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Upcoming NCPA Items for Pharmacy Teams: July and August 2025

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  • NCPA is hosting events on pharmacy policy trends, Medicare enrollment, and diabetes education accreditation to support pharmacy teams.
  • Advocacy efforts include engaging federal representatives to push for PBM reforms during the August in-district work period.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 3, 2025) – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members:

  • July 24 – What States Did for Pharmacies in 2025, advocacy update. PBM reform, Medicaid managed care reform, and expanded scope of practice are abuzz in this year’s state legislative sessions! NCPA’s Joel Kurzman and Belawoe Akwakoku will unpack the momentum behind these impactful pharmacy policy trends. Learn more and register.
  • July 31 – Medicare Transaction Facilitator Enrollment for Dispensing Entities webinar. During this NCPA-member only webinar, staff with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will provide a comprehensive explanation of the Medicare Transaction Facilitator process and will address questions from attendees. Learn more and register.
  • Aug. 24 – Registration deadline for the Diabetes Accreditation Boot Camp. The NCPA Innovation Center and PharmFurther offer this turnkey online course to help prepare participants for diabetes self-management education accreditation in six weeks or less so they can bill Medicare and other payers for diabetes education they’re probably already providing. Learn more and register.
  • Ongoing –
    • Encouraging community pharmacy teams to invite their federal representatives for a pharmacy visit during the August in-district work period. With PBM reforms falling out of the budget reconciliation bill, we need to continue pressing Congress to include previously agreed upon reforms. This important initiative will push for progress and keep community pharmacy on the minds of members of Congress. Learn more and sign up to participate.
    • Registration is open for the Pre-Convention Growth and Profitability Programs being held in New Orleans ahead of the NCPA 2025 Annual Convention. Early bird rates are available for these programs through July 19. Learn more and register.
    • Registration is open for the NCPA 2025 Annual Convention and Expo. The convention will be held Oct. 18-21 in New Orleans and is the premier national business show for independent pharmacists and their teams. Early bird rates are available for these programs through July 19. Learn more and register.

Events are subject to change. Visit our website for the latest information on NCPA events.

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