North Carolina Association of Pharmacists

What North Carolina Association of Pharmacists does

The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP) is a nonprofit professional membership association that operates as the sole state-level representative body for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists in North Carolina. Headquartered in Graham, NC, the organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Penny Shelton, PharmD, with a small core staff of 1-10 supplemented by an Executive Fellow. Its product surface spans ACPE and NC-CE accredited continuing education, certificate programs, clinical toolkits, advocacy at the North Carolina General Assembly, peer-networking forums (Huddles, Leadership Buzz), the Emerging Leaders Program, APPE elective rotations, and a Medical Billing Pilot Program in partnership with MedMe Health.

NCAP's revenue model is a multi-stream nonprofit construct: annual membership dues (with student memberships priced at $10), fee-based CE programs and certificate training (typically $45-$295 per program, with member discounts), pay-as-you-go CPE accreditation services ($65-$90 per program), advertising and sponsorships in the quarterly North Carolina Pharmacist journal and weekly eNCAPsulated newsletter (reaching 10,000+ professionals), event registrations (e.g., $50 for the 2026 Residency Conference), and grant funding from partners including Cardinal Health Foundation, CDC, and the NC Division of Public Health. Distribution is direct via ncpharmacists.org and a learning management system (ncap.mclms.net), with live webinars delivered through Microsoft Teams and CE credits automatically uploaded to the NABP CPE Monitor.

The organization holds exclusive institutional relationships with all four North Carolina schools of pharmacy (UNC Eshelman, Campbell, Wingate, High Point) and affiliations with national bodies including NASPA, ASHP, ASAM, and Cardinal Health Foundation. NCAP maintains an active government affairs function with a dedicated lobbyist and pursues a multi-year legislative agenda covering scope-of-practice expansion, PBM reform, immunization authority, and reimbursement for pharmacist-provided clinical services.

Name

North Carolina Association of Pharmacists

Legal name

North Carolina Association of Pharmacists

Website

https://ncpharmacists.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP) is the sole nonprofit professional membership association representing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists in North Carolina, delivering accredited continuing education, clinical toolkits, advocacy at the state legislature, and peer-networking programs.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Professional pharmacy association
• Continuing pharmacy education
• Pharmacy advocacy services
• Clinical certificate programs
• Pharmacy practice advancement

Headquarters

HQ city

Graham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists provide core operational funding. Dues support advocacy, education, practice advancement initiatives, and organizational operations.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from ACPE and NC-CE accredited certificate programs, trainings, and on-demand CE courses. Includes fees for Opioid Stewardship, Point-of-Care Testing, Hormonal Contraception, Long-Acting Injectables, and other clinical training programs.
3. Advertising & Sponsorships: Revenue from advertising in the quarterly North Carolina Pharmacist journal, weekly eNCAPsulated e-newsletter, website banner ads, home page sponsorships, and exhibit/sponsorship fees at state-wide meetings. Electronic publications reach over 10,000 pharmacists and pharmacy professionals.
4. Event Registrations: Registration fees for annual conventions, residency conferences, webinars, and specialized training events.
5. CPE Accreditation Services: Fee-based accreditation services for organizations seeking NC-CE designation for their programs: $65 if submitted 30+ days prior, $90 if less than 30 days prior.
6. UMPJE Preparation: Sale of Uniform MPJE review guide, practice exams, and Q&A board access for pharmacy law exam preparation at $110 per registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

NCAP is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers ACPE and NC-CE accredited continuing education, clinical certificate training programs, practice advancement toolkits, and legislative advocacy services for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists in North Carolina. Members receive access to live and on-demand CE, clinical toolkits, leadership development programs, and representation before the NC General Assembly on pharmacy legislation and PBM reform.

Product overview

The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP) offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional development and advocacy services for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists across North Carolina. The core offerings include live and on-demand continuing education programs (CE), certificate training programs (Point of Care Test and Treat, Opioid Stewardship, Long-Acting Injectables, Hormonal Contraception, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis), professional toolkits, advocacy resources, and networking programs. NCAP also provides practice management resources including Medicaid enrollment guidance, PBM law references, and a Medical Billing Pilot Program with MedMe Health. Additional services include an Executive Fellowship, APPE rotations, Emerging Leaders Program, Leadership Buzz sessions, and monthly Huddles for different practice settings. The organization maintains comprehensive publications including the North Carolina Pharmacist journal and eNCAPsulated newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NCAP Membership Annual membership for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists (student rate $10) providing access to continuing education, toolkits, advocacy, and practice advancement resources.
• NCAP On Demand CE Self-serve on-demand continuing education platform at ncap.mclms.net with pre-recorded programming covering Drug Updates, General Topics, and Clinical Services for license renewal.
• Live Webinars and Huddles Live webinar programming including the Opioid Stewardship in Action Series, Leadership Buzz, Ambulatory Care, Health-System, and Community Care monthly Huddles for pharmacists and technicians.
• Point of Care Test and Treat Certificate Program 8-hour ACPE-accredited certificate program ($295) including 6 hours of home study and 2-hour live instructor-led session covering key disease states, physical assessment, point-of-care testing, and practical business models.
• Caring for Patients with OUD Certificate Program 8-hour MATE Act compliant training program ($250) covering prevention, detection, and management of patients with opioid use disorder, emphasizing interprofessional care.
• Opioid Stewardship Certificate Training for Student Pharmacists Certificate program for pharmacy students covering SBIRT, fundamentals of medication-assisted treatment, chronic pain management, and harm reduction topics.
• NC Statewide Practice Authority Training Programs Advanced training programs for pharmacists including Long-Acting Injectables Training ($200 members/$300 non-members, 5 hours ACPE), Hormonal Contraception Training ($149, 3 hours NCCE), and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Training ($45 members/$70 non-members, 1.5 hours NC-CE).
• NCAP Residency Conference Annual conference ($50 per person) bringing together pharmacy residents, preceptors, and residency program directors with general sessions, breakout discussions, and networking opportunities.
• Annual NCAP Convention Annual statewide convention with exhibits, sponsorships, and professional programming for North Carolina pharmacy professionals.
• Clinical Toolkits Library Comprehensive clinical toolkits covering Clinical Services, COVID-19 Testing, Diabetes Prevention, Glucagon, Harm Reduction, Hormonal Contraception, Hypertension, Influenza Test and Treat, Immunization, Long-Acting Injectables, Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, and Prenatal Vitamins.
• UMPJE Preparation Uniform MPJE pharmacy law exam preparation ($110) including review guide, 125+ question practice exam, and Q&A board access for 1 year.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) preparation course partnered with RxTechExam featuring an 83% passing rate, with a $75 NCAP member discount.
• NCAP Medical Billing Pilot Program Pilot program in partnership with MedMe Health supporting community pharmacies with clinical services and medical billing, featuring AI-driven scheduling, documentation, and claims submission.
• NCAP Executive Fellowship Executive Fellowship program in Association Leadership and Management designed to develop healthcare professionals prepared for high-level leadership in pharmacy practice or professional associations.
• APPE Elective Rotations Three APPE elective rotations for pharmacy students including Opioid Stewardship and Service Development, Association Management, and Practice Advancement.
• Emerging Leaders Program Program designed for student pharmacists and new practitioners to develop leadership skills, build professional connections, and prepare for leadership roles through five interactive discussion-based sessions.
• NPF Leadership Buzz Virtual program by New Practitioner Forum featuring guided discussions on leadership topics including podcast-based discussions, book studies, and interactive sessions earning 1.0 NC CE hour per session.
• Government Affairs and Advocacy Legislative advocacy services including priority issues for 2026 (LTC Controlled Substance Destruction, Immunization Authority, Epi-Pen Prescriptive Authority, Pharmacy Reimbursement for OD Prevention and MOUD, Mobile Pharmacies) and 2027 (Standard of Care and Full Practice Authority), plus PBM reform efforts.
• CPE Accreditation Services Fee-based accreditation services for organizations seeking NC-CE designation for their programs: $65 if submitted 30+ days prior, $90 if less than 30 days prior.
• NC Community Pharmacy Alert Network (NC CAN) Communication system developed to foster collaboration between community pharmacies and local public health departments for boosting community health.
• Opioid Brief Videos for Pharmacists Brief educational videos on naloxone dispensing, overdose risk assessment tools, and Controlled Substance Reporting System utilization for opioid safety.
• NAPLEX Preparation (HighPrep Tutoring partnership) NAPLEX preparation courses offered in partnership with HighPrep Tutoring, including one-day and two-day premium review sessions with early bird pricing.
• Medicaid Enrollment and Billing Resources Resources and guidance for pharmacists to enroll as healthcare providers with North Carolina Medicaid and submit medical claims for services under statewide protocols.
• Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Resources Resources explaining the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program impacts on pharmacy reimbursement and cash flow models, including CMS fact sheets, selected drug lists, negotiated prices, and pharmacy readiness resources.
• NC PBM Laws and Reference Page Comprehensive resource compiling North Carolina PBM-related statutes organized by Consumer Protections, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Protections, and Department of Insurance information.

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Novant HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNovant Health hosts the 2026 NCAP Residency Conference at the Novant Health Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This partnership provides a professional venue for the annual gathering of pharmacy residents, preceptors, and residency program directors.
• National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCAP partners with NASPA to deliver the Point-of-Care Test and Treat Certificate Program. NASPA provides the LecturePanda platform for home study materials and co-branded training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and student pharmacists in North Carolina.
• UNC Eshelman School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four North Carolina schools of pharmacy collaborating on the Opioid Stewardship Certificate Program. Students from UNC participate in interactive and practical sessions for integrating service concepts into practice alongside Campbell, Wingate, and High Point universities.
• Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Opioid Stewardship Certificate Program, Long-Acting Injectables Toolkit development (alongside UNC), Diabetes Prevention Toolkit (developed with Campbell pharmacy students), and APPE rotation opportunities. Campbell faculty contributed to HIV PEP training development.
• Wingate University School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four North Carolina schools of pharmacy collaborating on the Opioid Stewardship Certificate Program. Wingate faculty including Dr. Anthony Solari (NCAP lobbyist) and Dr. Shawn Riser Taylor contribute to legislative information sessions and clinical education.
• High Point University School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of four North Carolina schools of pharmacy collaborating on the Opioid Stewardship Certificate Program, providing interactive and practical sessions for integrating service concepts into pharmacy practice.
• Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences and UNC Eshelman School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership between Campbell and UNC in developing the Long-Acting Injectables Toolkit designed to enhance NCAP's Pharmacists' Virtual Training Program for Long Acting Injectables, meeting statutory and NCBOP rules.
• UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy FacultycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNC faculty including Dr. Mollie Scott, Dr. Anna Pfeiffer, Dr. Rachel Selinger, and Amanda Savage contributed to the development of the Hormonal Contraception Toolkit for NCAP's training program.
• Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Pharmacy StudentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampbell pharmacy students collaborated with NCAP to develop the Diabetes Prevention Toolkit to assist NC pharmacists in joining the charge on diabetes prevention.
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASAM is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. NCAP co-developed the MOUD/Caring for Patients with OUD certificate program meeting DEA MATE Act requirements with ASAM.
• Paul Shelton, Jr.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured keynote speaker for 2026 NCAP Residency Conference presenting 'AI in Pharmacy: Scary Story or Secret Weapon?' and session on AI over-dependency in healthcare leadership instruction.
• MedMe HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCAP partnered with MedMe Health to support community pharmacies through a Clinical Services & Medical Billing Pilot. MedMe provides an AI-driven platform for pharmacies to manage clinical services and medical billing, including scheduling, documentation, and claims submission under NC statewide protocols.
• Andrew Darkow, PharmD, MBA, BCPSminorOthersSpeaker presenting on 'Hot Topics in Pharmacy Residency Education: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities' at 2026 NCAP Residency Conference.
• Anna Everhart, PharmD, BCACPminorOthersSpeaker presenting on 'Navigating Medication Access in NC: What Pharmacists Need to Know' at 2026 NCAP Residency Conference.
• Carrie Baker, PharmD, MBA, BCPSminorOthersSpeaker presenting on 'From Data to Delivery: Elevating Presentation & Evidence-Based Medicine Skills' at 2026 NCAP Residency Conference.
• Ty Chapman, PharmDminorOthersNCAP Executive Fellow presenting NC Association of Pharmacists Orientation and NPF Introduction at 2026 NCAP Residency Conference.
• William Zellmer, BSPharm, MPH, ScD (Hon)minorOthersPresident of Pharmacy Foresight Consulting, speaker presenting 'Advancing the Profession of Pharmacy: Lessons from History' webinar on July 19, 2026 covering pharmacy advancement history and future opportunities.
• Penny Shelton, PharmD, FASCP, FNCAPminorOthersNCAP Executive Director presenting 'Pathways to Progressive Practice in NC' at 2026 NCAP Residency Conference.
• HighPrep TutoringminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNCAP partners with HighPrep Tutoring to offer NAPLEX preparation courses for pharmacy students. HighPrep offers one-day and two-day premium review sessions with early bird pricing available through May 1.
• RxTechExamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNCAP offers a $75 discount on RxTechExam's PTCE preparation course for all NCAP members. RxTechExam is a premier industry-recognized preparation program with an 83% PTCE passing rate.
• American Pharmacy Services (APMS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NCAP, appearing on the website sponsor logo section.
• Pharmacists MutualminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NCAP and sponsor of Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award. Appears on website sponsor logo section.
• Pharmacy Quality Commitment (PQC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NCAP, appearing on the website sponsor logo section.
• PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of NCAP, appearing on the website sponsor logo section. NCAP also directs members to PTCB for pharmacy technician certification.
• North Carolina Division of Public Health, Injury and Violence Prevention BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding source for NCAP's Opioid Brief Videos project for pharmacists. Content developed in collaboration with the Governor's Institute and funded by NC Division of Public Health and CDC.
• Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampbell pharmacy faculty including Dr. Paige D. Brown host sessions in the Student Advocacy Series, providing legislative information and advocacy training for student pharmacists.
• Anthony Solari (NCAP Lobbyist)coreOthersNCAP's lobbyist with extensive experience organizing grassroots political endeavors in over 80 counties in North Carolina. Serves as conduit to NC Senate and House of Representatives, hosting State Pharmacy Legislation Information Session.
• Dr. Shawn Riser Taylor, PharmD, CPP, CDCESminorOthersAssociate Professor of Pharmacy at Wingate University hosting Legislator Meeting Preparatory Session for NCAP Student Advocacy Series. 2022 Ambulatory Care Pharmacist of the Year award recipient.
• Novant HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for 2026 NCAP Residency Conference at Novant Health Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
• Geoff MospanminorOthersNorth Carolina pharmacist who compiled UMPJE Preparation Resources. Has taught Pharmacy Law for 12 years. Created 70+ page review guide and 125+ question practice exam based on Uniform MPJE content outline published by NABP.
• Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPPE rotation host for Association Management and Practice Advancement electives. Students work directly with Executive Director Dr. Penny Shelton on core operations and practice advancement initiatives.
• Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences COVID-19 Work GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampbell pharmacy students developed COVID-19 Testing Toolkit under direction of NCAP COVID-19 work group including NCAP staff and faculty advisors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): National association serving hospital and health-system pharmacists. ASHP partners with state affiliates like NCAP's Health-System Practice Academy and competes for the same health-system pharmacist member mindshare.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): The largest national professional association for pharmacists. APhA delivers CE, advocacy, and practice resources across all 50 states, providing a broad incumbent peer to NCAP's state-level scope.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): National association for independent community pharmacies. NCPA co-sponsors awards with NCAP and overlaps heavily on community pharmacist advocacy, CE, and PBM reform.

Direct peers

• California Pharmacists Association: State pharmacy association for California pharmacists, offering comparable CE, advocacy, and practice advancement programming to NCAP's portfolio.
• Texas Pharmacy Association: State pharmacy association serving Texas pharmacists with a similar model of CE delivery, advocacy, and member benefits — the closest structural peer to NCAP.
• Florida Pharmacy Association: State pharmacy association delivering similar membership, CE, legislative advocacy, and practice advancement services to Florida pharmacists — directly comparable to NCAP's structure.
• National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA): The umbrella organization for state pharmacy associations including NCAP. NASPA co-delivers the Point-of-Care Test and Treat Certificate Program with NCAP and administers the Bowl of Hygeia award.
• Ohio Pharmacists Association: Mid-sized state pharmacy association with parallel offerings including CE, advocacy at the state legislature, and practice resource development.
• Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association: State pharmacy association providing CE programming, advocacy, and member benefits to Pennsylvania pharmacists — comparable in scope and structure to NCAP.
• Virginia Pharmacists Association: Neighboring state pharmacy association offering comparable CE, advocacy, and practice resources to Virginia pharmacists — a structurally similar regional peer to NCAP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ncpharmacists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/north-carolina-association-of-pharmacists
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncpharmacists

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Profiles7 records

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