NCPA Updates--June 4, 2009

Make a Contribution Now to the NCPA Foundation and See It DoubleThe NCPA Foundation is preparing for the Preserving the Legacy of Independent Pharmacy Campaign, and we need your help to make it a success. The campaign goal is to raise $40,000 to support the philanthropic programs and services of the NCPA Foundation. During the month of June, for every dollar you donate Apotex will match your gift-dollar for dollar up to a campaign total of $20,000! Go to www.ncpafoundation.org, or call 800-544-7447 to give today.

NCPA Members Forum SeriesHave you heard? More than 700 pharmacists have joined us for the new NCPA Members Forum Series! If you have missed any of the calls, visit the Members-Only section of the NCPA Web site to access audio recordings and materials.

Also, mark your calendars to join us for the next upcoming events in the NCPA Members Forum Series:

• NCPA Foundation: Preserving the Legacy of Independent Pharmacy, June 11, 1 pm ET
• Accepting FSA Debit Cards with FSAok: June 17, 1 pm ET
• Preparing for DME Site Visits: June 24, 1 pm ET

The NCPA Members Forum is a members-only live discussion series on topics of interest to you as pharmacists and small business owners, provided to you by NCPA staff and relevant experts. NCPA is the only national independent pharmacy organization offering you unique benefits that help you improve your bottom line, understand regulatory requirements, and better serve your patients. For more information, please e-mail Valerie Briggs.

NCPA Ownership Workshop, Seattle, WANCPA is pleased to offer the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, August 21-23, in Seattle, Washington. Sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual Companies and McKesson, this unique opportunity is specifically designed for pharmacists considering pharmacy ownership or desiring additional management skills.

The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop will assist pharmacists in the development of tools that will guide them in pharmacy ownership and enhance their current management skills. More than 50% of past workshop participants now own their own pharmacy. Click here to register.