CPESN USA Launches “CPESN Leads” Initiative to Elevate Community Pharmacy Leadership

CPESN USA, a clinically integrated, nationwide organization of pharmacy networks created to advance community-based pharmacy practice, is excited to unveil CPESN Leads, a new leadership initiative designed to empower community pharmacy professionals across the nation. CPESN Leads encourages and rewards pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy school faculty members, and students to engage in meaningful leadership, networking, and professional development activities.

Participants can enroll in one of five tracks—Luminary, Next Gen Luminary, Beacon, Academia, or Student Leaders—earning measurable pharmacy outcomes (points) by completing key engagement activities. A dynamic leaderboard on CPESNLeads.com provides real-time visibility, and top achievers will be recognized through digital badges, certificates, and exclusive rewards. Participants don’t need to be affiliated with a CPESN pharmacy.

“CPESN Leads celebrates the dedication and leadership emerging from community‑based pharmacy professionals who are transforming patient care,” said Tiffany Capps, CPhT, Pharmacy Operations & Communications Lead with CPESN USA. “By tracking contributions and raising visibility through a unified platform, we’re nurturing the next generation of pharmacy change-makers.”

CPESN Leads runs on an annual cycle, beginning each September. CPESN USA and the National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) will recognize the top performers at the 2025 NCPA Annual Convention in October 2025 in New Orleans.

Key features of CPESN Leads include:

• Structured engagement across five tailored leadership tracks
• Quantified impact through outcome-driven scoring and tracking
• Public recognition via a digital scoreboard and leader acknowledgments
• Rewards & incentives, including professional development and networking opportunities

“CPESN Leads furthers our mission of uniting payers, pharmacies, and communities to deliver enhanced healthcare services,” added Capps. “It provides a clear, respected pathway for community pharmacy professionals to lead, innovate, and be recognized.”

Enrollment is now open at CPESNLeads.com. CPESN USA encourages all individuals in pharmacy practice in America to join and begin leading the way.

About CPESN USA

Launched in 2016 through efforts of the National Community Pharmacists Association and Community Care of North Carolina, CPESN^® USA is a clinically integrated, nationwide organization of pharmacy networks structured to advance community-based pharmacy practice. There are CPESN Networks in 45 states plus the District of Columbia. Over 8,500 pharmacy providers have joined the movement to provide patients, physicians, and payers with enhanced medication-use and patient-care services that have been proven to improve patient health and lower healthcare costs. To learn more, visit www.CPESN.com.