National Pharmacy Purchasing Association (NPPA)
Hospitals and Health CareCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The National Pharmacy Purchasing Association (NPPA) is a professional association serving the pharmacy purchasing sector within hospitals and health care. Based in San Diego, California, the organization focuses on advancing the profession of pharmacy purchasing, providing a unified voice for practitioners and offering educational opportunities tailored to pharmacy buyers and managers. Its member base comprises individuals involved in pharmacy purchasing across private, non-profit, and government facilities, as well as professionals who support the field, including group purchasing organization executives and suppliers to the industry. NPPA positions itself within the health care industry as a specialty organization that highlights the role of pharmacy purchasing as a distinct and integral component of total patient care. The association emphasizes professional development and recognition of pharmacy purchasing as a critical function in the broader pharmaceutical ecosystem.