Empowering Pharmacy, Enhancing Healthcare

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Drugstores Association of the Philippines Inc.One Cause · One Voice · One Future
DSAP portal appNEWYour membership, now on your phone

The voice ofPhilippinedrugstores.

Since 1984, one national association for drugstore owners, chains and distributors.

Explore what members get
  • The DSAP national office from above1984Founded in Manila
  • Members filling the ballroom at the 27th National Convention57Chapters nationwide
  • DSAP members in a group photo at the convention15Founding members
  • Members on stage at Awards Night12National presidents
Maribel P. Rafael, RPh., DSAP National President
Maribel P. Rafael, RPh.DSAP National President

A message from the National President

Welcome to the DSAP Website

On behalf of the DSAP Board of Directors, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the Drugstores Association of the Philippines (DSAP), Inc.

This website is more than just a source of information. It is a digital home for our association, where our members, chapters, partners, and stakeholders can connect, engage, and discover the many ways DSAP continues to move forward.

As you explore our website, you will discover the strength, dedication, and excellence of DSAP members across the country. From the outstanding work of our regional and local chapters to our programs, educational initiatives, advocacy efforts, community activities, and industry partnerships, this platform showcases the collective efforts that make DSAP a strong and dynamic organization.

Our chapters are where the heart of DSAP truly comes alive. Through their programs and activities, our members demonstrate leadership, innovation, collaboration, and a genuine commitment to serving their communities and advancing the independent drugstore sector.

We invite you to explore, participate, and be inspired. Discover what is happening in our chapters. Learn about our programs and initiatives. Celebrate the achievements of our members. Stay informed about opportunities that can help you grow your business, strengthen your practice, and contribute to the future of our industry.

As independent drugstore owners and professionals, we face a rapidly changing landscape. Digitalization, innovation, convergence, and new opportunities are reshaping the way we serve our communities. DSAP is committed to ensuring that no member is left behind, and that together, we are equipped, connected, and ready for what lies ahead.

The strength of DSAP has always been our people, our unity, and our shared purpose.

Let this website be a place where we connect with one another, share our successes, learn from each other, and build the future of independent pharmacy together.

Welcome to DSAP. Welcome to your association.

One Cause.One Voice.One Future.

With my warmest regards and appreciation,Maribel P. Rafael, RPh.National PresidentDrugstores Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAP)

What the association does

The leading voice of the retail pharmacy industry, working for drugstores, the pharmacy profession and the patients they serve.

Our impact

Through its member drugstores, for every Filipino community.

  • Accessible healthcare

    Member drugstores keep essential medicines and healthcare products within reach of communities nationwide.

    • Essential medicines
    • Nationwide

  • Health advocacy

    DSAP works with policymakers on laws and regulations that serve the drug retail industry, pharmacists and patients alike.

    • DOH
    • FDA
    • House
    • Senate

  • Health education

    Programs and campaigns that teach the public proper medication use, disease prevention and healthy living.

    • Medication use
    • Prevention
    • Wellness

For our members

For the owners, pharmacists and staff behind every counter.

  • Professional development

    Training on modern pharmacy operations for owners and pharmacy assistants, and CPD-accredited sessions for pharmacists.

    • Owners
    • Assistants
    • CPD units

  • Business support

    Regular regulatory updates, accredited insurance at member rates, and guidance on responsible pharmacy practice.

    • Regulatory updates
    • Insurance

  • Fellowship and networking

    57 chapters close to home, a national convention, and civic projects that bring members together.

    • Chapters
    • Convention
    • Civic projects
DSAPDrugstores Association
of the Philippines, Inc.
Member
DSAP Pharmacy
ChapterBatangas
MembershipRegular
Valid thruDec 2027
A sample card. Every member carries one in the DSAP app.

A membership you can show.

Every member carries a DSAP card in the app, ready for the counter, the convention door and the regulator.

  1. Your name on itYour drugstore, chapter, member code and the year you are valid through.
  2. A QR on the backTap the card in the app to show your QR. Staff scan it at events and at the counter.
  3. Always currentIt updates the moment your dues are posted, so it is never out of date.
Get your cardSee the app

Benefits of becoming a member

Seven benefits, the same in every chapter.

  • Free training

    Programs for owners and pharmacy assistants.

  • Members walking the exhibit hall at the 27th National Convention

    Reference books

    MIMS and Better Pharmacy, given at the convention.

  • Regulatory updates

    Advisories from the FDA, the DOH and other agencies, as they are issued.

    • FDA
    • DOH
    • Other agencies
  • The DSAP seal on the national office

    The DSAP seal

    Display the DSAP logo on your signage, a mark of quality and compliance your customers recognise.

    Become a member

  • Insurance rates

    Fire and theft cover from DSAP-accredited insurers.

    • Fire cover
    • Theft cover
    • Accredited insurers

  • Convention rate

    Reduced registration for members.

    Member rate

  • Business guidance

    Good business practice, shared by fellow drugstore owners.

Your membership, in your pocket

Every member gets the DSAP app. It installs free from the browser, on any phone.

Open the member app
Step 1 of 6

  1. A member card that lives on your phone

    Your name, chapter, member code and the year you are valid through, on the first screen.

  2. One tap shows your member QR

    Staff scan it to verify your membership at events and at the counter.

  3. Dues, paid and proven

    See exactly what you owe today, pay DSAP’s account, then send a photo of the deposit slip.

    • Under review, then posted
    • Official receipts kept on file

  4. Benefits that open as you go

    A lock shows what is still closed and the line beneath it says how to open it.

  5. A certificate for the wall

    Print your certificate of membership or save it as a PDF once dues are paid and your profile is complete.

  6. Permits, counted down

    Your FDA License to Operate, business permit, DTI or SEC registration and PRC licenses, each with the days left.

    Free on Android, iPhone and computers. Add it to your home screen from the browser.

    Open the member app

Where the industry gathers

From the national convention to chapter seminars, DSAP events bring owners, pharmacists and partners together to learn, connect and serve.

The main stage at the opening of the 27th National Convention

Flagship event

The DSAP National Convention

The year’s largest gathering of drugstore owners, pharmacists and partners.

  • Learning sessions for owners, pharmacists and assistants
  • Networking with suppliers, distributors and fellow owners
  • MIMS and Better Pharmacy references for members
  • A reduced registration rate for members
Most recent
27th National Convention
Next edition
to be announced

Throughout the year

  1. A speaker giving a talk on stage at the convention

    Training and CPD seminars

    Year-round

    Programs on modern pharmacy operations for owners and assistants, and sessions with CPD units for pharmacists.

  2. A chapter receiving the Chapter Excellence Award on stage

    Chapter assemblies

    57 chapters

    Each chapter gathers its members, holds its own elections and installs its officers.

  3. Members in DSAP green at the 27th National Convention

    Health and civic outreach

    Nationwide

    Campaigns on proper medication use and disease prevention, with civic and humanitarian projects led by members.

Online registration

Register for any DSAP event online

  1. A delegate pass held up at the conventionChoose your passesPick the event and the passes you need.
  2. A phone and a printed slip in hand at a counterPay by bankPay DSAP’s account and upload the slip.
  3. A check-in kiosk showing a green check markCheck in with a QRShow the QR on your pass at the door.
See upcoming events

Our legacy

Four decades of serving Philippine pharmacy.

The only government-recognized association for drugstores in the Philippines.

With a rich history of advocacy, education and service, DSAP has played a pivotal role in shaping the pharmacy landscape in the Philippines, earning the trust and respect of both the government and the public.

  1. Fifteen drugstores found DSAP
  2. First officers installed in Manila
  3. Today57 chapters, Luzon to Mindanao

Our mission

  • Advocate

    Policies that benefit drugstores, pharmacists and patients alike.

  • Provide

    A platform for professional development and networking.

  • Promote

    Responsible pharmacy practice and patient safety.

  • Support

    Initiatives that improve public health and well-being.

Our vision for the future

Advancing the pharmacy profession and enhancing the health of the Filipino people, through collaboration and partnership that make a lasting impact on our society.

Together, let’s build a healthier nation.

Read our story and meet our leadership

Questions before you join

What documents do I need?

Your FDA License to Operate, your DTI or SEC registration, and your Mayor’s business permit. You attach them in the second step of the online application.

What happens after I apply?

DSAP reviews your application and you can check its status online. Once approved, you receive an invitation email to set your password and open the app.

What makes up my yearly dues?

The national fee, your chapter’s local fee, and the CPhAD fee for each pharmacist. The app shows the exact total on the day you pay.

How long does membership last?

A paid membership keeps you in good standing until December 31. A new membership year then opens for renewal.

What if I miss a year?

Your membership becomes inactive. To return, pay the yearly fee plus a reactivation fee, which replaces any penalty or late renewal fee.

Can a customer check that I am a member?

Yes. Anyone can contact the DSAP National Office and quote the membership number on your certificate, and staff can scan your member QR.

Join DSAP.

What are you registering?

You join as a regular member. For a single drugstore, a chain or another drugstore.

  1. Apply onlineDetails, documents, review.
  2. Check your statusDSAP reviews it.
  3. Accept the inviteSet your password.
  4. Pay your duesYour card goes live.
MembershipBefore you start

Three documents to have ready.

  • FDA License to OperateFrom the Food and Drug Administration
  • DTI or SEC registrationDTI for sole owners, SEC for companies
  • Mayor’s business permitFrom your city or municipal hall

Have all three? Apply online and upload them.

Apply here
Become a member