The West Virginia Independent Pharmacy Association was formed in 2016 to provide a unified voice for independent pharmacies in public policy discussions. The West Virginia Independent Pharmacy Association was formed in 2016 to advocate for independent pharmacies in West Virginia TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE ROLE OF INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH CARE IN WEST VIRGINIA; TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT PHARMACY NETWORK IN WEST VIRGINIA; TO ADDRESS LEGISLATIVE, REGULATORY, AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REGARDING INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES AND THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY; AND TO FACILITATE, NETWORK, AND COOPERATE IN EFFORTS AMONG INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES, AS WELL AS OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS, TO FURTHER THE ABOVE PURPOSES.