Pharmacy Ownership Workshop Registration Now Open

NCPA hosting 2-day event in Charlotte to help current and prospective pharmacy owners

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has announced that registration is now open for its upcoming Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, taking place March 21-22 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 2-day event is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of everything needed to effectively run and own a pharmacy location, including topics like the loan approval process, licensure agreements, business planning, and store design.

Why it matters

The workshop is open to pharmacists from all practice settings - including chain, hospital, managed care, mail-order, and independent pharmacies - as well as pharmacy students interested in one day owning their own pharmacy. With increasing challenges facing independent pharmacies, this workshop aims to give current and prospective owners the tools and knowledge to successfully start and operate their own pharmacy business.

The details

The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop will be held at the Omni Charlotte Hotel and is sponsored by McKesson, First Financial Bank, and Pharmacists Mutual Companies. The event will feature a team of expert speakers addressing major pain points for pharmacy owners, including the loan approval process, licensure agreements, creating a start-up checklist, writing an effective business plan, and designing an optimal store layout.

  • The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop will take place March 21-22, 2026.
  • Registration for the event is now open.

The players

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

A national trade association representing the interests of independent community pharmacists.

McKesson

A large pharmaceutical distributor and sponsor of the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop.

First Financial Bank

A bank providing sponsorship support for the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop.

Pharmacists Mutual Companies

An insurance provider sponsoring the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop.

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What’s next

Interested pharmacists and pharmacy students can register for the Pharmacy Ownership Workshop on the NCPA website.

The takeaway

This workshop represents an important opportunity for current and aspiring pharmacy owners to gain the knowledge and resources needed to successfully start and operate their own independent pharmacy business, which is crucial as the independent pharmacy sector faces growing challenges.