Advocacy
NCPA fights for the nation's 23,000 independent pharmacists and their patients because pharmacists play a vital role in health care. We work on Capitol Hill and in the courts to defend access to this critical sector of the health care system. We hope you'll learn more and get involved - you can make a difference. We have delivered thousands of messages to members of Congress this month, join the growing chorus! Click here to view the latest video update from NCPA Senior Vice President John Coster.
Elections Approach With Significant Pharmacy Implications
Your vote will determine what elected individuals make decisions in Washington on behalf of our industry’s largest payer for prescription medications: the federal government through the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Click here to read and print the NCPA Community Pharmacy Platform to ensure pharmacists and patients ask the right questions before casting ballots in the 2010 elections. Vote to support your business and your patients.CVS Business Practices
A group of Attorneys General from 24 states are investigating CVS business practices. Please contact your Attorney General today, a draft letter can be found here:Need help finding your Attorney General? Click here.
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NCPA Legislative Action Center The NCPA Legislative Action Center puts you in the drivers seat. Take action on the top issues facing community pharmacy, contact your elected officials, see where they stand on our issues, and access a wealth of knowledge on the workings of Capitol Hill. |
NCPA Legislative Action Center The NCPA Legislative Action Center puts you in the drivers seat. Take action on the top issues facing community pharmacy, contact your elected officials, see where they stand on our issues, and access a wealth of knowledge on the workings of Capitol Hill. |
Issues and Advocacy
NCPA works on many issues affecting community pharmacy including Health Care Reform, DME accreditation, PBM transparency and AMP rates. To access our library of reports, position papers, testimony and other resources, please click here.
NCPA PAC—Contribute!
The NCPA Political Action Committee, NCPAPAC, works to build a "community pharmacy majority" on Capitol Hill by supporting the re-election of our friends and allies in Congress. Thanks to dedicated support from our members, NCPAPAC has grown to be the largest pharmacy organization PAC, and is among the top 40 association PACs nationwide. Only dues-paid NCPA Members may contribute from personal funds only.
Legislative Defense Fund—Contribute!
This vital resource is the war chest for our government affairs efforts. The LDF supports grassroots advocacy, outreach, independent research and litigation. NCPA Members and non-members may contribute personal or corporate funds.
Legal Activity
From the AMP injunction to collecting evidence to support the FTC’s investigation of CVS-Caremark NCPA is fighting for community pharmacy to receive fair reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid.
PBM Resources
Don't let the insurance company middlemen that negatively impact your bottom line and reduce the quality of health care. NCPA encourages you to seek legislation to regulate the PBMs in your state. Model state legislation, a listing of state laws concerning PBMs, a listing of lawsuits involving them and other resources are available for your use.