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It’s National Immunization Awareness Month. Talk to Your Local Pharmacist About Getting Vaccinated Today.
As the nation continues to combat the COVID-19 virus and emerging variants, it remains more important than ever for Americans to stay current with vaccinations and other critical health and wellness needs.
August 20, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Makes Operational Recommendations to Federal Government for Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
NACDS today submitted a letter to the Biden Administration conveying recommendations that would help ensure that the eligible public can efficiently and effectively access additional COVID-19 doses at their local pharmacies.
August 12, 2021

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In Health and Wellness: Five Things That Can’t Return to “Normal”
Over the past 18 months, pharmacy has gone from one of the nation’s great hopes to one of the nation’s true heroes in the response to COVID-19.
August 12, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: NACDS Joins American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and 20 Other Patient-Centered Groups in Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccines in Pregnancy
NACDS joined the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and 20 other patient-centered organizations and national health groups in urging pregnant individuals — along with recently pregnant, planning to become pregnant, lactating and other eligible individuals — to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
August 10, 2021

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FDA Approval of Interchangeable Biosimilar Means Patients Will Have Greater Access to Affordable Medications Provided by Local Pharmacists, Pharmacies
In an historic move last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) as the first interchangeable biosimilar product.
August 5, 2021

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NACDS Applauds Biden Administration’s Move to Expand Access to Adult Flu Vaccines, Empower Pharmacies to Plan Ahead for Critical Flu Vaccination Season HHS announcement: “The [PREP Act] amendment expands the authorization for qualified pharmacy technicians and interns to administer seasonal influenza vaccines under the supervision of a pharmacist to persons aged 19 and older consistent with ACIP recommendations”
HHS announcement: “The [PREP Act] amendment expands the authorization for qualified pharmacy technicians and interns to administer seasonal influenza vaccines under the supervision of a pharmacist to persons aged 19 and older consistent with ACIP recommendations”.
August 4, 2021

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NACDS Receives American Society of Association Executives Power of A Gold Award for Advocacy NACDS campaign demonstrates heroic work of NACDS members and pharmacy teams throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and in vaccinating America
NACDS campaign demonstrates heroic work of NACDS members and pharmacy teams throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and in vaccinating America.
August 2, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: CDR’s Jeff Woldt Discusses 2021 NACDS Total Store Expo Show Experience with Three NACDS Retail Advisory Board Execs and NACDS’ Jim Whitman
The conversation centered on the extensive opportunities that small, mid-sized and large companies will continue to have during this year’s virtual event to collaborate, connect and advance plans to stay agile in the constantly evolving marketplace.
July 21, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: New Federal Retail Pharmacy Program Data Show Pharmacy’s Vital COVID Vaccination Role
New Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP) data showcased by The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention highlight yet another example of how central pharmacies are to the nation’s ongoing vaccination campaign.
July 16, 2021

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Federal Judge Sends Washington’s Below-Cost Medicaid Pharmacy Reimbursement Plan Back to CMS Pharmacy groups applaud this victory for pharmacies and patient access to care 
Pharmacy groups applaud this victory for pharmacies and patient access to care .
July 14, 2021

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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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