CPPA stands for which organization, and what is its focus?

• A. Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation
• B. Center for Pharmacist Professional Advancement
• C. Clinical Pharmacy Practice Association
• D. Certified Pharmacy Programs Authority

Answer: (A)

CPPA stands for Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation, and its focus is accrediting community and ambulatory pharmacy practice sites to ensure they meet standards for high-quality, patient-centered care. Accreditation involves an external review of how pharmacies deliver services—such as medication therapy management, immunizations, and patient education—along with quality assurance, privacy, and workflow processes, with the aim of improving patient outcomes and consistency across practices. The other options describe roles that aren’t about accrediting practice sites (they suggest a professional advancement center, a professional association, or a certifying authority for programs).