MPA Member Benefits
Act today and join your colleagues in MPA by going to the JOIN page on this website. If you questions, call our association office at 406-449-3843 or e-mail us at info@rxmt.org.
Advocacy
- MPA is your advocate on a national level. In 2007, MPA met with members of Congress concerning prompt pay, AMP, and recognizing pharmacists as health care providers. This included meeting in Montana and Washington D.C.
- MPA is your advocate on a state level. In 2008, we are helping promote the PharmAssist program, the Medication Therapy Management program, and working with others to implement a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program for drugs with high abuse potential.
- MPA speaks out at state rule hearings. In November 2007, we explained to Montana Medicaid the importance of a higher dispensing fee, special packaging costs, and the need for fair compounding regulations and reimbursements.
- MPA is your representative at the Board of Pharmacy. We have appeared before the Board of Pharmacy on matters involving CE rules, licensing fees, and the rights of pharmacies to control what drugs they dispense.
Continuing Education
MPA provides educational opportunities for Association members and other pharmacists. The Association's annual convention, held each spring, and the Winter CE Conference are the featured CE events every year.
Communication and Coordination
Information is power! MPA provides members with newsletters, e-bulletins, and an informative website. Our communication tools provide members with the latest on such issues as job postings and "news about state and federal issues." In addition, MPA works with national organizations and associations representing pharmacy (e.g., American Pharmaceutical Association, National Community Pharmacists Association, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists, and others).
Cost Saving Benefits
MPA / Pharmacist Mutual Insurance Program. Provides your pharmacy significant insurance savings in several business insurance areas. Click here for contact information.
MPA / Heartland Credit Card and Payroll Processing Programs. As a member, you are eligible to receive savings that can provide lower discount rates on credit card processing and time-saving services. Click here for contact information.
Montana Impaired Pharmacist Program (MIPP)
This program was developed through a collaborative effort involving recovering pharmacists, the Montana State Board of Pharmacy, and the Montana Pharmacy Association. Pharmacists in all practice settings face chemical dependency risks everyday and they are too valuable to their families, friends, and communities to be left unassisted and untreated when chemical dependency issues arrise. The Montana Impaired Pharmacist program (MIPP) was developed to assist montana's pharmacists. The ultimate goal of the program is to help the recoving pharmacist / pharmacy technician / intern pharmacist to re-enter practice as a competent professional.
If you are concerned about a colleague or yourself, call the MIPP helpline or Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor, Ron Napierella, for confidential assistance.
- MIPP Helpline: (toll free) 877-748-4400
- Ron Napierella, LCDC: (work) 406-447-3268 or (cell) 406-439-8422