Get Involved
While membership dues are paid by the boards of pharmacy, it is the members and staff of the 54 active member boards that make NABP the successful, progressive Association it is today. As board of pharmacy members, your input is essential to addressing the many issues facing boards of pharmacy and the practice today. Participation in these activities is a rewarding way to assist in our shared mission to protect public health.
Explore our opportunities to get involved with committees, task forces, meetings, and more.
Explore our opportunities to get involved with committees, task forces, meetings, and more.
Committee and Task Forces
We offer a variety of committees and task forces charged with researching, reviewing, and addressing important industry topics:
- Task Forces and Standing Committees: Single-issue task forces are established each year and often address topics from resolutions approved at the Annual Meeting. Additionally, the Committee on Constitution and Bylaws, Committee on Law Enforcement/Legislation, and Advisory Committee on Examinations meet annually.
- Submit this online form to apply for a single-issue task force and/or standing committee. The NABP president-elect will make the appointments when he or she becomes NABP president following the Annual Meeting.
- Examination Committees: Write and review test questions to ensure the integrity and validity of the examinations.
- Complete the online application to apply for an examination committee.
Presidential Initiative
In light of the positive impact pharmacists and pharmacies have had on patient health and safety during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, NABP President Reggie Dilliard’s 2022 Initiative looks to facilitate a new pharmacy practice model that enhances and promotes patient safety while exploring a supportive environment for pharmacy professionals. This project will begin with a comprehensive review of the current pharmacy regulatory environment, taking into account pharmacy education and other external factors that impact patient safety.
Each year, the NABP president spearheads an initiative to address one of the public health challenges the United States is facing. Read about the recent past initiatives that we continue to support.
- NABP Chairperson Caroline Juran’s 2021 Prescription Drug Importation Initiative supports the boards of pharmacy in educating and protecting the public about protecting the US drug supply chains.
- The 2020 Medication Treatment Initiative from former NABP President Timothy Fensky aims to promote pharmacist-provided medication treatment for patients diagnosed with opioid use disorder.
Annual Meeting
The NABP Annual Meeting allows pharmacy board members, staff, and other pharmacy stakeholders to take an active role in protecting public health. During the meeting, members elect NABP Executive Committee officers and members, as well as discuss and vote on policies via resolutions and guide the direction of the Association. Attendees also participate in educational sessions about current industry topics and issues and have opportunities to network.
District Meetings
District meetings provide opportunities for members to stay up to date on regional developments, discuss relevant health care issues, and collaborate with pharmacy professionals in their area to discuss current topics such as regulatory issues, development of programs and examinations, and public health initiatives within their district. NABP and AACP have a unique opportunity to address not only professional issues affecting today’s pharmacy practice, but also educational matters influencing tomorrow’s pharmacists.
Additionally, in preparation for the 119th NABP Annual Meeting, candidates seeking nomination for 2023-2024 Executive Committee member positions will be announced and voted upon, and resolutions for consideration will also be presented.
Forums
Forums offer members an opportunity to share ongoing public health programs and initiatives that may help other boards. The closed sessions include panel discussions and networking opportunities. Read more about what to expect at the Executive Officer Forum and Member Forum.