NCPA announces 2016 dates for its Ownership Workshop program

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association on Wednesday announced the 2016 dates for its Ownership Workshop program, sponsored by McKesson Corporation, to help pharmacists realize the dream of owning an independent community pharmacy.

 

The Ownership Workshops will be conducted March 12-14 in Phoenix; June 3-5 in Memphis, Tenn.; and Oct. 13-15 in New Orleans. Each session features expert industry consultants and veterans to address many, if not all, of the factors that go into operating a successful independent community pharmacy. Attendees will obtain up to 21 contact hours of continuing education. 

 

More than 50% of past workshop participants now own a community pharmacy. 

 

“The Ownership Workshop program is a proven, successful step-by-step training for future community pharmacy owners,” stated Bradley Arthur, NCPA president. “Many current pharmacy owners also attend to brush up their skills and say their pharmacies are stronger because of it," he said. “NCPA deeply appreciates the recent decision by the McKesson Corporation to continue sponsoring this essential program through 2020. McKesson’s support demonstrates its commitment to helping independent community pharmacies succeed.”

 

“McKesson is proud to partner with NCPA and continue to support our shared goals of helping independent pharmacies thrive,” said Chris Cella, national VP, RxOwnership. “The Ownership Workshops are valuable sessions in helping community pharmacists thrive in today’s business world.”

 

“The days spent with my fellow future pharmacy owners and with the specialists in every area of pharmacy ownership was awesome,” said 2015 workshop attendee Denise Saul. “I learned a great deal, from A-Z of pharmacy ownership, and having my many questions answered by the experts was invaluable.”