different membership categories for pharmacy national, subnational or transnational organisations, accreditation agencies, professional regulators, academic institutions, individual professionals and students from all around the world. More information about membership categories can be found here.

Membership gives you access to a global network of professionals, leaders and experts, exclusive resources, events, learning opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy education globally, regionally and at country level.

FIP has the following membership categories:

Individual membersare defined as persons who wish to contribute to and support the development of FIP.

Member Organisationsare defined as legally constituted organisations that represent pharmacists and/or pharmaceutical scientists at the national or subnational level.

Predominantly Scientific Member Organisations (PSMOs)are Member Organisations devoted predominantly to pharmaceutical sciences.

Allied Organisationsare defined as organisations which themselves are made up of organisations representing the pharmacy profession across different parts of the globe. Their membership may well have recognised heritage, history, and language and may span a historical set of nations. They actively support FIP's work to benefit their respective members and for FIP to support them and their members.

Academic Institutional Members (AIMS) are a distinct group of members under the Allied Organisations category. These are academic institutions, such as universities or colleges, not made up of members, but staff that run programmes related to pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences. They contribute to the development of the pharmacy profession through education, research, and training.

Observer Organisations are organisations that provide essential services to the profession in terms of standards and regulation and can be called upon to advise FIP. These regulatory organisations do not have advocacy or representative functions and cannot be full member organisations of FIP due to this.

Individual membership: To register as an individual member, simply visit our website and complete the online registration form. Once your registration is complete, you'll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours with the details on how to access your membership account and benefits.

Academic Institutional Membership: please write to us at membership@fip.org, with some basic information about your university (which country you are from, who is the dean) and the types of courses of pharmacy you offer. We will then guide you through the application process.

Organisational Membership: Please write to us at memberhsip@fip.org sending us the following documents:

1. The statutes of your organisation in English and the original language;
2. The number and type of members of your organisation; and
3. A statement describing how the organisation is working in support of, or alignment with, FIP's mission. Please address your statement to our CEO at:

FIP CEO
Andries Bickerweg 5
2517JP The Hague
The Netherlands

We will then follow up with you with additional guidance on the remaining steps of the application process.

Absolutely! We warmly welcome students to join FIP and encourage their involvement. As a member, you'll gain access to a wealth of resources and networking events to support your career development. Additionally, as an undergraduate or full-time post-graduate student, you’ll automatically be part of the FIP Early Career Pharmaceutical Group, enjoying exclusive benefits and a 50% discount on your annual membership fees!

Note: When registering as a member, please ensure you use an email address that you will always have access to, such as a personal email, rather than a university or institutional email address. This will ensure we can always reach you, even after you leave university. 

Membership fees vary depending on the type of membership and the income level of the country (country of residence for individual members, or country of location for member or observer organisations).

If you wish to join as an individual member, you can use our membership calculator to calculate how much your membership fees would be.

For organisations and academic institutions, please obtain the latest fees from the membership team at membership@fip.org.

Yes, we do! We offer a 50% discount on individual membership fees for undergraduate students, full-time post-graduate students and early career pharmacists, pharmacy educators and pharmaceutical scientists who have graduated within the last eight years.

We don’t require any specific documents unless you are applying to benefit from the 50% discount as an undergraduate student, full-time postgraduate student or recent graduates. In that case, please send us an email (membership@fip.org) with proof of your enrolment as a full-time student (undergraduate or postgraduate). Please note that the discount is only applicable to post-graduate students who are enrolled full-time in their programmes. Recent graduates should send us an official graduation certificate proving that the graduation date from their first degree in pharmacy was less than eight years ago.

Note: When registering, please ensure you use an email address that you will always have access to, such as a personal email, rather than a university or institutional address. This will ensure we can always reach you, even if you leave university or change jobs. 

We take data privacy seriously and fully comply with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). FIP is based in the Netherlands and subject to Dutch and European Union legislation. Your personal information is securely stored and only accessible to authorised FIP team members, for the purpose of managing your membership or engaging with you as a member. Your name and email address may be shared with the FIP section(s) you’ve subscribed to, so they can contact you with relevant news, opportunities and special invitations.

Unfortunately, we are unable to waive membership fees. As a non-profit organisation, membership contributions are essential to support our activities, programmes and services. 

That said, we do our best to keep fees as affordable as possible. We offer discounted rates for undergraduate students, full-time postgraduate students and early-career pharmacists, pharmacy educators and pharmaceutical scientists, and we adjust our fees based on the World Bank classification of country economies  to make them fair and accessible for everyone. 

We encourage you to explore sponsorship opportunities or seek support from your employer, university or other organisations.

Yes, absolutely! You can download your digital membership certificate by logging into your account. It’s officially signed by our CEO and president, and you’re welcome to share it with your colleagues as a proud member of FIP!

Please note that as part of our commitment to being environmentally responsible, we do not issue physical membership cards or certificates.

No, membership fees are paid annually. When you first join, your membership will become active once payment of the fee is received and will be valid until the end of the calendar year. After that, you will receive a renewal invoice at the end of every year to cover the following year.

Our membership starts as soon as you join and payment of the fee is received, and it runs until the end of the calendar year.

Exception: If you join during the last third of the year (between 1st September and 31st December), we offer the remainder of that year free of charge. For example, if you join in September, your membership will start immediately, covering the final quarter of the year you join at no charge, and will then run through to December of the following calendar year.

We’ll send you a reminder by email at the end of the year, when it’s time to renew your membership for the following year. Just keep an eye on your inbox—and make sure your contact details are up to date in your account, so you don’t miss it!

Although your membership is automatically renewed each year, we don’t have an automatic billing system in place—so you’ll still need to make the payment every year. Don’t worry, we’ll send you a reminder at the end of the year to help you stay up to date! 

We accept payments in Euros, and our online payment system supports most debit and credit cards. 

If you’re having trouble with the online payment, bank transfer is also an option. Just email us at membership@fip.org and we’ll be happy to guide you through the process. 

Yes, absolutely! Once your payment is processed, you’ll receive a payment receipt by email. If you need another copy or have any specific invoicing requests, feel free to contact us at membership@fip.org and we’ll be happy to help. 

No worries! Just go to the login page and click on “Password forgotten?” to reset your password. If you’re still having trouble, feel free to email us at membership@fip.org —we’ll be happy to help you regain access to your account. 

You can update your personal information when renewing your membership by simply entering your updated details in the renewal form. If you’ve already renewed for the year or are encountering any issues, please email membership@fip.org with the information you wish to update, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Unfortunately, bank payments can sometimes be blocked for security reasons, and this is beyond our control. To help resolve the issue, we suggest trying the following: 

• Try registering or renewing your membership using a computer rather than a mobile phone. 
• Use a different internet browser – Google Chrome tends to perform best with our system. 
• Attempt the payment with a different bank card, if available. 
• If you are using a VPN, consider turning it off, as it may trigger the bank’s security measures. 

If none of these steps work, please send us a screenshot of the error you're experiencing to membership@fip.org, and we’ll be happy to assist you.

There could be several reasons for this. First, please mark our email address(es) as safe senders in your email. Secondly, check your spam or junk folder to ensure our emails haven’t been misdirected. If they aren’t there, there may be an issue with your membership details. If the problem persists, please contact us at membership@fip.org, and we’ll be happy to investigate and assist you. 

Note: When registering for individual membership, please ensure you use an email address that you will always have access to, such as a personal email, rather than a university or institutional address. This will ensure we can always reach you, even if you leave university or change jobs. 

If you'd like to file a complaint or share feedback about your membership experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at membership@fip.org. We’re always happy to hear from you and are here to help! 

For organisational members, please contact us at membership@fip.org. Organisations may resign from FIP at the end of a calendar year, provided they notify the CEO of their intention to resign in writing at least one year in advance. This notice period may be shortened at the discretion of the FIP Board.

If you are an individual member, to cancel your membership, please send us an email at membership@fip.org before 30 September, so that your membership is not renewed for the following year. We’ll take care of it from there and confirm once your cancellation has been processed.

FIP membership runs annually per calendar year, therefore unfortunately, we’re unable to offer partial refunds for cancellations made midway through the year. 

If you would like to cancel your membership to ensure it does not automatically renew for the following year, please reach out to us at membership@fip.org before 30 September. 

For organisational members, membership will be cancelled after two years of non-payment of the membership fees. However, after one year of non-payment, some membership benefits will be suspended, including access to member-only resources and the possibility of participating in FIP’s policy committees or working groups for member organisations, among others.

For individual members, membership will be cancelled after one year of non-payment of the membership fees.

Please ensure your payments are done promptly so you can enjoy your full membership benefits!

To reactivate your membership, please send us an email at membership@fip.org. Kindly note that you will need to pay overdue fees before we can proceed with the reactivation. As a goodwill gesture, we only ask you to cover one year of overdue fees plus the current year's membership – even if your membership has been suspended for longer than one year. 

We’ll guide you through the steps once we hear from you.

FIP offers various opportunities for early-career pharmacists, pharmacy educators and pharmaceutical scientists through its Early Career Pharmaceutical Group (ECPG). These include scholarships to attend the FIP world congress and participate in leadership development workshops. Additionally, internships and grants are available to support professional growth.  

To apply, visit the FIP ECPG Grants and Opportunities page for full details. 

Tip: Be sure to follow us on social media to be updated on opening opportunities and check your email – FIP members receive all key updates and opportunities directly in their inbox! 

FIP encourages members to contribute to global pharmacy by being actively involved in our sections or joining working groups and committees. If you're interested in getting involved, please keep an eye on calls for applications. All open calls are shared directly with members by email!

FIP members enjoy access to a wide range of events and online courses, including digital events, workshops, and special programmes covering key areas in pharmacy. They can also access special registration rates for our congress and events. 

You can find upcoming events on our FIP Events page and explore professional development resources – including courses with the official FIP seal – on the FIP Provision and Partnerships page.

Yes – FIP offers several ways for members to take on leadership roles and contribute to the advancement of pharmacy worldwide. Individual members can join sections, playing an active role in FIP’s professional, educational and scientific development.

In addition, member organisations have voting rights at the FIP Council, helping to shape the strategic direction of the federation.

All calls for nominations and leadership opportunities are shared directly with eligible members via email - so keep an eye on your inbox to get involved! 

Absolutely – FIP values the contributions of its members! Programmes like the ECPG Remote Volunteering Programme allow early-career professionals to join cross-functional global projects. Find out more on the FIP ECPG opportunities page. There may also be opportunities to contribute to projects by the FIP sections, regional pharmaceutical forums or the FIP Hub. 

 Tip: Volunteer opportunities are shared regularly on our social media and through member emails – be sure to follow us and check your inbox!

The reduced congress registration fee is one of the key benefits we offer our members, and it represents a significant saving – typically around EUR 200, which is higher than the annual membership fee itself.

To ensure fairness and recognise the commitment of our long-standing members, we introduced a policy where the discounted congress rate applies only to those who have been FIP members for at least two consecutive years. It's our way of acknowledging and thanking the ongoing support and engagement of our dedicated members. 

To benefit from the exclusive member rate for the congress, individuals need to have been members for at least two consecutive years and be up to date with their membership fees. However, we also offer the opportunity for new members to pay two years’ fees in advance, allowing you to access the special member rate even if you have just joined. 

Yes! FIP offers several awards and recognition programmes to honour outstanding contributions to pharmacy practice, pharmacy education and pharmaceutical sciences. These include FIP awards for individuals and organisations, as well as recognition through sections or the Early Career Pharmaceutical Group (ECPG). 

Calls for nominations are shared with members by email, so stay connected to put yourself or a colleague forward! 

If you are an official representative of a member organisation, your organisation holds voting rights at the FIP Council, which plays a key role in shaping FIP's policy, governance and future direction. 

Individual members do not have voting rights at Council but can still influence the work of FIP by joining sections and responding to open consultations or calls. In most of the sections, individual members have voting rights in the section’s annual meeting or assembly.