About IPA One Profession. One Voice. The Iowa Pharmacy Association is the state society representing the profession of pharmacy in Iowa, united for the purpose of promoting safe and effective medication use to improve the health of patients. Established in 1880 and strengthened in 1999 through unification with the Iowa Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Iowa Pharmacy Association preserves and advances the interests of the profession and serves the professional needs of all pharmacists, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians. Mission: IPA empowers the pharmacy profession to improve the health of our communities. Vision: The Iowa Pharmacy Association is the respected voice for all pharmacy pr