March 20, 2024 by MMR
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WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program announced several grassroots recognitions during the 2024 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill Welcome Dinner on Wednesday, March 13. This year’s event convened more than 300 pharmacy advocates and NACDS members from all 50 states, including students and faculty from nearly
March 12, 2024 by MMR
NACDS, NACDS RxImpact Day, PBM reforms, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms in Medicare and Medicaid
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WASHINGTON – More than 300 pharmacists, other pharmacy representatives, student pharmacists and faculty, state association allies and others — representing all 50 states — will convene in Washington, D.C., March 13-14, for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill. The pharmacy advocates will urge Members of Congress to act
March 11, 2024 by Jeffrey Woldt
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Mike Wysong, the chief executive officer of CARE Pharmacies, tells this week’s Video Forum what his one-year term as NACDS chairman has taught him — about both the association and the industry. Wysong shares his views about the current state of the retail pharmacy business, as well as such important issues as PBM reform, expanding
March 7, 2024 by MMR
Change Healthcare, cyberattack, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
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ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging immediate action to “mitigate healthcare disruptions stemming from the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.” NACDS said, “Pharmacies remain fully committed
March 4, 2024 by MMR
NACDS, PBMs, President Biden, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
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WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) said it continues to call for the immediate implementation of reforms to address the tactics of pharmaceutical benefit middlemen amid attempts by PBMs to stall Congressional action and perpetuate their harmful practices. An NACDS letter to President Biden applauds the Administration for holding a listening
February 26, 2024 by MMR
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ARLINGTON, Va. – In honor of American Heart Month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has released digital content showcasing the role of NACDS member pharmacies in helping patients support their heart health through prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. “During American Heart Month, we are proud to recognize NACDS members’ work to
February 2, 2024 by MMR
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WASHINGTON — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) joined policymakers, advocates, researchers, and stakeholders when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted its first-ever Food is Medicine Summit on Wednesday. NACDS was there to discuss the importance of the concept — and the ways in which pharmacies and other healthcare
January 8, 2024 by MMR
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ARLINGTON, Va. – A new television ad from NACDS urges Congress to enact bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms that it has advanced in this legislative session. NACDS is warning against squandering the chance to protect Americans’ access to the pharmacies and pharmacists they trust and rely upon. In “Get It Done,” NACDS president and
December 14, 2023 by MMR
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NEW YORK — The industry came together last night at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to recognize the National Association of Chain Drug Stores for its long list of contributions to retailing and health care over the past nine decades. The gala reception, which featured a Who’s Who in the chain drug industry, was sponsored by The
December 11, 2023 by MMR
90th Anniversary, Chain Drug Review, NACDS, The Emerson Group
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Read the December 11 issue of Chain Drug Review, which includes a special section commemorating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. The 56-page section is presented by CDR, Drug Store News and the Emerson Group. Here is the link for the issue: http://digitaledition.chaindrugreview.com/publication/?i=809929. The section begins on page
October 25, 2023 by MMR
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ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS today launched a new broadcast and digital advertising campaign to stress the need for true reform of pharmaceutical benefit manager (PBM) tactics — so that Americans may benefit from lower drug prices and access to medications and to pharmacies. NACDS is emphasizing the particular focus that federal reform efforts must bring
October 23, 2023 by MMR
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ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS remains committed to cultivating meaningful community partnerships that strengthen the pipeline for diverse, skilled professionals to enter the pharmacy workforce — and to helping shape the future for licensed pharmacy technicians in the community pharmacy space. On Wednesday, October 18, as part of this longstanding commitment, NACDS pharmacist team members Lauren Lyles-Stolz,