Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Farmacéuticos de Las Palmas

The pharmacists' professional body in Las Palmas

The Official College of Pharmacists of Las Palmas (COFLP) is a public-law corporation with its own legal personality and statutory autonomy, recognized under Article 36 of the Spanish Constitution. It represents pharmacists in Las Palmas province and has a democratic internal structure governed by its statutes. Membership is required to practice any profession covered by a pharmacy degree in the province; pharmacists who are not practicing may join voluntarily as Associate Pharmacists.

History and figures

The college marks 100 years of history, a milestone it highlights with the phrase “One hundred years caring for your health.” Its website says that the 763 pharmacies in the Canary Islands take part in joint campaigns, though it does not give an exact count of members or pharmacies in the province. The main office is at 7 Avenida Alcalde José Ramírez Bethencourt, 35003 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Services for members

• Education: in-person and online courses, a virtual campus, a training calendar, and university agreements.
• Administrative services: membership, document verification, a one-stop service desk, job listings, and general applications.
• Professional pharmacy services: compounded medicines, personalized medication packaging systems (SPD), and Mi Farmacia Asistencial.
• Transparency portal with institutional, organizational, financial, and contract information.

Services for the public

• Finders for nearby pharmacies and laboratories.
• On-duty pharmacies.
• Suggestions and complaints channel.
• Health advice and information for travelers.

Public and professional activities

The college takes part in public health campaigns, including summer health guidance and a program monitoring insect bites. It maintains collaboration agreements with organizations such as Universidad Fernando Pessoa Canarias and participates in the Pharmacist Continuing Recertification System. It also organizes and shares information about conferences and grant opportunities, and provides international humanitarian aid through Farmacéuticos Canarios Solidarios.

Contact

Address: 7 Avenida Alcalde José Ramírez Bethencourt, 35003 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Phone: 928 333 366. Email: coflaspalmas@redfarma.org. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Data protection contact: dpd@coflaspalmas.es.