Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When was ICHP formed?

ICHP was formed in 1963, and incorporated as a not for profit in the State of Illinois on January 31, 1966.

Q. Are my payments to ICHP tax deductible?

Probably not, ICHP is a 501 (c) 6 not for profit organization, and as such is not tax exempt, and is not a charitable organization. However, if a member of ICHP itemizes deductions on their federal income tax, they may be able to deduct the portion of dues and meeting registration fees if they and other professional related expenses exceed 2% of their gross income. Please refer to the IRS Code.

Q. Who can join ICHP?

ICHP membership is open to pharmacists, technicians, students, pharmaceutical representatives, active or retired. Membership averages 1400 annually.

Q. Who is in charge of ICHP?

ICHP is governed by a Board of Directors and a House of Delegates. The Board meets six times a year. The House meets annually at the fall meeting.

Q. Does ICHP have a major State-wide membership meeting?

ICHP holds an Annual Fall Meeting in the Chicago-land area. The Annual meeting will include House of Delegates business meetings and approximately 15 credit hours of continuing education for attendees. Members and non-members may attend the Annual Meeting.

Q. Does ICHP conduct any other Statewide meetings during the year?

ICHP holds a Spring Meeting that alternates as a joint meeting with the Missouri Society of Health-System Pharmacists held on the Missouri side of the St. Louis area on odd years, and a stand-alone meeting held in Illinois on even years in central or southern Illinois. The Spring meeting includes Board business meetings and approximately 12 credit hours of continuing education for attendees. Members and non-members may attend the Spring Meeting.

Q. Does ICHP have an advocacy arm?

ICHP provides information and counsel on pharmacy related questions posed by members, and this includes detailed analysis of Pharmacy Practice Act impact. ICHP also retains a legislative consultant in Springfield that works with the Division of Government Affairs and staff to monitor legislation and collaborate with legislators.

Q. In what other ways does ICHP impact pharmacy practice in Illinois?

ICHP has a Political Action Fund that accepts donations and provides funds to state politicians who support the practice of pharmacy.

Q. What publications does ICHP produce for members and other interested pharmacy professionals?

ICHP publishes the KeePosted™ newsjournal and the Pharmacy Tech Topics™ accredited continuing education modules (print and online subscriptions at Pharmacy Tech Topics™).

Q. What other activities does ICHP participate in on a national level?

ICHP is a founding member of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and the Foundation for Continuing Professional Development which hosts HealthSystemCE.org, an internet based continuing education service.

Q. Does ICHP provide quality continuing education?

ACPE logo The Illinois Council of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. All of the continuing pharmacy education offered provides participants with ACPE credit. ICHP provides continuing pharmacy education for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians through live presentations and home-study programming on the internet at HealthSystemCE.org and Pharmacy Tech Topics™.

Q. How can I get more involved with ICHP as a volunteer?

ICHP offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Click on the Membership/About Us button on the side panel of this website and then select ICHP Divisions and Committees for more detailed information.

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