NCPA Updates-August 6, 2009

The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.

Something for Everyone at NCPA Annual ConventionThe NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition provides up to 20 hours of CE credit in just 4 days! With sessions on the latest regulations, profitable niches, technologies, and more, you're guaranteed to learn and succeed with information to apply to your practice. Register today!

What Would You Do with an Extra $7 Million in Sales?

Richard Brisson of PharmaHeath Pharmacy in New Bedford, Massachusetts, says he attended the Community Aging, Assisted Living, and Long-Term Care (CAALLTC) Certificate Program in 2005 and today has sales exceeding $7 million in his pharmacy's LTC division. Attend the 2-day NCPA CAALLTC program, August 28-30 in Minneapolis, to build a thriving long-term care niche, just like Richard did. Learn about effective business plans, contracting guidelines, MTM opportunities, marketing patient care services, and more, to develop a long-term care program in your pharmacy. Register today!

NCPA Foundation Auction

The Annual Signature Fundraising Auction and Reception for the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation is Saturday, October 17, 5:30-7:30 pm, at the 2009 NCPA Annual Convention in New Orleans. The auction is made possible by the donations of individuals and supporting companies. Proceeds from the auction support the student scholarship and educational loan programs, research to advance independent pharmacy, public outreach, pharmacy ownership education, disaster assistance to independent pharmacy owners, and community service programs. For more information, visit www.ncpafoundation.org.