NCPA National Community Pharmacists Association Aaron Garst ETSU

NCPA National Community Pharmacists Association Aaron Garst ETSU NCPA Chapter President garstar@goldmail. etsu. edu

What is NCPA? The National Community Pharmacists Association represents the pharmacy owners, managers, and employees of more than 23, 000 independent community pharmacies across the United States. They are committed to high-quality pharmacist care and to restoring, maintaining, and promoting the health and wellbeing of the public pharmacists serve They believe in the inherent virtues of the American free enterprise system and will do all they can to ensure the ability of independent community pharmacists to compete in a free and fair marketplace.

Potential Employers (38 Independent Pharmacies in Tri. Cities)

Autonomy Practice how you want to practice! Compounding? Subspecialty? Long-term care? All these services are a staple to independent pharmacy and allow you to best serve your patient population. Clinical mindset? Collaborative Practice Agreements and Provider Status will provide new avenues of practice and opportunities for creative business ideas!

Scholarships Five scholarships exclusive to NCPA members Each scholarship is valued at $2000 or more Also receive a stipend to accept award at the National Convention Cardinal scholarship (not affiliated with NCPA) Scholarship is given to student/s that show high interest in pharmacy ownership Pays for the entire year of tuition P 4 year Past two years NCPA members have been awarded 2013 – Claree Nyguen 2014 – Ryan Smith and Chase Arms

Why Join? Cheap Dues NCPA maintains some of the cheapest membership dues on campus $35/national and $10/local ($45 total) Service projects, educational workshops, and networking! Meeting owners at service projects and conferences is a great way to get your name out to potential employers! P 1 Position Treasurer for 2014 -2015 year Election will be at the first general meeting on September 4 th.