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NACDS Applauds Sen. Crapo’s Bipartisan Approach to Reducing Patients’ Drug Costs and Protecting Their Freedom of Pharmacy Leadership role on a key committee helps to confront “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” by “PBM” middlemen
Sen. Crapo is leading a press conference in Twin Falls, ID, on addressing PBM practices that have grown increasingly complex and opaque in recent years at the expense of patients and taxpayers.
August 8, 2023

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Know Before You Go – 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo
The 2023 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo kicks off August 12 in San Diego, CA.
August 1, 2023

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NACDS Praises Senate Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation Helping to Preserve Medicare Pharmacy Access
NACDS is applauding today the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate (S. 2477 - the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act) that would help maintain the post-pandemic pharmacy access that Americans rely on and expect.
July 27, 2023

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NACDS Lauds Senate Finance Committee for Bipartisan Efforts to Deliver Real and Comprehensive PBM Reform that is Meaningful for Patients and Pharmacies Looks forward to continuing work with leaders in the U.S. Congress to address the “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
NACDS looks forward to continuing work with leaders in the U.S. Congress to address the “pharmaceutical benefit manipulation” that harms the most vulnerable in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
July 27, 2023

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National Coalition Applauds Introduction of Senate Legislation to Ensure Senior Access to Prompt Pharmacist Care and Services More Than 190 Organizations Support S. 2447 to Provide Payment for Pharmacist Services for COVID-19, Flu, Strep, and RSV Under Medicare Part B
More Than 190 Organizations Support S. 2447 to Provide Payment for Pharmacist Services for COVID-19, Flu, Strep, and RSV Under Medicare Part B.
July 26, 2023

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NACDS to the U.S. Congress: Real PBM Reform Must Include Medicare and Medicaid A newly released NACDS video urges this message ahead of a July 26 legislative markup scheduled by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance
A newly released NACDS video urges this message ahead of a July 26 legislative markup scheduled by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance.
July 25, 2023

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Roxanne Fox, JD, Joins NACDS as Vice President of Human Resources and Administration Anderson: “The vibrance and culture of the staff team align with NACDS’ mission and Roxanne is committed to sustaining and advancing NACDS’ extremely strong reputation”
Anderson: “The vibrance and culture of the staff team align with NACDS’ mission and Roxanne is committed to sustaining and advancing NACDS’ extremely strong reputation”.
July 24, 2023

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In Case You Missed It: FTC to PBMs: That Was Then; This is Now
The FTC on Thursday voted, 3-0, “to issue a statement cautioning against reliance on prior advocacy statements and studies related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) that no longer reflect current market realities.”
July 21, 2023

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Participates in White House Roundtable on Inflation Reduction Act
Through the engagement of the membership, NACDS brought its pro-patient and pro-pharmacy perspective to the IRA during its Congressional consideration and continues to shape the IRA during its implementation.
July 19, 2023

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Pharmacy and Pharmacist Groups Urge FDA to Adopt Phased Approach to Implementation of Enhanced Drug Distribution Security Requirements of Drug Supply Chain Security Act in Order to Prevent Interruptions to Patient Care “Specifically, we request FDA use its authority under the law for dispensers to comply with the EDDS requirements no earlier than February 27, 2026.”
“Specifically, we request FDA use its authority under the law for dispensers to comply with the EDDS requirements no earlier than February 27, 2026.”
July 17, 2023

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NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.

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