Pathways to Pharmacy Ownership

A free year-long, application-based program supporting and encouraging independent pharmacy ownership among individuals belonging to historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

Throughout the program, Pathways participants gain access to:

• Pharmacy owner-mentors

• Webinars and self-directed activities focused on essential business principles as they relate to pharmacy ownership

• Scholarships to attend NCPA’s Ownership Workshop

• Business plan reviews by industry experts

With this program, the NCPA Foundation aims to:

• Increase the number of pharmacies in the U.S. owned by individuals belonging to historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups

• Reduce barriers to obtaining knowledge and networking experiences necessary on the path to pharmacy ownership

• Support the development of mentor-style relationships among current, experienced pharmacy owners and aspiring minority pharmacy owners

• Foster a supportive and diverse community of collaboration and idea sharing