National Community Pharmacists Association

04/02/2026

📊 Join NCPA State Panel of Experts member John Coster on April 10 at 2 p.m. ET to learn why participating in Medicaid cost of dispensing (COD) surveys is critical to ensuring fair reimbursement and sustaining independent pharmacy operations.

This session will break down how COD data is used, what’s at stake, and how to complete surveys accurately and efficiently — so your pharmacy’s true costs are represented.

🔗 Register now:

Join NCPA State Panel Expert John Coster for a discussion on why pharmacist participation in Medicaid cost of dispensing (COD) surveys is critical to ensuring accurate reimbursement and sustaining independent pharmacy operations. This webinar will walk through how COD data is used by states, what’...

04/02/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode out now!

For the first time, Independent Rx Forum is on video in the studio! Host Sam Manas sits down with NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey to discuss the new media studio at NCPA headquarters. They cover the history of NCPA’s podcast and discuss the future of content for community pharmacy.

Starting today, NCPA’s podcast is available to stream on YouTube and our website in addition to wherever you get your podcasts.

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Tune in: https://bit.ly/3tUJsS5

04/01/2026

👨‍⚕️ Don’t miss this opportunity to better engage male patients through education, counseling, and everyday interactions at your pharmacy.

Join our Learning Hour webinar on April 9 at 2 p.m. ET to explore the biological, sociocultural, and health access factors influencing men’s health outcomes — along with insights into men’s attitudes toward health behaviors and care utilization.

💻 Register now:

This program reviews the health status of men and boys in the United States, highlighting key trends in male morbidity, mortality, and the nearly five-year lifespan gender gap between men and women. Participants will explore biological, sociocultural, and health access factors influencing men’s he...

04/01/2026

From students to seasoned Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In attendees, each NCPA member has a story and a voice that needs to be heard on Capitol Hill.

Join us at on April 15-16 to represent your patients, build relationships with your legislators, and network with independent pharmacists from across America.

Only a few spots remain. Register today to secure your seat at the table.

🔗 https://ncpa.org/congressional-pharmacy-fly

03/31/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode out now!

Joel Kurzman, NCPA director of state government affairs, sits down with John Coster, former director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Division of Pharmacy, to discuss NCPA’s new State Panel of Experts and state Medicaid reform efforts.

With the support of CPA, NCPA has gathered experts from pharmacy and policy to assist state associations in their efforts around the most pressing issues facing community pharmacists.

💡 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t896wk

🎧 Tune-in: https://bit.ly/3tUJsS5

03/30/2026

⏰ Last chance — registration closes tomorrow!

Don’t miss our Business of Long-Term Care Workshop, happening April 18-19 in Alexandria, Va. This two-day intensive program will give you the tools, insights, and strategies to walk away with the fundamentals needed to start a profitable long-term care pharmacy.

🔗 Register now: https://ncpa.org/business-of-long-term-care

03/29/2026

💡 Already providing diabetes education? It’s time to get paid for it.

Register now for the Diabetes Accreditation Boot Camp, launching April 15, to prepare for your diabetes self-management education accreditation. This turnkey online program helps you achieve accreditation in six weeks or less — so you can begin billing Medicare and other payers for diabetes education you may already be providing.

🔗 Secure your spot by April 13: https://ncpa.org/diabetes-self-management

03/28/2026

⚽️ The world’s biggest soccer tournament is coming to the U.S. — is your pharmacy ready?

With an influx of international travelers, pharmacies in host cities and nearby areas will play a key role in patient care. Make sure you're prepared with the right OTC recommendations, an understanding of regulations, and awareness of game day schedules.

🔗 Get ready: https://ncpa.org/hosting-world

03/27/2026

🌪️ When disaster strikes, your pharmacy becomes a lifeline.

Join our Learning Hour webinar on April 23 at 2 p.m. ET to hear how one independent pharmacy responded to Hurricane Helene — maintaining patient care while supporting staff well-being during a crisis.

Walk away with real-world insights and practical strategies to better prepare your pharmacy for the human impact of future disruptive events.

This session is supported by an educational grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation.

🔗 Register now:

Natural disasters can upend community pharmacies in an instant, creating emotional and operational strain for pharmacy teams and their patients. Drawing on firsthand experience responding to Hurricane Helene, this session offers a real-world look at how one independent pharmacy navigated crisis cond...

03/27/2026

👀 Stay tuned.

03/26/2026

🏘️ Register now for our upcoming virtual Maximum Fair Price Town Hall on April 7 at 3 p.m. ET!

During this webinar, NCPA and experts from CMS and Beacon MFP will provide updates on the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Program, the Medicare Transaction Facilitator, and Maximum Fair Price refund payments.

Following the updates, NCPA will facilitate a Q&A session for issues lingering from the first quarter of 2026 and looking ahead to the drugs selected for 2027 and the addition of Part B drugs in 2028.

🔗 Save your spot and submit questions:

Join NCPA and experts from CMS and Beacon MFP for updates on the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Program, the Medicare Transaction Facilitator, and Maximum Fair Price refund payments. Following the updates, NCPA will facilitate a Q & A session for issues lingering from the first quarter...

03/26/2026

Whatever your state association is fighting for, NCPA can help!

Our State Panel of Experts provides free support in collaboration with Compliant Pharmacy Alliance Cooperative by connecting you to experienced policy, legal, and communications experts to help advance pharmacy and patient-friendly legislation.

Five states have already taken advantage of this resource; will you be next?

🔗 https://bit.ly/4t896wk