North Carolina Association of Pharmacists

On January 1, 2000 an historic merger took place when four major associations, representing all pharmacy practice areas, joined together to form NCAP as “One Voice, One Vision” for North Carolina Pharmacy. The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists is your state organization that exists to unite, serve and advance the profession of pharmacy for the benefit of society. Made up of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students and others with a vested interest in the future of pharmacy in our state, NCAP is a non-profit association governed by a Board of Directors who are elected by membership, and three Practice Forums representing Community Care, Chronic Care and Health-System. NCAP also provides a voice for new practitioners through a New Practitioner Network and works closely with pharmacy schools to engage students as they prepare to enter the profession.

NCAP is…

• Advocating with State and Federal officials on behalf of NC pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy’s interests are represented.

• Championing the cause for Medicare provider status at both the state and federal level in conjunction with national pharmacy organizations, major retailers, and organizations of independent/ community pharmacists.

• Advocating with the state legislature for the expansion of the role of pharmacists including reimbursement for professional services for medication management, immunizations, and consultations.

• Providing forums for the exchange of innovative ideas that improve the practice of pharmacy.

• Promoting the optimization of drug therapy for the patients our members serve.

• Analyzing trends in pharmacy and health care in general and providing tailored educational programming and news updates to meet the needs of members.

• Strengthening relationships among pharmacy practitioners, students, technicians and other health care providers.

• Serving as a unified voice for NC pharmacy in the rapidly expanding and changing healthcare environment.

NCAP has…

• Successfully lobbied for legislation expanding the role of immunizing pharmacists.

• Successfully lobbied for passage of the Pharmacy Technician Bill requiring technicians to register with the NC Board of Pharmacy.

• Actively participated in the development and implementation of the Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner Act.

• Actively supported and participated in the nationally renowned Asheville Project, which developed data and a working model for medication management by pharmacists.

• Provide you with a forum to express your views, concerns, and to become actively involved the organization that represents pharmacy in your state.

• Amplify your voice and the voices of the membership when presenting issues and concerns important to pharmacy on the state and national stage.

• Educate the public, legislators, and other policy makers regarding the issues that affect pharmacy and pharmacy patients.

• Provide you with quality continuing education programming and discounted rates for special events including:

-Pharmacy Day in the Legislature

-Annual Statewide Convention

-Immunization and Diabetes Training

-Technician Review Seminars

-Residency Conference

-Student Leadership Conference

• Provide you with membership in Practice Forums that meet the special needs of individual practice settings.

• Provide timely news, analysis, and legislative updates via e-mail, social media, and the longstanding North Carolina Pharmacist, quarterly e-journal.

• Join NCAP and become involved.

• Add your unique perspective and experience to the many voices of NCAP members for the benefit of pharmacy in NC, helping to set the direction for the association and the future of pharmacy and health care on the state and national stage.

• Support NCAP grassroots policy efforts.

• Participate in a Practice Forum.

• Serve in an NCAP leadership position.