Member Benefits
Membership has its benefits
There are numerous advantages to becoming a member of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs. By joining you
become an important part of the pharmaceutical industry's standards development process.
As an NCPDP member, you are entitled to:
- Attend NCPDP quarterly work group meetings at no charge (as a member)
- Attend NCPDP Educational Programs and Annual Conference at membership rates.
- Express views and concerns relating to standardization of third-party prescription drug programs to a truly representative organization
- NCPDP's bi-weekly email, NCPDP NOW, with updates on the latest industry developments, including NCPDP standards and meetings, legislative and HIPAA updates, and general industry news
- Receive the Council's Membership Directory, a membership identification card and a subscription to Council Connection, the Council's quarterly magazine which updates members on NCPDP activities, projects, industry news and other information. You also gain access to the Members Only area of NCPDP's website, www.ncpdp.org, which provides details about NCPDP standards and standards development.
- Receive all current NCPDP standards as a new member, and receive updates as an existing member.
- Annual Membership Conference: each year, representatives from all facets of the prescription drug industry gather to exchange ideas and accomplishments at the NCPDP Annual Membership Conference. It's an excellent opportunity for NCPDP members to meet colleagues and keep abreast of changes in the industry.
Who are NCPDP's members?
A major reason why NCPDP has such a proven track record in standards development is the diversity of its
membership. In order to develop the most comprehensive, beneficial standards for the prescription drug
industry, it is essential that NCPDP gather the input and expertise from all affected parties, which is
why you will find the following industry segments are represented by our organization:
- Software and computer vendors, pharmacy chains and independents, drug manufacturers, drug wholesalers, insurers, mail order prescription drug companies, online pharmacy companies, claims processors, physician service organizations, prescription drug providers, telecommunication vendors, academia, clinical programs, HMOs, PPOs, PBMs government agencies, industry associations, mail service companies, consultants, and more.
Membership Value
Influence the future of Health Care
- The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) offers a unique opportunity to positively influence healthcare by standardizing the exchange of data among industry participants. This is done by the creation of forward-thinking and innovative solutions by the development of standards such as those implemented for Medicare Part D.
- Through interaction with other Standard Development Organizations (SDOs), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS), and other healthcare-related organizations, NCPDP provides the opportunity to stay abreast of health care issues impacting pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Medicare /Medicaid, Manufacturers, Prescription Service Administration Organizations (PSAO), etc.
- Educational forums inform members of issues facing the health care industry.
- NCPDP is often the first to signal leading and timely issues facing the health care industry today and tomorrow.
- Active participation provides market intelligence opportunities
- NCPDP provides the opportunity to communicate with a large cross section of stakeholders.
- Through WG meetings, Educational Programs and Annual Conference, NCPDP fosters “networking” capabilities between companies.
- NCPDP creates and encourages an environment of open communication, allowing members to exchange and discuss industry challenges.
- Networking provides opportunities to interact with industry contacts. Participation in NCPDP generates heightened "brand name" recognition with government and other organizations (CMS, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), etc.). Please see attached Industry Acronym for clarification
- NCPDP fosters personal growth and increased knowledge of the industry.
- NCPDP supports personal and professional growth opportunities via a variety of advisory and leadership positions.
- Provides a forum for member participation develops leadership skills, including organizational skills, meeting management skills, public speaking and presentation skills, consensus–building techniques, and strategic planning skills.
- NCPDP exposes members to different perspectives in addressing issues by hearing from different segments of the healthcare industry (e.g. thinking outside the box).