A qualitative study with the Turkish pharmacists’ association chairman on the history and activities of Turkish pharmacists’ association

Organizing in terms of professional side of the pharmacists, one of the health professional groups which is one of the closest to society, is important for providing professional development, protecting the professional rights, and increasing the quality of the services they provide. At this point, Turkish Pharmacists Association (TPA), which is the professional national organization of pharmacists, has important duties. In this research, in which TPA’s activities and its history are examined, the literature has been searched to reach the related information and presented information obtained. At the same time, data resulting from in-depth interview with Pharmacist Erdogan Colak, who is the President of the 40th Term, in 11 August 2017 are provided in detail.