Arjun Narain, PharmD, RPh

Arjun Narain, PharmD, RPh, is Special Assistant to the President and CEO at the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC). 

Dr. Narain joined NPC’s Scholars Program in 2024, where he leveraged his background in non-commercial specialty pharmacy to contribute to NPC’s research on copay accumulators, maximizers, and alternative funding programs. Prior to joining NPC, Dr. Narain practiced as a pharmacist at CVS, which gave him front-line experience in patient care and an understanding of the access barriers patients face day-to-day at the pharmacy counter. 

As a licensed pharmacist, Dr. Narain integrates his knowledge of the healthcare value chain and commitment to evidence-based practice into all aspects of his work. In addition to his role at NPC, he serves as a Sick Cells Ambassador to advocate for the sickle cell disease community and volunteers at the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases to champion the voices of patients and families navigating a rare disease.  

Dr. Narain earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He lives in the Washington, DC metro area with his family and enjoys live music, pursuing his passion for lifelong learning, and spending time with his dog.