Role of Student Chapter
The purpose of the Student Chapter is to provide a forum for pharmacy students to learn about and support the mission and objectives of NCPA, including the many career opportunities available in independent pharmacy practice through an affiliation with NCPA.
- Advocacy toolkits: legislative outreach, grassroots letter templates, bill tracking reports by state
- Business plan competition
- Scholarships
- Annual conventions, national Student Leadership Council. APPE/Residency at headquarters
The objectives of the Student Chapter are:
- To promote the pharmacy profession and the role of independent pharmacy in the health care system.
- To maintain and expand educational programs, to strengthen Student Members’ professional, business, and leadership abilities, and to encourage schools of pharmacy to place emphasis on the practical realities of modern community pharmacy practice.
- To provide effective support and sponsorship of programs which encourage careers in independent pharmacy practice.
- To promote communication and mutual understanding among health professionals in areas affecting the practice and education of these disciplines.
- To educate the public on the proper use of prescription and non-prescription medication and on the pharmacist’s role in providing patient care.
- To promote innovation in pharmacy and to strengthen Student Members’ knowledge of innovative pharmacy practices.
Role of National Chapter
Founded in 1898
- Represents over 18,900 pharmacies
- $103 billion marketplace
- America’s most accessible health care providers
- Medicare information resources
- PBM regulation and reform
- Scope of practice expansion Advocacy
- Education
- CE, EmpowerRx, CPESN Med Sync Fellowship, Diabetes Accreditation
- Business resources
- Grants
- Research library
For more information visit ncpa.org