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28th Annual 2025 NPPA Conference
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, Las Vegas, Nevada
Attendee Registration*
*Pharmacy & GPO attendees only
For Exhibitor info & orders, click HERE

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For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com



About the 2025 NPPA Conference (page 1 of 9)


National Pharmacy Purchasing Association (NPPA) members and conference attendees are part of an elite country-wide network of pharmaceutical-purchasing professionals interested in expanding their knowledge and skills. NPPA has been planning and hosting annual conferences and providing members with a publication since 1997! No other national pharmacy organization we know of recognizes the importance of purchasing within the pharmacy profession.

Join NPPA and your fellow Pharmacy Purchasing professionals from across the country for the 28th Annual 2025 NPPA Conference from September 29 through October 2, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Nevada. The event starts with an Opening Reception on Monday night, September 29 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The educational program begins Tuesday, September 30 at 8:30am (breakfast starts at 7:30am) and ends Thursday, October 2 approx. 2:00pm.

Network and learn the latest trends in Pharmacy Purchasing! All sessions highlight Pharmacy Purchasing topics and include 8-12 hours of ACPE-accredited CE for Technicians and Pharmacists. Share experiences with your fellow Pharmacy Buyers and build relationships with your Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) representatives as well as exhibiting vendor companies that serve hospitals and health systems. One of the best ways to share your experiences is to become a speaker. We will ask if you are interested in speaking as you complete this registration.

340B University is an optional event held before NPPA's Opening Reception on Monday, September 29, sponsored and hosted by the HRSA 340B Prime Vendor Program (PVP), managed by Apexus, one of NPPA's 2025 vendor-exhibitors. Details and registration with Apexus for this complimentary event will be provided later.



NPPA Conference highlights:

  • Pharmacy Buyer training and education specific to the pharmacy procurement specialist, with many speakers being fellow Buyers who understand your daily challenges and needs.
  • 8 to 12 ACPE-accredited CE units included with the registration fee for Technicians and Pharmacists. This normally includes the required 1 hour of Pharmacy Law and occasionally the Medication/Patient Safety CE requirement.
  • GPO Breakout Sessions to meet and learn from company reps of your facility's GPO in breakouts during the NPPA program. Participants usually include HealthTrust, Premier, and Vizient.
  • 85 to 100 Pharmaceutical Company Exhibitors that service hospitals and medical centers. Meet their representatives and view their products and services during our 2 days of Vendor-Exhibit Hall hours on Tuesday, September 30 and Wednesday, October 1.
  • Breakfast and lunch for each day are included with your registration fee. Snacks are also provided during the Vendor-Exhibit Hall on both days.
  • Opening Reception for attendees with food, drinks, and prize giveaways is also included with your registration. Held Monday night September 29 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Co-sponsored by NPPA and a vendor-exhibitor TBD.

For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com




Contact Info (page 2 of 9)


Note: If you have questions about registering or are not ready to send payment (credit card, check, or Purchase Order number to submit with our invoice to your facility), you can save your registration in-process and return later.

Before submitting payment on the last page, you can select the Save & Continue Later button at the bottom of the form at any point. You'll be sent a link to the email address you provide to continue where you left off.

You may also contact the NPPA office (see info at the bottom of this form) for assistance before completing registration.

   
Name*
Email (office)*
Mailing address of facility*
Emergency Contact*


For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com




Preferences & Additional Contact Info (page 3 of 9)


Please provide additional details about your facility and job responsibilities, as well as your preference for the option to allow NPPA to contact you by cell phone or personal email address for backup or important communication alerts about the conference.

Roster information: Indicate below your preference for being included in the conference Roster for Attendees. Inclusion in the roster allows attendees to network after the show, as well as having contact info for all the speakers, GPO reps, and exhibiting vendors in attendance. It is provided for registered attendees only and will be emailed to you after the conference.

Know that your specific contact information will not be provided to exhibiting vendors. The only information exhibitors receive are attendee names, facilities, and city/state, so they know what regions of the country attendees are from to best determine which of their regional reps to send. Exception are the companies that sponsor our Scholarship Program, who will receive awardee contact info. Otherwise if exhibitors request to contact registered attendees (such as inviting to their specific booth number or to join in a sponsored or after-hours event), the exhibitor's requested message will be sent to attendees through NPPA's email announcements.

   
Would you like to be included in the Attendee Roster? (Only attendees, speakers, & GPO reps; not to any of the exhibiting vendors.)*
Is your facility currently using or eligible for the 340B Drug Program in the pharmacy?*
Are you responsible for managing the 340B Program?*
Do you also purchase for clinics/other pharmacies (for your own facility or sister-facilities)?*
Which types of clinics/pharmacies:*
Would you like us to send you notifications regarding the meeting via text message?
Should we send you notifications regarding the meeting to your personal email when out of office?
Your Personal Email Address:

Photo Release: By registering for this event, you hereby give permission for images of yourself captured during the 28th Annual 2025 NPPA Conference through photo & video to be used solely for the purposes of NPPA's promotional materials and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.

   


For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com




Agenda, CE Program & Call for Speakers (page 4 of 9)


Schedule & Location of Events

Visit our Educational Program & Events Schedule web page for more information about NPPA Conference events including the Opening Reception for Attendees, Educational Program, Meals, Vendor-Exhibit Hall, and the 340B University Event.


Educational Program

Educational Program lectures and speakers along with the timeslots for all lectures and events are being determined. Lectures will include 10-12 Continuing Education (CE) units for pharmacy recertification.

For current information along with the general schedule, see our Educational Program & Events Schedule web page. The agenda will be updated regularly as a more detailed schedule of events become available and CE lectures are approved, including an "as of" date when revisions are made.

For an example of what to expect in the meantime, see last year's CE Program & Event Schedule HERE.


Call for Speakers

Help fill remaining lectures in the Educational Program roster by becoming a conference speaker! Speaking can be rewarding for you and your career as well as supporting your fellow Buyer colleagues by sharing expertise.

Becoming a speaker also helps cover your costs including complimentary registration and up to 5 hotel nights (other expenses and/or speaker fee are negotiable). Lectures range between 15-20 minutes and up to 55 minutes.

First, visit our Call for Speakers page for suggested topics and other details, including the email for NPPA's Speaker Committee to send your inquiry—then choose your answer below.

Are you interested in speaking at the NPPA Conference?*


For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com




RSVP for Provided Meals (page 5 of 9)


Indicate below to be included in any of the daily meals during the conference. Meals are included with your paid registration, but you must RSVP to confirm.

Guest passes are only available for the attendee opening reception. They are offered to each pharmacy attendee for an additional $60 per pass. Guests must not be involved with the NPPA Conference nor employed by a pharmacy, hospital, or drug company. To order a guest pass, contact the NPPA office to request an order/agreement form, which will be paid for separately after NPPA approval. Limited to one guest (21 and older) per attendee. Guest passes must be requested by the end of day September 22.

New for 2025—Pharm-to-Table Lunch Mixer. Exhibitor reps are now invited to join attendees for the Tuesday and Wednesday lunches. Only one or two reps per company will be allowed. Exhibitors have asked for more time to socialize with the pharmacy attendees, and their generous funding and contributions greatly help support the conference. We are excited about this new offer and hope it works for everyone.

   

Monday, September 29th Attendee Opening Reception*
Approx. 5:00pm to 7:00pm in SkyView Rooms 5/6 on the 26th floor. Socialize with your colleagues and enjoy food, drinks, and prize giveaways. To purchase a guest pass for a spouse or friend (not in the pharmacy industry), see above. Co-Sponsored by NPPA and a 2025 vendor-exhibitor TBD.
Tuesday, September 30th Breakfast*
Approx. 7:15am to 8:15am in the Gold Ballroom, next door to the lectures.
Tuesday, September 30th Lunch*
Approx. 12:25pm to 1:40pm in the Gold Ballroom. Includes socializing with select exhibitor reps in NPPA's new Pharm-to-Table Lunch Mixer.
Wednesday, October 1st Breakfast*
Approx. 7:30am to 8:30am in the Gold Ballroom.
Wednesday, October 1st Lunch*
Approx. 12:10pm to 1:25pm in the Gold Ballroom. Includes socializing with select exhibitor reps in NPPA's new Pharm-to-Table Lunch Mixer.
Thursday, October 2nd Breakfast*
Approx. 8:00am to 8:45am in the Gold Ballroom.
Thursday, October 2nd Boxed-Lunch*
Approx. 1:30pm (after lectures end) in the Gold Ballroom. If leaving early, you can take your boxed lunch with you. Snacks might also be provided between breakfast and lunch, depending on Thursday’s final schedule.
Dietary Requests:
Specify only CRITICAL food allergies and restrictions. We'll do our best to accommodate when planning the included meals. We always try to include variety in each provided meal to accommodate any dietary restrictions. However, if you require a complete special/separate meal (for all or some), select a category below to provide more information:
Special Meals:*
The cost of special meals for your registration is $160-$250 per meal (depending on type) that you must cover. If interested, select Yes and NPPA will contact you with details before you decide.


For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com




Attendee Registration Fee & NPPA Membership (page 6 of 9)


Choose an option below for Pharmacy & GPO attendee registration to the 28th Annual NPPA Conference (at Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel from September 29 to October 2). Includes current NPPA member registration or option to renew or add a new annual NPPA membership (less than the cost of non-member registration).

If you choose Current NPPA member registration and your membership is not active through September 2025, NPPA will contact you to confirm status and provide options. If you are unsure about your membership status, select the Save & Continue Later button and contact NPPA (see below) before continuing.

Becoming an NPPA member saves you $10 off the registration fee. Membership also makes you eligible to be nominated for NPPA's annual Outstanding Buyer of the Year award, which comes with cash awards of $250, $500, and $1,000 for the Top 3 placements. Click HERE for details and to apply (by June 9). For more information about NPPA membership, visit the Member Benefits web page.

Policies for attendee registration: Click HERE to view or print details of policies, fees, available discounts, deadlines, and more.

Early-Bird Deadline (June 30): After this date, registration fees increase by $40. If you have a Purchase Order open and pending payment, the higher rate applies if payment is not received before the deadline.



REGISTRATION FEE OPTIONS (early-bird rates through June 30):*


For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com




Hotel Reservations (page 7 of 9)


Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

NPPA Conference Location & Main Room Block


Win a Free Hotel Night! Book your room under NPPA's block at Horseshoe to be eligible for 3 chances to reimburse you for one full room night. (Excludes scholarship attendees, speakers, GPO reps, and exhibitor-vendors.)

  • Book HERE under the NPPA 2025 Group Room Block at Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel. This links to a custom online reservation site with NPPA’s show dates and pricing built-in for rooms in the hotel’s Resort Tower. (Also see details below.)

Location: For your convenience, the Horseshoe hotel rooms in NPPA's block are in the Resort Tower, which is also where all the NPPA Conference events are held (lectures, exhibits, reception, breakouts). This means all events are easily accessed from the elevators of your Horseshoe rooms, down a short hallway to the meeting-space areas.

  • Dates available for NPPA room rates: Sunday September 28 through Thursday October 2 (and 3 days before & after, although on a limited basis).
  • Main Room Rate of $75/weeknight plus tax, applicable for either 1 King bed or 2 Queen beds, single or double occupancy.
  • Resort Fee of $35/night plus tax is ONLY discounted for NPPA—otherwise now $49.95/night plus tax if not reserved under NPPA's block. Discount on the resort fee for NPPA block remains regardless of the main room-rate guarantee deadline.
  • Resort Fee includes (daily): In-room wi-fi for 2 devices, fitness center access for 2, and free local phone calls.
  • Rate Guarantee: The main $75/night room rate is guaranteed through August 27 at 11:59pm PST—but may still be available after, based on hotel capacity. However, NPPA's discounted Resort fee remains guaranteed through the conference start date when booking under NPPA’s block.

With the Paris Las Vegas hotel located just down another hallway inside the Horseshoe/Paris complex, you also have all the Paris restaurants available to you nearby, giving you double the number of restaurants and other amenities within walking distance, all without having to venture outside!

For additional details including information about Horseshoe Las Vegas hotel and dining options for restaurants including fast-food, see our main NPPA web page for Horseshoe LV Hotel Reservations & Information.



For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com




Summary of Registration (page 8 of 9)


Please review this summary carefully before continuing to the Payment page. After submitting payment, do not make any changes before contacting NPPA (see contact info at bottom of this page).

If you are not ready to complete your registration or have any questions, select Save & Continue Later at the bottom of this form to receive an emailed link to continue where you left off.

Speakers & Scholarship Awardees: If you are a confirmed speaker or were awarded a scholarship that covers your registration fee, save the registration before submitting payment by selecting Save & Continue Later and then contact NPPA.

Discounts: If you are eligible for a discount, such as being a second attendee from the same facility or a participating GPO executive, add the applicable coupon code on the next Payment page. For help, either pause or select Save & Continue Later before submitting payment, then contact NPPA.

To see the coupon code in the summary, select Back on the Payment page after adding the code and before submitting payment.

To save your registration summary: Select and highlight the summary details below, right-click and choose Print to save as a PDF file (or print a hard copy). NPPA can also email your registration summary to you.




For questions, call NPPA at 888-544-NPPA (6772) from 8am-4pm PST, or email Info@PharmacyPurchasing.com



Payment (page 9 of 9)


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