Nebraska Pharmacists Association

What Nebraska Pharmacists Association does

The Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) is a nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1881 and headquartered at 6221 S 58th Street, Suite A, Lincoln, Nebraska. It serves as the recognized statewide advocate for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, residents, and industry partners (Friends of Pharmacy) in Nebraska, and is one of the oldest state pharmacy associations in the United States. Its core functions are legislative and regulatory representation before the Nebraska Legislature, U.S. Congressional delegation, Governor's office, Nebraska Board of Pharmacy, and DHHS, alongside continuing pharmacy education (CPE), networking, and member services.

NPA's product surface spans a tiered membership program (Active Licensed Pharmacist $250/yr, Pharmacy Technician $75/yr, Students $25/yr, plus residents, new licentiates, inactive pharmacists, and Friends of Pharmacy), an educational-product line (2025 Nebraska MPJE Review PDF at $115-125 and the Nicotine Cessation Counseling Toolkit at $79.95-$99.95), the Nebraska Mortar & Pestle digital newsletter delivering 15 complimentary CPE hours per membership year, in-person and virtual events (Hospital/Health-Systems & Industry Network Conference, PBM Enforcement Summit, Fall Virtual Pharmacy Forum), and public-health programs (Nebraska Narcan, Nebraska MEDS Drug Disposal). Technology infrastructure is standard association tooling: Naylor Association Management Software for member administration and a self-serve website (npharm.org) for membership, event registration, and e-commerce.

The business model is subscription-recurring membership dues at the core, augmented by one-time product sales (study guides, toolkits), event registration fees, and event/sponsorship partnerships with industry organizations such as Pharmacists Mutual, PTCB, NASPA, McKesson, and PAAS National. The association operates a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary, Nebraska Pharmacists Corporation (NPC), which runs group buying, publications, research, and marketing activities. NPA is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Haley Pertzborn, PharmD, supported by a lean staff of approximately three employees.

Name

Nebraska Pharmacists Association

Legal name

Nebraska Pharmacists Association

Website

https://npharm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nebraska Pharmacists Association is a 501-style nonprofit state pharmacy association founded in 1881, providing membership, legislative advocacy, continuing education, and public-health programs (Narcan, drug disposal) to Nebraska pharmacists, technicians, students, and industry partners.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from multiple categories including Active Licensed Pharmacists ($250), Pharmacy Technicians ($75), Students ($25), and others. Membership year runs January 1 - December 31.
2. Educational Products: Sale of study guides and toolkits including Nebraska MPJE Review ($125 non-member/$115 member) and Nicotine Cessation Counseling Toolkit ($99.95 non-member/$79.95 member)
3. Event Sponsorships & Partnerships: Partnership opportunities for industry companies at conferences like the Hospital/Health-Systems & Industry Network Conference, with various sponsorship tiers available
4. Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE): CPE provided through Nebraska Mortar & Pestle (15 hours complimentary with membership) and other educational programs
5. Event Registration: Registration fees for educational events including the NPA Fall Virtual Pharmacy Forum and various summits

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Nebraska Pharmacists Association (NPA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization that represents pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, and industry stakeholders across Nebraska. It offers tiered membership subscriptions, advocacy and legislative representation, continuing pharmacy education (CPE), and sells educational products such as the Nebraska MPJE Review study guide and the Nicotine Cessation Counseling Toolkit.

Product overview

The Nebraska Pharmacists Association operates as a professional membership organization offering a suite of membership tiers (Active Licensed Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Student, Resident, Friends of Pharmacy) with benefits including advocacy representation, continuing pharmacy education, and member-only resources. The NPA's product portfolio includes educational products (2025 Nebraska MPJE Review PDF, Nicotine Cessation Counseling Toolkit), the Nebraska Mortar & Pestle digital newsletter providing 15 hours of complimentary CPE, community health programs (Nebraska MEDS Drug Disposal, Nebraska Narcan Program), event programming (conferences, virtual forums, board meetings), and the NebPharmPAC advocacy fund. The organization also supports pharmacy students through the Nebraska Pharmacy Foundation scholarships and provides group buying services via its Nebraska Pharmacists Corporation subsidiary.

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Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership subscriptions (Active Licensed Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, 1st/2nd Year Licentiate, Inactive Pharmacist, Pharmacy Resident, Pharmacy Student, Friends of Pharmacy) providing advocacy, CPE, networking, and member-only resources to Nebraska pharmacy professionals.
• 2025 Nebraska MPJE Review PDF study guide priced at $115 for members and $125 for non-members that prepares pharmacists for Nebraska's Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), covering Pharmacist-In-Charge duties, delegated dispensing permits, mandatory reporting, and CII prescription rules.
• Nicotine Cessation Counseling Toolkit Printed 'Quit for Good' toolkit priced at $79.95 for members and $99.95 for non-members, containing billing information, patient handouts, and forms to support pharmacists in delivering nicotine cessation counseling.
• Nebraska Mortar & Pestle

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pharmacists Mutual Insurance GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPA and its wholly-owned subsidiary NPC endorse Pharmacists Mutual as a specialized insurance resource for pharmacists, pharmacies, and associated businesses. Provides low-cost insurance and claims service to pharmacy profession members.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner providing certification information and resources for pharmacy technicians in Nebraska.
• NASPA (National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization partnership for shared initiatives including the Bowl of Hygeia award and Distinguished Young Pharmacist award programs.
• McKessonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry partner for the Hospital/Health-Systems & Industry Network Conference. McKesson Amplify partnership for public policy initiatives.
• PAAS NationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization providing pharmacy compliance and business solutions.
• Alliance for Patient Medication Safety (APMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient safety organization partnership focused on medication safety initiatives.
• Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partnership for the Nebraska Narcan Program, providing naloxone nasal spray at no cost through pharmacies. Also collaborates on PDMP and other public health initiatives.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational pharmacy organization partnership for advocacy and professional development.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization affiliation. The Hospital/Health-System Network is the Nebraska affiliate of ASHP, providing resources and connections for network members.
• National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational pharmacy organization partnership for chain pharmacy advocacy.
• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization partnership supporting independent pharmacy practice.
• Creighton University School of Pharmacy & Health ProfessionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Nebraska pharmacy school. Foundation provides scholarships to Creighton pharmacy students.
• University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy (UNMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with UNMC pharmacy program. Foundation provides scholarships to UNMC pharmacy students including at the new Kearney campus.
• Nebraska Hospital AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization collaboration for advocacy and shared healthcare initiatives.
• Nebraska Medical Association (NMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider organization partnership for collaborative advocacy on healthcare issues.
• Nebraska Retail FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail industry organization partnership for advocacy and policy engagement.
• Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup purchasing organization for independent pharmacies.
• StopODNE (Stop Overdose Nebraska)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NPA pharmacies, DHHS Division of Behavioral Health, and Local Behavioral Health Regions to distribute naloxone nasal spray at no cost to family members and individuals at risk of opioid overdose.
• Nebraska MEDS (Medication Education on Disposal Strategies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Groundwater Foundation, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Nebraska Board of Pharmacy, and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department to promote medication disposal education.
• Nebraska Coalition for Patient Safety (NCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatient safety coalition partnership for improving medication safety in Nebraska.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Missouri Pharmacy Association: State pharmacy professional association with advocacy, CE, and membership services for Missouri pharmacists. Comparable in core activities and stakeholder mix, though operating in a larger state.
• Iowa Pharmacy Association: A neighboring state pharmacy professional association serving Iowa pharmacists with advocacy, CE, and membership benefits. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and revenue model to NPA.
• Minnesota Pharmacists Association: Minnesota-based pharmacy association offering advocacy, education, and member benefits. Comparable in mission and member-value proposition to NPA.
• South Dakota Pharmacists Association: State pharmacy association serving South Dakota pharmacists through advocacy, education, and member services. Comparable in scale, geographic scope, and association-driven business model.
• Kansas Pharmacists Association: State-level pharmacy association providing advocacy, education, and networking to Kansas pharmacists. Closely mirrors NPA's mission, governance, and dues-based revenue structure.

Broad incumbents

• National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA): National association serving independent community pharmacists with advocacy, education, and ownership resources. A broader-scope peer that NPA partners with at the state level.
• American Pharmacists Association (APhA): The largest national professional association for pharmacists, providing CE, advocacy, and member services across all U.S. pharmacists. Comparable in mission, but operates at much larger national scale.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): National association for hospital and health-system pharmacists. NPA's Hospital/Health-Systems Network is the Nebraska affiliate of ASHP, making it a closely related national counterpart.
• National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA): Umbrella organization for state pharmacy associations that runs national programs (e.g., Bowl of Hygeia, Distinguished Young Pharmacist) in which NPA participates. Comparable in association-management focus but operates federated across states.

Regional players

• Wyoming Pharmacy Association: State pharmacy association serving Wyoming pharmacists with advocacy, education, and membership services. Highly comparable in mission and small-state scale, though operating in a different state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NebraskaPharm
• Facebookfacebook.com/NebraskaPharm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nebraskapharmacistsassociation
• Instagraminstagram.com/nebraskapharm

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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