🏘️ What happens when a neighborhood loses its pharmacy? For patients, it can mean longer trips, delayed medications, and fewer health care options. NCPA went behind the scenes in Milwaukee where independent pharmacists are stepping up to serve communities impacted by pharmacy closures and growing pharmacy deserts. 🎥 Watch the full documentary: bit.ly/4yraThD

💙 November is American Diabetes Month. How can your pharmacy help make a difference? Tune in Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. ET for the next Community Connected webinar, a CPESN® initiative, exploring current U.S. diabetes trends and strategies for engaging patients in diabetes awareness, prevention, and self-management. Learn how community pharmacies can collaborate with community partners to expand access to diabetes education, screening, and chronic disease services. 🔗 Register today: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…

🏥 In many communities, the local pharmacy is more than a health care destination — it's a lifeline. The latest issue of America’s Pharmacist® explores pharmacy deserts and how independent pharmacies can help close gaps in access to care, the business case for opening in underserved areas, and strategies for addressing pharmacy deserts. You'll also learn more about long-term care vaccinations, human resources topics, and what comes next for pharmacy students entering the profession. 🔗 Read the October issue: ncpa.org/americas-pharmacist Not an NCPA member yet? Join today: ncpa.org/membership

⚠️ CMS is asking for input, and your experience matters! NCPA’s Ronna Hauser joins John Beckner in this week’s episode to break down the RFI on reasonable and relevant contract terms for Medicare Part D, what CMS wants to know, and how independent pharmacy owners can submit meaningful comments. 🎧 Watch the full episode: bit.ly/4ypqzSC ⭐ Personalize your submission to CMS: bit.ly/47T3FYG

⏳ Happening tomorrow: Learn how your pharmacy can help support individuals experiencing homelessness. Join a Community Connected webinar, a CPESN® initiative, on Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET to explore current U.S. homelessness trends and strategies for awareness and outreach. Discover ways to collaborate with community partners to expand access to health care, housing resources, and social support while promoting trauma-informed, culturally competent, and equitable care. 🔗 Register now: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…

⏳Time is running out — there are only two days left to register for our next NCPA/CPESN® Med Sync Fellowship Program cohort, sponsored by Good Neighbor Pharmacy! This nine-month guided implementation program, launching on Oct. 14, helps community pharmacies: ✔ Enhance patient care ✔ Streamline workflows ✔ Improve operational efficiency Don't miss this opportunity to build a stronger medication synchronization program. Register today. 🔗 ncpa.org/fellowship

📣 Pharmacy teams: Looking for a better way to navigate vaccine conversations? The Vaccine Communication Playbook for Pharmacies brings practical communication strategies and trusted clinical resources together in one free, easy-to-use digital tool. Developed through the Trusted Messenger Program in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association and NCPA, it includes: ✅ Ready-to-use responses to common questions ✅ A framework for more challenging conversations ✅ Guidance on flu, COVID-19, RSV, and general vaccine topics 🔗 Access the free playbook: bit.ly/3USd9jC

✨ And just like that, #NCPA2026 is in the books! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Kansas City and made this year’s convention unforgettable. Attendees — please check your email for the post-convention survey and share your feedback so we can make next year even better. 💬 🌵 Mark your calendars for #NCPA2027 in San Antonio, Sept. 25-28!

It’s time to send your complaints directly to the folks that can do something about it! The RFI for Reasonable and relevant Medicare Part D contract terms is open, and this is our shot to finally see the change we’ve been fighting for independent pharmacy must have its voice heard, and that includes you! Tag an independent pharmacist and remind them to submit their comments. Click the link to customize our template now! ncpa.org/legislative-action-…

Christian Tadrus, PharmD, of Moberly, Mo., was installed as 2026-2027 NCPA president by our House of Delegates this morning at #NCPA2026 in Kansas City, Mo. The House of Delegates also elected Brian Hose of Sharpsburg, Md., to be the newest association officer. Congratulations, Christian and Brian! Learn more: bit.ly/4jFfmt9

What a way to wrap up day three of #NCPA2026! 🎉 From learning about the future of AI with Zack Kass to exploring the Expo Hall and packed education sessions, the day was filled with insights and energy. 🌟 The fun continued into the evening as attendees gathered for our Monday Night Mix and Mingle to connect, celebrate, and enjoy a little K.C. hospitality.

Thank you @Buddy_Carter for spending the weekend with us and being a strong advocate for community pharmacy!

Grants run out. Great pharmacy services shouldn't. 💡 This week, guest Carla Daniel reveals how she uses grant funding as a runway to build sustainable, billable clinical programs, and how meeting patients where they are is transforming care in Washington, D.C. 🎧 Listen to the episode here: ncpa.org/rxforumpodcast

The 2026 NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health, has been released as part of #NCPA2026! This report helps us highlight what independent pharmacy teams share, the services they provide, what they need to survive, and their central role in their communities. "As the Digest shows, they’re increasingly integral to the infrastructure of American health care," says NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey. "The stronger independent community and long-term care pharmacies are, the stronger our health care system and population will be." ▶️ Learn more: bit.ly/4y81Din

🔥 Day two of #NCPA2026 did not disappoint! NCPA President Kristen Riddle opened the Expo Hall K.C. style, after giving her final remarks at the general session. We also heard insights on the upcoming midterm elections and celebrated the University of Washington team who won the Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition. 🎉 🔎 Register for our House of Delegates happening tomorrow morning and make the most of today’s lineup: ncpa.org/convention-agenda-2…

🌟 That's a wrap on day one of #NCPA2026 in K.C.! See what's in store for day two: bit.ly/474S5tg

🎉 #NCPA2026 is officially underway! This is the event where Main Street pharmacy comes for the how-to ideas that drive real results. Want to know how to make the most of your time in Kansas City? Download our app, NCPA+, to personalize your schedule, stay in touch with colleagues, and map your route to success. 📱 ncpa.org/app

🤝 Learn how your pharmacy can help strengthen support for individuals experiencing homelessness. On Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET, attend a Community Connected webinar, a CPESN® initiative, to explore homelessness trends, outreach strategies, and opportunities to collaborate with community stakeholders. You’ll also learn how addressing common myths and stereotypes can help pharmacy teams provide trauma-informed, culturally competent, and equitable care. 🔗 Save your spot: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…

🚨 Just added: Mental Health First Aid certification training on Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET! Pharmacists and pharmacy team members are often on the front lines when individuals experience mental health or substance use challenges. Gain the skills and confidence to respond when it matters most. You'll learn: ✅ Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges ✅ Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges ✅ How to interact with a person in crisis ✅ How to connect a person with professional help 🔗 Don't miss this opportunity to level up your skills. Register by Oct. 15: ncpa.org/mental-health-first… Thanks to support from the Cardinal Health Foundation, participants receive a $50 discount on registration.

👏👏👏 “The RFI represents an important step toward translating Congress’s bipartisan reforms into meaningful protections for pharmacies and Medicare beneficiaries.” We applaud CMS for engaging independent pharmacy in the development and implementation of standards for reasonable and relevant Medicare Part D contract terms and conditions. Stay tuned for recommended language from NCPA that you can use when drafting your comments. Read the full statement here: nacds.org/pharmacy-coalition…