NASPA

What NASPA does

NASPA (National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations), founded in 1927 as the National Council of State Pharmacy Association Executives, is a private nonprofit professional association headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Its core function is to support and enhance collaboration among state pharmacy associations nationwide. NASPA's membership comprises state pharmacy associations from all 50 states plus over 70 associate/stakeholder organizations (including pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy chains, technology vendors, and industry partners), collectively representing more than 100,000 pharmacy professionals. The organization is led by Executive Vice President and CEO Krystalyn Weaver, PharmD, JD, supported by a lean staff of approximately 12 personnel and operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, NASPA Services LLC, which provides shared association management services.

NASPA's product portfolio consists of member resources, professional certificate programs, advocacy tools, and events. Core offerings include the NASPA Website Resources Portal (state policy materials, meeting materials, association management resources), the NASPA Events Platform (Spring Meeting, Fall Meeting, Winter Retreat, NASPA/Pharmacists Mutual Leadership Conference), the Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test & Treat National Certificate Program (20-hour comprehensive) and Respiratory Certificate Program (8-hour streamlined, launched June 2025), biennial State Fact Sheets co-developed with APhA, and policy frameworks such as the Standard of Care Regulatory Model and Pharmacist Prescribing Resources (Statewide Protocols). The underlying technology is a web-based information and advocacy platform; there are no proprietary AI/ML systems or APIs referenced.

NASPA's revenue model is membership-driven (recurring dues from state associations and associate members), supplemented by certificate program fees, conference registration fees, and grant funding from industry partners (including McKesson, Merck, Pfizer, and Seqirus). The organization does not publicly disclose financial figures. GTM motion is sales-led direct membership recruitment of state pharmacy associations and stakeholder organizations, complemented by event-driven engagement and resource distribution through the website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based by membership category.

Name

NASPA

Legal name

National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations

Website

https://naspa.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NASPA is a nonprofit membership association founded in 1927 that supports all 50 U.S. state pharmacy associations plus 70+ industry stakeholders. It generates revenue through recurring membership dues, professional certificate programs (Point-of-Care Test & Treat), advocacy resources (State Fact Sheets, Standard of Care model), and annual conferences.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NASPA generates revenue primarily through membership dues from state pharmacy associations and over 70 associate member organizations (stakeholder organizations including pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy chains, and other industry partners).
2. Certificate Programs: NASPA offers certificate programs such as the Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test & Treat National Certificate Program and Respiratory Certificate Program for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists.
3. Conference and Event Fees: NASPA hosts multiple annual meetings including Spring Meeting, Fall Meeting, Winter Retreat, and the NASPA/Pharmacists Mutual Leadership Conference, generating revenue through registration fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NASPA is a nonprofit professional membership association that supports and enhances collaboration between state pharmacy associations in the United States. It delivers national advocacy on pharmacist scope of practice and reimbursement, publishes policy and practice resources (including biennial State Fact Sheets), hosts annual meetings and leadership conferences, and offers continuing-education certificate programs such as the Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test & Treat National Certificate Program and the streamlined 8-hour Respiratory Certificate Program. Members include all 50 state pharmacy associations plus over 70 associate/stakeholder organizations such as pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy chains, and technology vendors.

Product overview

NASPA (National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations) is a membership and advocacy organization founded in 1927, not a technology product company. Its offerings consist of member resources including an online portal for state policy materials and meeting materials, an events calendar platform, and professional certificate programs. The primary products include the Point-of-Care Test & Treat National Certificate Program (20-hour comprehensive and 8-hour respiratory-specific versions), State Fact Sheets for advocacy, and resources covering pharmacist prescribing protocols and the Standard of Care Regulatory Model. These resources support state pharmacy associations in advancing the pharmacy profession through education, policy advocacy, and professional development.

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Products and services

• NASPA Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test & Treat National Certificate Program A 20-hour comprehensive continuing-education certificate program that trains pharmacists in point-of-care testing and treatment services for use in community pharmacy settings. Designed for pharmacists seeking structured training to expand clinical service delivery.
• NASPA Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test & Treat Respiratory Certificate Program An 8-hour streamlined certificate program focused on respiratory infections (influenza, COVID-19, group A strep) for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists practicing in community pharmacy settings.
• State Fact Sheets Biennially updated, state-specific resources published jointly with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) that document pharmacists' expanding roles in public health, including test and treat services, immunization, and HIV prevention. Used by state pharmacy associations for state- and federal-level advocacy.
• Standard of Care Regulatory Model A standalone policy framework resource providing guidance on modern, judgment-based pharmacy regulatory systems, including disciplinary approach, statutory interpretation model, and full practice authority for pharmacists. Developed with support from McKesson.
• Pharmacist Prescribing Resources (Statewide Protocols) A resource center covering pharmacist prescribing authority through statewide protocols, including smoking cessation, hormonal contraceptives, strep and flu test-and-treat, and naloxone access.
• Pharmacy's Role in the Rural Health Transformation Program A standalone resource documenting how state pharmacy associations are incorporating pharmacists and pharmacy services into the CMS Rural Health Transformation Programs across multiple states.
• Member Directories A directory of NASPA's state pharmacy association members and over 70 associate member organizations, providing networking and connectivity resources for member executives and industry partners.
• NASPA Conferences and Annual Meetings Annual and regional conferences hosted by NASPA, including the Spring Meeting, Fall Meeting, Winter Retreat, and the NASPA/Pharmacists Mutual Leadership Conference, along with hosted state-association meetings, generating revenue through registration fees and providing member networking and professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• One hundred sixty-five bills pertaining to pharmacist scope of practice and payment for pharmacist-provided patient care services were introduced in 41 states during the 2024 legislative session.
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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPF has funded over 200 grants and projects totaling over $17 million since its founding in 2000. CPF has provided grant funding for NASPA initiatives including the 2024 State Fact Sheets, pharmacy technician scope of authority project, and the Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group. CPF Executive Director Kelly A. Brock has publicly acknowledged the collaboration.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTCB partnered with NASPA and CPF to develop a best practice framework for pharmacy technician scope of authority across the United States. This project aims to identify inconsistencies in state regulations and develop policy recommendations for standardizing technician scope nationwide.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASPA and APhA jointly release the biennial State Fact Sheets that highlight pharmacists' expanding role in public health. The 2024 update emphasizes pharmacists' contributions to test and treat, immunization services, and HIV prevention. APhA's Brigid K. Groves participated in announcing the collaboration.
• Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCPP is a forum of 13 national pharmacy organizations including NASPA, working collaboratively to support achievement of the JCPP Vision for Pharmacists' Practice. JCPP recently expanded to include the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). The organization focuses on achieving patient access to pharmacists' patient care services.
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNASPA joined AACP as a program partner in the 'Unite for Impact Challenge' to advance community pharmacy practice nationwide. This partnership focuses on supporting pharmacy education and practice transformation.
• Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNASPA participates in a Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group comprising 12 diverse pharmacy organizations that collaboratively published guiding principles to inform state policies on pharmacy personnel-administered vaccines. Members include APhA, AACP, ASCP, ASHP, CPESN USA, HOPA, NABP, NCPA, NPhA, PTCB, and SIDP.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): APhA is the largest national professional pharmacy association in the U.S., representing individual pharmacists. NASPA partners with APhA on State Fact Sheets and joint policy work, and both organizations advocate for pharmacist scope of practice and reimbursement at the federal level.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): ASHP represents pharmacists practicing in hospitals and health systems and is a leading voice on pharmacy policy and practice. ASHP participates alongside NASPA in coalitions such as the Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group and JCPP.

Direct peers

• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): NCPA is the national advocacy organization for community pharmacy owners and represents independent pharmacists on legislative and regulatory issues. NCPA is part of the Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group with NASPA and shares overlapping state-level advocacy missions.
• National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP): NABP assists state boards of pharmacy in regulating pharmacy practice and develops model regulations. NABP participates in the Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group and JCPP alongside NASPA, with overlapping interests in technician scope standardization and pharmacist regulatory frameworks.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB): PTCB is the leading credentialing body for pharmacy technicians. PTCB partnered with NASPA and CPF on a best-practice framework for technician scope of authority across U.S. states, making it a direct peer in pharmacy workforce policy.
• Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners (JCPP): JCPP is a forum of 13 national pharmacy organizations including NASPA that works to achieve a shared Vision for Pharmacists' Practice. JCPP's mission directly overlaps with NASPA's policy coordination role, making it a coalition-level peer.
• Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF): CPF funds research and projects supporting community pharmacy practice. CPF has provided grant funding for NASPA initiatives including the State Fact Sheets and the technician scope of authority project, and works jointly with NASPA on practice research priorities.

Emerging players

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP): AACP represents pharmacy schools and focuses on pharmacy education and workforce. NASPA joined AACP's 'Unite for Impact Challenge' as a program partner, indicating collaboration on community pharmacy practice transformation and education.
• American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP): ASCP represents pharmacists serving long-term care and senior populations. ASCP is part of the Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group with NASPA and engages on overlapping policy issues such as pharmacist provider status and vaccine access.

Others

• Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA): HOPA is a specialty pharmacy association for hematology/oncology pharmacists. HOPA participates in the Pharmacy-based Vaccine Access Work Group alongside NASPA, indicating collaboration on broader pharmacist policy issues beyond specialty practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StatePharmacy
• Facebookfacebook.com/National-Alliance-of-State-Pharmacy-Associations-NASPA-168794629998
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/statepharmacy

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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