Membership

Join NCPA

Join NCPA if you’re seeking a staunch political ally to fight for your business on Capitol Hill, a savvy business partner to help move your practice forward, and to work alongside a community of pharmacists.

The Member Experience

Protection. The NCPA advocacy and communications teams raises awareness of the value our members provide to patients and the communities they serve at the national and state levels. Whether it's Capitol Hill, state legislatures, regulatory agencies, or the courts, NCPA supports members on issues ranging from pharmacy benefit manager abuses to enabling members to practice to the full extent of their license.

Growth. The NCPA Innovation Center offers invaluable training, programs, and resources to members to accelerate the growth of their practice. From business boosters to continuing education conferences, members are made aware of industry trends, cutting-edge ideas, and tools to help make their businesses more efficient and profitable.

Networking. With a network of colleagues around the country, NCPA helps members connect with peers and industry partners to support one another, exchange ideas, and grow in their profession. Members can enhance their support system by attending local and national gatherings held throughout the year.

Member Benefits

The Right Membership for You

Choose your Base Membership Category

Pharmacy Membership:

Owners, managers, pharmacists and technicians. $435 for your first pharmacy; $150 for each additional pharmacy with common ownership. Up to four individuals can be listed at each member pharmacy. (Instructions on how to add staff to your pharmacy membership)

Staff Pharmacists:

A non-owner staff pharmacist who wants to be a member can join for $235 by contacting [email protected]

Student Member:

A student enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate pharmacy program in an accredited college of pharmacy in the United States. — $35 per year.

Retired Pharmacist:

A person who is retired from the profession and wants to continue their membership with NCPA. — $135 per year.

Sustaining Member:

A non-pharmacist owner/manager of an independent pharmacy or a non-pharmacist who wants to be a member of NCPA, and works in a field that would not qualify them for Corporate Membership. — $435 per year.

State Pharmacy Association Executives and College of Pharmacy NCPA Student Advisors:

Please call NCPA directly at 1-800-544-7447 to join at the $235 per year rate.

Additional memberships to add to your base membership:

NCPA’s LTC Division

Currently, more than 10,000 "boomers" are turning 65 every day. What does this growing LTC market mean for pharmacy owners? Learn more about effectively serving a growing market.

Corporate Membership

Learn more about opportunities to collaborate with NCPA.

25 Year Members

Thank you to our members who have supported NCPA for 25 years and counting!