NEW YORK – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation celebrated its 24th Annual Foundation Dinner in New York City on November 30. The event raised more than $1.5 million, which will help support evidence-based research, pharmacy education and philanthropic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and advance population health. More than a dozen
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has appointed Brent Palmer to the new role of director of federal and state public policy. Most recently, Palmer served as manager of public policy and government relations for Hims & Hers Health, Inc. In making the announcement, NACDS President and CEO Steven C.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation is accepting applications for community impact project proposals that seek to improve inequities, increase access to care for underserved populations, and advance public health. Applications in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP) are due Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m. EST through the
Brian Nightengale, NACDS chair of the Board and president, Good Neighbor Pharmacy. BOSTON – NACDS Chair Brian Nightengale, president, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, and National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven C. Anderson on Sunday welcomed back NACDS-member retailers and suppliers to the highly anticipated NACDS Total Store Expo here. Nightengale and Anderson kicked off
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
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced Thursday that Jonathan Swan, national political reporter for Axios, will speak at the NACDS Political Involvement Reception during the 2022 NACDS Total Store Expo, which will be held August 27-29 in Boston, MA. Swan is regarded as one of the best-sourced reporters covering
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. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced Wednesday that Dr. Mark Esper – the 27th U.S. Secretary of Defense – will speak during the Business Program on Tuesday, April 26, at the 2022 NACDS Annual Meeting, which will be hosted April 23-26 in Palm Beach, FL. Sworn in as
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hannaford Bros. director of pharmacy operations Wendy Boynton launched the in-person National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ 2022 Regional Chain Conference on Monday by calling out all that has been accomplished over the past two years by the industry and within the profession. “Pharmacy has been recognized as being part of
MMR‘s sister publication, Chain Drug Review, has named the National Association of Chain Drug Stores its Retailer of the Year. The designation might seem odd for an association, but NACDS is an organization comprised of retailers, with C-suite executives from member companies comprising the board of directors. This edition of Video Forum features three of