Upcoming items for pharmacy teams include Diabetes Accreditation Boot Camp, Multiple Locations Conference, a Business Booster webinar on opening a pharmacy, a program on point-of-care test and treat, and much more! Take a look at the lineup and join us. ncpa.org/newsroom/news-
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. and Sen. have reintroduced two bills to bring transparency to PBMs. says NCPA supports these bills and that policymakers, including those , must act with urgency on #PBMreform. ncpa.org/newsroom/news-
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⚠️ Final reminder! Today is the last day to book your hotel room for the Multiple Locations Conference at the discount rate. Reserve your housing at ncpa.org/lodging-mlc-20.
John Beckner, NCPA's senior director of strategic initiatives, was among those participating in the Legislative Day. Beckner says the group of pharmacists and students made a big impact in spreading the word about test and treat and other issues. #VARxAdvocacy2023
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If you're attending the Multiple Locations Conference or thinking about it, the housing deadline is Friday, Jan. 27.
⏱️ Time's almost up, so book now at ncpa.org/lodging-mlc-20 to get the discounted rate!
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The 118th Congress is getting underway, and that means NCPA team members , senior vice president of government affairs, and , senior director of congressional affairs, are regularly on Capitol Hill, working to recruit more independent pharmacy champions!
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‼️ It’s not too late to join us for Best Practices for Delivering Diabetes Self-Management Education with DSME expert and pharmacy owner Travis Wolff TODAY at noon ET.
Register now at bit.ly/3hNvnzQ.
See you there!
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🎙️ The Independent Rx Forum podcast is back! In our first episode of 2023, NCPA’s talks with Sykes and Co. financial gurus about how pharmacy owners can be preparing *now* to get ahead of upcoming pharmacy DIR changes. pharmacytimes.com/view/pharmacy-
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Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) hasn't been in Congress long but he's already visited with owner Steve Giroux at the Middleport Family Health Center in Middleport, N.Y. NCPA looks forward to growing relationships with Langworthy and other members of the 118th Congress!
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Sneak peek! Thanks to and others with for coming to NCPA HQ today to talk with .
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Registration is open for the #2023CongressionalPharmacyFlyIn!
Join NCPA and hundreds of independent community pharmacists on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to advocate for needed changes to the pharmacy payment model.
Register at bit.ly/3tP5rUG.
#ncpaonthehill
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Staffing & inflation a problem but unlike other businesses, pharmacies can't adjust their prices when their costs rise because Insurer owned PBMs dictate drug pricing & reimbursement...
Drugstores make slow headway on staffing problems
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In a column for Chain Drug Review, NCPA CEO looks at 2022, which he calls a “monumental year” for independent pharmacy. He also looks at the year ahead and the continuing importance of politics in the pharmacy space.
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Registration for the #2023CongressionalPharmacyFly-In opens on Jan. 19.
This will be our first in-person fly-in since 2019! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to build relationships with your federal legislators.
Save the dates, April 26-27.
👉 ncpa.org/congressional-.
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. at Grubb’s Pharmacy today! is highlighting that as of Jan. 1, Inflation Reduction Act policies make adult vaccines free in Medicare for seniors and cap beneficiaries’ monthly cost sharing for insulin products to <$35. Owner Michael Kim also pushed #PBMreform.
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At NCPA, every day is pharmacist day! But especially today, on National Pharmacist Day, we want to thank all the hard-working community pharmacists out there who work diligently to care for their patients and give back to their communities.
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We're behind the scenes at the filming of Show Me at Bridgeport Pharmacy.
Have you watched episode three, "Make Us More Efficient?" Our coaches offered Halifax Pharmacy advice to increase their vaccination program's efficiency and overall success.
👉 bit.ly/3WYLGZA
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UPDATE‼️
Today's webinar has been postponed until Feb. 28. Now you have plenty of time to join us for Opening a Pharmacy with Drew Hegi, part two of our Business Booster webinar series sponsored by First Financial Bank.
Register at ncpa.org/ce-webinar.
Ensure you have a strong business plan as you prepare to open your pharmacy. Learn about the SBA loan process when you join us for our Business Booster webinar, Opening a Pharmacy, sponsored by First Financial Bank, on Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. ET. Register at ncpa.org/ce-webinar.
Have you been considering adding a location?
Learn from experienced multi-store owners in an intimate setting when you join us in Clearwater, Fla., for the Multiple Locations Conference at the Wyndham Grand, Feb. 22-25, 2023.
Register at ncpa.org/multiple-locat.
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📣 Episode three of Show Me is live!
Pharmacists, if you already have a vaccine program up and running but at times the pharmacy is so busy things can feel out of control, this episode is for you.
Watch now at bit.ly/3WYLGZA.
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Get to know the newest #NCPAPrez, , owner of Chancy Drugs, in this month’s issue of America’s Pharmacist®.
Out now 👉 ncpa.org/americas-pharm.
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Learn alongside the best in pharmacy in a collaborative environment. Join us in Clearwater, Fla., for the Multiple Locations Conference at the Wyndham Grand, Feb. 22-25, 2023.
Register at bit.ly/3wuzFPH.
This is a friendly reminder that today, Dec. 28, is the last day to get the early bird rate for the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, Jan. 28-29.
Access testimonials, course information, and registration at ncpa.org/pharmacy-owner.
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Does your end-of-year to-do list still include finishing up your CE credits? 😨
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out our list of favorites and get those out of the way before the holidays. bit.ly/3jhRpem
May your days be merry and bright. We hope you have a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year!
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Join us Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. ET for Opening a Pharmacy with Drew Hegi, sponsored by First Financial Bank. Drew will share First Financial Bank’s projections for the profession, so you start on the right foot. Plan for the success of your pharmacy.
➡️ bit.ly/36qOgjn.
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💡 In addition to your holiday shopping, make sure to finish up your CE credits for 2022!
We’ve put together a list of recent favorites to consider.
ncpa.co/email/2022/ce-
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We have an early Christmas gift for you. 🎁
We've extended the early bird rate for the next Pharmacy Ownership Workshop to Dec. 28!
Register to join us from the comfort of your own home, Jan. 28-29, by visiting
ncpa.org/pharmacy-owner.
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⏳ Starting soon!
It's not too late to join us tonight at 8 p.m. ET as we review our 2023 Pharmacy Checklist. With several regulatory updates coming into play next year and beyond, we'll cover some need-to-knows in this one-hour CE.
👉 Register now at ncpa.org/ce-webinar.
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We're pleased to announce that has been promoted to senior vice president of government affairs! With her extensive experience and background with NCPA, she's a great fit for the role leading our government affairs efforts, says . ncpa.org/newsroom/news-
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😎 Doesn't this look like somewhere you want to be in February? The housing deadline for the Multiple Locations Conference is Jan. 27, so make your hotel reservation soon!
If you haven't registered yet, do that today at ncpa.org/multiple-locat.
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NCPA celebrated the two-year anniversary of the #BattlegroundSCOTUS decision – and the new era of state-led PBM regulations that followed – in the December 2022 issue of America’s Pharmacist® magazine, available now at ncpa.org/americas-pharm.
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With many states passing some type of PBM reform in the two years since the #BattlegroundSCOTUS ruling, NCPA launched an online tool to help pharmacists and patients be sure applicable policies are being followed. Visit our PBM Complaints resource at ncpa.org/pbm-complaints.
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Two years ago today, the Supreme Court issued its unanimous #BattlegroundSCOTUS decision! It was the first time PBMs were hauled before the Court, says, resulting in a historic, resounding victory for independent pharmacies and their patients. ncpa.org/newsroom/news-
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Whether you own multiple locations or aspire to, NCPA’s Multiple Locations Conference is unlike any other. Learn to manage the complexities of multi-store ownership, strategies to help your business thrive, and a community of supportive colleagues.
👉 bit.ly/3wuzFPH
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🙋 Raise your hand if you’ve seen episodes one and two of Show Me!
If your hand isn’t up, stop what you’re doing right now and click the link to watch. You might be leaving money on the table without even realizing it. Find out at bit.ly/3u9R8wl.
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Hesitant to give vaccines in your pharmacy? Maybe you have questions about billing or lack confidence in your vaccine knowledge. NCPA helped Steve Nicholas overcome his hesitations at Rogers Drug Company in episode two of Show Me: The Vaccine Episodes.
👉 bit.ly/3u9R8wl.
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Tricare patients earned their benefits, and it is imperative that they retain convenient access to their health care providers especially those with whom they have established, trusted relationships. ncpa.org/newsroom/news-
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We join with and in urging / to not disrupt patient access to essential continuity of care and pharmacies of choice for hundreds of thousands of Tricare beneficiaries. ncpa.org/newsroom/news-
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