Progression Scale

Band 1

Community Pharmacist

Band 2

Senior Community Pharmacist

Band 3

Community Pharmacy Specialist

Band 4

Community Pharmacy Senior Specialist

Band 5

Community Pharmacy Consultant

Broad Themes & Corresponding Domains of Assessment

Professional Knowledge

  • Years of Practice (10)
  • Advanced Qualifications (10)
  • Research Publications (5)
  • Training/Mentoring (5)
  • Entrepreneurship (10)

Professional Attributes

  • Licensure (5)
  • Digitalisation (5)
  • Conference Attendance (5)
  • Pharmacy Premises Quality Assurance (10)
  • Ethics (5)

Professional Practice

  • Pharmaceutical Care (10)
  • Expanded Care/Specialisation (10)
  • Primary Health Care (5)
  • Collaboration (5)
Community Pharmacist Progression Scale

Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) is a technical arm of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, (PSN) and a member of International Pharmaceutical Federation/ Community Pharmacy Section (FIP/CPS).

We are committed to empowering every Community Pharmacist to embrace Best Pharmacy Practice and collaborate with all stakeholders in the health sector to promote quality healthcare.

What we do

  • Competency-Based Assessments: We design and administer fair, transparent evaluations that measure the real-world readiness and expertise of community pharmacists.

  • Career Progression Framework: We offer a tiered, merit-based pathway for pharmacists to grow professionally—from entry-level practitioners to advanced specialists.

  • Accredited Training & CPD: Through workshops, e-learning, and mentorship, we provide ongoing learning opportunities tailored to the realities of practice.

  • Policy Support & Advocacy: We contribute to shaping pharmacy workforce policy through research, thought leadership, and partnerships with key stakeholders.

  • Digital Certification & Tracking: Our tech-enabled platforms make it easy for pharmacists to monitor progress, manage credentials, and access learning resources anytime, anywhere.