A professional organization, the National Coalition of Pharmaceutical Distributors represents a group of small Pharmaceutical wholesalers and specialty distributors. The group was formed to give a voice to small independent distributors who are typically not represented in the political arena. NCPD Members are kept informed about industry development and changes to state and federal law regarding the safe handling of pharmaceuticals through the supply chain. Moreover, the organization has recently been front and center as an advocate for its members, encouraging lawmakers to pass meaningful legislation that protects the pharmaceutical supply chain and protects commerce. 

1. by Jose Trespalacios

2. A professional organization, the National Coalition
of Pharmaceutical Distributors represents a group of
small Pharmaceutical wholesalers and specialty
distributors. The group was formed to give a voice to
small independent distributors who are typically not
represented in the political arena. NCPD Members are
kept informed about industry development and
changes to state and federal law regarding the safe
handling of pharmaceuticals through the supply
chain. Moreover, the organization has recently been
front and center as an advocate for its members,
encouraging lawmakers to pass meaningful
legislation that protects the pharmaceutical supply
chain and protects commerce.

3. In 2011, drug shortages emerged as a
significant issue that garnered the attention of
the news media, the public, and the government.
When the United States Congress was
investigating this situation, the National Coalition
of Pharmaceutical Distributors presented on
misinformation regarding price gouging and
provided its own analysis of the drug shortage
crisis. The information provided by NCPD was
instrumental in helping lawmakers evaluate the
multiple reasons why shortages occur and how
the market reacts. The goal is to create good
policy, not necessarily more regulations.

4. For over 20 years, Jose Trespalacios has
involved himself in the health care field.
Originally a registered nurse, Trespalacios
has performed in medical and administrative
roles throughout his career. Along with
developing a multimillion-dollar, multistate
pharmaceuticals chain, he belongs to the
National Coalition of Pharmaceutical
Distributors.