About Us
Mission Statement:
NCPDP creates and promotes standards for the transfer of data to and from the pharmacy services sector of the healthcare
industry. The organization provides a forum and support wherein our diverse membership can efficiently and effectively
develop and maintain these standards through a consensus building process. NCPDP also offers its members resources,
including educational opportunities and database services, to better manage their businesses.
Vision Statement:
To be the model forum that empowers its members to enhance the quality and efficiency of the
healthcare system through the creation of information technology solutions.
Background, Information and Purpose
NCPDP 101Organizational Structure
Official Name:
National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Inc. (NCPDP)
Official Location:
9240 E. Raintree Dr.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260-7518
(480) 477-1000
(480) 767-1042 - Fax
Date of Incorporation:
March 31, 1977
NCPDP, located in Scottsdale, AZ, is a not-for-profit ANSI-accredited Standards Development Organization consisting of over 1,500 members who represent chain and independent pharmacies, consulting companies and pharmacists, database management organizations, federal and state agencies, health insurers, health maintenance organizations, mail service pharmacy companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical services administration organizations, prescription service organizations, pharmacy benefit management companies, professional and trade associations, telecommunication and systems vendors, wholesale drug distributors, and other parties interested in electronic standardization within the pharmacy services sector of the health care industry.
NCPDP began as a small group of ad hoc committee members and has grown into a powerful presence within the pharmacy industry's standards setting environment. The not-for-profit organization holds several Educational Forums each year for their members, and non-members affiliated with the industry. The Forums, as well as the Joint Technical Work Group Meetings, are designed to promote teamwork in solving today's industry issues in an effective and timely manner. NCPDP is setting tomorrow's pharmacy standards today.
Bylaws and Standing Operating Procedures(SOP)- View the procedures of the organization, by viewing NCPDP's Bylaws and Standing Operating Procedures (SOP) here. View a pictorial representation of the New Ballot process New Ballot Flow and Re-circulation Ballot process Re-circulation Flow.
Membership Value
Influence the future of Health Care
- The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) offers a unique opportunity to positively influence healthcare by standardizing the exchange of data among industry participants. This is done by the creation of forward-thinking and innovative solutions by the development of standards such as those implemented for Medicare Part D.
- Through interaction with other Standard Development Organizations (SDOs), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS), and other healthcare-related organizations, NCPDP provides the opportunity to stay abreast of health care issues impacting pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), Medicare /Medicaid, Manufacturers, Prescription Service Administration Organizations (PSAO), etc.
- Educational forums inform members of issues facing the health care industry.
- NCPDP is often the first to signal leading and timely issues facing the health care industry today and tomorrow.
- Active participation provides market intelligence opportunities
- NCPDP provides the opportunity to communicate with a large cross section of stakeholders.
- Through WG meetings, Educational Programs and Annual Conference, NCPDP fosters “networking” capabilities between companies.
- NCPDP creates and encourages an environment of open communication, allowing members to exchange and discuss industry challenges.
- Networking provides opportunities to interact with industry contacts. Participation in NCPDP generates heightened "brand name" recognition with government and other organizations (CMS, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), etc.). Please see attached Industry Acronym for clarification
- NCPDP fosters personal growth and increased knowledge of the industry.
- NCPDP supports personal and professional growth opportunities via a variety of advisory and leadership positions.
- Provides a forum for member participation develops leadership skills, including organizational skills, meeting management skills, public speaking and presentation skills, consensus–building techniques, and strategic planning skills.
- NCPDP exposes members to different perspectives in addressing issues by hearing from different segments of the healthcare industry (e.g. thinking outside the box).