NCPA Updates--December 2008
The National Community Pharmacists Association continues to offer educational opportunities for pharmacists, as well as seek their input on issues impacting the practice of pharmacy.
PMIC Gives $250,000 Challenge Grant Pledge to NCPA Foundation
The NCPA Foundation is pleased to have received a $250,000 challenge grant pledge from Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company (PMIC) to support the foundation’s “Preserving the Legacy of Independent Pharmacy Campaign” to grow the Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition endowment to $1 million by 2012. At this level, the endowment fund will support the annual operating expenses of the competition in perpetuity and therefore sustain its long-term viability. For additional information or to make a donation to be matched by Pharmacists Mutual, visit www.ncpafoundation.org.
Time Is Running Out—Don’t Delay!
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2009 NCPA Calendar Program
There is still time to order 2009 NCPA custom calendars and pocket planners. These make great holiday gifts and are an ideal way to keep your name in front of your patients every day, every month, all year long.
If you ordered last year, our partner, ViMax Publishing and Marketing, can simply use your previously provided logo files to process your order sooner. For more information, please go online.
