The National Community Pharmacists Association, founded in 1898 as the National Association of Retail Druggists (NARD), represents the pharmacist owners, managers, and employees more than 23,000 independent community pharmacies across the United States. The nation's independent pharmacies, independent pharmacy franchises, and independent chains dispense nearly half of the nation's retail prescription medicines. The nation's independent pharmacists are small business entrepreneurs and multifaceted health care providers who represent a vital part of the United States' health care delivery system. They have roots in America's communities. They are community leaders actively involved in community-oriented public health, civic, and volunteer projects. Many hold local elected offices; others serve as state legislators.

Read about the NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health, a summary of selected financial and demographic information that illustrates the value independent community pharmacists provide to their patients. Learn more about NCPA, including our strategic goals and special reports on legislative affairs, Community CCRx, and student chapters, by reading our 2007 Annual Report PDF (1.2M). Join NCPA