Our webinars provide free and accessible learning opportunities for people in the independent community pharmacy space to expand their learning opportunities and gain new insights.
Is Pharmacy Ownership Right For You? – NCPA Foundation Information Session
Sept. 16 | 8 PM Eastern Time
Thinking about owning an independent community pharmacy? Join the NCPA Foundation for a free information session covering our two ownership programs and how to know which one fits your goals.
We’ll walk through:
- Pathways to Pharmacy Ownership — designed to expand access and remove barriers for those who have historically been underrepresented in pharmacy ownership.
- Rural Pharmacy Ownership Accelerator — built to guide individuals opening or acquiring a pharmacy in a rural community, including those hoping to return to their hometowns.
You’ll learn what each program covers, get your questions answered, and leave with a clearer sense of whether this is the right path for you. Both programs offer a guided cohort experience with mentorship and support along the way.
This session is best suited for those planning to open or acquire a pharmacy within the next five years.
📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM ET
Register today — we look forward to seeing you there!
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Past Webinars
Generator Maintenance & Emergency Power Planning
Mar. 25, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time
NCPA Foundation’s Disaster Preparedness Series Continues With Generator Systems Essentials. Learn best practices for generator maintenance including: • Proper testing schedules to ensure reliability • Maintenance best practices • Fuel management strategies • Transfer switch basics and essentials Get the basics you need for effective disaster preparedness and business continuity.
Home study CE credit available via NBLS.: https://nbls.learn123bridge.com/ with Enrollment Code: 7EB537D5FC864B2. Email tpitt@nblsinc.net for more info!
Prepare for April 25th – DEA’s Drug Take Back Day!
Mar. 20, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time
Are you “Take Back Ready”?
This fast-paced webinar is designed specifically for pharmacy owners and staff looking to participate in the upcoming National DEA Drug Take Back Day on April 25.
With increased public awareness around drug diversion and environmental safety, Take Back Day is a premier opportunity for independent pharmacies to serve their community and increase foot traffic.
We will cover the essential “How-To” steps so you can focus on your patients.
Exclusive Resources: Learn about the NCPA Foundation’s DMM (Dispose My Meds) program and the new partnership with Medical Waste Pros to streamline your disposal process.
Community Outreach: Turn the day into a success with turnkey ideas like bag stuffers and law enforcement partnerships.
The Toolkit: Where to find the DEA’s free “Partnership Toolbox” for professional posters and social media assets.
Give your pharmacy enough lead time to get registered and promoted—join us for this prep session!
DSCSA COMPLIANCE II
Mar. 2, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time
Last year we had great feedback from the webinar we did in partnership with NABP! This year, we bring to you a similar webinar! With the November 27, 2026 DSCSA compliance deadline approaching for small dispensers, we’re continuing to see significant interest for practical guidance on implementation. For this webinar we are partnered with PRSrx to cover compliance strategies, vendor selection, cost considerations, and implementation best practices! Josh Potter and Tim Gregorius, RPh bring their expertise to you.
CE Credit Available from NBLS!
Enrollment Code: F0410F665E3944B
https://nbls.learn123bridge.com/
Disaster Preparedness & Response: Lessons Learned From 2011 Joplin, Missouri Tornado
Feb. 24, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time
Learning Objectives:
- Understand critical lessons from the 2011 Joplin tornado
- Develop actionable emergency preparedness plans
- Implement security measures to protect medications and assets
- Create business continuity strategies for rapid reopening
- Build community partnerships for disaster response
CE Credit Available from NBLS!
Enrollment Code: BTT81C45E226
https://nbls.learn123bridge.com/
When Health Insurance Isn’t Enough: Financial Assistance Resources for Your Patients
Feb. 19, 2026 02:00 PM Eastern Time
Your Patients Are Struggling with Healthcare Costs. Here’s How to Help.
Hosted in partnership with our friends at HealthWell Foundation, Audrey Quartey presented this topic as we explored financial assistance programs that can help your patients access the medications and care they need.
HealthWell offers a financial lifeline to adults and children who desperately need critical medical treatments but can’t afford them by assisting with their cost-sharing obligations. Learn more: www.HealthWellFoundation.org.
2026 Rural Pharmacy Ownership Accelerator Informational Session
Nov. 10, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Learn about this new; free, year-long, application-based program supporting people who are opening a pharmacy in a rural American in the next 5 years or those inheriting a pharmacy or getting into a partnership agreement within that timeframe.
20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina – Community Pharmacy’s Lessons In Recovery
Aug. 29, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time
This webinar panel provides valuable, firsthand insights for pharmacy owners, staff, pharmacy vendors, and others in healthcare seeking to strengthen their emergency preparedness.
Whether you experienced Katrina firsthand or are learning about this watershed moment in healthcare emergency response, you’ll gain practical knowledge to better serve your community during future crises.
Some things you can expect:
1). We will ask about the unprecedented challenges community pharmacists faced when the traditional healthcare infrastructure collapsed.
2). Long-term community health impacts from Hurricane Katrina and how that impacted the services the pharmacy provides today.
3). Unexpected long-term benefits from the disaster or forced innovations, like relocation.
4). Practical strategies for patient communication before, during, and after disasters. …And more!
Come for a great discussion and we will leave time for Q&A.
Community Pharmacy Succession Planning
Aug. 11, 2025 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Join NCPA’s Board President, Jeff Harrell, PharmD and NCPA Foundation’s Executive Director, Sonja Pagniano, CFRE, for a webinar about community pharmacy succession planning.
Have you considered who will be the next owner of your pharmacy?
Discover why planning early is crucial for preserving the legacy of your pharmacy and ensuring continued healthcare access to your community. This informative session will provide practical advice around:
1) Understanding why succession planning should begin years before your intended transition.
2) How to identify and developing potential successors within your existing staff.
3) Exploring various succession models: family transitions, employee ownership, or external sale.
4) Creating a timeline for gradual transition of ownership and responsibilities.
5) Evaluating your pharmacy’s financial health and market value.
6) Understanding some basic tax implications and strategies for wealth preservation.
7) Addressing common succession challenges and pitfalls.
For questions related to financial planning especially with respect to investments, insurance, taxes, and law please consult your financial planner or an attorney.
Whether retirement is decades away or just around the corner, this webinar will help equip you with the knowledge and resources to help you begin building a transition plan that protects your legacy, your employees, and the community you are such an important part of.
Severe Weather Preparedness for Community Pharmacies
Mar 14, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time
Severe weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity. Is your pharmacy prepared?
This webinar will help you gain the essential knowledge to protect your patients, staff, and business. A great refresher on what pharmacies can do to stay prepared!
