The National Community Pharmacists Association is the organization to join if you are interested in pharmacy ownership, independent or compounding pharmacy, or just getting to know the field of pharmacy better.
What Makes NCPA Different From Other Organizations?
NCPA is one of the few community pharmacy organizations at the college and takes pride in wanting to “break the ‘chain’ in chain pharmacy”! In addition to having monthly lunch meetings featuring speakers from pharmacy owners all over the state, NCPA takes pride in being active in the Tucson and Phoenix community.
NCPA members:
- Help pack meals or cook meals for Feed My Starving Children (Phoenix) and Chef for a Day at the Ronald McDonald House(Tucson)
- Help cholesterol screenings booth at school health fairs
How is NCPA active within the College of Pharmacy?
- NCPA offers cholesterol screenings to the public numerous times during the school year
- NCPA was the first organization to inform the public about their choices in Medicare Part D drug plans. Our Medicare Part D Student Outreach program has been recognized by the Tucson media and by the Arizona Pharmacists Association
- We have monthly meetings that highlight opportunities within independent pharmacy
With your membership, you will also get access to many scholarships, low-interest student loans, and a subscription to the monthly NCPA publication, America’s Pharmacist. As a member, you’ll receive two additional free registration to the American College of Apothecaries and American College of Veterinary Pharmacists on top of your NCPA membership.
2023-2024 Officers
- President: Allison Stephan
- President Elect: Sajad Al-zubaidy
- Secretary: Kara Hillig
- Treasurer: Kaylee Cooper
- Director of Membership and Fundraising: Halle Zadro
- Phoenix Liaison: Batuhan Ozdiker
- Tucson Cholesterol Coordinators: Evet Bautista, Jermaine Javellana, and Dona John
- Phoenix Cholesterol Coordinators: Juliette Feigal, Kayleen Tubbs, and Houston Swann
National Organization
NATIONAL COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
PRESCRIPTION LAB COMPOUNDING PHARMACY