National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

The voice of the community pharmacist.

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is the voice of the independent community pharmacist, representing 21,000 pharmacies that employ more than 250,000 people nationwide. NCPA advocates for independent pharmacy at the state and federal levels, including the push for PBM reform, while giving members the education, resources, and events they need to run stronger businesses. From ownership workshops and long-term care support to revenue opportunities and clinical certificate programs, NCPA helps independent pharmacies thrive and keeps their interests front and center with policymakers.

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A Voice for Independent Pharmacy

Representing 21,000 independent pharmacies nationwide, NCPA champions community pharmacists at the state and federal levels. With your AAPA Edge, gain discounted access to NCPA membership, which includes advocacy, education, events, and business resources. Saving you money and helping you protect and grow your pharmacy.

Through the NCPA Vendor Program, AAPA members gain:

Discounted access to the national association dedicated to independent community pharmacy. The AAPA NCPA program helps members stay informed, strengthen their businesses, and add their voice to the fight for fair policies and reimbursement.

Discounted membership in the voice of independent community pharmacy

State and federal advocacy, including the push for PBM reform

On-demand learning, webinars, and certificate programs through the NCPA Learning Center

Resources for revenue opportunities, long-term care, immunizations, and more

Events like the NCPA Annual Convention and Pharmacy Ownership Workshop

Member publications, including America's Pharmacist and daily industry news

Products & Services

Everything NCPA offers your pharmacy

Pharmacist and community leader collaborate

Advocacy

Legislative Action Center
Legal Center
Grassroots Toolkit

Education & Events

NCPA Learning Center
Annual Convention
Ownership Workshop
Certificate Programs

Business Resources

Revenue Opportunities
Long-Term Care Division
Contract Evaluation Resources
Member Publications

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Why Choose NCPA?

For more than 125 years, NCPA has stood up for independent community pharmacists. Owners often feel like they're facing massive corporations on their own, and NCPA gives them a collective voice, along with the resources and education to run stronger, more competitive businesses.

Advocacy That Delivers
A strong voice at the state and federal levels, leading the push for PBM reform and fair reimbursement.

Education for Every Stage
Learning, workshops, and fellowships for pharmacy students, new owners, and experienced operators alike.

Resources to Grow
Guidance on revenue opportunities, long-term care, immunizations, mental health services, and more.