Joining LIPA gives you access to our newsletter, news clips, and various other continuous updates of vital information to the independent pharmacy community as well as a comprehensive group of benefits.

As a member of LIPA, independent pharmacies receive cogent analyses, reports and updates of news impacting their industry as well as a host of other resources:

• Legislative representation advocacy, and teaching to defend and advance your goals;
• Regular communications regarding state, federal, and global news concerning not only pharmacy but the larger healthcare scene as well, and
• A forum for community pharmacy idea exchange as well as education, opportunities, and support for aspiring community pharmacists.

LIPA is your strategic and legislative voice-helping you run a more effective and profitable business. We maintain powerful relationships and engage at every level:

• Playing a significant role in Louisiana Health First redesign as well as participation at the federal level with healthcare policy and the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy as well as the Louisiana Department of Insurance.
• Taking an active role in agencies such as CMS to ensure pharmacy is involved in day to day healthcare matters as well as the healthcare reform process in general, and
• Providing a collaborative partnership by working with government, private business, and individuals to learn, apply, and improve pharmacy and healthcare policy.

Click here for Membership Application (PDF)