Resources
Questions & Answers
- How do I change my address, phone number, or email address?
Send an email to info@npharm.org or call the NPA office at 402-420-1500.
- What is the deadline for M&P CE quizzes?
M&P CE quizzes are due in the membership year in which they are published. Quizzes cannot be carried over to another membership year nor can they be used for previous membership years.
- I have a law question. Who do I call?
Contact one of the three Nebraska pharmacy inspectors. The inspectors work from their homes. You may reach them by telephone or email, or if you prefer, you may leave a call back message at the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy at 402-471-2118.
Tony Kopf, RP
402-679-5129
tony.kopf@hhss.ne.gov
Mike Swanda, RP
308-784-2367
mike.swanda@hhss.ne.gov
- How do I contact the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy?
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Regulation and Licensure, Credentialing Division
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509
402-471-2118
- Does the NPA license pharmacists and technicians in this state?
No, contact the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy at 402-471-2118 for licensure for pharmacists and the registration for pharmacy technicians.
- How do I contact Nebraska Medicaid?
Nebraska Health & Human Services System
Nebraska Medicaid Division
PO Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509
402-471-9029
- How do I get my pharmacy approved to have pharmacy technicians?
Contact the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy at 402-471-2118.
- How do I document and train pharmacy technicians?
The NPA offers a Pharmacy Technician Manual that assists pharmacists in meeting the requirements of the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy relating to the documentation and training of pharmacy technicians. This manual is not required by the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacies may develop their own documentation for meeting the requirements of Nebraska Law. NPA Pharmacy Technician Manuals are $50.00 and can be ordered by calling the NPA office at 402-420-1500.
- How do I join the NPA?
Complete an online NPA Membership form or call the NPA office at 402-420-1500.
- What is included in my NPA membership dues?
* Legislative and regulatory representation at the state and federal levels for Medicaid, Medicare, drug importation, mail order and more
* 18 hours of continuing education as provided in the Nebraska Mortar & Pestle - the NPA journal
* Access to member-only website information
* Access to member-only NPA eNews and email alerts
* Eligible for recognition at the NPA awards program
* Opportunity to elect or participate in NPA leadership
* Participation in the policy analysis and development process
* Access to public relations and patient education programs
* Discounts for insurance and financial services from Pharmacists Mutual Insurance companies
* Reduced rates for continuing education programs and the annual convention
* Access to the NPA staff for additional pharmacy resources and answers to your questions
- If I pay my membership during the middle of the year, when does my membership expire?
NPA memberships run from January 1 to December 31. Your membership dues would expire on December 31.
- I didn't receive my Nebraska Mortar & Pestle. How can I get a copy?
Call the NPA office at 402-420-1500. Or print a copy from the NPA web site.
- How do I find out the status of my CE quizzes?
Status reports about your Nebraska Mortar & Pestle CE quizzes are mailed through out the year. If you would like an immediate status report, contact the NPA by calling 402-420-1500.
- How can I get a copy of my CE Statements of Credits?
Call the Nebraska Council for Continuing Pharmaceutial Education (NCCPE), Secretary/Treasurer, Diane Webb, at 402-420-1500. The replacement cost for lost or duplicate Statements of Credit is $20.
- I'm not a member, but need CE. Can I get copies of the M&P CE articles and submit the quizzes for CE credit?
There are no fees for M&P CE quizzes submitted by NPA members. The cost for nonmembers is $20.00 per quiz. M&P quizzes are valid only for the membership year in which they are published. For assistance, call the NPA office at 402-420-1500.
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