Industry Resources
A curated directory of the business, policy, compliance, and professional development resources that pharmacy runs on.
Drug Access and Affordability
- All
- 340B
- Patient assistance
- PBM and coverage
- Policy analysis
- Pricing data
340B Health
Advocacy, education, and compliance guidance for 340B covered entities
Freemium
HRSA 340B OPAIS
Public registry of 340B covered entities, contract pharmacies, and manufacturers
Free
GoodRx
Discount prices and coupons for prescriptions at local pharmacies
Freemium
NeedyMeds
Directory of patient assistance programs, discount cards, and cost-saving resources
Free
RxAssist
Database of manufacturer patient assistance programs for low-income patients
Free
TrumpRx
Direct-to-consumer site linking patients to manufacturer discounted drug prices
Free
Business and Operations
- All
- Clinical service programs
- Industry data and insights
- Quality and star ratings
- Technology and standards
- Workforce and HR
NCPA No Excuses Vaccination Toolkit
Standing order templates, billing guides, and marketing materials to grow immunization services
Free
Elements
Quarterly magazine on independent pharmacy business and profitability
Free
NCPA Digest
Annual financial and operational benchmarks for independent pharmacies
Paid
RXinsider
Articles, market reports, and newsletters covering the business of pharmacy and pharmacy operations
Freemium
CMS Medicare Part D Star Ratings Resources
Guidance on Star Ratings, including medication adherence and MTM display measures
Free
Pharmacy Quality Alliance
Quality measures used in Part D and value-based pharmacy programs
Freemium
Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- All
- Audit and workplace compliance
- Compounding standards
- Controlled substances
- Federal and state rules
- Immunization and testing
HHS HIPAA for Professionals
Privacy, security, and breach notification rules for covered entities
Free
OSHA Healthcare
Workplace safety standards covering hazardous drugs and exposure control
Free
PAAS National
Audit assistance and compliance resources for pharmacies
Paid
USP Compounding
<795>, <797>, and <800> standards for compounding and hazardous drugs
Freemium
DEA ARCOS Retail Drug Summary Reports
Controlled substance distribution volumes by drug, state, and ZIP code
Free
DEA Diversion Control Division
Registration, reporting, and controlled substance requirements for pharmacies
Free
Education and Training
- All
- Career outlook
- Mentorship and coursework
- Residency and fellowship
- Schools and admissions
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Pharmacists
Federal data on pharmacist pay, job outlook, and work settings
Free
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: Pharmacy Technicians
Federal data on technician pay, job outlook, and entry requirements
Free
AACP Learn
Online learning and professional development for pharmacy educators
Freemium
AMCP Residency & Fellowship Directory
Directory of managed care residencies and industry fellowships
Free
ASHP Residency Directory
Searchable directory of accredited pharmacy residency programs
Free
Pharmacy School Finder
Tips and resources for finding the right PharmD program, online or in person
Free
Continuing Education
- All
- CE providers
- CE tracking and accreditation
- Technician CE
ASHP CE
Continuing education and professional development for pharmacists and technicians
Freemium
FreeCE
Live and on-demand CE webinars for pharmacists and technicians
Freemium
PowerPak
Free accredited CE courses for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Free
Prime
Accredited continuing education activities for pharmacists and healthcare teams
Free
PTCE
Accredited CE activities on clinical and practice management topics
Freemium
ACPE Program Lookup
Verifies accredited PharmD programs and approved CE providers
Free
Licensure and Credentialing
- All
- Board certification
- Pharmacist licensure
- Technician certification
Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA)
Board certifications across several life science areas, both clinical and operational
Freemium
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS)
Board certification and recertification in pharmacist specialty practice areas
Freemium
NABP
Licensure transfer, examinations, and compliance programs for pharmacy
Freemium
NHA ExCPT
Alternative technician certification exam accepted by many state boards
Freemium
PTCB
Pharmacy technician certification, recertification, and specialty credentials
Freemium
News and Literature
- All
- Education and commentary
- Literature access
- Trade publications
Unpaywall
Finds legally free full-text versions of paywalled research articles
Free
Drug Topics
Daily news and practice coverage for retail and community pharmacy
Free
Pharmacy Practice News
Health-system pharmacy news, policy, and clinical coverage
Free
Pharmacy Technology & Management Review (PTMR)
Pharmacy technology and management reporting
Freemium
Pharmacy Times
News, clinical articles, and industry coverage for pharmacy professionals
Free
Editorial standards
This directory aims to be selectively comprehensive. Every resource featured here is selected on the authority of the publishing organization, the transparency of its methodology and any commercial interest, how consistently the underlying data or guidance is kept current, and its practical usefulness to working pharmacy professionals. Tools that carry a cost are labeled so you know what to expect before you click.
Submit your feedback
All linked content is created, owned, and maintained by the original sources and organizations. If you have suggestions for new resources, notice outdated information, or have ideas for tools we should feature, we encourage you to reach out — your feedback helps us refine and expand what we highlight.
TL;DR Pharmacy
Simplified resources, from licensing guidance and articles to clinical pocket guides
Freemium