NCPA, MPECrx launch minority program
By HME News Staff
Updated 8:40 AM CDT, Thu October 21, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is partnering with the Minority Pharmacist Entrepreneur Conference to launch Pathways to Pharmacy Ownership, a new initiative that encourages and supports independent pharmacy ownership among minority pharmacists. Pathways is a year-long, application-based program where selected pharmacists will gain: access to pharmacy owner-mentors, help with business plan review from industry experts, scholarships to NCPA’s Pharmacy Ownership Workshop and more. “People get into independent pharmacy, in particular, because of the key role you can play in your community,” said Michele Belcher, president of the NCPA and owner of Grants Pass Pharmacy in Grants Pass, Ore. “You not only run the pharmacy, but you live and shop where your patients do. You get to know them, and in return, they grow to know and trust you. NCPA is proud to be partnering with MPECrx to help more pharmacists from historically underrepresented backgrounds become successful pharmacy owners, serve the needs of neighbors and improve local health and well-being.” Applications for the program are being accepted through Nov. 5, with virtual interviews taking place in mid-November. Click here to apply.
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