NC Independent Pharmacy Professionals

Proactively supporting local pharmacies to succeed in business and enhance services and level of care in their communities.
 


Our Purpose
Our Vision
Our Mission
The Independent Pharmacy Professionals was formed to unite independent pharmacists, owners, and technicians to establish a collective voice through strategies necessary to protect patient rights, as well as fortify, sustain, and advance local independent pharmacy practice. The Independent Pharmacy Professionals will strive to preserve patient care through local, quality, and community-based pharmacy services. To unite, serve, protect, and advance independent pharmacy practice.

IPP GroupMe

Click Here to join the IPP GroupMe and connect with other Independent Pharmacists across the state

Upcoming Events

First Regional Meeting
The first regional meeting was held for Independent Pharmacists and Owners in the North Central region (Orange, Alamance, Caswell, Rockingham, Person, and Guilford Counties), check your email for an invite and registration details. 
Coming to other regions throughout the year, check your email or the IPP GroupMe for updates.
IPP Meeting at Convention

Join us at the NCAP Annual Convention in Cary North Carolina May 31st - June 2nd, there will be a 2-hour session for pharmacy owners and pharmacists in charge
 

Important Links for Independent Pharmacy Owners

Why Join IPP?

Our priority is helping local independent pharmacy professionals build a strong, supportive community. By attending IPP events, you’re automatically a member of this community! The Independent Pharmacy Professionals (IPP) Group at NCAP brings together independent pharmacists and technicians who believe in the power of connection, advocacy, and shared expertise.

Build Relationships Support Your Business
Opportunities to connect with independent pharmacists and technicians across the state who have the same drive, passion, challenges, and needs. Make connections through the Association for a variety of small business needs and financial opportunities. Use our materials and resources specific to independent pharmacy. This includes templates, toolkits, and business opportunities. NCAP provides resources to help your pharmacy advocate for your patients.
 
Strength in Numbers To Exchange Ideas
Your involvement and support as a member make a huge difference. The louder our voice, the more we can do to protect independent pharmacies in NC. Access to IPP meetings and the online discussion board gives you direct access to other IPP members to exchange information, support, and ideas. NCAP works to help bring your ideas to life and better support our independent
pharmacies.
 
Advocacy & Impact
The NCAP Independent Pharmacy Professionals (IPP) serve as a voice for independent pharmacy.
IPP actively advocates for the advancement and protection of independent pharmacy practice.
Members receive timely updates on legislative and regulatory issues—such as PBM reform, payment
parity, scope-of-practice expansions—and have opportunities to participate in innovative NCAP grant
projects that directly impact the profession.

 

Who We Are

Leaders and Chairs of the Independent Pharmacy Practitioners (IPP) Group play a key role in guiding the direction, impact, and growth of the group. They help identify priorities affecting independent pharmacy practice, facilitate meaningful discussion among members, and serve as a bridge between IPP members and NCAP leadership. By organizing meetings, encouraging member engagement, and elevating ideas from the field, IPP leaders ensure members’ voices are heard and translated into action.

IPP Leaders and Chairs also support NCAP’s advocacy efforts by helping shape policy positions, sharing timely legislative and regulatory updates, and mobilizing members around critical issues such as PBM reform, payment parity, and scope of practice advancements. Through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic planning, they work to strengthen the independent pharmacy community and advance the profession across North Carolina.

  IPP Chairs  
     
  Co-Chair Co-Chair  
  Elizabeth Locklear Ritesh Patel  




IPP Leadership Team 		  
       
 
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Jordon Baker Danny Barnes Kim Ferguson Corey Furman
 
 		      
       
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Miranda Hill Bobby Rawls Jessi Stout Greg Vassie