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National Pharmaceutical Council Appoints John M. O’Brien as President and CEO
Veteran drug pricing and health policy expert John M. O’Brien, Pharm.D., MPH, has been appointed as president and chief executive officer of the National Pharmaceutical Council, effective June 1,…
National Pharmaceutical Council Names Dr. Robert Dubois as Interim President and CEO
As interim president and CEO, Dr. Robert Dubois plans to focus on two priorities: continuing to leverage NPC's ongoing evidence-based research, partnerships and education, and preparing for future…
National Pharmaceutical Council and Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy Announce New Health Policy Fellow
Dr. Salama Freed has been named NPC/Duke-Margolis Health Policy Fellow for 2020-22.
Johnson & Johnson’s Blasine Penkowski Elected National Pharmaceutical Council Board Chair
NPC announced that Blasine Penkowski, MBA, Chief Strategic Customer Officer of Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc., has been elected Chair of NPC’s Board of Directors for 2019-2020.
Celgene EVP Richard Bagger Elected National Pharmaceutical Council Board Chair
The NPC Board of Directors has named Celgene EVP Richard Bagger as Chairman for 2018-19.
Low-Value Care
Low-value care is a big problem in the United States, with as much as $340 billion being spent on low-value or unnecessary care alone. Low-value care can crowd out spending on treatments that can…
Building on NPC’s Commitment to Sound Health Policy Research and Evidence-based Dialogue
As the interim leader of NPC, Dr. Robert Dubois is focused on two priorities: continuing to leverage NPC's evidence-based research, partnerships, and education, and preparing for future policy…
Addressing Low-Value Care in the Time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous economic impact that is being felt across our communities, businesses and the overall health care system. It has placed a larger spotlight on the challenges…
Evolution of the AMCP Format for Formulary Submissions: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The ongoing development of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 is raising hopes as the world awaits the return to a normal way of life. But as seen in the past decades in the fight against cancer,…
AMCP Opens Comment Period for Updating Format for Manufacturer-Payor Communications
As part of its ongoing efforts to align with new federal guidance, the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy released an updated draft of its Format for Formulary Submissions for public comment. Read more…
Catch Up on NPC’s Recent Research & Activities in Our 2012 Annual Report
During the past year, NPC continued to play a central role in informing the comparative effectiveness research conversation and improving understanding of this crucial aspect of health care reform.
National Pharmaceutical Council 2019 Annual Report
NPC's 2019 annual report outlines how the organization is driving discussions on some of the most complex topics in health care policy.
National Pharmaceutical Council 2018 Annual Report
2018 marked NPC’s 65th anniversary as a leader in health research and policy.
National Pharmaceutical Council 2017 Annual Report
The National Pharmaceutical Council is a health policy research organization dedicated to the advancement of good evidence and science, and to fostering an environment in the United States that…
National Pharmaceutical Council 2016 Annual Report
The National Pharmaceutical Council is a health policy research organization dedicated to the advancement of good evidence and science, and to fostering an environment in the United States that…
National Pharmaceutical Council 2015 Annual Report
NPC had an active 2015, publishing a number of research studies and speaking at conferences about important health topics.
National Pharmaceutical Council 2014 Annual Report
The 2014 Annual Report highlights NPC's research, educational and partnership activities throughout the year.
National Pharmaceutical Council 2013 Annual Report
The 2013 Annual Report highlights NPC's research, educational and partnership activities throughout the year.