National Pharmaceutical Association

From the Newsletter

Goals of the NPhA National President (Dr. Sharon Early):

1. To appoint Regional Clinical Liaisons: to address and increase awareness surrounding: Diabetes, Asthma, HIV/AIDS, Geriatric population, Immunizations, health disparities and health literacy

2. Increase Visibility of NPhA: Web site and Linked In presence

3. Continue to provide a forum for the Bridging the Gap Mentorship Program:

4. Develop a Council of Deans (whose charge will be to advise us on changes in the academia arena) and an Advisory Committee: that consist of our corporate sponsors and students to assist NPhA in identifying needs of the community, and assist in developing the infrastructure to enhance resources needed to support our mission, vision and goals.

5. Increase Membership: First thru the transition of SNPHA members to NPhA, Second: corporate and industry involvement, Third: recruitment and retention efforts.

6. Create a Legislative Advocacy committee: which will keep the membership abreast of current issues and enhance our visibility by making public our position on President Obama's new healthcare initiative and key healthcare issues that impact minority communities.

7. Develop Leadership programs for membership:
Providing guidance to students seeking acceptance to Fellowship Programs nationally, Develop Residency programs with retail companies, Increase Corporate internships, Focus on Geriatric healthcare issues, On-going financial planning workshops for NPhA and SNPhA members, Develop Leadership certificate programs, Providing guidance for those seeking advanced degrees and/or certifications

My ultimate goal is to strive to make a difference. To enhance the momentum initiated by past presidents, and to take the organization to even higher heights. I pledge to continue the legacy of Dean Chauncey I Cooper and I stand COMMITTED to work in a spirit of excellence to strive for and achieve excellence.

"We Can Make a Difference!"

NPhA News

The Wingate University SNPhA chapter is hosting a CE program for pharmacists at the Region I and II meeting on Saturday, February 4th. Click here for details.
NPhA celebrated the 64th annual convention in Atlanta, GA in July, 2011. Click here for the press release.

PharmNews

Jan 20

Drug Compliance Undermined By Affordability, Canada

According to an investigation by researchers from the University of British Columbia, University of Toronto and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), the cost of prescription medication affects 1 in 10 Canadians, and 1 in 4 individuals without medication insurance cannot afford to have their prescriptions filled... read

Jan 19

Antidepressants Tied To Higher Risk Of Falls In Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Compared to similar people who don't take them, nursing home residents with dementia who take average doses of a class of drugs used to treat depression are three times more likely to have an injurious fall. These are the findings of a new study from The Netherlands published online in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology on Wednesday... read

Jan 17

Fake Antimalarial Medications Undermine Africa Malaria Drive

Fraudulent and substandard antimalarial drugs could be wrecking the chances of winning the war against malaria in Africa, researchers from the Wellcome Trust-Mahosot Hospital-Oxford University Tropical Medicine Research Collaboration reported in the Malaria Journal... read

Membership

Membership to NPhA is open to all professional pharmacists.

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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.

National Pharmaceutical Association Auxiliary

This organization was founded in 1950 by several spouses of pharmacists to promote the aims of the National Pharmaceutical Association. Its mission is to render assistance to the National Pharmaceutical Association and to encourage students of pharmacy; to establish programs of financial aid and to encourage members to engage in civic, national, health, educational and religious organizations of their communities.

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.

BTG Mentorship Program--Mentee Form

BTG Mentorship Program--Mentor Form

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