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🗓️ Happening tomorrow: a timely discussion with CMS on its Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program.

Join us June 17 at 3 p.m. ET to learn how the Bridge program will work in practice and what pharmacies need to know to prepare for implementation.

Hear directly from CMS experts on prescription processing, operational and workflow considerations, patient impacts, and key program requirements that could affect your pharmacy.

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/K6q2I9TB1x

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

🎙️ New episode out now!

The pharmacy technician's role is evolving and reshaping the future of care. In this first installment of a two-part series on Independent Rx Forum, John Beckner sits down with Meredy Ayers of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding to explore how advanced training and expanding responsibilities are transforming the profession. She breaks down why stronger pharmacist-technician collaboration is critical, and what truly separates a good technician from a great one.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at where the profession is headed and why it matters now more than ever.

🎧 Listen or watch now: https://t.co/KPLWqQ6d4F

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

⏰ Happening tomorrow: a webinar detailing the ACCESS to Pharmacy Care program.

Community pharmacies have an opportunity to participate in one of Medicare’s most significant moves toward value-based care. Join Cody Clifton on June 16 at 8 p.m. ET for a fast-paced introduction to ACCESS to Pharmacy Care, a first-of-its-kind program designed to help pharmacies engage in CMS ACCESS.

Learn how this NCPA program, powered by CPESN® USA and developed in partnership with GamePlan Medical, provides a clear pathway for community pharmacies to participate in outcomes-based care.

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/QEvbJ4DKnf

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

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[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

🚨 Registration is now open for #NCPA2026 in Kansas City!

Join us Oct. 3-6 for the “how-to” convention for independent pharmacy teams, with networking opportunities, business-boosting sessions, and a diverse Expo Hall all designed to help you take your pharmacy to the next level.

​Make the most of your experience by arriving early to attend one of our Pre-Convention Growth and Profitability Programs too.

💰 Save up to $100 and register by July 12!

🔗 https://t.co/MIUtglkxqd

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

🚀 We’re heading to McKesson ideaShare 2026! If you’ll be there too, make sure to stop by booth 710 to connect with the NCPA team. We can't wait to see you in Denver.

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NCPA was proud to support @TNPharmacists and the FAIR Rx Act through our State Panel of Experts. Attorney Robert T. Smith worked with TPA's policy team to finalize recommended language and provided advice on amendments throughout the process.

The State Panel of Experts offers state associations support in communications, legislative affairs, Medicaid, ERISA, and more.

For more information on the State Panel of Experts, visit: https://t.co/S0dgou1ias

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💡 I Am NCPA: Silky Kaur, Keyes Drug

Silky Kaur is a clinical pharmacist at Keyes Drug, one of five independent community pharmacies under the Dinno Health umbrella in Massachusetts. She provides a range of patient care services, including immunizations, medication therapy management, compounding, and health and wellness consulting.

Inspired by helping her mother navigate the health care system, Silky was drawn to community pharmacy because of the opportunity to build long-term relationships and serve as a trusted resource for patients. She is passionate about delivering personalized, patient-centered care that goes beyond dispensing medications.

Outside the pharmacy, Silky is deeply involved in advocacy, education, and mentorship.

📖 Read more in this month’s issue of America’s Pharmacist®: https://t.co/OeuCggE6e0
🤝 Not a member yet? Learn more and join us: https://t.co/j6p32zow5e

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

💡 Is your pharmacy ready for the CMS Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program?

On June 17 at 3 p.m. ET, hear directly from CMS experts about what the program means for pharmacies and how to prepare for implementation.

This webinar will explore prescription processing, workflow and operational considerations, patient impacts, and other key details to help your team navigate upcoming changes with confidence.

🔗 Save your spot: https://t.co/K6q2I9TB1x

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

📈 The future of Medicare is moving toward outcomes-based care. Is your pharmacy ready?

ACCESS to Pharmacy Care is a new NCPA program designed to help community pharmacies participate in CMS ACCESS, one of the most significant value-based care initiatives in Medicare.

Join Cody Clifton on June 16 at 8 p.m. ET to learn how this first-of-its-kind program, powered by CPESN® USA and developed in partnership with GamePlan Medical, can help create a practical pathway for your pharmacy to engage in clinical services and outcomes-based care.

🔗 Reserve your spot: https://t.co/QEvbJ4DKnf

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🚀 Ready to expand clinical services in your pharmacy?

The NASPA Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test and Treat National Certificate Program on June 25 equips pharmacy teams with the knowledge and practical skills needed to implement and grow testing and treatment services.

Participants will learn how to conduct physical assessments, perform throat and nasal swabs, navigate CLIA-waived testing, support testing for influenza, strep, HIV, hepatitis C, coronaviruses and more, and apply point-of-care testing strategies to real patient cases.

🔗 Register by June 18: https://t.co/4ow3U4vEBb

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🎙️ New podcast episode!

What happens when Main Street gets organized and gets loud? This week, Main Street Competition Coalition Executive Director Chris Jones unpacks the momentum behind this newly launched, nonpartisan force.

From championing market fairness to giving community pharmacy, and other Main Street stakeholders, a stronger voice at every level, Jones shares why this moment matters and what comes next. Plus, hear how early wins are setting the stage for an even bigger impact ahead.

Don’t miss this inside look at a movement gaining traction.

🎧 Listen or watch now: https://t.co/pCDIv0Dvii

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“Annual Convention is a great time to network and learn,” says NCPA President Kristen Riddle. “You don’t want to miss it!”

📅 #NCPA2026 registration opens June 15.

🔗 https://t.co/NoX6j24rBK

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🚀 Can you position your pharmacy at the center of one of Medicare’s biggest shifts toward value-based care?

Join Cody Clifton on June 16 at 8 p.m. ET for an introduction to ACCESS to Pharmacy Care, a first-of-its-kind program designed to help community pharmacies participate in CMS ACCESS.

Powered by CPESN® USA and developed in partnership with GamePlan Medical, a CMS ACCESS participant, this NCPA program provides a clear, simple, and scalable pathway for pharmacies to engage in outcomes-based care. Attend to gain insight into the CMS 10-year model and learn how your pharmacy can prepare for successful participation.

⏰ Enrollment is coming soon — now is the time to get ready.

🔗 Register today: https://t.co/QEvbJ4DKnf

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⌛️ Registration closes tomorrow for the Business of Long-Term Care Workshop!

There’s still time to join us June 12-13 in Alexandria, Va., for this hands-on workshop designed for pharmacy owners and teams looking to grow in the long-term care space.

This two-day program will cover the essentials of owning and operating an LTC pharmacy, from compliance and operations to building facility relationships and scaling your business.

🔗 Last chance to register: https://t.co/Zn6uAyyQR2

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🏥 Thinking about owning your own pharmacy someday or growing your current business?

Stop wondering where to start and learn what it really takes at our Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, taking place July 11-12 in Chicago.

This two-day intensive program is designed to help you grow and navigate ownership with practical guidance, expert insights, and real-world business strategies you can apply immediately.

Sponsored by McKesson and in part by First Financial Bank and Pharmacists Mutual Companies.

🔗 Register by June 30: https://t.co/bn9ePyrdjG

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

🚨 Don't miss this timely conversation on one of the hottest topics in health care.

Join experts from CMS on June 17 at 3 p.m. ET for a discussion on how its GLP-1 Bridge program will work in practice, what pharmacies need to know about prescription processing, and how to prepare for operational and workflow changes.

Learn about program requirements, patient considerations, and key implementation details that could impact your pharmacy. Whether you're looking to better understand the program or prepare your team for what's ahead, this is a unique opportunity to hear directly from CMS and get your questions answered.

🔗 Register today: https://t.co/K6q2I9TB1x

[NCPA @Commpharmacy]

📖 The latest issue of America’s Pharmacist® is here!

This issue explores how technology is shaping the future of independent pharmacy, from making patient outreach calls more meaningful to leveraging emerging technologies that enhance patient care and pharmacy operations.

🔗 Read now: https://t.co/OeuCggE6e0
Not an NCPA member yet? Sign up today: https://t.co/j6p32zow5e

[Steve Moore @SteveMooreRx]

@NYS_AM what is going on with A5882c? 121/150 members have signed on as cosponsors, it deserves a vote!

Don’t let PCMA stop you from protecting patient access to pharmacy care in communities across New York.

#FixRx