NCPA Committees

NCPA Committee on Technology and Communications

This committee addresses the issues and opportunities faced by independent pharmacists as they assess and implement new technologies in their pharmacy practices. The committee provides guidance to the association on effective communication media for the independent community message.

• Chair: Jeff Harrell, Ilwaco, Washington

NCPA Special Committee on Compounding

This committee addresses issues relating to the practice of pharmacy compounding. Issues include the inherent right of pharmacists to compound drugs, legal and legislative concerns and guidance and education to enhance the practice of furnishing medications to patients with special needs.

• Chair: Lea Wolsoncroft, Birmingham, Alabama

NCPA Committee on Long Term Care

This committee addresses issues and opportunities relating to the provision of pharmacy services by independent pharmacists to patients in the long-term care and related settings. It also addresses regulation of long term care services and educational issues affecting the market. The committee also provides guidance on NCPA's services to members in the long term care field

• Chair: Rick Steinhauser, New Brighton, Minnesota

NCPA Committee on Management and Multiple Locations

This committee addresses issues and opportunities relating to the management of independent community pharmacies. The committee addresses useful guidance to NCPA's members on ownership, operation and transition opportunities.

• Co-Chair: Beverly Schaeffer, Seattle, Washington
• Co-Chair: Joe Lech, Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania

NCPA Committee on National Legislation and Government Affairs

This committee addresses the issues and opportunities of independent pharmacists as they relate to federal legislation and regulation.

• Chair: Hugh Chancy, Hahira, Georgia

NCPA Committee on Pharmacy Payment Programs

This committee addresses the issues and opportunities of independent community pharmacy as they relate to public and private payers.

• Chair: Justin Wilson, Midwest City, Oklahoma

NCPA Committee on Professional and Practice Issues

This committee addresses initiatives to promote patient-centered and financially viable pharmacy programs to optimize therapy outcomes, and equip pharmacists with the skills necessary to deliver MTM services.

• Chair: Joe Moose, Concord, North Carolina

NCPA Committee on State Legislation

This committee addresses the issues and opportunities of independent pharmacists as they relate to state legislation and regulation.

• Chair: Brian Caswell, Baxter Springs, Kansas

NCPA Committee on State Regulatory Affairs

This committee addresses the issues and opportunities of independent pharmacists as they relate to state regulatory issues.

• Chair: Michele Belcher, Grants Pass, Oregon

NCPA Special Committee on the NCPA Foundation

This committee focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of the NCPA Foundation and ways the foundation can serve as a resource for the public and NCPA.

• Chair: Jeff Carson, San Antonio, Texas