title: Vietnamese Pharmaceutical Association
text: # Vietnamese Pharmaceutical Association
  
  Vietnamese Pharmaceutical Association (VPA, Vietnamese: Hội Dược học Việt Nam) is a voluntary social and professional association of pharmacists and pharmaceutical workers in Vietnam. It is a member of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations.
  
  ## History
  
  * In 1955, Vietnam Medical Association was founded with Professor Hồ Đắc Di as president,.
  * In 1960, its name was changed into Vietnam General Association of Medicine, comprising a pharmaceutical section. Later, the Vietnam General Association of Medicine was changed into Vietnam General Association of Medicine and Pharmacy (VNGAMP), and Vietnamese Pharmaceutical Association is one of its members.
  * In 2002, Vietnamese Pharmaceutical Association was separated from VNGMP and became an independent association.
  
  ## Leaderships
  
  * 1960-1984: Pharmacist Vũ Công Thuyết is the section head and then president.
  * 1984-now: Pharmacist Nguyễn Duy Cương is the president.
  