Tadrus takes helm as NCPA president
Christian Tadrus leads NCPA in 2026-2027, urging independent pharmacists to shape pharmacy practice, regulation and payment.
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University of Washington wins 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
The winners were announced as part of the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 3-6 in Kansas City.
NCPA presents Rep. Buddy Carter with Spirit of Independence Award
Carter is a graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia where he earned his Bachelor of Science in pharmacy.
Steve Giroux receives NCPA 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
Giroux is the owner of Middleport Family Health Center in Middleport, N.Y.
T.J. Woodard named 2026 NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year
Woodard is the owner of Prescriptions to Geaux, which has two locations in Baton Rouge, La.
NCPA releases 2026 Digest Report
The 2026 NCPA Digest underscores the importance of pharmacy locations as health care destinations above and beyond providing accessible prescription medications.
Enrollment now open for ACCESS to Pharmacy Care program
NCPA and CPESN open enrollment for program offering community and long-term care pharmacies a supported pathway to participation in the CMS ACCESS model for Original Medicare patients.
NCPA sets fall education events for pharmacy teams
Upcoming NCPA events include online education for pharmacy teams, pre-convention workshops, and the 2026 Annual Convention and Expo.
NCPA raises concerns over FTC Caremark settlement
NCPA warns that independent pharmacies could be required to provide competitively sensitive acquisition-cost information to vertically integrated PBMs.
NCPA names Sara Roszak senior vice president of the Office of the CEO
Roszak previously served in several roles at the NACDS and its foundation, most recently as senior vice president of health and wellness strategy and policy at NACDS and as president of the NACDS Foundation.
Rural pharmacies identify thousands of patients at risk of stroke, heart disease, pilot program reveals
Program also yields evidence supporting $14.1 million in savings by keeping patients out of the hospital.
Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams
The National Community Pharmacists Association announced upcoming online events for pharmacists and pharmacy teams.
NCPA announces keynote speakers for Annual Convention
This year’s theme emphasizes turning peer-tested strategies into results, highlighted across sessions, educational programs, networking, and Expo Hall.
NCPA urges CMS to tighten PBM reform rules
The association is calling on CMS to ensure new Medicare Part D regulations prevent PBMs from exploiting loopholes and provide fair reimbursement for independent pharmacies.
NCPA announces finalists for 2026 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition
The winning team will be announced on Sunday, Oct. 4, as part of the convention’s First General Session.
