Who Attends NCPDP's Annual Conference?
Pharmacy Chains:
NCPDP's membership includes chain pharmacy executives representing over 24,000 stores, including the top 10 chains by store count. Chains ranging in size from 10 stores to 4,000 stores attend the conference.
Database Management Organizations:
Virtually all database management organizations are active members of NCPDP and attend our Annual Membership Conference to maintain their company's exposure.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers:
NCPDP's Manufacturer Rebate Utilization, Plan and Formulary Flat File Standard is helping ease pharmaceutical manufacturers' processing of rebate claims. Over 25 manufacturer companies participate actively in NCPDP and attend our Annual Membership Conference to learn more about this multi-billion dollar industry.
Telecommunication and Systems Vendors:
The pharmacy management system vendors that attend NCPDP's Annual Membership Conference have systems that are installed in over 36,000 chain and independent pharmacies. Many other types of systems vendors attend the conference, including those that provide services to HMOs, PPOs and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Wholesale Drug Distributors:
The country's largest wholesale drug distributors are active members of NCPDP, working vigilantly to help our standards provide cohesive data throughout the supply chain.