Draft:National Community Pharmacists Association
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The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), founded in 1898 as the National Association of Retail Druggists (NARD), represents the interests of nearly 19,400 pharmacies that employ 215,000 individuals across the United States..[1]. NCPA provides continuing education and advocates for independent pharmacy owners and their patients.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
NCPA also conducts surveys among independent pharmacy owners on topics such as drug shortages[8], staffing issues[9], and industry oversight[10]
B. Douglas Hoey is a pharmacist and CEO of NCPA.[11]
In 2022, Hoey was named to the Board of Governors of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board .[12]
NCPA is located in Alexandria Virginia and has approximately 50 employees.[13]
History
NCPA was founded in 1898 as the National Association of Retail Druggists. NARD changed its name to the National Community Pharmacists Association to better reflect the expanded role and offerings of pharmacies beyond dispensing medication and drugs.[14]
Organization
NCPA has a membership of nearly 19,400 pharmacies across the country. NCPA members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct designed to demonstrate commitment to upholding the highest standards in professional practice and dedication. [14]
Structure
NCPA operates under the governance of a board of directors and maintains a staff of over 50 employees. While NCPA serves as a national organization, its reach is extended through its state and regional organizations that represent pharmacists. The chapters span across the United State, which offer programming and direct services to support their members at various stages of their professional careers.[15]
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- ^ Pierson, Brendan; Pierson, Brendan (2021-07-02). "Amici come out for N.D. law regulating 'abusive' PBMs". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ Review, Chain Drug (2021-07-01). "Pharmacy groups ready for another legal fight with the PBMs in North Dakota". CDR – Chain Drug Review. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ "North Dakota law aimed at regulating PBMs gets support". AP NEWS. 2021-07-01. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ "National Community Pharmacists Association". Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ^ Brawner, Steve (October 1, 2020). "U.S. Supreme Court hearing state appeal on pharmacy benefit managers Tuesday".
- ^ "Justices get state case on druggist pay rules". Arkansas Online. January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Adderall shortage impacting both parents and ADHD children". April 13, 2023.
- ^ "Walmart raises wages of pharmacy workers in tight labor market". Yahoo Finance. June 16, 2022.
- ^ "Auditor McGuiness: Survey Shows Predatory PBM Practices Destroying Independent Pharmacies". August 30, 2021.
- ^ "Why the FTC should reconsider its vote on probing pharmacy benefit managers". March 15, 2022.
- ^ "The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Welcomes National Community Pharmacists Association to Board of Governors" (Press release). September 27, 2022.
- ^ "Indeed's "About the company" snapshot of the National Community Pharmacists Association". Indeed's snapshot information about the company.
- ^ a b "About". About.
- ^ "Membership". Membership.