Advocacy
Advocating on your behalf, the NPA works on the following government issues that directly affect the profession of pharmacy:
- Provides information on issues such as pharmacist provider status, HIPAA, third parties, patient safety, Medicaid, Compounding (USP 795/797), and Medicare to pharmacists, consumers, and policymakers.
- Educates employers and policymakers about third-party issues and mail order and their impact on community pharmacies in Nebraska.
- Collaborates with other Nebraska healthcare provider groups on issues impacting healthcare and our patients.
- Collaborates with national pharmacy organizations (NCPA, ASHP, NACDS, APhA, ASCP, and NASPA) to promote the value of pharmacists.
- Discusses pharmacy issues with Nebraska's Congressional Delegation, Nebraska State Senators, the Governor, and the Attorney General.
NPA Workgroups
Medical CannabisLed by NPA member, Jim Wilson, RP, this group meets to evaluate the provisions of the ballot initiative.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)
Led by Compound Network Chair, Tim Redline, PharmD, this group meets to discuss PBM issues.
Provider Status
Led by NPA member, Katie Reisbig, PharmD, BCPS, this group meets to discuss the goal of attaining provider status for Nebraska pharmacists.
Transitions of Care
How can we improve transitions of care in Nebraska? Led by Immediate Past President, Mackenzie Farr, PharmD, this group meets to discuss possible solutions.
Did you know? Every pharmacy must provide access to all reference materials appropriate for the accurate, efficient, and safe practice of pharmacy or any specialty practice of pharmacy in the facility. These references must also be up-to-date and available at all times. You can find these references by searching online, but why do that when you can order the NPA Pharmacy Law Manual? This manual contains the Nebraska statutes and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy. It is organized by topic and indexed to assist you with your law questions. For ease of use, each section contains statutory information followed by supporting regulations on topics such as pseudoephedrine, fees, technicians, controlled substances, and more. To order a Nebraska Pharmacy Law Manual, click here.
To access Work Group information, legislative updates, Nebraska pharmacy statutes and regulations, and Federal laws and regulations, log in to your NPA member account.