Membership Information & Services
Membership Benefits
Benefits of Membership in the Nebraska Pharmacists Association
Join the team that's on your side. Since 1881, the NPA has supported the profession of pharmacy and has been committed to the advancement of pharmacy on all levels (local, state, and national). The NPA speaks with a strong voice on behalf of Nebraska pharmacy before state and federal agencies, the Nebraska Legislature, and Congress, and retains legal and lobbying counsel for the professions benefit.
This means there is someone not only by your side, walking, supporting, and guiding, but someone leading the way. It's not only looking at a record of past accomplishments....but looking ahead at future goals designed to promote and maintain the profession of pharmacy. In return for your support, the NPA offers you a great menu of services, activities, and benefits, as well as the satisfaction that comes from doing your part to maintain the high standards of your chosen profession. None of us can work alone and expect to get the job done. We need to work together as a team. We need your participation. Without you, we would have nothing to work for!
For more information about membership, contact the NPA office at 402-420-1500 or join the NPA by completing the online membership application form.
State & Federal Lobbying
- Legislative and regulatory representation at the state and federal levels for Medicaid, Medicare, drug importation, mail order and more
- Liaison with the Nebraska Legislature, US Congressional delegation, Governor's office, Nebraska Board of Pharmacy, Nebraska Department of Human & Human Services, and the Nebraska Department of Public Health
- NebPharmPAC – NPA's Political Action Committee
- Liaison with national pharmacy organizations such as ACSP, APhA, ASHP, NACDS, and NCPA
- Liaison with other health care professional organizations including the Nebraska Medical Association, the Nebraska Hospital Association and the Nebraska Retail Federation
- Public relations and patient education including the Patient Safety Group and the FDA's "Looks Can Be Deceiving" campaign
- Liaison with Nebraska's two colleges/schools of pharmacy - Creighton University School of Pharmacy and the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy
- NPA Legislative Day highlighting the value of pharmacy services at the Nebraska State Capitol
Education
- NPA Annual Convention
- Continuing Education provided in Nebraska Mortar & Pestle (18 hours of complimentary education (a $240 value))
- Fall Area Meetings across Nebraska
- Access to member-only website information
Communication
- Nebraska Mortar & Pestle – the NPA journal
- NPA eNews
- Network Newsletters
- NPA Endorsed Programs
- PACE Alliance Buying Group
- Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies
- Nebraska Retail Federation credit card processing program
- Access to member-only website information
Professional Development
- Pharmacist recognition and awards program
- Opportunity to elect or participate in NPA leadership
- Professional networking opportunities
- Representation of specific practice interests
- Participation in the policy analysis and development process
Business Development
- Medicaid and Medicare liaison
- Third party payer policy updates
- Public relations and patient education programs
- Group purchasing of pharmaceuticals
- Third party advocacy and expertise
- Insurance and financial services
- Employment ad placements
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