Commentary|Podcasts|August 22, 2023

Independent Rx Forum - Advocating for State Policy Changes

On this episode, guests discuss how pharmacists can advocate for policy changes at the state level.

On this episode of Independent Rx Forum, Jack Mozloom from the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is joined by Joel Kurzman and Belawoe Akwakoku from the State Government Affairs Program at NCPA. They discuss how pharmacists can advocate for policy changes at the state level.

For more information about NCPA membership or the NCPA Annual Convention, please visit www.ncpa.org.

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