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-based, United States, National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) was founded in 1977 as the extension of a

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that made recommendations for the US National Drug Code (NDC). NCPDP is a

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-accredited,

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with over 1575 members representing most sectors of the pharmacy services industry. The membership provides healthcare business solutions through education and standards. NCPDP has been named in US federal legislation, including

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and the

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. NCPDP members have created standards such as the Telecommunication Standard and Batch Standard, the

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standard for

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, the Manufacturers Rebate Standard and more to improve communication within the pharmacy industry.

Members

NCPDP participants include most segments involved in the pharmacy services sector of healthcare. The membership is in three categories: * Producer/Provider includes all types of retail pharmacies (including chains, independents, online pharmacy), pharmaceutical manufacturers, and long-term care providers. * Payer/Processor includes Pharmacy Benefit management companies, health insurers, state and federal agencies, and health maintenance organizations. * Vendor/General Interest includes healthcare consultants, systems vendors, database management organizations, Physician Service Organizations, professional/trade associations, and wholesale drug distributors.National Council for Prescription Drug Programs
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/ref> NCPDP has over 1575 members and 62% of NCPDP members fall within the Senior Manager to CEO professional levels.

References

External links

* http://www.ncpdp.org {{DEFAULTSORT:National Council For Prescription Drug Programs Standards organizations in the United States Pharmacy organizations in the United States