
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.
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