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In Case You Missed It: President Biden Notes Unique Accessibility of Pharmacies, Announces That More Than 15,000 Pharmacies Are Ready to Vaccinate Adolescents Ages 12-15 Following CDC’s Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine for Children of That Age Group
During his remarks on Wednesday, May 12, regarding the COVID-19 response and the vaccination program, President Joe Biden underscored the unique convenience and accessibility of community pharmacies nationwide, noting that more than 15,000 pharmacies are prepared to vaccinate adolescents ages 12-15.
May 14, 2021

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NACDS Lauds Three Georgia Laws Increasing Patient Access to Pharmacist-Provided Healthcare Services New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations
New laws increase pharmacy technician-to-pharmacist ratio; allow Georgia pharmacists to order and administer COVID testing following the Federal State of Emergency; permit Georgia pharmacists the ability to administer all ACIP-approved adult vaccinations.
May 13, 2021

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NACDS Applauds Alabama Law Regulating PBMs, Helping Ensure Fair Reimbursement Rates for Pharmacies New law vital for the viability of community pharmacies and to help ensure access to patient care in Alabama
New law vital for the viability of community pharmacies and to help ensure access to patient care in Alabama.
May 11, 2021

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NACDS Urges Standardized Pharmacy Performance Measures, DIR Fee Reform in Statement to Key House Committee As the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee pursues drug-pricing reform, NACDS also pledges to work with Congress for policies that would not further undermine or complicate pharmacy reimbursement in the Part D program nor potentially harm patients’ access to affordable care
As the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Health Subcommittee pursues drug-pricing reform, NACDS also pledges to work with Congress for policies that would not further undermine or complicate pharmacy reimbursement in the Part D program nor potentially harm patients’ access to affordable care
May 4, 2021

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In Case You Missed It: From the Halls of Congress to the Virtual NACDS Annual Meeting – Pharmacy’s Value Front and Center
Last week, the virtual NACDS Annual Meeting honored NACDS chain and supplier members for empowering America’s response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 4, 2021

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NACDS, WSPA, NCPA File Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Medicaid Rule that May Harm Patient Access to Care in Washington State Pharmacy groups file complaint, urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse the approval of a state plan that unlawfully reimburses pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients
Pharmacy groups file complaint, urge federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse the approval of a state plan that unlawfully reimburses pharmacies below the actual cost of dispensing prescriptions to Medicaid patients.
May 3, 2021

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Larry J. Merlo Honored with Chain Pharmacy’s Most Prestigious Recognition: Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
During the Business Program on the third and final day of the virtual 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting, NACDS recognized NACDS Past Chairman Larry J. Merlo, president and CEO (2011-2021), CVS Health, with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.
April 28, 2021

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NACDS Elects 2021-2022 Officers, New Members to Board and Executive Committee Kroger Health’s Colleen Lindholz Elected Chair of the Board
Kroger Health’s Colleen Lindholz Elected Chair of the Board.
April 28, 2021

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New NACDS Chair Colleen Lindholz Highlights Unifying Power of NACDS and Industry’s Collaborative Approach to Overcoming COVID, Serving Communities Lindholz: “This past year taught us what is possible when we move at a pace that matters in a unified direction for a cause much greater than ourselves”
Lindholz: “This past year taught us what is possible when we move at a pace that matters in a unified direction for a cause much greater than ourselves.”
April 27, 2021

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NACDS Presents Prestigious Harold W. Pratt Award Collectively to the Teams of Each NACDS Chain and Associate Member Company NACDS chain and associate members’ teams recognized for their heroic dedication to serving communities in times of crisis; working together as an industry to save lives and heal the nation
NACDS chain and associate members’ teams recognized for their heroic dedication to serving communities in times of crisis; working together as an industry to save lives and heal the nation.
April 26, 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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