NCPA analysis shows Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program hurts financial stability of pharmacies
Calls for immediate freeze of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation to protect pharmacies and patients.
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NCPA to CMS: A third of independent pharmacies won’t carry drugs in the Negotiated Price Program
If CMS and the new administration want to save the program, and if they want to prevent the disappearance of many more pharmacies, they will make a number of changes, said NCPA.
NCPA announces Independent Community Pharmacy Consortium for Government Engagement
New consortium unites independent pharmacies and public health agencies to enhance emergency preparedness and response.
NCPA on new government funding deal: Missed opportunity
Congress fumbled a chance to rein in big insurance and PBMs and save taxpayers billions, says NCPA.
NCPA: We’re on the verge of groundbreaking PBM reforms
But Congress must ignore big insurance and the PBM lobby’s last-ditch effort to scuttle reforms and pass the continuing resolution.
NACDS, NCPA to the U.S. Congress: Stand strong and enact PBM reforms this year in Medicare and Medicaid
“We also laud the commitment of other Republican and Democratic members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate who are working hard to deliver comprehensive PBM reform before year’s end."
NCPA: Making America Healthy Again starts with PBM reform
The National Community Pharmacists Association in a statement urged incoming HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to prioritize reforming PBMs and insurers.
NCPA CEO after lawsuit win against CVS: 'It’s payback time'
A federal judge ruled that a court, not an arbitrator, must decide whether claims against CVS in a class action lawsuit should be arbitrated. The decision challenges CVS's arbitration practices and could have significant implications for future cases.
NCPA delegates install Jeff Harrell as president
New officer installed at annual House of Delegates meeting.
DeAnn Mullins awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation
The McKesson Corporation sponsors the annual award.
NCPA Foundation recognizes Ashley Hannings Chinchilla, Jan Kavookjian as Outstanding Faculty Liaisons of the Year
The award is to recognize faculty liaisons who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to independent pharmacy, their NCPA Student Chapter, and the community.
Amina Abubakar named recipient of Sharlea Leatherwood Memorial Trailblazer Award
Abubakar is currently sharing her passion for advancements in pharmacogenomics with pharmacists, patients and policymakers all over the country.
Matt Garner receives National Preceptor of the Year Award from NCPA Foundation
This award recognizes a pharmacist who has made a significant contribution to the education of pharmacy students as a preceptor in a community practice setting.
Korey Kreider receives NCPA Foundation’s NARD Ownership Award
Medicine Man Prairie Pharmacy was established in 1990 and serves a diverse community in northern Idaho.
NCPA releases 2024 Digest report
The NCPA Digest, which provides an annual overview of independent community pharmacy, found that the industry represents 35 percent of all retail pharmacies in the United States. It continues to be true that no single pharmacy chain has more stores than all independents combined.
NCPA Foundation announces 2024 scholarship recipients
The NCPA Foundation proudly awards scholarships each year to college students pursuing community pharmacy ownership, recognizing those with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement and an interest in independent pharmacy.