Join SFVPHA
Membership runs through the California Pharmacists Association. One enrollment covers statewide advocacy and your Valley chapter.
Join or Renew in the Portal
New memberships and renewals both run through the secure CPhA member portal at pharm.cpha.com. It takes a few minutes.
Trouble signing in? CPhA support is at support@cpha.com or (916) 779-1400.
Create your account
New members start here, and so does anyone who has not signed in since the January 2025 portal upgrade. Already have current portal credentials? Log in instead.
Pick your category
Choose the membership that matches your role and tenure. Pharmacist members can spread dues across a monthly payment plan rather than paying the year at once.
Select San Fernando Valley
Choose San Fernando Valley Pharmacists Association as your local association. Your chapter membership begins at the same moment as your CPhA membership.
Member Benefits
Valley chapter
CE Close to Home
Member registration rates on SFVPHA continuing education, with symposia and webinars scheduled around the hours Valley pharmacists actually work.
Valley chapter
A Local Network
Socials, mixers, student mentorship, and a quarterly newsletter, alongside pharmacists in community, hospital, clinical, academic, and industry practice.
Valley chapter
A Seat at the Table
Officer seats, committee chairs, and school liaison roles are filled from the membership every year. Members shape what this chapter does.
Statewide, through CPhA
Legislative Muscle
CPhA represents pharmacy in Sacramento on scope of practice, reimbursement, and PBM reform, including co-sponsorship of SB 41 in 2025.
Statewide, through CPhA
Pharmacy Legal Counsel
One complimentary consultation per quarter with California Pharmacy Lawyers, the only California firm dedicated solely to pharmacy law.
Statewide, through CPhA
Coverage and Partner Savings
Group-rate professional liability coverage through AMBA, plus partner discounts from Lexicomp, ARL Biopharma, and Tabula Rasa Healthcare.
Dues by Category
CPhA sets rates by role and tenure. Categories marked with a chapter tag add the San Fernando Valley local portion, and the portal shows your exact total before you pay.
Pharmacists
- Individual Pharmacistplus chapter dues$365/yr
- Joint Membershipplus chapter dues$225/yr
- Retired Pharmacistplus chapter dues$200/yr
New Graduates
- New Graduate Practitioner, years 1 to 3$100/yr
Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacy Technicianplus chapter dues$45/yr
- New Pharmacy Technicianplus chapter dues$45/yr
Students
- Student Pharmacist$30/yr
- Student Technician$30/yr
Associate
- Associate Memberplus chapter dues$200/yr
Rates are set and collected by the California Pharmacists Association and were current as of August 2026. Confirm the latest figures on the CPhA membership FAQ.
Membership Questions
Do I have to join CPhA to be an SFVPHA member?
Yes. SFVPHA is the San Fernando Valley chapter of the California Pharmacists Association, and membership is issued through CPhA. Joining CPhA and selecting San Fernando Valley as your local association enrolls you in both at once.
How long does a membership last?
Terms run one year. Pharmacist and technician memberships are valid for one full year from the date you join or renew, so a March 15 signup expires the following March 14. Student pharmacist memberships run on a fixed cycle from November 1 to October 31 regardless of join date.
Can I pay monthly instead of all at once?
CPhA offers payment plans to pharmacist members. You can pay the full year up front or spread the dues across monthly payments, selected during checkout in the portal.
Can I cancel my membership?
A refund is available if you request cancellation within 30 days of joining, and only when membership and CE are paid in full. If you are on a monthly plan and cancel after that 30 day window, the full year of dues is due at the time of cancellation.
Does membership include liability insurance?
Membership includes access to professional liability coverage created specifically for licensed pharmacists, through the CPhA partnership with AMBA. Business, health, workers compensation, auto, and life plans are also available to members at group rates.
Is there a student rate?
Student pharmacist and student technician memberships are $30, with no local dues added. SFVPHA also seats student liaisons from WCU, USC, WesternU, and Loma Linda, so there is a direct route into chapter leadership while you are still in school.
How do I get more involved once I have joined?
Chapter leadership is the fastest route. SFVPHA fills officer seats, committee chairs, and student liaison roles from its membership each year, and CPhA staffs its committees and Board of Trustees the same way.
Who do I contact about dues or portal access?
Dues, renewals, and billing are handled by CPhA at membership@cpha.com or (916) 779-4518. For portal login trouble, contact CPhA support at support@cpha.com or (916) 779-1400. For questions about the Valley chapter itself, reach out to SFVPHA directly.
Questions About the Valley Chapter?
Dues and renewals are handled by CPhA, but anything about SFVPHA programming, CE nights, board service, or student involvement comes straight to us.