NCPA Research Study Validates

Can you stay in business if you let revenue fall through the cracks?


  • A study sponsored by the National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) entitled, �NON RECONCILIATION OF THIRD PARTY CLAIMS: HOW MUCH ARE WE LOSING?� illustrates this point in graphic detail.

  • The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy and included seven pharmacies in central Arkan�sas. Listed below are the pertinent details of the study:

  • 1.Reimbursement was evaluated for: 3 months
  • 2.Pharmacies Studied: 7
  • 3.Insurers Involved: 20
  • 4.Total claims reviewed: 21,068
  • 5.Total differences discovered: 206(0.98%)
  • 6.Largest variation in favor of an insurer: $353.90
  • 7.Average Loss: $20.68

  • Average Prescription Volume per Day 200
  • Average Volume per Year 55,200
  • Potential Variance (0.98%) 541
  • Average Loss $20.68
  • Total Potential Loss per Year $11,187.88
  • Note: These calculations are for demonstration purposes only. Actual variances may differ.

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