Kansas Pharmacists Association

What Kansas Pharmacists Association does

Kansas Pharmacists Association (KPhA) is a 501(c)-style non-profit professional membership association founded in 1880 and headquartered in Topeka, Kansas. It represents licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across all practice settings in the state, organized through five academies (Community, Health Systems, Managed Care, Owners, At-Large) and three councils (New Practitioners Network, Student Pharmacist Council, Pharmacy Technician Council). The association is governed by an elected Board of Directors and operates with a lean staff of approximately 11 employees, most recently under Executive Director Mandy Czechanski (appointed November 2025). KPhA relocated its headquarters in January 2026 following the December 2025 sale of the Kansas Pharmacy Center building by its affiliated charitable foundation.

KPhA's service portfolio spans four core pillars: (1) legislative advocacy, anchored by a full-time Statehouse presence and the recent successful passage of SB20 (PBM Reform) and HB2068 (Scope of Practice expansion) signed into law in April 2026; (2) continuing education and clinical training, including the KPhA26 Annual Meeting & Trade Show (Wichita, August 2026), regional "Hit the Road" meetings, and certification programs such as Kansas Test + Treat 101, Beyond the Script, and Technician Vaccination Training; (3) clinical and practice resources, including a multi-vendor medical billing partner ecosystem (DocStation, EBS/Signetic, TransactRx, etc.) routed through CPESN Kansas, an Immunization Toolkit, opioid resources via the Under Par initiative, and a Kansas Pharmacy Recovery Network for impaired professionals; and (4) career support, including a Career Center job board (free for members, $150/month for non-members) and a relief pharmacist sign-up registry. The affiliated Kansas Pharmacy Foundation (KPF), established in 1966, operates as a separate non-profit charitable entity funding pharmacy leadership development.

Revenue is generated from four streams: annual membership dues (primary, calendar-year subscription, tiers not publicly disclosed), event registration fees (annual meeting, regional events, certification courses), store product sales (notably the MPJE Study Guide and apparel), and Career Center job posting fees. The technology stack is non-proprietary, built on the Neon One association management platform supporting member login, event registration, e-commerce, and CRM. KPhA is not a technology vendor, does not develop software, and has no AI/ML product capabilities. Corporate supporters include major pharmaceutical distributors (McKesson, AmerisourceBergen), GPOs (PBA Health, Compliant Pharmacy Alliance Cooperative), manufacturers (Novo Nordisk), professional liability providers (Pharmacists Mutual), and patient safety organizations (Alliance for Patient Medication Safety).

Name

Kansas Pharmacists Association

Legal name

Kansas Pharmacists Association

Website

https://ksrx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kansas Pharmacists Association (KPhA) is a 501(c)-style non-profit professional membership association founded in 1880, representing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across Kansas through advocacy, continuing education, clinical training, and career support services.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Pharmacy professional association
• Continuing pharmacy education
• Pharmacy legislative advocacy
• Pharmacy membership services
• Pharmacy practice resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues provide the primary recurring revenue stream for the association. Membership is organized by practice setting academies (Community, Health Systems, Managed Care, Owners, At-Large) and provides access to advocacy, education, resources, and networking benefits. Dues are for the calendar year January 1 through December 31.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from registration fees for Annual Meeting and Trade Show (KPhA26), regional meetings, educational programs, and certification courses. Some events offer free registration for members while non-member fees apply.
3. Store Products: Sale of educational materials and merchandise including the MPJE Study Guide and apparel items.
4. Career Center Job Postings: Free job postings for members; non-members are charged $150/month to advertise job openings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kansas Pharmacists Association is a statewide professional membership organization that sells annual memberships, continuing education programs, advocacy representation at the Kansas Statehouse, and supporting resources to licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across all practice settings in Kansas. It also operates the Kansas Pharmacy Foundation for leadership and charitable programs, the KPhA Career Center, and a small online store selling educational materials such as the MPJE Study Guide.

Product overview

Kansas Pharmacists Association (KPhA) is a professional membership organization founded in 1880, representing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across Kansas. The organization provides advocacy services, continuing education programs, clinical resources, career support, and operates the Kansas Pharmacy Foundation (KPF) as its charitable arm. KPhA offers membership, educational events (including Kansas Test + Treat, Beyond the Script, and Technician Vaccination Training), legislative advocacy, clinical resources including credentialing and medical billing support, career center services, and a recovery network for pharmacy professionals. The organization does not offer a software product but provides member services, educational programs, and advocacy.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• KPhA Membership Annual membership for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students in Kansas, providing access to advocacy representation, continuing education, practice-setting academies, and member benefits. Organized by role and practice setting (Community, Health Systems, Managed Care, Owners, At-Large).
• KPhA Annual Meeting and Trade Show (KPhA26) Annual multi-day conference for KPhA members offering continuing education sessions, networking events, exhibitor trade show, and professional development activities for Kansas pharmacy professionals.
• Continuing Education Programs Live and on-demand continuing education and certification training programs covering test-and-treat protocols, immunization administration, technician vaccination, and clinical service development for Kansas pharmacists and technicians.
• Advocacy and Legislative Services Full-time advocacy representation at the Kansas Statehouse, including PBM reform and scope-of-practice initiatives, member advocacy resources, and a Political Action Committee supporting pro-pharmacy candidates.
• Clinical Services Resources Member-facing resources for pharmacy-based clinical services including credentialing guidance, medical billing partner directory, immunization toolkit, and standardized test-and-treat protocols for common ambulatory conditions.
• Kansas Pharmacy Foundation (KPF) Non-profit charitable foundation supporting pharmacy education, research, leadership development, and practice innovation in Kansas, including the Legacy Endowment and Kansas Pharmacy Tour for students.
• KPhA Career Center Online job posting board connecting Kansas pharmacy employers with pharmacists, technicians, and student pharmacists seeking career opportunities. Free for KPhA members; $150/month subscription for non-member employers.
• Kansas Pharmacy Recovery Network (KsPRN) KPhA-administered assistance program serving Kansas pharmacy professionals experiencing physical health, mental health, or substance use disorder impairment through confidential support and recovery services.
• KPhA Store - MPJE Study Guide and merchandise Online storefront offering the MPJE Study Guide to help candidates prepare for the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination plus KPhA-branded apparel and merchandise.
• Kansas New Practitioners Network Member network within KPhA providing peer networking, professional development, and political advocacy engagement opportunities for final-year pharmacy students, residents, and early-career pharmacists in Kansas.
• KPhA Hits the Road Regional Meetings Regional in-person meetings across Kansas cities providing members with legislative updates, public health briefings, and CPESN Kansas contracting opportunities.
• When Everyone Leads Experience Leadership development program co-developed with the Kansas Leadership Center and the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, training Kansas-licensed pharmacists, technicians, and student pharmacists in adaptive leadership.

Quantifiable outcome

• PBM Reform passed in 2026 with strong bipartisan support (104-17 House, 32-8 Senate)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Compliant Pharmacy Alliance CooperativeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGPO/cooperative supporting independent pharmacies with purchasing power and member benefits.
• University of Kansas School of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary pharmacy school in Kansas; partner for When Everyone Leads Experience program, Kansas Pharmacy Tour student participation, and professional development programs. KUSOP selected 20 students for leadership program.
• CPESN KansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical pharmacist network providing enhanced services network for Kansas pharmacies. Collaborates on grant opportunities, CPESN contracts for clinical services, and medical billing support partnerships.
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health agency partnership for immunization programs, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, KDHE site visits, and public health initiatives. KDHE provided grant funding for immunization training.
• Kansas Board of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body partnership for scope of practice expansion, collaborative practice agreements, and technician vaccination authority implementation.
• Kansas Community Health Worker CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner for CHW training programs and webinar series on community health worker integration in pharmacy settings.
• Community Care Network of KansasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for CHW webinar series and pharmacy-based community health worker initiatives.
• PAAS NationalminorOthersThird-party audit assistance provider offering content, tips, and guidance on PBM audits, billing compliance, FWA/HIPAA compliance, and USP 800 compliance. Articles by PAAS President Trenton Thiede appear regularly on KPhA news.
• Kansas Insurance CommissionercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFollowing SB20 passage, the Commissioner has regulatory authority over PBM audits, reimbursement floors, and transparency. KPhA directs members to file PBM complaints with this office.
• Kansas Leadership CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for When Everyone Leads Experience leadership development program for Kansas-licensed pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy students held at KU School of Pharmacy.
• Kansas Hospital AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner on 340B reform legislation (SB284) and collaborative health care planning including FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City preparations.
• Cicero InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy organization supporting Standards of Care legislation (HB2676) allowing pharmacists to practice at top of license for improved healthcare access.
• NCPA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted webinar on transparent pharmacy benefit strategies featuring Kansas school district case study showing significant cost savings with transparent PBM approach.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ohio Pharmacists Association: Mid-size state pharmacist association with a similar academy-based structure, journal/newsletter publishing, and PAC operation. Functionally identical to KPhA as a turnkey comparison point.
• Texas Pharmacy Association: A larger state pharmacist association that performs identical functions (advocacy, CE, annual meeting, multiple practice-setting academies) at greater scale. Useful for benchmarking KPhA's potential structural ambition within Texas-style growth trajectories.
• Iowa Pharmacy Association: Another regional state pharmacist association mirroring KPhA's structure, including annual meetings, academy/council governance, and advocacy at the statehouse. Comparable scale, mission, and operating model.
• California Pharmacists Association: A state pharmacist association representing California pharmacists with analogous advocacy, CE, and clinical resource offerings. Provides a top-tier benchmark for scope of practice and PBM advocacy intensity.
• Missouri Pharmacy Association: The most directly comparable neighboring state pharmacist association. Operates the same professional association model (advocacy, CE, membership, events) for Missouri-licensed pharmacists and pharmacies, competing for shared multi-state pharmacist members.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): National association focused on independent community pharmacy owners, an explicit KPhA member segment served through the Owners Academy. KPhA collaborates with NCPA on webinars (e.g., transparent PBM strategies) and shares overlapping advocacy priorities around PBM reform.
• Florida Pharmacy Association: State pharmacist association running parallel programs to KPhA (annual meetings, technician-focused councils, legislative advocacy). Comparable in revenue model and member segmentation approach.

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA): Umbrella organization of state pharmacy associations; KPhA partners with NASPA on programs such as NASPA Test + Treat. NASPA aggregates state associations and serves as a coordinating peer and resellers of national training programs.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): The largest national professional association for pharmacists in the U.S. KPhA partners with APhA and operates as the Kansas state-level counterpart, offering analogous advocacy, CE, and membership services at a state scope.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): National association serving health-system pharmacists — a key member segment for KPhA's Health Systems Academy. Provides continuing education and advocacy that complements KPhA's state-level offerings for hospital and health-system pharmacists.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kspharmacists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-pharmacists-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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