National Council for Prescription Drug Programs

NCPDP is a not-for-profit, ANSI-accredited standards development organization that creates and promotes data interchange standards for the pharmacy services sector of the healthcare industry. Its standards, such as the Telecommunication Standard and SCRIPT, facilitate electronic prescribing, pharmacy claims processing, and medication history exchange. By providing a forum for diverse stakeholders—including pharmacies, payers, and software vendors—NCPDP improves the efficiency and safety of the prescription drug ecosystem. The organization plays a critical role in regulatory compliance, as many of its standards are mandated under HIPAA and the Medicare Part D program.