Government Affairs

The 2021 session of the General Assembly was one of our most successful legislative sessions ever. We introduced 5 different pieces of legislation, 3 of which were enacted into law. These bills significantly expanded our scope of practice and took some important first steps to address the abuses of Pharmacy Benefit Managers. In 2023, we have another very active legislative agenda. This year, we are running bills to further advance scope, address PBM issues, and secure payment for pharmacist-provided healthcare services.

Due to the involvement of our members, NCAP has become more firmly positioned as THE VOICE for pharmacy in North Carolina; and we have made great strides in educating members of the General Assembly about our issues.

NCAP is committed to serving our members' advocacy needs. Our advocacy web pages provide updates, talking points, and other grass-root materials for each of our bills so you can feel empowered and confident in sharing news about the progress of our legislative efforts. In the words of Henry Ford:  "Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success"

Infographics

• 4 Priority Scope Issues
• NASPA North Carolina Infographic

Members, take a look at the following pages for a deep dive into NCAP's legislative efforts on each of our priority issues:

Current Priority Issues:

• Prep Act - Immunization Authorites
• Collaborative Practice
• Fair Reimbursement for Pharmacy Services
• Pharmacy Benefit Managers
• Test and Treat

Previous Priority Issues:

• COVID-19
• Medication Administration
• Public Health