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National Political Correspondent Jonathan Swan Set to Speak at NACDS-PAC Event at NACDS Total Store Expo
NACDS today announced 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.
June 23, 2022

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Registration is Open for the 2023 NACDS Regional Chain Conference Justin Heiser, chief operating officer for Thrifty White Pharmacy, will serve as the 2023 Regional Chain Conference chair
Registration is now open for the 2023 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Regional Chain Conference — “Focus on the Future” — to be held January 29-31 in Orlando, FL, during NACDS’ 90th Anniversary year.
June 16, 2022

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Senate Committee Moves FDA User Fee Bill with Five NACDS-Backed Provisions
Diverse NACDS-backed provisions would enhance patients’ access to OTC hearing aids and to biosimilar and generic medications, and would maintain flexibility in drug disposal options.
June 15, 2022

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NACDS: Show Your Commitment to Pharmacy and the Patients They Serve; Get Out the Vote
Chain Drug Review published NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson's opinion piece on the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots program and the vital role of the pharmacy voter in the election process. 
June 13, 2022

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MEMO: Meeting with FDA Commissioner Califf on Retailer Experience with Ongoing Infant Formula Supply Shortage.
Late last week, NACDS participated in a listening session with FDA Commissioner Califf and a handful of stakeholder groups to discuss on the ground insights regard the infant supply formula shortage.
June 9, 2022

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In Case You Missed It: FTC Announcement Continues Momentum for PBM Reform That is Essential for Patients and Pharmacies; NACDS Urges Simultaneous and Ongoing Progress in Federal and State Policymaking
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) unanimous decision this week to examine pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) issues contributes to a growing wave of attention and action that stands to protect patients’ healthcare access and affordability and the viability of pharmacies of diverse sizes and formats.
June 9, 2022

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NACDS to Host Listening Sessions in Lead Up to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Engagement is an important facet of NACDS’ bold NACDS 2023 initiative to advance consumer-empowered, community-focused health and wellness
NACDS today announced two upcoming NACDS-led listening sessions to support the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
June 9, 2022

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson Recognized at Alzheimer’s Association Brain Ball; Emphasizes Feeling of Hope as Nation Continues in its Fight Against Severe Diseases
In May, NACDS Foundation Chairman and NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson was recognized as a 2022 Regional Honoree at the Alzheimer’s Association Brain Ball in Washington, DC.
June 8, 2022

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In Case You Missed It: Momentum Builds for Bipartisan Legislation to Help Protect Americans’ Access to Pharmacist Care
The Future of Pharmacy Care Coalition, of which NACDS serves on the Executive Committee, continues to aggressively advocate and build support for the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (HR 7213) — bipartisan legislation that would help ensure the continuity of accessible pharmacy-based care, during public health emergencies and every day.
June 7, 2022

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NACDS and 93 Other Patient, Public Health, and Pharmacy Groups Urge Continued Access to Pandemic-Related Services at Pharmacies Letter to Biden Administration requests that PREP Act authorities remain in place through Oct. 1, 2024
On Tuesday, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and 93 other patient, public health, and state and national pharmacy groups signed a letter to the Biden Administration urging “formal clarification from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on potential expiration of pharmacy personnel flexibilities granted during the pandemic.”
June 7, 2022

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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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