Thank you for your interest in NASP!
As a member of NASP, you join hundreds of organizations and individuals from across the country representing all stakeholders in the specialty pharmacy industry. The decision to join demonstrates a commitment to quality, excellence, and moving the industry forward in productive and innovative ways.
The mission of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) is to elevate the practice of specialty pharmacy by developing, delivering and promoting continuing professional education and specialty certification while advocating for public policies that ensure patients have appropriate access to specialty medications in tandem with critical services.
NASP members enjoy key benefits that can’t be found anywhere else. Let your voice be heard on policy issues affecting you. Gain knowledge and credibility through our resources and certification. And make valuable connections with industry peers and providers through our annual meeting and committee involvement.
The time is now to help shape the future of specialty pharmacy. We look forward to working with you and on your behalf.
With my very best,
Sheila Arquette, RPh
President & CEO
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
About NASP
NASP is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade organization and is the only national association representing all stakeholders in the specialty pharmacy industry. The mission of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) is to elevate the practice of specialty pharmacy by developing, delivering and promoting continuing professional education and specialty certification while advocating for public policies that ensure patients have appropriate access to specialty medications in tandem with critical services. NASP supports a free market healthcare system in which all specialty pharmacies compete on the same fair and level playing field, because that is in the best interest of the patients we collectively serve. NASP is committed to working with all stakeholders and policymakers to ensure that all patients have access to the life-saving medications they need and the high touch patient care and support services they deserve from the pharmacy of their choosing.
Our Mission
To elevate the practice of specialty pharmacy by developing, delivering and promoting continuing professional education and specialty certification while advocating for public policies that ensure patients have appropriate access to specialty medications in tandem with critical services.
Our Vision
To channel the incredible power of all-encompassing specialty pharmacy stakeholder collaboration to continually enhance patient care, elevate the practice of specialty pharmacy and delivery of specialty pharmacy services, and promote public policy.
Core Values
Championing and enhancing patient care is the foundation for all we do. NASP is committed to being:
- Member Centric
- Accountable
- Collaborative
- Innovative
- Inclusive
Our Members
3,000+
Members
170+
Corporate Members
- Specialty pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers
- Group purchasing organizations
- Patient advocacy groups
- Integrated delivery systems and hospitals
- Health plans and PBMs
- Technology and data management vendors
- Wholesalers / distributors
- Law firms
- Practicing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and students
- Nurse practitioners, registered and licensed practical nurses
What is Specialty Pharmacy?
A specialty pharmacy is a state-licensed pharmacy that solely or largely provides medications for people with serious health conditions requiring complex therapies.