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December 11, 2012
RxAlly’s pharmacy advocates find their clinical-care champion

If you’re a student working toward a degree in pharmacy, or a practicing pharmacist, here’s something you can feel good about.

October 1, 2012
RxAlly to debut Medicare Prescription Drug Plan this season

More than 20,000 RxAlly member pharmacies — including independent pharmacies, regional chains and Walgreens — will begin accepting a new federally qualified Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, SmartD Rx, beginning Jan. 1, 2013.

July 17, 2012
RxAlly names general counsel, EVP corporate development

A coalition of more than 22,000 pharmacies around the country has expanded its leadership team.

May 10, 2012
RxAlly expands to include more than 2,000 pharmacies

RxAlly has expanded its national network to include nine independent pharmacy organizations and 10 regional chains.

February 22, 2012
New pharmacy group RxAlly forms to help control overall health costs

RxAlly on Wednesday announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind alliance of more than 20,000 pharmacies nationwide, united to help patients achieve better health through personalized pharmacist care while reducing costs.

November 14, 2010
NCPA’s new chief likely to shift focus to the Hill

The natural affinity that has sprung up between independent pharmacy and the generic drug industry—both...

October 28, 2010
Jaeger is a smart choice for the NCPA

The natural affinity that has sprung up between independent pharmacy and the generic drug industry...

October 24, 2010
NCPA taps former GPhA chief Jaeger to succeed Bruce Roberts as next CEO

In a highly anticipated move to new leadership, the National Community Pharmacists Association has named...

September 12, 2010
Q&A: Life after the NCPA

After a distinguished, eight-and-a-half-year tenure as chief of the National Community Pharmacists Association, Bruce Roberts,...

June 17, 2010
NCPA backs Sen. Bennet's cost of dispensing proposal

The National Community Pharmacists Association announced support for language included in an amendment by Sen....

June 17, 2010
NCPA fights 'improper and unwarranted' Part B recoupment efforts

Independent pharmacy clearly has found its voice....

March 25, 2010
NCPA leader 'advanced the agenda of community pharmacy'

Independent pharmacy’s toughest champion will soon be unlacing his gloves. Bruce Roberts, who has led...

March 23, 2010
Head of NCPA to step down

Bruce Roberts will step down as EVP and CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association...

March 23, 2010
NCPA seeks 'workable solution' for DEA's Controlled Substances Act interpretation

A group catering to the nation's community pharmacists sent a letter to a senatorial committee...

January 28, 2010
NCPA backs federal employee benefits bill, makes recommendations

In a letter to Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., the National Community Pharmacists Association’s chief executive...

January 28, 2010
With health reform outlook dimmed, pharmacy can’t abandon its agenda

Was the massive effort by the White House and congressional Democrats to overhaul the nation’s...

November 12, 2009
Independents’ lobby urges changes to health-reform bill passed in House

Like their chain pharmacy counterparts, the people who own and operate their own single-store or...

April 23, 2009
NACDS chief, state pharmacy leader appeal to consumers on Medicaid cuts

For years now, pharmacy leaders at the state and national level have waged a long...

March 28, 2009
Indie pharmacy’s strong roots bolster industry amid downturn

Independent pharmacy has been slammed hard by the continuing slide in prescription-dispensing profits, a dismal economy and powerful chain store competitors. But with their strong ties to local communities and the patients they serve, most are weathering the storm and may emerge stronger than ever.

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