NPSC was founded in 1991 to provide services, support and advocacy to independent community pharmacies in New England.

Advocacy organization for independent pharmacy

• Assistance in governmental regulatory issues
• 1-800 number to live problem solvers
• Accreditation assistance
• FSA/HRA card processing assistance
• Close working relationship with NCPA

Communication

• Access to healthcare attorney
• Email network with critical information
• Super Help Desk/Consulting services for 3rd party
• Expert field personnel
• Annual Expo

NPSC is comparable to “chain headquarters”

• Selective network contracting for third party
• Issue resolution
• Fiduciary services - ACH (direct deposit) for contracted programs
• Audit assistance

GPO (Group Purchasing Organization)

• 3 Prime wholesalers
• 20 Direct generic contracts accessed through prime wholesalers
• Over 50 vendors
• Incentives for compliance (network received 48% of operating income in 2008)

Resources

• www.northeastpharmacy.com – tools, links, templates and more
• HIPAA Program – 2 manuals, forms, certificates, training DVDs for employees
• Medication Error Quality Assurance
• Combat Meth Act – education, certification, bound log books
• Pharmacist Guide to Store Ownership
• Pharmacy Tech training program
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
• Red Flag Rules Policy and Guidance