ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is engaging in the drive for PBM reform on three fronts, the trade association said Wednesday, pointing to recent efforts in the media and in the state and federal government arenas. 1. NACDS Takes on “Defense of PBM” Op-ed in The Wall Street Journal Last
WASHINGTON — As part of its “NACDS 2023” initiative, NACDS has issued recommendations for the upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health and for the Biden Administration’s policy agenda on these issues. Described by the NACDS leadership during the 2022 NACDS Annual Meeting, “NACDS 2023” is a strategic approach that reflects NACDS chain and supplier
WASHINGTON – Pharmacy groups praised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the revised Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir), to authorize state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe Paxlovid to eligible patients, with certain limitations to ensure appropriate patient assessment and prescribing of Paxlovid. “The FDA’s action is an extremely important revision for patient access
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has pulled out of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, depriving the retail pharmacy trade group of the country’s largest drug chain by number of stores. CVS also owns the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefits manager. CVS’ nearly 10,000 stores made up almost a quarter of the pharmacies NACDS represents. “Every
ARLINGTON, Va. — As part of an ongoing effort to demonstrate pharmacies’ continued and vital role in serving the American public — and in driving the future of total health and wellness — NACDS is releasing a series of digital content that illustrates the unique value of pharmacy. VISIT THE CAMPAIGN WEBSITE Since the earliest
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores submitted a letter to the Biden Administration on Thursday detailing five recommendations to support a seamless transition of COVID-19 vaccinations from government-purchased product to commercially available supply — while maintaining patients’ critical access to care. The letter lays out five key areas of priority. Specifically, NACDS
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS announced on Thursday two upcoming NACDS-led listening sessions to support the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health — an event which is slated to take place in September 2022. The first session, for NACDS-member retailers, will be held on June 23. The second session, for NACDS-member suppliers, will be held on
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS on Monday expressed appreciation for a new federal rule that will help to reduce seniors’ out-of-pocket prescription drug costs by improving transparency of exorbitant direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees imposed by payers on pharmacies. NACDS insists that comprehensive DIR fee reform now depends on further legislative and regulatory action to
PALM BEACH, Fla. – During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, NACDS elected new officers, two new executive committee members and three newly elected board of directors members for the coming year. Additionally, NACDS re-elected nine board of directors members whose terms were set to expire. Brian Nightengale, president, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, will
Brian Nightengale, the incoming chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and head of AmerisourceBergen’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, tells this week’s Video Forum about how he views NACDS’ role in the industry and outlines his priorities for the association. Securing relief from burdensome DIR fees, expanding the scope of pharmacy practice, and
PALM BEACH, Fla. – At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting Sunday, industry leaders commended NACDS-member retailers and suppliers for their ongoing collaboration and commitment to serving the American people — and emphasized the vital role the united industry can play in driving the future of total health and wellness. Colleen Lindholz, NACDS
ARLINGTON, Va. — On the eve of the first in-person National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting in three years, Geoff Walden, executive editor of MMR‘s sister publication Chain Drug Review, spoke with NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson about his expectations for the event. Anderson also talked about the most pressing issues facing