About The NCPA Foundation

“The NCPA grant was the first grant that provided financial relief for our small pharmacy as we continued to serve our community. It provided us with a glimmer of hope for us that we might pull through and survive financially.”

"I joined the mentorship program with many questions. The program gave me the structure to define my direction, focus my efforts, and outline the concrete steps needed to achieve my objectives. Dr. Allie Jo played a fundamental role in this process. Her mentoring style stands out for balancing warmth and approachability with profesionalism. Michael Mustin, Program Coordinator, NCPA Foundation, was key to making this experience possible. His work connecting me with my goal, his constant attention to my needs and projects, and his management in making this match happen made all the difference. Thanks to the mentor program, I now move forward with greater strategic clarity and confidence in my decision-making."

"Last year, I decided to join a group of friends and compete in the Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition. We wanted to take the next step from discussing a dream idea to putting together a full business plan. This competition taught me how to work with a team and how to overcome the new challenges of independent pharmacy reimbursement through enhanced clinical services and diversifying patient care. Throughout the competition, students are blessed to be supported by NCPA Foundation’s scholarships and opportunities in the advancement of culminating the dream of independent ownership.”

"As a direct result of the foundation's support, I have grown my pharmacy ownership skills exponentially, networked with community pharmacy leaders across the nation, and advocated for the profession on Capitol Hill. Most importantly, I have built a life-long passion for growing community pharmacy practice.”

"Overall, the internship has been a valuable opportunity and one that I'll cherish as I return to school this fall. I'm beyond appreciative that the Foundation continues to support the program and, with it, the mutually beneficial growth of NCPA's student pharmacists.”

One of the most valuable parts of the program for me was hearing the stories of other pharmacy owners—their successes, but also the mistakes they made along the way. It helped me understand that flexibility and adaptability would be key to my own success. Pathways helped me block out the noise and the negative stories that can sometimes be overwhelming. Instead, it allowed me to focus on the opportunities available and the clinical programs that would help me provide excellent care to my patients. Most importantly, the program gave me the confidence to move forward, knowing that I could learn in small steps. I realized that it was okay not to have all the answers from day one and that growth comes through experience.

I think the money was very impactful. If we were not able to get back on our feet in a swift manner patients would have suffered. Not only would they have missed out on the short term but long term if we would had to close. This closure would have cause a loss of access in this rural community.