North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP)

About us:
The North Carolina Association of Pharmacists is the state organization representing the profession of pharmacy, organized to unite, serve and advance the profession of pharmacy for the benefit of society. The organization was formed January 1, 2000 as a unification of the North Carolina Pharmaceutical Association (NCPhA), North Carolina Society of Health-System Pharmacists (NCSHP), North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (NCASCP), and North Carolina Retail Pharmacy Association (NCRPA).

Mission:
NCAP exists to unite, serve and advance the profession of pharmacy for the benefit of society. Vision:
NCAP will be recognized as the essential organization representing pharmacy in North Carolina, fostering the advancement of pharmacy practice to improve the health of the people they serve.

Strategies to Accomplish Their Vision
• Present a unified voice for pharmacy on social, political, and economic issues.
• Provide an Academy for exchange of innovative ideas among pharmacists and collaborate with other health care providers to establish progressive health systems.
• Optimize drug therapy for people they serve.
• Anticipate future information and professional development needs for pharmacy practice.
• Strengthen relationships among pharmacy students, pharmacy practitioners, technicians, and other health professionals.