Annual Convention

The 62nd Annual National Convention will take place in Chicago, Illinois from July 17 thru July 20, 2009. View details

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Greetings,

I am honored to serve as your President for the next two years. This is a challenging time in our nation and in health care. Health care reform is a priority of President Obama's administration and seems to be closer to reality than ever before, while health disparities are continuing to disproportionately affect minority communities. Advances in technology, specifically automation and robotics have revolutionized health care delivery, and the practice of pharmacy. These changes will have a profound effect on the practice of pharmacy and the manpower needs of the future. Medication therapy management (MTM) has expanded the role of pharmacists, and has significantly improved patient outcomes. Elevating pharmacists' intervention through MTM will be one of my foci over the next two years.

The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA) is uniquely positioned to address many of the health care issues impacting our communities. As an association we have a rich history, and our future is equally promising. I invite you to join us in Chicago, IL, July 17th - 20th for the 62nd annual convention.

This will be a great opportunity to hear about advances in health care, share experiences, and learn about best practices in pharmacy. Through our continuing education (CE) program, pharmacists and technicians obtain CE hours, and keep current in their respective practice disciplines.

Our 2009 convention theme is "Celebrating Excellence, Continually Raising the Bar". Don't miss this stimulating educational event. I look forward to seeing and interacting with you in Chicago, and in serving you as President.


Marisa A. Lewis
President 2008 - 2010

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Membership

Membership to NPhA is open to all professional pharmacists.

Subsidiaries

National Pharmaceutical Association Foundation

As NPhA's official gift receiving organization, the NPhAF receives, manages, and distributes funds to assist the Student National Pharmaceutical Association and support the activities of NPhA.

The NPhAF is a private, nonprofit organization. This is advantageous of the NPhA and its contributors in that this offers investment flexibility and separation of public and private support.

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View a SNPhA member's appreciation on receiving the NPhAF Barry Bleidt Scholarship!

View a SNPhA member's appreciation on receiving the NPhAF Presidential Scholarship!

Student National Pharmaceutical Association

The Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) was founded in 1972 as the student affiliate of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). SNPhA is an education and service association of students concerned about pharmacy services, professional development, and the lack of minority representation in pharmacy and other health related professions.