You've got professional liability insurance. Property and casualty, too. Though the cost seems to go up and up, you pay your health insurance premium every month.

But have you paid your political insurance premium?

An investment in NCPA's Political Action Committee is political insurance for your independent pharmacy business. For community pharmacy to really make its voice heard in Washington, NCPA PAC needs your support now more than ever.

In short, the NCPA PAC works to elect candidates who think like you do about your pharmacy business and the patients you serve.

We can only achieve our political goals with your support. Invest $50 or $100 a month. Think of it as taking your business out to dinner. Added together with your fellow pharmacists' investments, your monthly investment can help make us one of the most powerful political organizations on Capitol Hill.

"Get into politics or get out of pharmacy" – That's what they say. Don't make the mistake of thinking that someone else will make the investment for you.

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NCPA PAC Q&A

For additional information about NCPA PAC, please contact Eric Nielsen at 703-600-1184.

March PAC Newsletter

How do I invest?

• Invest online or Download a copy of the investment form and mail or fax it to us.

• By check, payable to NCPA PAC and mailed to 100 Daingerfield Road, Alexandria, VA 22314.

• By phone: Call NCPA with your credit card information toll free at 800-544-7447, and ask for Eric Nielsen.

• By fax: Fax your completed investment form to 703-683-3619. Include your name, mailing address, job title (occupation), and business name (employer).

• You also have the convenient option of automatic monthly payments via your credit card.

What does NCPA PAC do?

The NCPA PAC helps elect candidates for Congress who think like you do about your pharmacy business and your patients. It takes a LOT of funding to win a seat in Congress. Via the NCPA PAC, we help make sure pharmacy champions have the resources they need to win election.

Why should I invest in NCPAPAC?

If your pharmacy business in a factor in how you vote and think about politics in America, you owe it to yourself to invest in the NCPA PAC. It's the largest PAC in America devoted to protecting your pharmacy business via the elective process.

Can I invest from my company checking account or credit card?

No. Federal law prohibits the NCPA PAC from accepting corporate funds and limits personal contributions to no more than $5000 per individual per year. When you invest in the NCPA PAC, it must be via personal check or personal credit card. On the other hand, the NCPA Legislative Defense Fund (LDF) CAN accept corporate contributions. There are no dollar limits on investments to the LDF.

Is it tax deductible?

Investments in NCPA PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. All investments are voluntary and you may refuse to invest without reprisal. Investments to NCPA PAC are for political purposes. The guidelines are merely suggestions. You are free to invest more or less than the guidelines suggest and NCPA will not favor or disadvantage you by reason of the amount invested or the decision not to invest.